Whirlpool LE3005XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE3005XP

and

Gas Model

LG3006XP

wave Ovens, Trash Compaclors. Room AM Condllloners. Oehumldlflers. Automallc Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, RefrlAeralor-Freezer:

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION CENTER

START BUTTON

LINT SCREEN

DRYER DRUM

LOADING 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.

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call wrth a

question, have this informatron ready

Complete

Model Number

1. Complete

Model and Serral Numbers

(from-the plate located as shown]

2. Purchase date from scles

slip Complete Serial Number

Copy this information In these spaces

Keep this book, your warranty, sales

slop Purchase Date

and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-

matron Center on the back of the dryer

Service Company and

console

Telephone Number

There

no warranty regrstratron to return Proof-of-purchase

all

that

required for in-warranty service.

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.

SAFETY FIRST.

STARTING YOUR DRYER.

SELECTING A CYCLE.

LINT SCREEN

LINT REMOVAL

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.

Page

2 Vacation Care.

3 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

3 ASSISTANCE.

4 I. Before Calling for

5 Assistance

6 2. IfYou Need Assistance

6 3. IfYou Need Service

7 4. If You Have a Problem

Cleaning Dryer Interior, 7

01985 Whirlpool Corporation

Your

Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for

important use and safety information.

that can support the weight.

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.

9 is properly installed and leveled in

a well ventilated room’ on a floor

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.

complete information

IS not used by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

the “Installation Instructions” f

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 STORE OR USE

FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND

LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

APPLIANCE.

Starting your dryer

Before starting your dryer, be sure laundry ISsorted and loaded

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

1. ?i!%E and TIME

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the time setting you want in

the cycle you want.

To stop and

3. 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 start tumbling when

you push the START Button

The settrng can be changed at any

time by turning the Control Knob to a

new setting

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, diapers, towels, work clothes HEAT

PERMANENT PRESS

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

MEDIUMWEIGHT -

Shirts,uniforms,dresses,slacks,etc. HEAT

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - COTTONS, RAYONS, BCENDS -

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 12 or 3 oanelsl HEAT

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT SENSkTIVE MATERIALS

Foam pillows, bras,etc. ................................... AIR

Plastic shower curtains,tableclofhs ......................... AIR

Rubberbacked rugs ...................................... AIR

Olefin. polypropylene,sheer nylon ......................... 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.

Dwing 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 fabric. cycle suggested for the lightest fab-

size of the load. rlcs. 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 con 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 ,.

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.

Heat Element

ELECTRIC

DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

WARNING:

Avoid electrical shock

r hazard - unplug power

supply cord or turn off

electrical power.

Avoid iniury or damage - do not

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.

put hands inside cabfnet. 4. Replace panel; reconnect and

Make sure dryer is cool. re-level dryer.

II’

Caring for your dryer

Remove loose and sharp objects Some pretreatment products can

5 from Dockets and cuffs before drvina -

pins, ‘buckles. etc. Close metal - damage dials, consoles and finish.

Do not use these products on or

zippers. near your dryer.

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

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 bright-

ly colored cotton items, may discolor

the dryer interior. If the 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 thor-

oughly 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 re-

moved. Tumble a load of rags.

Vacation care

Unplug power cord or turn off elec-

trical power.

For gas dryers, close gas valve.

Clean lint screen.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest

you follow these four steps:

L 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:

,1;

.-r !

If the power supply cord plugged

into a live circuit with the propervolt-

age?

Is the door closed tightly?

Did

vou DUSh

the STARTButton?

If your dryer does not heat:

The AIR setting is without heat.

The last minutes of heat settings are

without heat.

Is the gas turned on? If not, turn the

Control Knob to OFF. Turn on gas.

Wait 5 minutes. Reset controls and

start.

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:

Have you checked your home’s

main fuses or circuit breaker box?

Is the lint screen clean?

See page6 of this book and page 6

of your “Dryer Guide:’

If you need

assistance*...

Call Whirlpool COOL-LINER serv-

ice assistance telephone number.

Dial free from:

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

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

Alaska 81 Hawaii (800) 253-1121

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 serv-

ice is necessary, recommend a

qualified service company in your

area.

If you need setice*...

Whirlpool has

chised TECH-CARE r/

Service Compa-

nies, TECH-CARE

service technicians are trained to

fulfill the product warranty and pro-

vide after-warranty service, any-

where 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:

If vou have a

p&blem*...

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. Stephen E.Upton

Senior 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 infor-

mation is needed in order to better re-

spond to your request for assistance.

FSP is a registered trademark

of Whirlpool Corporation for

quality parts. look for this

FSP 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.

Notes

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