Whirlpool 3LE5710XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYER

Electric Model

3LE5710XM

Parts and features

\- LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

__ -TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

.- START BUTTON

/ LINT SCREEN

CYCLE

CONTROL

KNOB

DRYER DRUM

DOOR

MODEL

AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide la-

bel before using

Your dryer. It will be

easier to remove.

Wipe out the

dryer drum with a

damp cloth to re-

move dust from stor-

ing or shipping.

See

your

“Dryer

Guide” for informa-

tion on fabrics, dry-

ing special-care

items, drying tips

and other details.

Copy &our Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

questlon, have th1.s InformatIon ready Model Number

1. Complete

Model and Serial Numbers

[from the plate located as shown)

2. Purchase date from sales slip Serlol Number

Copy this InformatIon In these spaces ~

Keep this book, your warranty. sales slip Purchase Date

and “Dryer Gutde” In the Laundry Infor-

mation Center on the back of the dryer Service

Company

console Phone Number

There IS no warranty registration to return Proof-of-purchase IS all

that IS required for In-warranty service

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES 2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3

SAFETY FIRST 3

SELECTING A CYCLE AND

STARTING YOUR DRYER 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6

Dryer Cycles and Settings 6

Cool Down Times 6

DRYING TIPS 7

FLUFF AIR 7

TUMBLE PRESS Setting 7

Mixed Loads 7

Page

Drying Times 7

LINT SCREEN 8

LINT REMOVAL

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER’ : : : 0

Vacation Care 9

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE IO

Before Calling for

Assistance 10

If You Move 11

Helpful Hints 11

If You Have a Problem. : 1: 11

Your

Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and you’ “Dryer Guide” carefully for

Important use and safety lnformatlon

You are personally responsible for

making sure that your dryer

IS installed by a quailfled Installer

IS properly maIntaIned

installed in an area protected

from the weather

properly installed and leveled In

a well ventilated room’ on a floor

that can support the weight

IS located in an area where the tem-

perature IS above 45 F (7 2 C)

IS connected to the right kind of out-

let, electric supply and grounding’

properly connected to exhaust

systems’

used only for jobs normally ex-

pected of home clothes dryers

not run where there may beexplo-

slve fumes

not used by children or anyone

unable to operate It properly

‘See the Installation Instructions” for

complete information

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts EX HEAVY

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels, PERM’T

jeans, corduroys, work clothes HEAVY PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - HEAVY

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton HIGH

underwear, diapers MEDIUM

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie LIGHT

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

PERM’T PRESS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes, PERMIT

jackets, raincoats 40-50 MINS. PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play HEAVY

clothes, sheets, slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lin’geri’e.’ 30-40 MINS. HIGH

blouses, dresses 20-30 MINS.

KNITS

PERM’T PRESS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons. PERM’T PRESS

blends,T-shirts, slacksshirts 40-50 MINS. HEAVY HIGH

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, KNITS GENTLE

acrylic, etc.] and blends, lingerie, LOW

blouses, dresses 30-40 MINS.

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] PERM’T PRESS KNITS GENTLE

20-30 MINS.

Gauze, lace, etc. LOW

15-20 MINS.

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

PERM’T PRESS

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys 20-30 MINS. FLUFF

PLASTIC - Shower curtains, AIR

tablecloths 20-30 MINS.

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS 40-50 MINS.

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON 15-20 MINS.

Drying these and other heat-sensitive

materials can damage them or be a

FIRE HAZARD.

Set TEMPER.ATI~RE

SEl,ECTOR

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the cycle and setting you

want See page 6 for InformatIon on

the cycles

Push the

3. ST.,\RT Hutton

I -.

The dryer

will

start tumbling when

you

pusi

the START Button

Changing a setting

The seving can be changed at any

time by turning the Control Knob to a

new setting

Turn the Temperature Selector to the

needed drying temperature

To stop and restart

the dq.er

To stop

the dryer, open the door [or

turn the Control Knob to OFF]

