Whirlpool LE3300XP User manual

&hh!L’ SERIES

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE3300XP

and

Gas Model

LG3301XP

wave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Au Conditioners. Oehumidlfiers, Automallc Washers, Clothes Oryers, Freezers, Refrl%erator-Freezer

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

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 oul 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 Senol 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

Serwce 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

PARTS AND FEATURES..

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.

SAFETY FIRST..

STARTING YOUR DRYER

SELECTING A CYCLE

LINT SCREEN. .

LINT REMOVAL .

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

Page Page

2 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

3 ASSISTANCE.. 8

3 1. Before Calling for

4 Assistance . 0

5 2. If You Need Assistance 9

6 3. If You Need Service 9

6 4. If You Have a Problem 9

0 1985 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

is located in an area where the fem-

perature is above 45°F [7.2”C).

is connected to the right kind of ouf-

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 if properly.

*See the “Installation Instructions” for

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

GASOLINE OR OTHER

FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND

LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

APPLIANCE.

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.

.!!a& IE”JCl

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the time setting you want in

the cycle you want.

To stop and

. restart the drver

I Ii.

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.

To change

4. the setting

I r

The setting 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,matiress 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, 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

Rubberbackedrugs .._ ___ _.__ __ . . . . . . . . . . . AIR

Olefin,polypropylene,sheer nylon AIR

The last 5 minutes of the HEAT Cycle ore without heat-This helps cool

down the load for easier handling and to reduce wnnkling.

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.

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.

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.

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 con

increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.

Open the lid and pull the lint screen

stra ig hf out. ROLL the linf off the screen

with your fingers.

DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.

Push the screen firmly bock info

place.

Lint removal

Lint con 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

- 1, ,

ELECTRIC DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

Avoid electrical shock

.._

hc,,.,

ITflrd - unplug power

SUDDIV C

ord or turn off

Gx&ical power.

FI,

’ Avoid injury or damage - do not

put hands inside cabinet.

Make sure dryer is cool.

1. Remove bock 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, bucklesetc.

Close metal zippers.

Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft

cloth.Spills allowed to remain may

dull or damagethe 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 caretully after drying to

make sure there is no dye to be

transferred to items in the next load.

Vacation care

Unplug power cord or

not usgthese products on or near

your dryer.

For gas dryers, close Clean lint screen.

turn off electrical power. gas valve.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest

you follow these four steps:

1. 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?

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. If one fuse is

blown, the dryer may run, but not

heat.

DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:

Is the lint screen clean?

See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide.”

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.

2. If you need assistance*. . . 4. If you have a problem*. ..

Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv-

ice assistance telephone number.

Dial tree from:

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

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

Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-1121

and talk with one of our trained Con-

sultants. The Consultant can instruct

you in how to obtain satisfactory op-

eration from your appliance or, if

service is necessary, recommend a

qualrfied service company in your

area.

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. 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 in-

formation is needed in order to bet-

ter respond to your request for

3. If you need service*...

Whirlpool has

a nationwide net-

work of franchised

TECH-CARE@ Serv-

w $g;;Rpp;;:;:

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:

assrstance

FSP

FSP ISa regsfered trademark

of WhIrlpool Corporaf0n for

quollty parts Look for this

symbol of quallty whenever

you need a replacement part

for your WhQ3ool appliance

FSP replacement parts

WIII fit right and work right. because they are

made to the same exacting speclflcatlons

used to build every new WhIrlpool appliance

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