Whirlpool LE3000XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE3000XS

and

Gas Model

LG30OIXS

Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltmners. Oehumldllwrs. Automatic Washers. Clothes Oryers. Freezers. Refrlgerator~F

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

DRYER DRUM

DOOR

MODEL

AND SERIAL

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

[from the plate located as shown)

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces

Keep this book in the Laundry InformatIon

Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip

and warranty

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Please complete and mail the Owner

Registration Card furnished with this

product.

Service Company

Telephone Number

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

Starting Your Dryer

Selecting a Cycle

DRYING TIPS

Drying Times

Mixed Loads

Page

2 LINT SCREEN

LINT REMOVAL.

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.

Cleaning Dryer Interior.

Vacation Care

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

WHIRLPOOL DRYER

WARRANTY

Page

01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer if... ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leav-

e it is not working right [Le. noisy, too hot). ing on vacation.

it is damaged. ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or

parts are missing (i.e. door latch). turn off electrical power before attempting

all panels are not in place. to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if

the lint screen is loose, damaged or yours is a gas dryer.

missing.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical

switches.

3. lMMeguish any open

4. Immediately call your

gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gas-

oline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

You are personally responsible for making

sure that your dryer...

is properly maintained.

9 is properly installed and leveled in a well

ventilated room’ on a floor that can sup-

port the weight.

is located in an area where the tempera-

ture is above 45°F (7.2”C).

is connected to the pr@per outlet and

electrical supply.’

9 is properly connected to fuel and ex-

haust 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 “lnstallatlon Instructions” for com-

plete informatlon.

Operating instructions

Starting Your Dryer

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

DroDerlv [see your “Drver Guide”]. Be sure the door is tightly closed.

. Select CYCLE and TIME

. Push the START Button

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, open the door [or turn the

Control Knob to OFF).

To restart, close the door and push

START.

The dryer will starttumbling when

you push the START Button.

. To change the setting

The setting can be changed at any

time by turning the Control Knob to a

new setting.

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.

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

COllONS

HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress padsquilts . . . HEAT

MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT - Shirts, dresses,

sheets,diapers,toweIs, work clothes . . . . . . HEAT

PERMANENT PRESS

HEAVY - Work clothes, jackets, raincoatsetc. . . . . . . HEAT

MEDIUMWEIGHT -

Shirts,uniforms,dresses,slacks,etc. . . . . . . HEAT

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - COTTONS,RAYONS, BLENDS -

T-Shirts,slacks,polo shirtsetc. . . 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 curtainstablecloths AIR

Rubber backed rugs . . . . . . . . AIR

Olefin. polypropylene,sheernylon . . . . AIR

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 tips

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.

See your “Dryer Guide” for

more information.

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.

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 betore 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.

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

Remove back panel (electric)

or lower access panel (gas].

Avoid damaging wires,

thermostats, funnel or igniter.

Remove lint from shaded area -

see art-with a soft brush or

vacuum cleaner.

Replace panel; reconnect and

re-level dryer. 7

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 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,

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

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?

IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:

The AIR setting is without heat.

Is the gas turned on? If not, turn the

Control Knob to OFF. Turn on gas.

L4:;;, 5 minutes. Reset controls and

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:

Isthe lint screen clean? See page 7

of this book for cleaning instructions.

See page 6 of this book and your

“Dryer Guide!’

Have you checked your home’s

main fuses or circuit breaker box?

2. If you need assistance?.. 4. If you have a

Call Whirlpool COOL-LINER serv-

ice assistance telephone number.

Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:

1-800-253-1301

and talk with one of our trained Con-

sultants. The Consultant can instruct

you in how to obtain satisfactory oper-

ation from your appliance or, if set-v-

ice is necessary, recommend a

qualified service company in your

area.

If you need service?..

-zzsza/-

Whirlpool has

Wh$lp&l ,

a nationwide net-

work of franchised

TECH-CARE” Serv-

1 ;gg;g;:;:

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 telephone

number (see Step 2) or look in your

telephone directory Yellow Pages

under:

problem?..

Call our COOL-LINE service as-

sistance telephone number [see Step

2) and talk with one of our Consultants,

or if you prefer, write to:

Mr. Robert Stanley

Division Vice President

Whirlpool Corporation

2000 M-63

Benton Harbor, Ml 49022

YOU

need FSP”

replacement parts?..

FSP is a registered trademark of

Whirlpool Corporation for quality

parts. Look for this symbol of quality

whenever you need a replacement

part 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.

‘If you must call or write, please pro-

vide: model number, serial number,

date of purchase, and a complete

description of the problem. This

information is needed in order to

better respond to your request for

assistance.

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