Whirlpool LE3000XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE3000XM

and

Gas Model

LG3001XM

rowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlflers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Relrlgerator-Freez

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

START BUTTON

LOADING DOOR

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.

Copy your Model

and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

Complete Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

[from the plate located as shown)

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Complete Serial Number

Copy this information in these spaces

Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip PurchoSe Dote

and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry lnfor-

mation Center on the back of the dryer

console. Serv,ce Compony and

Telephone Number

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

Contents

Paae

PARTS AND FEATURES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY FIRST

STARTING YOUR DRYER

SELECTING A CYCLE

LINT SCREEN

LINT REMOVAL

Page

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE .7

1. Before Calling

for

Assistance 7

2. If You Need Assistance 7

3. If You Need Service 7

4. If You Havea Problem 7

Q1984 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 maintained.

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.

Starting your dryer

Before starting your dryer, be sure laundry is sorted and loaded

properly [see your”Dryer Guide”). Be sure the door is tightly closed.

Select

1. CYCLE and TIME

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the time setting you want in

the cycle you want.

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 dryer will start tumbling when

you push the START Button.

To change

4. the setting

The setting can be changed at any

time by turning the Control Knob to a

new setting.

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

Selecting a cycle

Each dryer cycle is designed to dry certain kinds of fabrics. Use the

chart below to help you decide which cycle to use.

TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED CYCLE

COTTONS

HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads,quilts HEAT

MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT - Shirts,dresses.

sheets.diaoers.towels. work clothes HEAT

PERMANENT PRESS

HEAVY - Work clothes, jackets, raincoats,etc. . . HEAT

MEDIUMWEIGHT -

Shirts,uniforms,dresses,slacks,etc. HEAT

KNITS

HEAYYWEIGHT - COTTONS, RAYONS, BLENDS -

T-Shirts,slacks,polo shirts,etc. HEAT

LIGHTWEIGHT - SYNTHETIC FIBERS(polyester,

acrylic, etc.) AND BLENDS -

Lingerie, blouses,dresses,etc. . HEAT

DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS -

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) . . HEAT

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT SENSITIVE MATERIALS

Foam pillows, bras,etc. . . AIR

Plastic shower curtains, tablecloths AIR

Rubberbacked rugs . . . AIR

Olefin,polypropylene,sheernylon . . . . . AIR

Drying these and other heat-sensitive materials with heat

can damage them or be a FIREHAZARD.

The last 5 minutes of the HEAT Cycle are without heat. This helps cool

down the load for easier handling and to reduce wrinkling.

Drying times Mixed loads

Drying times will vary depending on: When drying a load with different

amount of moisture in the clothes. kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

type and weight of the fa brie. cycle suggested forthe lightest fab-

size of the load. rics. When the dryer stops, remove

room temperature around the dry items and reset the control.

dryer.

See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”

for more information.

To help reduce wrinkling, take

the load from the dryer as soon

as tumbling stops. This is very

important for permanent press,

knits and other synthetic fabrics.

DO NOT OVERDRY. Overdrying

can cause shrinkage, static

cling, and can damage some

fabrics.

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 lid and pull the lint screen

straight out.

e’9

DO NOT run the dryer with

the lint screen loose,

damaged or missing.

Doing so can cause over-

ROLL the lint off the gcreen

with your fingers.

DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.

Push the screen firmly back into

place.

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.

ELECTRIC DRYERS ” &AS 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

front panel (gas).

2. Avoid damaging wiresther-

mostats, 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.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest

you follow these four steps:

1. Before calling for assistance.. . 3. If you need service*. ..

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?

Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker

tripped?

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 has two fuses, if

not a circuit-breaker. If one is

blown, the dryer may run, but not

heat.

DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:

Is the lint screen clean?

9 See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide:’

2. If you need assistance*...

Call Whirlpool COOL-LINEsserv-

ice assistance telephone number.

Dial free from:

Continental U.S. . (800) 253-1301

Michigan . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243

Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-1121

and talk with one of ourtrained Con-

sultants. The Consultant can instruct

you in how to obtain satisfactory op-

eration from your appliance or, if

service is necessary, recommend a

qualified service company in your

area.

FSP IS a registered trademark

of Whirlpool Corporation for

FSP

quality parts. took for this

symbol of quality whenever

you need a replacement part

R for your Whirlpool appliance.

FSP replacement parts

will fit right and work right, because they are

made to the same exacting specifications

used to build every new Whirlpool appliance

Whirlpool has

a nationwide net-

1 work of franchised

I u

TECH-CARE8 Serv-

~~C//-CARE ice Companies.

~?!!SEoSERV’CE J TECH-CARE serv-

ice technicians are trained to fulfill

the product warranty and provide

after-warranty service, anywhere in

the United States. To locate TECH-

CARE service in your area, call our

COOL-LINE service assistance tele-

phone number (see Step 2) or look in

your telephone directory Yellow

Pages under,

4. If you have a problem*. ..

Call our COOL-LINE service as-

sistance telephone number (see

Step 2) and talk with one of our Con-

sultants, or if you prefer, write to.

Mr. Guy Turner, Vice President

Whirlpool Corporation

Administrative Center

2000 US-33 North

Benton Harbor, Ml 49022

*If you must call or write, please pro-

vide: model number, serial number,

date of purchase, and a complete

description of the problem. This in-

formation is needed in order to bet-

ter respond to your request for

assistance.

Whirlpool

Home L /AppliBnces

Making your world a little easier.

Part No. 691273 Rev. A

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