Whirlpool 3LE5710XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYER

ELECTRIC MODEL

3LE57’lOXM

a-93

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL

KNOB NFORMATION CENTER

PERATURE SELECTOR

START BUTTON

LINT SCREEN

DRYER DRUM

NUMBER PLATE

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide label

before using your

dryer. It will be easier

to remove.

Wipe out the dryer

drum with a damp

cloth to remove dust

from storing or ship-

ping.

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

Model Number

[from plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Seriol Number

Copy this information in these spaces,

Keep this book in the Laundry Information

Center with your “Dryer Guide” and sales

Purchase Date

slip.

Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool Servi9e ComcanY Phone N~mber

product. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card fur-

nished with this product.

Contents

Page Page

PARTS AND FEATURES 2 LINT SCREEN 8

IMPORTANT SAFETY LINT REMOVAL. 8

INSTRUCTIONS 3 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.. 9

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4 Cleaning Dryer Interior., 9

Selecting a Cycle and Vacation Care 9

Starting Your Dryer 4 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

Dryer Cycles and Settings 6 ASSISTANCE 10

Cool Down Times 6 Before Calling for Assistance 10

DRYING TIPS 7 If You Move 11

FLUFFAIR Setting 7 Helpful Hints 11

Mixed Loads 7 If You Have a Problem,, 11

TUMBLE PRESSRSetting 7 WHIRL-001 DRYER

Drying Times 7 WARRANTY 12

2 01988 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer if... You are personally responsible for making

it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot]. sure that Your dryer...

it is damaged.

is properly maintained.

parts are missing (i.e. door latch]

is properly installed and leveled in a well

9 all panels are not in place. ventilated room* on a floor that can sup-

* the lint screen is loose, damaged or port the weight

missing.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

is located in an area where the tempera-

ture is above 45 F (7.2 C].

is connected to the proper outlet and

Do not store or use gas-

electrical supply *

oline or other flammable

is properly connected toexhaust

vapors and liquids in the

systems.’

vicinity of this or any other

is not installed against drapes or

curtains.’

appliance.

IC used only for jobs normally expected

of home clothes dryers.

ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or

turn off electrical power before attempting

is not used by children or anyone unable

to service the dryer. to operate it properly.

*See “Installation Instructions” for com-

plete information.

TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS

D(TRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

EX HEAVY

HEAVY

MEDIUM

PERM’T

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

organdies, lingerie LIGHT

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS PERM’T PRESS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS-Shirts, play

clothes,sheets,slacks..

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

40-50 MINS.

30-40 MINS.

20-30 MINS.

PERM’T PRESS

PERMIT

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts PERMIT PRESS

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics [polyester, 40-50 MINS. HEAW HIGH

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, KNITS GENTLE

blouses, dresses 30-40 MINS. LOW

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) ‘:;-!$T;Fss KNITS GENTLE

Gauze, lace, etc. 15-20 MINS: LOW

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS PERMIT PRESS

FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,

stuffedtoys............................ 20-30 MINS.

PLASTIC -Shower curtains, FLUFF

tablecloths............................ 20-30 MINS. AIR

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS 40-50 MINS.

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON 15-20 MINS.

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the cycle and setting you

want. See page 6 for information on

the cycles.

Turn the Temperature Selector to the

needed drying temperature.

. Push the START Button To stop and restart

the dryer

The dryer will start tumbling when you To stop the dryer, open the door (or

push the STARTButton. turn the Control Knob to OFF).

Changing a setting

To restart the dryer, close the door,

select cycle, if necessary, and push

The setting can be changed at any START.

time by turning the Control Knob to a

new setting.

The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF When the dryer is not in use.

If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle Control

Knob to OFF. 5

Dryer cycles and settings Cool

down

times

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps

provide the special care that perma-

nent press and synthetic fabrics

need...0 period of heated drying

followed by a 10 minute cool down.

The chart on page 4 suggests time

and temperature settings for different

kinds of loads.

The EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and

LIGHT cycles describe the loads

they are designed to dry. The chart

on page 4 tells what is meant by

EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and LIGHT

loads.

