Whirlpool GLE5700XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYER

Electric Model

GLE5700XS

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Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

START BUllON

LINT SCREEN

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

lnformatlon ready

Model Number

1. Complete Model and Sertal Numbers ~.

[from the plate located as shown]

Senal Number

2. Purchase date from sales

slop

Copy this information In these spaces

Purchase Dole

Keep this book In the Laundry lnformatron

Center with Your “Dryer Gurde:’ sales slip

and warranty.

Service Company

Telephone Number

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES. - 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS.. 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4

Selecting a Cycle and

Starting Your Dryer 4

Dryer Cycles and Settings 6

Cool Down Times 6

DRYING TIPS, 7

FLUFFAIR Setting 7

TUMBLE PRESSRSetting 7

Mixed Loads

Drying Times

LINT SCREEN.

LINT REMOVAL,

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

Cleaning Dryer Interior

Vacation Care

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE,

WHIRLPOOL DRYER

WARRANTY

61989 Whirlpool Corporation

You are personally responsible for

making sure that your dryer...

is properly maintained.

properly installed and leveled

in a well ventilated room* on a

floor that can support the weight

is located in an area where the

temperature is above 45 F(7.2 C].

is connected to the proper outlet,

electrical supply and grounding.’

is properly connected to fuel and

exhaust systems,*

is not installed against drapes or

curtains

is used only for jobs normally

expected of home clothes dryers.

is not used by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

*See “Installation Instructions” for

complete information.

ALWAYS unplug the power supply

cord or turn off electrical power

before attempting to service the

dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if yours is

a gas dryer.

ALWAYS shut off the gas valve

before leaving on vacation

NEVER use or store flammable fluids

(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline,

kerosene] in or near your dryer

These substances grve off vapors

that can create a FIRE HAZARD or

EXPLOSION.

NEVER operate the dryer rf...

it is not working right (i.e.. noisy, too

hot]

it is damaged.

parts are missing [I.e. door latch).

all panels are not in place.

the lint screen is loose, damaged

or missing.

. FOR YOUR SAFETY

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

I. OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL

SWITCHES.

3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAMES.

4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS

SUPPLIER. 3

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts EX HEAVY

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels, PERMIT

jeans, corduroys, work clothes HEAVY

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - PRESS

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton HEAVY

HIGH

underwear, diapers MEDIUM

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie LIGHT

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS PERM’T PRESS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats 40-50 MINS. PERMIT

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play PRESS

clothes, sheets, slacks. 30-40 MINS. HEAW

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie, HIGH

blouses, dresses 20-30 MINS.

KNITS PERMIT PRESS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts PERM’T PRESS

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, 40-50 MINS. HEA,,Y 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;;y KNITS GENTLE

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

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS PERM’T 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.

. Select a CYCLE

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 START Button

The dryer will start tumbling when you

push the STARTButton.

2. TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

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 an OFF area when the dryer is

not in use. If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle

Control Knob to an OFF area. 5

Dryer cycles and settings

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps

provide the special care that perma-

nent press and synthetic fabrics

need CI 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 HE4VY HEAVY, MEDIUM and LIGHT

loads

At each setting the dryer WII run

aboLt long enough to dry the load

described by the setltng Example

The HEAVY Cycle IS deslgned to be

long enough to dry a load of heavy

fabrics [towels jeans. corduroys. etc ]

wher the Temperature Selector

set

on PERM’T PRESS HEAVY HIGH

-- MORE TIME LESS TIME -

If the load

not as dry as You want

set the dial more to the lefl the next

time you dry that kind of load

If the load IS dryer than you wont,

set the dial more to the

right

the next

time you dry that kind of load

Cool down times

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

IO mtnutes of cool down time at the

end of the cycle

All other cycles have 5 minutes of

cool down time

Drying tips

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, sneakers,

etc.

1. Turn the Temperature Selector to

FLUFFAIR.

2. Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in the TIMED

DRYING Cycle.

3. Push the STARTButton

Mixed loads

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics. use the

cycle suggested for the lightest fab-

rics. When the dryer stops, remove dry

items and reset the control

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.

1. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESS/HEAVY HIGH

2. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

3. Push STARTButton.

The load will tumble In heated air

for IO 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 hang-

ers or fold them as soon as the dryer

stops.

Drying times

Drying times will vary depending on’

9 amount of moisture in the clothes.

type and weight of the fabric.

size of load.

room temperature around the dryer.

temperature of the wash rinse water.

amount of lint in the lint screen.

dryer temperature selection

See your “Dryer Guide” for

more informatlon.

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 often, depending on

dryer usage.

ELECTRIC DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

WARNING:

Avoid electrical shock

hazard - unplug power

supply cord or turn off

electrical power.

Avold injury or damage - do not

put hands Inside cabinet.

Make sure dryer is cool.

1. Remove back panel.

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.

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 dryer.

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 finish.

Do not use these products on or nea

your dryer.

Cleaning dryer interior

WARNING: Before

cleaning interior, unplug

power supply cord or,

turn off electrical power to

avoid electrical shock hazard.

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.

For gas dryers, close gas valve.

Clean lint screen

If’ you need service or assistance,

we suggest you follow these five steps:

Before calling for

assistance...

Performance problems often result

from little things you can find and fix

yourse f 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 tightly7

Did you push the STARTButton?

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

ofthis book for cleaning instructions.

See page 7 of this book and your

“Dryer Guide:’

Have you checked your home’s

main fuses or circuit breaker box?

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