Whirlpool LE5770XW User manual

Use&CareGuide

Cycle control knob

Temperature selector

Start button

Lint screen

Dryer drum

Model and serial

number label

Loading door

LARGECAPACITY

AUTOMATICDRYERS

LE5770XW LG5771XW

8-9a

Contents

Page

Important Safety Instructions 3

Additional safety instructions

and your responsibilities 4

Operating Instructions

Starting your dryer .. ....._._.............. 5

The automatic cycles 7

Timed drying ....._._._.._.___.._._._._._,__._.8

Using fluff air 8

Caring For Your Dryer

Cleaning the lint screen .____._._._._____9

Lint screen maintenance 9

Cleaning the dryer .______._,__..,_,_,_,___10

Lint removal _................._.._._._.._._._11

If You Need Service Or

Assistance ____.____.________._,______,_.._____,_12

Whirlpool Automatic Dryer

Warranty ,.,_.....,...,,.,.,.,.,,.,.,....,...,.,.. 16

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.

Copy model and serial numbers from

label (on the frame behind the door)

and purchase date from sales slip.

Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and

the sales slip together in a handy

place.

Model Number

Serial Number

01992 Whirlpool Corporation

If your dryer has a Consumer Buy

Guide label, remove it. It will be easier

to remove before the dryer is used. To

remove any remaining glue:

Rub briskly with thumb to make a

ball, then remove.

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

pages 3 and 4.

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.

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

-I

ImportantSafetyInstructions

Fire Hazard

For your safety the information in

this manual must be followed to

minimize the risk of fire or explo-

sion or to prevent property dam-

age, personal injury or loss of life.

-Do Not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do Not try to light any appliance.

Do Not touch any electrical switch; Do Not use

any phone in your building.

@Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s in-

structions.

@Ifyou cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

department.

-Never install dryer up against draperies or

curtains, or on carpet.

-Keep any and all items from falling or collecting

behind the dryer.

Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Important Safety Instructions

Continued

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or

injury to persons when using your dryer, follow

basic precautions, including the following:

nRead all instructions before using

You are responsible for making

the dryer. sure that your dryer is installed,

@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

Use only fabric softeners specifically

dryer. The fumes can create a FIRE labeled as not being harmful to the

HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS dryer.

hand launder and air dry fabrics

FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to

containing these materials. materials can result from:

. NEVER allow children to operate,

play with or crawl inside the dryer. -drying rubber, rubber-like 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

should be done periodically by a

DO NOT reach into a dryer if the qualified person.

drum is moving.

Clean lint screen before or after

. When discarding an old dryer, each load.

ALWAYS remove the door to

prevent accidental entrapment.

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.

DO NOT tamper with the controls.

Dryer must be electrically grounded.

See the Installation Instructions.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer if:

- it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too

hot).

- it is damaged.

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

-all panels are not in place.

-the lint screen is loose, damaged or

missing.

ALWAYS shut off the gas valve

before leaving on vacation if you have

a gas dryer.

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.

DO NOT wash or dry items that are

soiled with vegetable or cooking oil.

These items may contain some oil

4 after laundering. Due to the remaining

oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire

by itself.

You are responsible for making

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 connected to fuel and

exhaust systems.*

- 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

Starting your dryer

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

and control setting information before starting your dryer.

NOTE:

Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage

some fabrics.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

TYPE OF LOAD

Cottons and linens

EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads,

pads, qurlts mattress

HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans, corduroys,

work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT-Sheets, pillowcases,

cotton underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT-Batistes, organdies,

lingerie

Permanent press, synthetics

and blends

HEAVYWEIGHT-Work clothes, jackets,

raincoats

MEDIUMWEIGHT-Shirts, play clothes,

AUTOMATIC

REGULAR

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

PERM’T PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

PERMIT PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

sheets, slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie, blouses, dresses KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Knits

HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons. rayons, blends,

T-shirts, slacks, shirts

MEDIUMWEIGHT-Synthetics (polyester,

acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters

LIGHTWEIGHT-Synthetics (polyester,

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses,

dresses

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

PERM’T PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS

GENTLE

LOW

Delicate fabrics AUTOMATIC

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), PERMANENT

gauze, lace, etc.

PRESS

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Rubber, plastic,

heat-sensitive fabrics

FOAM RUBBER-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys

PLASTIC-Shower curtains, tablecloths

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,

SHEER NYLON

TIMED DRYING

20-30 min. FLUFF AIR’

20-30 min.

40-50 min.

15-20 min.

*See page 8. 5

Operating Instructions

Continued

2. Set the Temperature Selector on

3. Push the Start Button to start the

To stop and restart the dryer

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 Stat-l

Button to restart the dryer.

The Cycle Control Knob should point

to an OFF area when the dryer is not

in use. If the dryer is stopped before

the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle

Control Knob to an OFF area.

The automatic cycles

The automatic cycles allow you to

select the degree of dryness you

prefer for the clothes being dried.

The automatic DRY-MISEWcontrol

is a thermostat that senses the dryer

air temperature. The dryer automati-

cally shuts off when the selected

dryness is reached.

The Cycle Control Knob will not

move until the load is almost dry or the

cool-down portion of the cycle has

been reached. After the cool-down

portion is complete, the Cycle Control

Knob automatically moves to an OFF

area and tumbling stops.

Use AUTOMATIC PERMANENT

PRESS to dry permanent press, knits

and other synthetic items. The load

tumbles without heat during the last IO

minutes. This helps keep wrinkles from

setting in and makes the load easier to

handle.

Overdtying can cause shrinkage, static

cling and damage to some fabrics. 7

Operating Instructions

Continued

rIMED DRYING

The last 5 minutes of this cycle are

without heat to help make the load

easier to handle.

Using FLUFFAIR

Fire Hazard

Do not dry plastic or rubber items

with heat. Use FLUFF AIR setting,

or line dry.

Failure to do so could result in fire

or damaged items.

The dryer does not heat when the

Temperature Selector is set to FLUFF

AIR. This can be used to fluff or air dry

bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam rubber

pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.

1. Turn the Temperature Selector to

FLUFF AIR.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the

number of minutes you want in the

TIMED DRYING cycle.

3. Push the Star-t Button.

NOTE: Repeat steps above if more

time is needed to dry items.

CaringForYourDryer

Product and Fabric Damage Hazard

Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose,

damaged, blocked or missing. Doing so can

cause overheating and damage to both the

dryer and fabrics.

Cleaning the lint screen

The lint screen is located under a lid

on top of the dryer. Clean it before

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 lid.

Lint screen maintenance

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

following method:

1. Wet both sides of lint screen with

hot water.

2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water

and liquid detergent.

3. Scrub lint screen with the brush

until all residue build-up is re-

moved.

4. Rinse with hot water.

5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a

clean towel and replace in dryer.

Caring For Your Dryer

Continued

Cleaning the dryer

Electrical Shock and

Personal Injury Hazard

Turn off the electrical power

before cleaning the interior.

Make sure the dryer is cool.

Failure to do so could result in

electrical shock or injury.

Fire Hazard

Use non-flammable cleaner.

Failure to do so could result in an

explosion.

Garments which contain unstable dyes,

such as denim blue jeans or brightly

colored cotton items, may discolor the

dryer interior.

If you want to remove stains from

dryer drum use one of the following

methods:

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 cloth.

4. Tumble a load of rags to dry.

Liquid non-flammable household

cleaner

1. Apply to stained area.

2. Rub with a cloth until all excess dye

is removed.

3. Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth.

4. Tumble a load of rags to dry.

To clean dryer exterior:

Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.

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