Whirlpool LE5650XK User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE5650XK

and

Gas Model

LG5651XK

.rowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners Oehumldlllers Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers Freezers Relrlgerator-freeze

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

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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 Information ready

Complete Model Number

Complete

Model and Serial Numbers

(from the plate located as shown]

2. Purchase date from sales slip

Complele Serlol 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

Page

PARTSAND FEATURES 2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3

SAFETY FIRST 3

SELECTING A CYCLE AND

STARTING YOUR DRYER 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTtONS 6

Dryer Cycles and Settings 6

Cool Down Times 6

DRYING TIPS 7

FLUFFAIR Setting 7

TUMBLE PRESSSetting 7

Mixed Loads 7

Drying Times

LINT SCREEN

LINT REMOVAL

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

Vacation Care

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

1. Before Calling for

Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem

Page

,.. 11

2 01984 Whirlpool Corporation

Your

Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for

important use and safety informatron

You are personally responsible for

making sure that your dryer...

is installed by a qualified rnstaller

is properly maintained

is installed in an area protected

from the weather.

is properly installed and leveled in

a well ventrlated room* on a floor

that can support the weight.

ISlocated rn 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 groundrng’

9 is properly connected to fuel and

exhaust systems.’

IS used only for jobs normally ex-

pected of home clothes dryers.

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.

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

GAS SUPPLIER.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE

GASOLINE OR OTHtR

FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND

LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

APPLIANCE.

Selecting a cycle

and 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.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COllONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts. EX HEAVY

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels, PERMIT

jeans, corduroys, work clothes HEAVY PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - HEAVY

Sheets pillowcases, cotton HIGH

underwear, diapers MED

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie LIGHT

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS PERMIT PRESS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes, PERM’T

jackets’raincoats 40-50 MINS. PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play HEAVY

clothes, sheets, slacks 30-40 MINS. HIGH

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses 20-30 MINS.

KNITS PERM’T PRESS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERMIT PRESS

blend&T-shirts, slacks, shirts 40-50 MINS. HEAVY HIGH

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, KNITS GENTLE

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, LOW

blouses, dresses 30-40 MINS.

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) PERM’T PRESS KNITS GENTLE

_. 20-30 MINS.

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

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE PERMIT PRESS

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys .., .._.... ..,._., ,..., 20-30 MINS. FLUFF

PLASTIC - Shower curtains, AIR

tablecloths _. _. _. 20-30 MINS.

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS _. 40-50 MINS.

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON 15-20 MINS.

Drying these and other heat-sensitive

materials can damage them or be a

FIRE HAZARD.

Select a

1. Cl’CLE

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

ST,ART

Hutton

[/ / 10

The dryer

will

start tumbling when

you push the START Button

Changing a setting

The setting can be changed at any

time by turning the Control Knob to a

new setting

Set

TEMPERATLIRE

SELECTOR

I I

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 OFF when the dryer is not in use. 5

Operating instructions

Dryer cycles and settings

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps

provide the special care that perma-

nent press and synthetic fabrics

need...0 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 descrrbe the loads

they are designed to dry. The chart

on page 4 tells what ISmeant by

EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDfUM and LIGHT

loads

At each settrng. the dryer will run

about long enough to dry the load

described by the setting. Example

The HEAVY Cycle is designed to be

long enough to dry a load of heavy

fabrics [towels, jeans, corduroys, etc )

when the Temperature Selector is set

on PERM’T PRESS, HEAVY HIGH.

c MORE TIME LESS TIME +

HEAVY

MED

If the load ISnot as dry as you want,

set the dial more to the leftthe next

time you dry that kind of load.

If the load ISdryer than you Want,

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. Thus

cool down time helps:

keep wrinkles from setting in

make handling the hot load items

easier.

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle has

10 minutes 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. Thussetting can be used to fluff

bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam

rubber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers

etc

1. Set Temperature Selector on FLUFF

AIR.

2. Turn Control Knob to the number of

minutes you want in the PERMANENT

PRESSCycle.

3. Push STARTButton

Mixed loads

When dryrng a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

cycle suggested for the lightest

fabrrcs When the dryer stops, remove

dry items and reset the control

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

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 on PERM’T

PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

2. Set Control Knob on TUMBLE PRESS.

3. Push STARTButton.

The load will tumble in heated air

for 5 minutes. The heat shuts off and

the dryer continues to tumble the

load for 10 more minutes.

for best resultsTUMBLE PRESSonly

a few items at a time. Put them on

hangers or fold them as soon as the

dryer stops.

Drying times

Drying times will vary depending on

amount of moisture in the clothes.

type and weight of the fa brie

size of the load.

room temperature around the

dryer.

temperature of the wash rinse

water.

amount of lint in the lint screen.

dryertemperature selection.

See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”

for more information.

Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each 1oad.A screen blocked by lint can

Increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD

Open the lid and pull the lint screen ROLL the lint off the screen

straight out. with your fingers.

DO NOT run the dryer with DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.

the lint screen loose, Push the screen firmly back into

damaged or missing. place.

Doing so can cause over-

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 otten, depending on

dryer usage.

Thermostats

ELECTRIC DRYERS ” GAS 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 wires.ther-

mostats, funnel or igniter.

3. Remove lint from shaded area -

see art - with a sof-f brush or

vacuum cleaner

4. Replace panel; reconnect and re-

level dryer.

Caring for your dryer

Remove sharp objects from clothing

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

Non-colorfast items can stain the

drum. Wipe carefully after drying to

make sure there is no dye to be

transferred to items in the next load.

Vacation care

Disconnect power

supply cord.

Some pretreatment products can

damage di als, console

not use these products on or near

your dryer.

For gas dryers, close

gas valve.

Clean lint screen.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest

you follow these four steps:

I, Before calling for 4h

assistance.. .

Performance problems often re-

sult from llttle 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?

DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:

The AIR setting is wlthout heat.

The last minutes of heat settings are

without heat.

K-9

. 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:

9 Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker

tripped?

Is the lint screen clean?

. See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide:

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