Whirlpool LE5720XS User manual

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AUTOMATICDRYERS

LE5720XSLG5721XS

Contents

Page

important Safety Instructions

Additional safety instructions

and your responsibilities ................3

Operating lnstructlons

Starting your dryer.. ....................... -4

The regular cydes ......................... .6

The permanent press cycle ............7

Using fluff air ................................. .7

Using TUMBLE PRESS@............... 6

Using damp dry ............................. .6

Lint signal ...................................... .8

Carlng For Your Dryer

Cleaning the lint screen.. ................9

Lint screen maintenance ............... .9

Cleaning the dryer.. ...................... 10

Lint removal ................................. 11

If You Need Servb Or

Assistance ..................................... 12

Whlrlpool Autornatlc Dryer

Warranty ....................................... .16

01992 Whirlpool Corporation

If your dryer has a Consumer Buy

Guide label, remove it. tt will be easier

to remove before the dryer is used. To

remove any remaining glue:

l Rub briskly with thumb to make a

ball, then remove.

l Soak area with liquid hand

dishwashing detergent before

removing glue as described above.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing

alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive

cleaners. These can damage the finish.

See ‘Important Safety Instructions’on

page 3.

NOTE: Do not remove any permanent

instruction labels inside the dryer.

You should wipe out the dryer drum

with a damp cloth before using to

remove dust from storing or shipping.

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool

appliance. Please complete and mail

the Owner Registration Card provided

with this product. Then complete the

form below. Have this information ready

if you need service or call with a

question.

l Copy model and serial numbers from

plate (on the frame behind the door)

and purchase date from sales slip.

l Keep this brxk, the Dryer Guide and

the sales slip together in a handy

place.

ModelNumb

Sdal Number

Purdwa Date

Savlce CompanyPhoneNumber

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2 Don’t touch electrlcal

switches.

3. liiteguIsh any open

4. lmmeblately call your gas

suppller.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasollne

or other flammable vapors

and llqulds In the vlclnlty of

thls or any other appliance.

The fumes can create a flre

hazard or exploslon.

ImportantSafetyInstructions

l Read all lnstructbns before uslng l You are responsible for maklng

the dryer. sure that your dryer is installed,

l NEVER dry items cleaned, washed, repaired and has parts replaced by a

soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, qualified person.

gasoline or flammable fluids in the l Use only fabric softeners specifiilly

dryer. The fumes can aeate a flRE labeled as not being harmful to the

HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS dryer.

hand launder and air dry fabrics l FlRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to

containing these materials. materials can resutt from:

l NEVER allow children to operate,

play with or crawl inside the dryer. -drying rubber, rubber-lie and heat

sensitive materials with heat.

Close supervision of children is

necessary when the dryer is used -allowing lint build-up inside the

near children. dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning

l DO NOT reach into a dryer it the should be done periodically by a

drum is moving. qualified person.

l Clean lint screen before or after

l When discarding an old dryer, each bad.

ALWAYS remove the door to

prevent accidental entrapment. l DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,

. DO NOT install or store dryer where chemicals, etc. pile up around or

it will be exposed to the weather. under the dryer.

l DO NOT tamper with the controls. l Dryer must be electrically grounded.

See the Installation Instructions.

- SAVE THESE HSTRUCllONS -

Additionalsafetyinstructionsandyourresponsibilities

l NEVER operate the dryer if:

-II is not working right (i.e. noisy,

too hot).

-it is damaged.

-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).

-all panels are not in plaoe.

-the lint screen is loose, damaged

or missing.

l ALWAYS shut off the gas vake

before leaving on vacation if you

have a gas dryer.

l ALWAYS unplug the power supply

cord or turn off electrical power

before attempting to service the

dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if you

have a gas dryer.

l You are responsible for maklng

sure that your dryer:

-is properly maintained.

’

-is properly installed and leveled on a

floor that can support the weight in a

well ventilated room.’

- Is located in an area where the

temperature is above 45°F (7°C).

-is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply.’

- is properly conneded to fuel and

exhaust systems.’

