Whirlpool LE5795XP User manual

Use&CareGuide

LARGECAPACINAUTOMATICDRYERS

LE5200XT LE5750XM LE5790XSLE5795XP

LG5201XT LG5751XM LG5791XSLG5796XP

contenls

Important Safety Instructions

Page

Additional safety instructions

and your responsibiliiise ................3

Operating lns2ructlons

Starting your dryer .......................... 4

The automatic cycles .....................6

Timed drying ................................. .7

Using fluff air ..................................

Using TUMBLE PRESS.. .............. i

Using damp dry ..............................9

Lint signal ...................................... .9

Caring For Your Dryer

Cleaning the lint screen.. .............. 10

Lint screen maintenance .............. 10

Cleaning the dryer.. ...................... 11

Lint removal ................................. 12

lfYouNmdBenAceor

Assistance ...................................... 14

Whirlpool Aufomatk Dryor

Warranty ......................................... 16

81992 Whirlpool Corporation

The drawings in this book may vary

slightly from your dryer model. They are

designed to show the different features

of all models covered by this book.

NOTE: Your model may not include all

the features shown.

lf your dryer has a Consumer Buy

Guide label, remove it. lt 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.

l 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

page 3.

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.

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool

appliance. Please complete and mail

the Owner Registration Card provided

with this product Then complete the

form bebw. 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 safes slip.

l Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and

the sales slip together in a handy

place.

ModelNumber

Satal Numtm3r

PurdwseDate

Savke CompanyWorm Number

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open wlndows.

2. Don’t touch electrlcal

switches.

3. liitegulsh any open

4. lmmedlately call your gas

suppller.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline

or other flammable vapors

and llqulds In the vlclnlty of

thls or any other appliance.

The fumes can create a fire

hazard or exploslon.

ImportantSafetyInstructions

To rsdua ths risk of flro,

lsctrkisl shock, or

hjury to parsons when udng your dryer, Mow

bsskpfscslltbns#hchldlngthsklkwhg:

. Rsad all lnstructlons kfors using l You an rwponslblo for rn&lng

the dryer. sun that you dryer is installed,

l NEVER dry items cleaned, washed, repaired and has parts replaced by a

soaked in or spotled with wax, paint, qualified person.

gasoline or flammable fluids in the l Use only fabric softeners specifiilly

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

HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS dryer.

hand launder and air dry fabrics l RRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to

containing these materials. materials can result from:

l NEVER albw children to operate,

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

sensitiie materials with heat.

Close supervision ot children is

necessary when the dryer is used -albwing lint build-up inside the

near children. dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning

l DO NOT reach into a dryer if the should be done periodically by a

drum is moving. qualified person.

l Clean lint screen before or after

l When discarding an old dryer, each bad.

ALWAYS remwe the door to

prevent accidental entrapment. l DC NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,

l DO NOT install or store dryer where chemicals, etc. pile up around or

it will be exposed to the weather. under the dryer.

l Do NOT tamper with the controls. l Dryer must be electricaliy grounded.

See the Installation Instructbns.

-SAVE THESE lNSTRlJCTloNs-

Additionalsafetyinstructionsandyourresponsibilities

l NEVER operate the bryer if:

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

too hot).

- il is damaged.

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

-all panels are not in place.

-the lint screen is loose, damaged

or missing.

-is properly installed and leveled on a

floor that can support the weigM in a

well ventilated mom.*

- is located in an area where the

temperature is above 45°F (7°C).

- is conneded to the proper outlet and

electrical supply.’

-is properly connected to fuel and

exhaust systems.’

- is not installed against drapes or

curtains.*

l ALWAYS shut off the gas valve

before leaving on vacation il you

have a gas dryer.

l 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.

l You are responslbls for maklng

sure that your dryer:

-is properly maintained.

-is used only for jobs normally

expected

home clothes dryers.

-is not used by anyone unable to

operate it properly.

‘See the Installation Instructions for

complete information.

OperatingInstructions

Startingyourdryer

Be sure to refer to the chart bebw and the Dryer Guide for p~opter sorting, bading

and control setting information before starting your dryer.

NOTE Do nd overdry. Overchying can cause shrinKage, static ding, and damage

some fabrics.

TYPEGF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

cottons snd tlnuts

EXTRA HEAW-Bedopreodo, mat@ess

Pads. quilk

HEAVYWEIGHT-Tow&, jssns. dys,

wofk dothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT-Bheets, pilkmcsses,

ooalnu-,dieperr

LIGHTWEIGHT-BatisMs, organ&s.

lingerie

AUTOMATlC

REGULAR PERM’T PRESS

HEAW HIGH

Permsnent pra8# synthetka

l d btends

HEAVYWEIGHT-Work doches, jackets,

MEDIUMWEIGHTBhirts, play dothes,

sheets, slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT~sris, blouws. dmsses

AUTOMARC

PERMANENT

PRESS

PERM’T PRESS

HEAW HIGH

Knits

HEAWWEIGHTXottons. rayons, blends,

T-shirts, daclw, shirts

MEDIUMWEIGHT+I~~~~~~~

(pdyt36bL

aaylic. etc.), dmss slsckc. sJkt8, sweatem

LlGHTWElGHT-Bynthstics (potyes~r,

acrylic. ek) and blsnds, tingefts, blouses,

dl.06606

AUTOMATlC

PERMANENT

PRESS

PERM’T PRESS

HEAW HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Dslksts kbrfcs

sheer autains (2 or 3 panels),

gauze, lace. etc.