To restart

the dryer close the door

select cycle tf necessary, and push

START

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

Operating instructions

Dq.er c>xAes and settings Cool dew n tiriles

Ths PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps

provide the special core that perma-

nent press and synthetic fabrics

need a period of heated drying

followed by a 10 miribte cool down

The chart on page 4 suggests tlrne

and temperature settings for different

kinds of loads

The

EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM

and

LIGHT cycles

descriDe the loads

they are deslgned to dry The chart

on page 4 tells what IS meant by

EX HEAVY HEAVY MEDIUM and LIGHT

loads

At each setting. the dryer WIII run

alnout long enough to dry the load

described by the setting Example

Th’e HEAVY Cycle IS designed to be

long enough to dry a load of heavy

fabrics (towels leans corduroys et:: )

when the Temperature Selector 1sset

on PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH

f MORE IIME LESSTIME + I

If the load IS not as dry as you want

set the dial more to the leti the next

time you dry that kind of load

If the load

dryerthan you want

set

the

dial more

the

tight

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

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle has

10 minutes of cool down time ot the

end of the cycle

All other cycles have 5 minutes of

cool down time

Drying tips

FLL’FF ;\I R

The dryer does not heat when the

Temperature Selector IS set on FLUFF

AIR. This setting can be used to fluff

bedding. pillows and clothing orto

dust drapes

It car also be used tc damp-dry

heat sensltlve Items such as plastic

shower curtains. rubber-backed

rugs, plastic tablecloths foam rclbber

pillows stuffed toys sneakers etc

Set the Temperature Selector to

FLUFF AIR

2. Set the Conrrol Knob to rhe PERMA

NENl PRESS Cycle aqd select the

numser of mtnutes you “vsnt

3. Push the START Button

The TUMBLE PRESS setilng removes

wrinkles from dry clothing such as

Items that may have been packed

in a suitcase, closet. or Items not

removed from the dryer

I I

I. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESS HEAVY HIGH

2. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS

3. Push START Button

The load will tumble In heated air

for 5 minutes The heat shuts off and

the dryer continues to tumble the

load for IO more minutes

For oest results, TUMBLE PRESS only

a few Items at a time Put them on

hungers or fold them as soon as the

dryer stops

3li\ed loads

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fobrlcs use the

cycle suggested for the lightest

fabrics When the dryer stops remove

dry items and reset the control

Dqing time3

Drying times wlli vary depending on

= amount of moisture In the clothes

type and weight of the fabric

size of the load

room temperature around the

dryer

temperature of the wash rinse

water

amount of lint In the lint screen

dryer temperature selection

See page 6 in your’ Dryer Guide

for more in‘orrrlation 7

Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load.

A screen blocked by lint can

increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD

Open the Ild and pull the lint screen

ROLL

the lint off the icreen

straight out with your fingers

NOT

run the dryer with

DO NOT

rinse or wash the screen

the lint screen loose, Push the screen firmly back into

damaged or missing. place

Doing so can cause over-

heating, can damage fabrics and

can be a

FIRE HAZARD.

Lint removal

Lint can gather Inside the dryer and create a fire hazard

This lint

should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on

dryer usage.

Heater Box \\ /’ I

1’: Thermostats 1’ fh

Heat Element

ELECTRIC DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

Avoid electrical shock

hazard - unplug power

supply cord or turn off

electrical power.

Avoid injury or damage - do not

put hands inside cabinet.

Make sure dryer is cool.

Remove back panel

2. Avoid damaging wires or ther-

mostats

3. Remove lint from shaded area -

see art - with a soft brush or

vacuum cleaner

4. Replace panel, reconnect and re-

level drver

Caring for your dryer

Remove sharp objects

from clothing

before drying - pins buckles

etC

Close metal zippers.

Wipe off all spills

wrth a damp,

soft

cloth.Splls allowed to remain may

dull or damage the finish

Non-colorfast items can starn the

Some pretreatment products

can

drum. Wipe

carefully

after drying to damage dials, console and finish Do

make sure there is no dye to be not use these products on or near

transferred to items in the next load. your dryer.

\hcat ion care

Never

leave wet or damp laundry in

your dryer

Sharp or heavy objects

should

never be put on or in the dryer

Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc

Disconnect power

supply cord Clean lint screen

If you need service or assistance, we suggest

you follow these steps:

Hefore calling for assistance.. .

DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:

Performance problems often re-

The AIR setirng ISwrthout heat

suit from little things you can find

The last minutes of heat settings are

and fix yourself without tools of any without heat

kind

DRYER DOES NOT RUN:

An electrrc dryer uses a circuit

breaker or 2 fuses. If one fuse is

blown, the dryer may run, but not

heat

DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:

Is power supply corZ plugged In?

Is door closed tightly7

Did ‘IOU push START Button’

Is the irntscreen clean’

See page 6

in your

Dryer Guide

Are fuses blown or a zrrc--urt-breaker

trapped”

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