-is not installed against drapes or

curtains.’

- is used only for jobs normally

expected of home clothes dryers.

- is not used by anyone unable to

operate it properly.

‘See the Installation Instructions for

complete information.

OperatingInstructions

Startingyourdryer

Be sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, bading

and control setting information before starting yolir dryer.

NOTE: Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static ding, and damage

some fabrics.

TYPE Of LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

Cottona and linen8

EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads, mattress

pads, quilts

HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans. corduroys,

work dothes

MEDIUMWEIGHTSheets, pillowcases,

fY.mxl unclelwear, diirs

LIGHTWEIGHT-B&is&q orgendes,

lingerie

EXTRA HEAVY

HEAVY

MEDIUM

LIGHT

PERMT PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

Permanent ~resa, synlheks PERMANENT PRESS

and blends

HEAVYWEIGHT-Work domes, jackets, 4MO min PERMT PRESS

reincoats HEAW

MEDIUMWEIGHTShirts, play dothes, 3040 min HIGH

sheets, slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie, Moues. dresses 2030 min

Knits

HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons, blends,

T-shirts, sladq shii

MEDlUMWElGHTSynthetics (polyester,

auylic, etc.), dress &I&S, skirts, sweaters

LIGHTWEIGHTSynthetics (polyester,

aaylic. etc.) and blends, lingerie, b&uses.

dresses

Delicate fabrics

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels)

gauze, lace, etc.

PERMANENT PRESS

40-50 min PERM’T PRESS

HEAVY

30-40 min

20-M min KNITS GENTLE

LOW

PERMANENT PRESS

1520 min KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Rubber, plastk, PERMANENT PRESS

heeMensluve fabrk8

FOAM RUBBER-F’ilbws, bras, stuffed toys 2030 min FLUFF AIR’

PLASTlC&howef curtains. tabledoths 20-30 min

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS 44X0 min

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, 1520 min

SHEER NYLON

4 -seepage7.

1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle

Control Knob either way. Stop

when the indicator on the knob’s

outer ring points to the cycle and

time you want. See pages 6-7 for

further cycle information.

2. Set the Temperature Selector on

the desired temperature setting.

3. Push the start Button to start the

dryer.

4. To stop and restart the dryer:

l Open the door or turn the Cycle

Control Knob to OFF to stop the

dryer.

. Close the door, select a cycle (if

necessary) and push the Start

Button to restart the dryer.

The Cycle Control Knob should point

to an OFF area when the dryer is not

in use. lf the dryer is stopped before

the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle

Control Knob to an OFF area

Operating Instructloos

Continued

More drying time lass drying Unw

Theregularcycles

The names of the regular cycles

describe the types of loads they are

designed to dry. Each cyde is folbwed

by a 5 minute cool-down period.

During the cool-down, the bad

tumbles wfthout heat. This helps make

the bad easier to handle.

Use EX HEAVY to dry items such as

bedspreads, mattress pads and quilts.

Use HEAVY to dry items such as

towels, jeans, mrduroys and work

clothes.

Use MED to dry items such as sheets,

pillowcases, cotton underwear and

diapers.

Use LIGHT to dry batistes, organdies

and lingerie.

For the first few bads, set the Cycle

Control Knob to point to one of the

lines between any of the cycles. When

the dryer stops, feel the dried items.

l lf the kerns are drier than you like,

set the Cycle Control Knob more to

the right the next time you dry a

similar bad.

l tf kerns are not as dry as you like,

set the Cycle Control Knob more to

the bft the next time you dry a

similar bad.

NOTE: Overdrying can cause shrink-

age, static cling and damage to some

fabrics.

T$‘ERMANENTPRESS

The PERMANENT PRESS cycle helps

provide the special care that perma-

nent press and synthetic fabrics need.

The cyde consists of a timed period of

heated drying and a 10 minute cool-

down period. During the cool-down,

the bad tumbles without heat. This

helps keep wrinkles from setting and

makes the load easier to handle.

NOTE: To help reduce wrinkling,

remove the bad from the dryer as

soon as tumbling stops. This is

important for permanent press, knits

and synthetic fabrics.

