Whirlpool LE5790XS User manual

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AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE5790XS

and

Gas Model

LG579lXS

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Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

\ LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide label

before using your

dryer. It will be easier

to remove.

Wipe out the dryer

drum with a damp

cloth to remove dust

from storing or ship-

ping.

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

1. Complete

Model and Serial Numbers

[from the plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundry Information

Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip

and warranty

Model Number

Seriol Number

Purchase Date

Please complete and mail the Owner

Registration Card furnished with this

product.

Service Company

Telephone Number

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS. 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4

Selecting a Cycle and

Starting Your Dryer 4

Automatic Cycles. 6

Timed Drying 6

DRYING TIPS 7

FLUFFAIR Setting 7

TUMBLEPRESS@Setting 7

Automatic DRY-MISER”

Control 7

Drying Times

Mixed Loads..

Lint Signal

LINT SCREEN

LINT REMOVAL.

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.

Cleaning Dryer Interior,

Vacation Care

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

WHIRLPOOL DRYER

WARRANTY

Page

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01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer if... ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leav-

e it is not working right [i.e. noisy, too hot). ing on vacation.

it is damaged. ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or

parts are missing [i.e. door latch]. turn off electrical power before attempting

all panels are not in place. to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if

the lint screen is loose, damaged or yours is a gas dryer.

missing.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical

switches.

3. Tatfieguish any open

4. Immediately call your

gas supplier.

You are personally responsible for making

sure that Your dryer...

is properly maintained.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gas-

oline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

is properly installed and leveled in a well

ventilated room’ on a floor that can sup-

port the weight.

is located in an area where the tempera-

ture is above 45°F (7.2”C).

is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply.’

is properly connected to fuel and ex-

haust systems.*

is not installed against drapes or

curtains.*

is used only for jobs normally expected

of home clothes dryers.

is not used by children or anyone unable

to operate it properly.

*See “Installation Instructions” for com-

plete information.

TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

AUTOMATIC

REGULAR

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAW

- Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts .

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -

Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT COllONS -

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

clothes, sheets, slacks.

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS

- Lingerie,

blouses. dresses .

AUTOMATtC

PERMANENT

PRESS

PERMIT

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

PERMIT

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT

- Cottons, rayons,

blends, T-shirt&slacks, shirts

LIGHTWEIGHT

- Synthetics (polyester,

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,

blousesdresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)

Gauze. lace. etc. . . .

PERMIT PRESS

AUToMATlC HEAVY HIGH

PERKtsENT KNITS GENTLE

LOW

;;;;$;;F KNITS GENTLE

PRESS LOW

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS PERMIT PRESS

FOAM RUBBER-Pillows,

bras,

stuffedtoys............................

PLASTIC-Shower

curtains,

tablecloths............................

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

20-30

MIN.5

FLUFF

20-30

MINS.

AIR

40-50

MINS.

. Select a CYCLE

Set

. TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the cycle and setting you

want. See page 6 for information on

the cycles.

Turn the Temperature Selector to the

needed drying temperature

. Push the START Button

The dryer will start tumbling when you

push the STARTButton.

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 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 se-

lect the degree of dryness you prefer

for the clothes being dried.

The Control Knob will not move until

the clothes load is almost dry, or the

COOL-DOWN portion of the cycle has

been reached. After COOL-DOWN, the

knob automatically moves to an OFF

area and tumbling stops.

-, .- .,.--.-...

weight cotton items.

The load tumbles

without heat during the last 5 min-

utes. This helps make the load easier

to handle.

press, knits and other synthetic fab-

rics

The load tumbles without heat

during the last 10 minutes.

This helps

keep wrinkles from setting in, and

makes the load easier to handle.

Forthe first few loads, set the Control

Knob to point to an * in either auto-

matic cycle. When the dryer stops, feel

the dried items.

l If items are drier than you like, use

a setting to the right of the * the next

time you dry a similar load.

l 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.

Timed drying

Usethe TIMEDDRYING 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.

l Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want-from 10to 60.

l 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 isset on FLUFF

AIR.Thissetting can be used to fluff

bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam

rubber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers,

etc.

Turn the Temperature Selector to

FLUFFAIR.

2. Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in the TIMED

DRYING Cycle.

3. Push the STARTButton.

Automatic DRY-MISER’”

Control

The thermostat senses the air

temperature. The dryer automati-

cally shuts off when the selected

dryness is reached.

TUMBLE PRESS”

The TUMBLEPRESSsetting 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 TUMBLEPRESS.

2. Turn Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESSHEAVYHIGH.

3. Push STARTButton.

The load will tumble in heated air

for 15minutes. The heat shuts off and

the dryer continues to tumble the load

for 5 more minutes.

For best results, TUMBLEPRESSonly a

few items at a time. Putthem on hang-

ers or fold them as soon as the dryer

stops.

Drying times Mixed loads

Drying times will vary depending on:

l amount of moisture in the clothes.

l type and weight of the fabric.

l size of the load.

l room temperature around the dryer.

l temperature of the wash rinse water.

l amount of lint in the lint screen.

l dryer temperature selection.

See your “Dryer Guide” for more

information.

Lint signal

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

cycle suggested for the lightest fab-

rics. When the dryer stops, remove dry

items and reset the control.

Toreduce wrinkling, take the load

from dryer as soon as tumbling stops.

This is important for permanent press,

knits and synthetic fabrics.

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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

I reduces drying efficiency

Turn off the dryer and clean the lint screen as

v shown on page9.

Lint screen

*g”g..v

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Open the lid and pull the lint screen

straight out.

Clean the lint screen before each load.

A screen blocked by lint can

increase drying time and may be a FIREHAZARD.

2cr‘i’-*~_

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 at least every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending

on dryer usage.

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

Remove back panel (electric)

or lower access panel (gas).

Avoid damaging wires,

thermostats, funnel or igniter.

Remove lint from shaded area -

see art-with a soft brush or

vacuum cleaner.

Replace panel; reconnect and

re-level dryer. 9

Remove iox; 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

dyes, such as denim blue jeans or

brightly colored cotton items, may

discolor the dryer interior. Ifthe

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

thoroughly with a damp cloth.

Tumble a load of rags.

-OR-

Liquid spray household cleaner

Spray on stained area. Rub with

a cloth until all excess dye is

removed. Tumble a load of rags.

Vacation care

9 Unplug power cord or turn off

electrical power.

l For gas dryers, close gas valve.

l Clean lint screen.

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