Whirlpool LE5780XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE5780XM

and

Gas Model

LG5781XM

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Parts and features I

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

MPERATURE SELECTOR Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide la-

bel before using

INFORMATION CENTER your dryer. It will be

easier to remove.

START BUTTON Wipe out the

dryer drum with a

damp cloth to re-

move dust from stor-

ing or shipping.

See your “Dryer

Guide” for informa-

tion on fabrics, dry-

ing special-care

items, drying tips

and other details.

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 shp Complete Serial Number

Copy this InformatIon in these spaces

Keep thts book, your warranty, sales slip Purchase Date

and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-

matlon Center on the back of the dryer Serv,ce Company and

console Telephone Number

There IS no warranty registration to return Proof-of-purchase

all

that

required for in-warranty service

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY FIRST

SELECTING A CYCLE AND

STARTING YOUR DRYER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The Automatic Cycles

Timed Drying

DRYING TIPS

FLUFFAIR Setting

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

Mixed Loads

Page

Drying Times 8

LINT SCREEN 9

LINT REMOVAL 9

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 10

Vacation Care 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE 11

1. Before Calling for

Assistance 11

2. If You Need Assistance 11

3. If You Need Service 11

4. If You Have a Problem’ 11

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.

. 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.

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and starting

your dryer

Before starting your dryer, be

sure laundry ISsorted and loaded

properly (see your”Dryer Guide”).

Be sure the door is tightly closed.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads,quilts.

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

underwear,diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie

AUTOMATIC HEAVY

REGULAR HIGH

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes.

jackets,raincoats AUTOMATIC PERMIT

_. _.

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play PERMANENT PRESS

clothes,sheets,slacks PRESS MED

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses,dresses

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERM’T PRESS

blends,T-shirts,slacks,shit-ts AUTOMATIC MED

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, PERMANENT

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, PRESS KNITS GENTLE

blouses. dresses LOW

LIGHTWEIGHT AND 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, SHEERNYLON

Drying these and other heat-sensitive

materials can damage them or be a

FIRE HAZARD.

TIMED FLUFF

DRYING AIR

I I’

Select a

1. 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

ST:\RT Button

The dryer will start tumbling when

you push the START Button.

Changing a setting

The setting can be changed at any

time by turning the Control Knob to a

new setting.

Set TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

Turn the Temperature Selectorto 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. 5

Operating instructions

The automatic cycles

The automatic cycles allow you

to select the degree of dryness You

prefer for the clothes being dried.

The Control Knob moves and stops

several times until the load reaches

the dryness setting You selected.

Then the knob automatically moves

to OFF and tumbling stops.

weight cotton items. The load tum-

bles without heat during the last 5

minutes. This helps make the load

easier to handle.

press, knits and other synihetic fab-

rics. The load tumbles without heat

during the last 10 minutes. This helps

keep wrinkles from setting In.

For the first few loads, set the Control

Knob to point to an* in either auto-

matic cycle. When the dryer stops,

feel the dried items.

If items are drier than You like, use

a setting to the right of the *the next

time You dry a similar load.

If items are not as dry as you like,

use a setting to the left of the* the

next time You dry a similar load.

‘I-imeddrying

Use the TIMED DRYING Cycle for any

load you want to dry by time. For

example, small loads, large bulky

items, items to be fluffed or dusted

with the FLUFFAIR heat setting.

Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want - from 10 to 60.

The last 5 minutes of this cycle are

without heat - a cooldown time.

This helps make the load easier to

handle.

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Drying tips

FLUFF AIR

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,

1. Turn the Temperature Selector to

FLUFF AIR.

2. Turn the Control Knob to the

number of minutes You want in the

TIMED DRYING Cycle.

3. Push START Button.

TL’MBLE PRESS’ Setting

The TUfvlBLE PRESSsetting 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 Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

2. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESS/ MED.

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 PRESSonly

a few items at a time. Put them on

hangers or fold them as soon as the

dryer stops.

Mixed loads

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

cycle suggested forthe lightest fab-

rics. When the dryer stops, remove

dry items and reset the control.

To reduce wrinkling, take the

load from dryer as soon as

tumbling stops. This is important

for permanent press, knits and

synthetic fabrics.

Drying times

Dryrng times WIII 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

dryer temperature selection.

See page 6 in 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 FIRE HAZARD.

Open the Ird and pull the lint screen

straight out

DO NOT run the dryer with

the lint screen loose,

damaged or missing.

Doing so can cause over-

ROLL the lint off the screen

with your fingers

DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.

Push the screen firmly back into

place

heating, can damage fabrics and

can be a FIRE HAZARD.

Lint removal

Lent can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard. This lint

should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more otten, depending on

dryer usage.

Heat Element

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

Avoid electrical shock

hazard - unplug power

supply cord or turn off

electrical power.

’ Avoid injury or damage - do not

out hands inside cabinet.

’ Make sure dryer is cool

1. Remove back panel [electric] or

front panel [gas)

2. Avoid damaging wires, ther-

mostats, 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 9

1 I I

Caring for your dryer

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

before drying - pins, buckles, etc your dryer

Close metal iippers.

Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft Sharp or heavy objects should

cloth Spills allowed to remain may never be put on or in the dryer.

dull or damage the finish Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc

Non-colorfast Items can stain the

drum Wipe carefully after 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

b’acation care

your dryer

Disconnect power

supply cord

For gas dryers, close

gas valve. clean lint screen

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