Whirlpool LE5795XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE5795XP

and

Gas Model

LG5796XP

Mlcrowawe Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condllloners, Oehumldiflers. Automatic Washers. Clothes OrYeW heezers. Retrlgerator-F

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

RMATION CENTER

START BUHON

MODEL

AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

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

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Please complete and mail the Owner

Registration Card furnished with this

product.

Service Company

Telephone Number

Contents

Paae

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

TUMBLE PRESS@Setting 7

Automatic DRI-MISER@Control 7

Mixed Loads

Drying Times

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

;

. 10

2 01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

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

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. You are personally responsible for making

FOR YOUR SAFETY

is used only for jobs normally expected

of home clothes drvers.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pad&quilts.

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Towels, PERM’T

jeans, corduroys, work clothes AUTOMATIC PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - REGULAR HEAVY

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton HIGH

underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes.

organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes, PERMIT

jackets, raincoats AUTOMATIC PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play PERMANENT

PRESS HEAVY

clothessheets, slacks HIGH

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses .‘.

KNITS ERM’T PRESS

IIL HEAVY HIGH

ENT

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons.

blend&T-shirtsslacks, shirts AUTOMA”” Pr-

LIGHTWEIGHT-Synthetics (polyester, PERMANl

acrylic. etc.] and blends, lingerie, PRESS

blousesdresses LOW

KNITS GENTLE

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC KNITS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] PERMANENT GENTLE

Gauze,lace,etc. PRESS LOW

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE TIMED

FABRICS DRYING

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, SHEERNYLON 15-20 MlNS.

. Select a 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 START Button

The dryer WIII start tumbling when

you push the START Button

Set

. TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

Turn the Temperature Selector to the

needed drying temperature

To stop and restart

the dryer

‘\

s .

/’

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.

If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle Control

Knob to OFF. 5

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 synthetic fab-

rics. The load tumbles without heat

during the last 10 minutes. This helps

keep wrrnkles 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.

handle.

Drying tips

FLUFF AIR

The dryer does not heat when the

Temperature Selector ISset on FLUFF

AIR This setting can be used to fluff

beddlng. 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.

Automatic DRI-MISER”

Control

The thermostat senses the air

temperature. The dryer automati-

cally shuts off when the selected

dryness is reached.

TLiMBLE PRESS@ Setting

The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes

wrinkles from dry clothing such as

items that may hove 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 PERM’T

PRESSHEAVY HIGH.

3. Push STARTButton.

The load will tumble in heated uir

for 10 minutes. The heat shuts off and the

dryer continues to tumble the load

for 5 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 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.

Drying times

Drying times will 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 your “Dryer Guide” for

more information

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 con

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 scre.en firmly bock 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.

I I, d

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

1. Remove bock 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 soft brush or

vacuum cleaner.

4. Replace panel; reconnect and

re-level dryer.

Caring for your 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 con

damage dials, consoles and finish.

Do not use these products on or

near your dryer.

Cleaning dryer interior

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 ovoid 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 load of rags. -OR-

liquid spray household cleaner

Spray on stained area. Rub with Q

cloth until all excess dye is re-

moved. Tumble a load of rags.

Vacation care

Unplug power cord or turn off elec-

trical power.

For gas dryers, close gas valve.

Clean lint screen.

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