At each setting, the dryer will run

about long enough to dry the load

described by the setting. Example:

The HEAVY Cycle is designed to be

long enough to dry a load of heavy

fabrics (towels, jeans, corduroys, etc.]

when the Temperature Selector is set

on PERM’T PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

4- MORETIME LESSTIME + I

If the load is not as dry as you want,

set the dial more to the lett the next

time you dry that kind of load.

If the load is dryer than you want,

set the dial more to the right the next

time you dry that kind of load

In all cycles, the heat shuts off

before the dryer stops tumbling.This

cool down time helps:

keep wrinkles from setting in.

make handling the hot load items

easier.

1 coot DOWN

COOL DOWN I

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle has

10 minutes of cool down time at the

end of the cycle.

All other cycles have 5 minutes of

cooldown time.

Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF

AIR. This setting can be used to fluff

bedding, pillows and clothing or to

dust drapes.

The TUMBLE PRESSsetting removes

wrinkles from dry clothing such as

items that may have been packed

in a suitcase, closet, or items not

removed from the dryer.

It can also be used to damp-dry

heat sensitive itemssuch as plastic

shower curtains, rubber-backed

rugs, plastic tablecloths, foam rubber

pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.

1. Set the Temperature Selector to 1. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T

FLUFFAIR. PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

2. Set the Control Knob to the PERMA- 2. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

NENT PRESSCycle and select the 3. Push STARTButton.

number of mintues you want, The load will tumble in heated air

3. Push the STARTButton, for 5 minutes. The heat shuts off and the

dryer continues to tumble the load

Mixed loads

for 10 more minutes.

For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonly a

few items at a time. Put them on hang-

ers or fold them as soon as the dryer

stops.

Drying times

Drying times will vary depending on:

amount of moisture in the clothes.

type and weight of the fabric.

size of load.

When drying a load with different

room temperature around the dryer.

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

temperature of the wash rinse water.

cycle suggested for the lightest fab-

amount of lint in the lint screen.

rics. When the dryer stops, remove dry

items and reset the control.

dryer temperature selection.

See your “Dryer Guide” for more

information.

Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can

increase drying time and may be a FIREHAZARD.

Open the lid and pull the lint screen

straight out. ROLL the lint off the screen with

your fingers.

DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.

Push the screen firmly back into place.

Lint removal

Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a FIRE HAZARD. This lint

should be removed at least every 2 to 3 years, or more otten, depending

on dryer usage.

II I

Heater Box I

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

1. Remove back panel

2. Avoid damaging wires, or

thermostats.

3. Remove lint from shaded area -

see art-with a soft brush or

vacuum cleaner.

4. Replace panel; reconnect and

re-level dryer.

Remove loose and sharp objects

from pockets and cuffs before drying -

pins, buckles, etc. Close metal

zippers.

Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft

cloth. Spills allowed to remain may

dull or damage the finish.

Never leave wet or damp laundry

in Your drver.

Sharp or heavy objects should

never be put on or in the dryer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts etc

Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, consoles and finrsh.

Do not use these products on or near

your dryer.

Cleaning dryer interior

Garments which contain unstable

dyes, such as denim blue jeans or

brightly colored cotton items, may

discolor the dryer interior. Ifthe

interior is discolored, clean with

one of the following methods to

avoid staining later load items.

Powdered laundry detergent and

very warm water

Make a paste with detergent and

very warm water. Apply paste to

a soft cloth and scrub area until

all excess dye is removed. Wipe

thoroughly with a damp cloth.

Tumble a load of rags. -OR-

liquid spray household cleaner

Spray on stained area. Rub with

a cloth until all excess dye is

removed. Tumble a load of rags.

Vacation care

Unplug power cord or turn off

electrical power.

Clean lint screen.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest

you

follow these steps:

Before calling for

assistance...

Performance problems often result

from little things you can find and fix

yourself without tools of any kind.

IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT RUN:

Is the power supply plugged into a

live circuit with the proper voltage?

Is the door closed tightly?

Did you push the STARTButton?

Have you checked your home’s

main fuses or circuit breaker box?

IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:

The AIR setting is without heat.

The last minutes of heat settings are

without heat.

An electric dryer uses a circuit

breaker or 2 fuses. If one fuse is

blown, the dryer may run, but not

heat.

IF DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:

Is the lint screen clean? See page 8

of this book for cleaning instructions,

See page 7 of this book and your

“Dryer Guide!’

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