Whirlpool LE5790XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE5790XP

and

Gas Model

LG5791XP

lwa~e Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condttlonets Dehumldlllers. Aulomallc Washers Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrlgeralor-Freeze

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

\\ LAUNDRY

RMATION CENTER

START BUTTON

LINT SCREEN

NUMBER PLATE

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 slip.

Complete Senal 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

Service 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

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

Page

. 3

. 2

TUMBLE PRESS@Setting

Mixed Loads .

Drying Times . .

Lint Signal . . . .

LINT SCREEN. . . . .

LINT REMOVAL . . .

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

Vacation Care . .

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE. . . . .

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01985 Whirlpool Corporation

Your

Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for

Important use and safety rnformatron

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.’

9 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 beexplo-

sive fumes.

is not used by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

‘See the “Installation Instructions” for

complete information

FOR YOUR SAFETY

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI-

3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN

FLAME.

4. IMMEDIATELY CALL

YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STOREOR USE

GASOLINE OR OTHER

FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND

LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

APPLIANCE.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress padsquilts.

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

underwear,diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play

clothessheetsslacks

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses

AUTOMATIC

REGULAR

PERM’T

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

PERM’T

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERM’T PRESS

blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts AUTOMATIC HEAVY HIGH

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, PERMANENT

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

blousesdresses LOW

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC KNITS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)

Gauze,lace,etc. .... PERMANENT GENTLE

PRESS LOW -

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE TIMED

FABRICS DRYING

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys 20-30 MINS

PLASTIC - Shower curtains,

tablecloths 20-30 MINS

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS : 40-50 MINS.

OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON 15-20 MINS

FLUFF

AIR

Select a Set TEMPER-VII’KE

1. Cl’CLE

SELECTOR

Turn the Control Knob either way to Turn the Temperature Selector to the

point to the cycle and setting you needed drying temperature

want. See page 6 for InformatIon on

the cycles

Push the

3. ST.\RT Button To stop and restart

the dtyer

The dryer will start tumbling when

you push the START Button To stop the dryer. open the door (or

turn the Control Knob tc OFF]

To restart the aryer cloje 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

easrer to handle.

Use

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESSto dry

permanent

press, knits and other synthetic 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 drred items

If Items are drier than you Irke, use

a setting to the rrght of the* the next

time you dry a stmilar load

If items are not as dry as you like.

use a setting to the left of the * the

next time you dry a simrlar load

Tiied drying

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 cool-down time. This

helps make the load easier to

handle.

Drying tips

The dryer does not heat when the

Temperature Selector

set on FLUFF

AIR This setting can be used to fluff

bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam

rubber pillows,stuffed toys,sneakers

etc

1. Turn Temperature Selector to

FLUFFAIR

2. Turn Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in the TIMED

DRYING CYCLE.

3. Push STARTButton.

T1’MBLE PRESS Setting

The TUMBLE 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. Turn Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

2. Turn Temperature Selector to PERMIT

PRESSHEAVY HIGH.

3. Push STARTButton,

The load will tumble in heated air

for 10 minutes. The heat sht

dryer continues to tumble

for 5 more minutes.

For best results, TUMBLE

a few items at a time Put

hangers or fold them as:

dryer stops.

Jts off and

the load

PRESS onl

them on

;oon as th

Mixed loads

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

cycle suggested for the lightest

fabrics. 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.

&Sing times

Dwing times

Drying times will vary depending on

amount of moisture In the clothes

type and wetght 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

dryertemperature selection

See page 6 In your”Dryer Guide”

for more information

Lint signal

Clean the 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 the next page.

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 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 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.

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.

1. 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 sofi brush or

vacuum cleaner.

4. Replace panel; reconnect and

re-level dryer. 9

Caring for your dryer

Remove sharp objects from clothing

before drying - prns. 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.

Non-colorfast items can starn the

drum. Wrpe carefully after drying to

make sure there is no dye to be

transferred to items in the next load.

Vacation care

Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, console and finish. Do

not use these products on or near

your dryer.

Unplug power cord or For gas dryers, close Clean lint screen

turn off electrical power. gas valve

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