Whirlpool 3LG57OlXP User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Gas Model

3LG57OlXP

\ -93

aYe Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air

Condlhoners.

Dehumldlflers, Automatic Washers. Clothes Oryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezer

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

\ TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

INFORMATION CENTER

START BUTTON

LINT SCREEN

DRYER DRUM

LOADING DOOR

MODEL

AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide Ia-

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.

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this Information ready.

Complete Model Number

I. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

(from the plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip

Complete Serlol Number

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book, Your warranty, sales slip

Purchase Date

and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-

mation Center on the back of the dryer

Service

Company and

console.

Telephone 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 Page

........ 2 LINT SCREEN ................. 8

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. ..... 3 LINT REMOVAL ............... 8

SAFETY FIRST. ................ 3 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER .... 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

DRYING TIPS. ................ 7

FLUFFAIR Setting ........... 7

TUMBLE PRESF Setting ...... 7

Mixed Loads .............. 7

Drying Times. .............. 7

2 01985 Whirlpool Corporation

Your

Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for

important use and safety information.

You are personally responsible for

making sure that your dryer...

is installed by a qualified installer.

is properly marntained.

is installed in an area protected

from the weather.

is 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’

is properly connected to fuel and

exhaust systems.*

is used only for jobs normally ex-

pected of home clothes dryers.

is not run where there may be explo-

sive fumes.

is not used by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

*See the “Installation Instructions” for

complete information.

FOR YOUR SAFETY.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI-

CAL SWITCHES.

3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN

FLAME.

4. IMMEDIATELY CALL

YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STOREOR USE

GASOLINE OR OTHER

FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND

LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

APPLIANCE.

TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts.

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes.

oraandies. linaerie

EX HEAVY

HEAVY PERM’T

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

MEDIUM

LIGHT

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS PERMIT PRESS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes, PERMIT

jackets, raincoats 40-50 MINS. PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play HEAVY

clothes, sheets, slacks 30-40 MINS. HIGH

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses 20-30 MINS.

KNITS PERMIT PRESS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERM’T PRESS

blends,T-shirts, slacks, shirts 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. _. _. 15-20 MINS. LOW

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE PERMIT 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, SHEERNYLON 15-20 MINS.

Select a

1. CYCLE Set TEMPERATlJRE

SELECTOR

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,4RT Button

The dryer will start tumbling when

you push the START Button

Turn the Temperature Selector to the

needed drying temperature

To stop and restart

the dryer

To stop the dryer, open the door (or

turn the Control Knob to OFF]

To restart the dryer. close the door,

select cycle, If necessary, and push

START

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

Operating instructions

Dryer cycles and settings

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps

provide the special care that perma-

nent press and synthetic fabrics

need...a 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 ISmeant 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

longenoughtodryaloadofheavy

fabrics (towels, jeans, corduroys, etc.)

when the Temperature Selector is set

on PERM’T PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

+ 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 dryerthan you want,

set the dial more to the right the next

time you dry that kind of load.

Cool down times

In all cyclesthe 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 at the

end of the cycle.

All other cycles have 5 minutes of

cool down time.

Drying tips

TUMBLE PRESS

The dryer does not heat when the

Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF

AIR. This setting can be used to fluff

bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam

rubber pillows, stuffed toys, snea kers,

etc.

Turn the Temperature Selector to

FLUFFAIR.

Turn the Control Knob to the num-

ber of minutes you want in the

TIMED DRYING Cycle.

Push the STARTButton.

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.

Mixed loads

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

cycle suggested for the lightest

fabrics. When the dryer stops, remove

drv items and reset the control.

1. 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 10 more minutes.

For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonly

a few items at a time. Put them on

hangers 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 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 tn your”Dryer Guide”

for more information. 7

Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each 1oad.A screen blocked by lint can

increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.

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 every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on

dryer usage.

GAS 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.

1. Remove back panel (electric]

or lower access panel (gas].

2. Avoid damaging wires,

thermostats, funnel or igniter.

3. Remove lint from shaded area -

see art-with a soft brush or

vacuum cleaner.

4. Replace panel; reconnect and

re-level dryer.

Caring for your dryer

Remove sharp objects from clothing

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 dryer.

Sharp or heavy objects should

never be put on or in the dryer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc. -

Non-colorfast items can stain the

drum. Wipe carefully after drying to

make sure there is no dye to be

transferred to items in the next load.

Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, console and finish. Do

not use these products on or near

your dryer.

Vacation care

Unplug power cord or For gas dryers, close Clean lint screen.

turn off electrical power. gas valve. 9

If you need service or assistance, we suggest

you follow these steps:

Before calling for

assistance.. .

Performance problems often re-

sult from little things you can find

and fix yourself without tools of any

kind.

DRYER DOES NOT RUN:

Is power supply cord plugged in?

Is door closed tightly?

Did you push START Button?

DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:

The AIR setting is without heat.

The last minutes of heat settings are

without heat.

Is gas turned on? If not, turn Control

Knob to OFF. Turn on gas. Wait 5

minutes. Reset controls and start

An electric dryer uses a circuit

breaker or 2 fuses. It one fuse is

blown, the dryer may run, but not

heat.

DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:

Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker

tripped?

I I

Is the lint screen clean?

See page 6 in your “Dryer Guide:’

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