UsingFLUFFAIR

Flre Hazard

Do not dry plastic or rubber

items with heat. Use FLUFF AIR

setting, or line dy Failure to do

so could result In flre or dam-

aged ttems.

The dryer does not heat when the

Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF

AIR. This setting can be used to flufl or

air dry bedding, plastic tablecbths,

foam rubber pillows. stuffed toys,

sneakers, etc.

1. Turn the Temperature Selector to

FLUFF AIR.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the

desired number of minutes you

want in the PERMANENT PRESS

cycle.

3. Push the Start Button.

NOTE Repeat steps above if more

time is needed to dry items.

‘5

/ =-

UsingTUMBLEPRESS

The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes

wrinkles from clothing that has been

packed in a suitcase or cbset. and

from items not removed from the dryer

at the end of a cycle.

Set the Cycle Control Knob on

TUMBLE PRESS.

2. Set the Temperature Selector on

PERM’T PRESS HEAW HIGH.

3. Push the Start Button.

The bad will tumble in heated air for

10 minutes. Then the dryer will tumble

the clothes for 10 more minutes

without heat.

For best results, put only a few

items at a time in this cycle. As soon

as the dryer stops, put the items on

hangers or fob them.

UsingDAMPDRY

Use this setting to dry damp items that

do not require an entire drying cycle,

or to dry kerns to damp level. (Two

examples are heavy cottons, such as

jeans, whii you do not want to

become stiff, or cotton clothes which

are easier to press when damp.)

1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on

DAMP DRY.

2 Push the Start Button.

The dryer tumbles the bad with heat

for 20 minutes, then without heat for

10 minutes.

Lintsignal

Clean the lint screen before each

load. A signal will sound if you neglect

to dean your lint screen. The signal

(a whistle tone) lets you know the air

flow is restriied. Restricted air flow

reduces drying effiiiency.

Turn off the dryer and clean the lint

screen as shown on page 9.

CaringForYourDryer

Do not run the dryer wlth the lint ecreen loose,

cause overheatlng

and

damage to both the

Cleaningthelintscreen

The lint screen is located under a lid

on top of the dryer. Clean Rbefore

each load. A screen blocked by lint

can increase drying time.

1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen

straight out

2. Roll lint off the screen with your

fingers. Do not rinse or wash the

screen to remove lint. Wet lint is

hard to remove.

3. Push the lint screen firmly back into

place and close the lii.

Lintscreenmaintenance

Laundry detergents and fabric

softeners can cause a residue build-up

on the lint screen. A clogged lint

screen can extend drying times. Clean

the lint screen every six months or

more frequently if it becomes clogged

due to a residue build-up. Use the

folbwing method:

1. Wet both sides of lint screen wfth

hot water.

2. Wet a nybn brush with hot water

and liquid detergent.

3. Scrub lint screen with the brush

until all residue build-up is re-

ITlOVed.

4. Rinse with hot water.

5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a

clean towel and replace in dryer.

Carlng For Your Dryer

Continued

Cleaningthedryer

Ebctrlcal Shock and

Personal injury Hazard

l Turn off the electrkal power

before cleaning the Interior.

l Wke sure the dryer b cool.

Failure to do so could result ln

elect&al shock or lnlury.

Flre Hazard

l Use non-flammable cleaner.

Failure to do 80 could result ln

an explosion.

Garments which contain unstable

dyes, such as denim blue jeans or

brigMly colored cotton items, may

discolor the dryer interior.

If you want to remove stain from

dMv;;zrn use one of the followlng

Powdered laundry detergent

1. Make a paste with detergent and

very warm water.

2. Apply paste to a soft cloth and

scrub area until all excess dye is

removed.

3. wipe thoroughly with a damp cbth.

4. Tumble a bad of rags to dry.

Llquld non-flammable household

cleaner

1. Apply to stained area

2. Rub with a doth until all excess dye

is removed.

3. Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth.

4. Tumble a bad of rags to dry.

To clean dryer exterior:

wipe with a soft, damp cloth.

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