AUTOtMTlC

PERMANENT

PRESS

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Rubkr,

plutlc,

bsst+snslttvo fsbrks

FOAM RUBBER-Pilbws. bras. stuffed toys

PLASTICShower a~rmins, tsblecbths

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE,

SHEER NYLON

TlMED DRYING

20-30 min. FLUFF AIR’

20-W min.

40-50 min.

15&O min.

‘5tsspaes7

1. Sebct a cycb by turning the Cycle

Control Knob either way. Stop

when the indicator on the knob’s

outer ring points to the cycle and

time you want See pages 6-9 for

further cycle information.

2. Set tha Tamperaturo Sobctor on

the desired temperature setting.

3. push the Start Button to start the

dryer.

To atop and restart the dyer

l Open the door or turn the Cycle

Control Knob to OFF to stop the

dryer.

l Cbse the door, select a cycle (if

necessary) and push the Start

Button to restart the dryer.

The Cycle Control Knob should point

to an OFF area when the dryer is not

in use. tl the dryer is stopped before

the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle

Control Knob to an OFF area 5

tne automaticcycles

The automatic cycles allow you to

select the degree of dryness you

prefer for the cbthes being dried.

The automatic DRY-MlSER%ontrol

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 bad is almost dry or the

coddownpoftbnoftheqdehas

been reached. After the cool-down

portion is complete, the Cycle Control

Knob automatically moves to an OFF

area and tumbling stope.

Use AUTCMATIC REGULAR to dry

heavy or mediumweight cotton items.

The bad turn&s without heat during

the last 5 minutes. Thls helps make

the bad easier to handle.

Use AUTOMAIlC PERMANENT

PRESS to dry permanent press, knits

and other synthetic items. The bad

tumbles without heat during the last

10 minutes. This helps keep wrinkles

from setting in and makes the bad

easier to handle.

For the first few bads, set the Cycle

Control Knob to point to the + in either

automatic cycle. When the dryer stops,

feel the dried items.

l II items are drier than you like, use a

setting to the right of the * the next

time you dry a similar bad.

l If items are not as dry as you lie,

use a setting to the left of the * the

next time you dry a similar bad.

NOTE: Overdrying can cause shrink-

age, static cling and damage to some

fabrics.

TIMEDDRYING

Use the TIMED DRYING cycle for any

bad you want to dry by time.

Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the

number d minutes you want fmm 10 to

50. The last 5 minutes of this cycle are

withoul heat to help make the bad

easier to handle.

UsingFLUFFAIR

Flro Hazard

Do not dry pbstk or rubber Items

with heat. Use FLUFF AIR mttlng,

of llne dry. Fallun to do so could

rasult In flro or danmged Items.

Thedryerdoesnotheatwhenthe

Temperature Selector is set to FLUFF

AIR. This can be used to fluff or air dry

bedding, plastic tablecbths, foam rubber

pilbws, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.

1. Turn the Temperature Selector to

fWFF AIR.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the

number of minutes you want in the

TIMED DRYING cycle.

3. Push the Start Button.

NOTE Repeat steps above if more

time is needed to dry items.

UsingTUMBLEPRESS*

For all model8 (oxfspt LE52OOXT

and LG5201XT):

The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes

wrinkles from clothing that has been

padwd in a suitcase or closet. and

from items not removed from the dryer

attheendofacycle.

1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on

TUMBLE PRESS.

2. Set the Temperature Selector on

PERM’T PRESS HEAW HIGH.

3. Push the Start Button.

For best results, out only a few items

at a time in this cycle. As soon as the

dryer stops, put the items on hangers

or fold them.

For mod& LE57WXS

and

LG5791XS:

The bad will tumble in heated air for

15 minutes. Then the dryer will tumble

the dothes for 5 more minutes without

heat.

For models LE575OXy LG5751XM,

LE57Q5XP and LG5795XP:

The bad will tumble in heated air for

10 minutes. Then the dryer will tumble

the dothes for 5 more minutes without

heat.

LEs785XPsnd LG5796XP

UsingDAMPDRY

For all modek (except LE52WxT

and LG5201XT):

Use this setting to dry damp items or

to leave wet items damp. (Heavy

cottons. for example, are easier to

press when damp and do not become

SM.)

1. SettheCycbControlKnobon

DAMP DRY In the TlMED DRYING

cyde.

2. Push the Start Button.

For model8 Lf3796XS and

LG!mlXS:

The dryer tumbles the bad with heat

for 25 minutes, then without heat for

5 minutes.

hdds LE676oxN,LG5751Xq

lIs79sXP and LG5796XP

Lintsignal

For models LE5795XP and

LG5796Xp:

Clean the lint -n before each

load. A signal will sound if you neglect

to dean your lint screen. The signal (a

whistle tone) lets you know the airfbw

is restricted. Restricted airfbw reduces

drying effiiency.

Turn ofl the dryer and clean the lint

screen as shown on page 10. 9

CaringForYourDryer

Product and FabrkDamfqpHazard

Donotrunt~drywwtththollntacrwnloow,

damsgod, blodcod or mhshg. Doing 80 can

Quss ovsrheathg and dsmage to both ths

dryor l nd fabrka

Cleaningthelint screen

The lint screen is bcated under a lid

on top of the dryer. Cfean It before

eeohkrd.Ascreenbk&edbylint

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 cbse the lii.

Lintscreenmaintenance

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

folbwing method:

1. Wet both sides of lint screen with

hot water.

2. Wet a nybn 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.

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