Whirlpool LE5800XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE5800XS

and

Gas Model

LG5801XS

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Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

I LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

TEMPERATURESELECTOR 4

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide label

before using your

dryer. It will be easier

to remove.

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 Model Number

(from plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip. Serial Number

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundry Information Purchase Date

Center with your “Dryer Guide” and sales

slip.

Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool Service ComPanY Phone Number

product. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card tur-

nished with this product.

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..

Selecting a Cycle and

Starting Your Dryer

Automatic Cycles

Timed Drying

DRYING TIPS

FLUFFAIR Setting

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

FINISH GUARD” Setting

Automatic DRY-MISER w

Control

Page

Gentle Heat.

Drying Times

Mixed Loads

End-of-Cycle Signal

Lint Signal

LINT SCREEN

LINT REMOVAL

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.,

Cleaning Dryer Interior.

Vacatron Care

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

WHIRLPOOL DRYER

WARRANTY

Page

2 c1987 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer if.

it is not working right (1.e norsy, too hot)

9 it is damaged.

parts are missing (1.e door latch)

all panels are not in place.

the lint screen IS loose, damaged or

missrng.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical

switches.

3. ;l;treguish any open

4. Immediately call your

gas supplier.

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.

ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leov-

rng on vacatton.

ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or

turn off electrical power before attempting

to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE il

yours

a gas dryer.

You are personally responsible for making

sure that your dryer...

is properly maintained.

properly installed and leveled rn a well

ventilated room* on a floor that can sup-

port the weight

located in an area where the tempera-

ture is above 4.5 F (7.2 C).

is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply.’

is properly connected to fuel and ex-

haust systems

not Installed against drapes or

curtains.”

used only for jobs normally expected

of home clothes dryers.

not used by children or anyone unable

to operate it properly.

*See “Installation Instructions” for com-

plete information.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts HEAVY

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Towels, HIGH

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

Sheets. Dillowcases, cotton

AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS

REGULAR MED

under\h;ear,diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play

clothes, sheets, slacks,,

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses

AUTOMATIC PERMIT PRESS

PERMANENT MED

PRESS MED LOW

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

blends,T-shirts, slacks, shirts

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester,

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,

blouses, dresses

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels]

Gauze, lace, etc.

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,

AUTOMATIC MED LOW

PERMANENT

PRESS KNITS GENTLE

LOW

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT Ex LOW

PRESS

stuffedtoys ._..,....,,,,..,,...,......

PLASTIC - Shower curtains,

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

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON

FLUFF Ex LOW

AIR

. 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.

, Push the START Button

The dryer will start tumbling when you

push the STARTButton.

Ifthe STARTButton is pushed when the

Cycle Control Knob is pointing to an

OFF area, the End-of-Cycle Signal will

sound. Dryer will not start.

The Temperature Selector can be set

on any desired temperature or any-

where between 2 temperatures.

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.

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 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 land 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 synth’etic 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.

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 Jk 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.

Timed 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 70.

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

Control Knob is set on FLUFFAIR. This

setting can be used to fluff bedding,

plastic tablecloths, foam rubber

pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.

1. Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in FLUFFAIR.

2. Push the STARTButton.

FINISH GUARD’ Setting

When you are unable to unload

the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles

can form.

If you don’t open the door within 5

minutes after the dryer stops, FINISH

GUARD takes over automatically to

protect the load. You don’t have to set

the Control Knob for FINISH GUARD.

FINISH GUARD tumbles the load,

without heat, every 5 minutes for up to

40 minutes. This tumbling rearranges

and fluffs the load to help avoid the

wrinkles that set in when the load

remains in the drum.

TUMBLE PRESS”’ Setting I

The TUMBLE PRESSsetting removes

wrinkles from dry clothing such as

items that may have been packed

in a suitcase, closet, or items not I

2. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESS/MED.

3. Push STARTButton

The load will tumble in heated air

for15 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.

Automatic DRY-MISER”’

Control

-The thermostat senses the air

temperature. The dryer automatically

shuts off when the selected dryness

is reached.

Gentle Heat

The dryer automatically reduces

the heat settings in HEAVY HIGH and

PERMIT PRESSMED cycles. During

the last few minutes of each of

these cycles the dryer temperature

gradually reduces to a lower heat

setting. This helps prevent

overdrying. 7

Drying times Mixed loads

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.

End-of-cycle 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.

To reduce wrinkling, take the load

from dryer as soon as tumbling stops.

This is important for permanent press,

knits and synthetic fabrics.

The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when

the cycle is finished. The signal cannot be turned

off and is not adjustable.

The signal is helpful when you are drying per-

manent press, synthetics and other items that

should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.

g@i!m&

Lint signal

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

reduces drying efficiency.

Turn off the dryer and clean the lint screen as

shown on page 9.

Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can

increase drying time and may be a FIREHAZARD.

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 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.

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 soft brush or

vacuum cleaner.

4. Replace panel; reconnect and

re-level dryer. 9

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 can

damage dials, consoles and finish.

Do not use these products on or near

your dryer.

Cleaning drye; interior

Garments which contain unstable

dyes, such as denim blue jeans or

brightly colored cotton items, may

discolor the dryer interior. If the

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

Unplug power cord or turn off

electrical power.

For gas dryers, close gas valve.

Clean lint screen.

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