Whirlpool LE5705XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE5705XP

and

Gas Model

LG5706XP

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

fs’ TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

START BUTTON

- LINT SCREEN

DRYER DRUM

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide label

before using your

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 Laundrv Information

Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip

and warranty

Please complete and mail the Owner

Registration Card furnished with this

product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company

Telephone Number

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..

Selecting a Cycle and

Starting Your Dryer

Dryer Cycles and Settings

Cool Down Times

DRYING TIPS

FLUFFAIR Setting

TUMBLEPRESS’”Setting

Page

Mixed Loads

Drying Times

LINT SCREEN

LINT REMOVAL..

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.

Cleaning Dryer Interior.

Vacation Care

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

WHIRLPOOL DRYER

WARRANTY , ,

Page

2 01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

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

it is not working right [i.e. 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.

missina

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical

switches.

3. i;tfieguish 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

aDDliance.

You are personally responsible for making

sure that your dryer...

is properly maintained

9 is properly installed and leveled rn 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 proper outlet and

electrical supply.’

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 “Installation Instructions” for com-

plete intormation.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRAHEAVY- Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts . . EXHEAVY

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

HEAVY PERMIT

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTlONS - PRESS

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

HEAVY

underwear,diapers . . . . . . .

MEDIUM HIGH

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS

- Batistes,

organdies, lingerie . . .

LIGHT

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS PERMIT PRESS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work

clothes,

jackets, raincoats 40-50 MINS.

PERMIT

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS-Shirts,

play

PRESS

clothes, sheets, slacks. 30-40 MINS.

HEAVY

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS-Lingerie, HIGH

blouses. dresses . 20-30 MINS.

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT

- Cottons, rayons,

PERM’T PRESS

blend&T-shirts, slacks, shirts .

LIGHTWEIGHT

- Synthetics (polyester,

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,

blouses, dresses . . .

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

PERMIT PRESS

40-50 MINS. HEAVYHIGH

KNITS GENTLE

30-40 MINS. LOW

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] . . . . .

~;-$$f,~ KNITS GENTLE

Gauze.

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

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS PERMIT PRESS

FOAM RUBBER-

Pillows, bras,

stuffedtoys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-30 MINS.

PLASTIC-Shower

curtains,

FLUFF

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

AIR

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

40-50 MINS.

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON <

15-20 MINS.

. Select a CYCLE

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 START Button

Set

. TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

Turn the Temperature Selector to the

needed drying temperature

To stop and restart

the dryer

The dryer will start tumbling when you

push the STARTButton.

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.

I?the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle Control

Knob to OFF.

Dryer cycles and settings

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps

provide the special core that perma-

nent press and synthetic fabrics

need...a period of heated drying

followed by a IO 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 are designed to dry The chart

on page 4 tells what is meant by

EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and LIGHT

loads.

At each setting, the drye’r 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, leans, corduroys, etc.)

when the Temperature Selector is set

on PERM’T PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

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.

COOL DOWN COOL DOWN

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle has

10 minutes of cool down time at the

end of the cycle.

All other cycles have 5 minutes of

cooldown time.

If the load is not as dry as you want

set the dial more to the lett 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 can be used to fluff

bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam

rubber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers,

etc.

Turn the Temperature Selector to

FLUFFAIR.

2. Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in the TIMED

DRYING Cycle.

3. Pushthe STARTButton,

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.

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

The TUMBLEPRESSsetting removes

wrinkles from dry clothing such as

items that may have been packed

in a suitcase, closet, or items not

removed from the dryer.

Set Temperature Selector to PERMIT

PRESS/HEAVYHIGH.

2. Set Control Knob to TUMBLEPRESS.

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 10more minutes.

For best results, TUMBLEPRESSonly a

few items at a time. Putthem on hang-

ers or fold them as soon as the dryer

stops.

Drying times

Drying times will vary depending on:

. amount of moisture in the clothes.

l tYpe and weight of the fabric,

l size of load.

l room temperature around the dryer.

l temperature of the wash rinse water.

l amount of lint in the lint screen,

l dryer temperature selection.

See your “Dryer Guide” for more

information.

Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before 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

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

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 loose and sharp objects

from pockets and cuffs before drying -

pins, buckles, etc.

Close metal

zippers.

Wlpe 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 detegent 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

l Unplug power cord or turn off

electrical power.

l Forgas dryers, close gas valve.

0 Clean lint screen.

If you need service or assistance,

we suggest you follow these five steps:

Before LaNing 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:

l Isthe power supply plugged into a

live circuit with the proper voltage?

l Is the door closed tightly?

l Did you push the STARTButton?

l Have you checked your home’s

main fuses or circuit breaker box?

IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:

l The AIR setting is without heat.

l The last minutes of heat settings are

without heat.

l Is the gas turned on? If not, turn the

Control Knob to OFF.Turn on gas.

Wait 5 minutes. Reset controls and

start.

l 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:

l Isthe lint screen clean? See page 8

of this book for cleaning instructions.

l See page 7 of this book and your

“Dryer Guide:’

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