Whirlpool LE5700XP User manual

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AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE5700XP

and

Gas Model

LG5701XP

ave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room AM Conditioners. Oehumidrfiers. Automatrc Washers, Clothes Oryers, Freezers. RetrlgeratOr-Freezer

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

\ TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

INFORMATION CENTER

START BUTTON

LINT SCREEN

DRYER DRUM

LOADING DOOR

MODEL

AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide lo-

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. Comdete 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

Service 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. . . .

SELECTING A CYCLE AND

STARTING YOUR DRYER.

Dryer Cycles and Settings

Cool Down Times . . .

DRYING TIPS. . .

FLUFFAIR Setting . . .

TUMBLE PRESS@Setting

Mixed Loads .

Drying Times.

Page

. 4

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. IfYou Need Service . .

4. If You Have a Problem

Page

. i

. 10

. 11

2 01984 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.

9 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.

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

TYPEOF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads.quilts. EX HEAVY

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,

jeans. corduroys, work clothes HEAVY

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

underwear, diapers MEDIUM

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie LIGHT

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS PERM’T PRESS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats _. 40-50 MINS.

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, ploy

clothes, sheets, slacks 30-40 MINS.

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses 20-30 MINS.

PERMIT

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

PERM’T

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

KNITS PERMIT PRESS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERMIT PRESS

blends,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.

tIGHTWEIGHT 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

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras.

stuffed toys

PLASTIC - Shower curtains.

tablecloths ._...._.................

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE. SHEERNYLON .

PERMIT PRESS

20-30 MINS. FLUFF

AIR

20-30 MINS.

40-50 MINS.

15-20 MINS.

Select a

1. CYCLE Set TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

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

3. START Button

The dryer will start tumbling when

you push the START Button.

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.

Operating instructions

Dryer cycles and settings

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps

provide the specjal core that perma-

nent press and synthetic fabrics

need...a 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 describe the loads

they ore designed to dry.The chart

on page 4 tells what is meant by

EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and LIGHT

loads.

At each setting,the dryerwill 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 MORETIME LESSTIME +

Cool down times

In all cycles, the heat shuts off

before the dryer stops tumbling. This

cool down time helps:

keep wrinkles from setting in.

make handling the hot load items

easier.

The PERMANENT PRESSCycle has

10 minutes of cool down time at the

end of the cycle.

All other cycles hove 5 minutes of

cool down time.

If the load is not OSdry as you wont,

set the dial more to the lefl the next

time you dry that kind of load.

If the load is dryer than you want.

set the dial more to the right the next

time you dry that kind of load.

Drying tips

The dryer does not heat when the

Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF

AIR. This setting con be used to fluff

bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam

rubber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers.

etc.

1. Turn the Temperature Selector to

FLUFFAIR.

2. Turn the Control Knob to the num-

ber of minutes you wont in the

TIMED DRYING Cycle.

3. Push the STARTButton.

Mixed loads

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

cycle suggested for the lightest

fabrics. When the dryer stops, remove

dry items and reset the control.

TUMBLE PRFSS@ Setting

The TUMBLE PRESSsetting removes

wrinkles from dry clothing such OS

items that may hove been pocked

in a suitcase, closet, or items not

removed from the drvpr

1. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

2. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

3. Push START Button.

The load will tumble in heated ai-

for 5 minutes. The heat shuts off and

the dryer continues to tumble the

load for 10 more minutes.

For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonly

a few items at Q time. Put them on

hangers or fold them as soon OSthe

dryer stops.

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.

dryertemperature selection.

See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”

for more informotinn

VI I.

Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can

increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.

Oaen the lid and aull the lint screen ROLL the lint off the &zreen

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

dryer usage.

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

- AS,-;rl -9ctrical shock

“-“ig power

-.- _. turn off

,,,...,Jl power.

Avoid injury or damage - do not

put hands inside cabinet.

’ Make sure dryer is cool.

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.

4. Replace panel; reconnect and

re-level dryer.

Caring for your dryer

Remove sharp objects from clothing Never leave wet or damp laundry in

before drying - pins, buckles, etc. your dryer.

Wipe off all spills with a damp, soff

cloth.Spills allowed to remain may

dull or damage the finish.

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 affer drying to

make sure there is no dye to be

transferred to items in the next load.

Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, console and finish. Do

not use these products on or near

your dryer.

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 four steps:

1. Before calling for

assistance.. .

Performance problems often re-

sult from little things you can find

and fix yourself without fools 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 uses a circuit

breaker or 2 fuses. If one fuse is

blownthe dryer may run, but not

heat.

DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:

Is the lint screen clean?

See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide.”

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