Whirlpool LE5725XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYER

Electric Model

LE5725XP

and

Gas

Model

LG5726XP

fave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Au Condltloners. Oehumldiflers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Relrlgerator-Freezer

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

\ TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

ORMATION CENTER

START BUTTON

LOADING DOOR

AND SERIAL

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 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 Serial 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

PARTS AND FEATURES 2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. 3

SAFETY FIRST. 3

SELECTING A CYCLE AND

STARTING YOUR DRYER. 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6

Dryer Cycles and Settings 6

Cool Down Times 6

DRYING TIPS. 7

FLUFFAIR Setting

TUMBLE PRESS* Setting :

Drying Times. 8

Mixed Loads 8

2 01985 Whirlpool Corporation

Lint Signal

LINT SCREEN

LINT REMOVAL

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.

Cleaning Dryer Interior.

Vacation Care

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.

1. Before Calling for

Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

4. IfYou Have a Problem

Page

Your

Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for

important use and safety information.

You are personatly 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

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY. t

II’ IF YOU SMELLGAS: 4

OPEN WINDOWS. :

1 2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI-

r, CAL SWITCHES.

I( 3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN ;

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE

$ GASOLINE OR OTHER ; I

i FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND [ 1

E LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY ;

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreuds.

mattress pads, quilts. EX HEAVY

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels, PERM’T

jeans, corduroys, work clothes HEAVY PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - HEAVY

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton HIGH

underwear, diapers MEDIUM

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes.

organdies, lingerie LIGHT

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS PERM’T PRESS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,

jacket&raincoats 40-50 MINS.

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shorts. play

clothes, sheets, slacks : 30-40 MINS.

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

PERM’T

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

blouses, dresses 20-30 MINS.

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.

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 PEtiM’T 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. SHEER NYLON 15-20 MINS.

Select a

1. CYCLE

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the cycle and setting you

want See page 6 for informatron on

the cycles

Push the

3. START Button

The dryer WIII start tumblrng when

you push the START Button

Set TEMPERATL’RE

SELECTOR

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 special care 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 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 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.

+ MORE IIME LESS TIME + I

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 I

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.

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 dryerthan 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.

1. Set the Temperature Selector to

FLUFF AIR.

2. Set the Control Knob to the PERMA-

NENT PRESS Cycle and select the

number of minutes You want.

3. Push the START Button,

TUMBLE PRESS’ Settine

The TUMBLE PRESS setting 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 to PERM’T

PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

2. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

3. Push START Button.

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 results, TUMBLE PRESS only

a few items at a time. Put them on

hangers or fold them as soon as the

dryer stops.

F;-” ’ “’

Drying times Mixed loads

Dryrng ttmes will vary depending on. When drying a load with different

amount of moisture In the clothes. kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

type and werght of the fabric. cycle suggested for the lightest

size of the load. fabrics. When the dryer stops, remove

. room temperature around the dry items and reset the control.

dryer

temperature of the wash rinse

water.

amount of lint in the lint screen.

dryer temperature selection.

See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”

for more Information.

Lint signal

Clean lint screen before each load. If you

neglect to clean your lint screen, the signal will

sound. The (whistle tone) signal lets you know

the air flow is being restricted. Restricted air flow

reduces drying efficiency.

Turn off the dryer and clean the lint screen as

shown on page 9.

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

straight out ROLL the lent off the screen

with your fingers

DO NOT rrnse 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 every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on

dryer usage.

Heat Element

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

WARNING:

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.

Remove back panel (electric]

or lower access panel (gas).

Avoid damaging wires,

thermostats, funnel or igniter.

Remove lent from shaded area -

see art - with a soft brush or

vacuum cleaner.

Replace panel; reconnect and

re-level dryer

Remove loose and sharp objects

from pockets and cuffs 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.

Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, consoles and finish.

Do not use these products on or

near your dryer.

Cleaning dryer interior

WARNING: Before

cleaning Interior, unplug

power supply cord, or

turn off electrical power to

avoid electrical shock hazard.

Garments which contain unstable dyes,

such as denim blue jeans or bright-

ly colored cotton items, may discolor

the dryer interior. If the interior

is discolored, clean with one of the

following methods to avoid staining

later load items.

Powdered laundry detergent 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 thor-

oughly with a damp cloth. Tumble

a toad of rags. -OR-

liquid spray household cleaner

Spray on stained area. Rub with a

cloth until all excess dye is re-

moved. Tumble a load of rags.

Vacation care

Unplug power cord or turn off etec-

trical power.

For gas dryers, close gas valve.

Clean lint screen.

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