Whirlpool LE581OXP User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE581OXP

and

Gas Model

LG5811XP

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wave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room AIM Condltloners, Oehumidlfwrs, Aulomatlc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refrlgeralor-Freezers

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

I TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

\ - LAUNDRY

INFORMATION CENTER

-r -START BUTTON

-LINT SCREEN

\*M~DRYER DRUM

NUMBER PLATE

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide la-

bel before using

your dryer. It will be

easier to remove.

Wipe out the

dryer drum with a

damp cloth to re-

move dust from stor-

ing or shipping.

Copyjour Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers Complete Model Number

(from the plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces.

Complete Serial Number

Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip

and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Informa-

Purchase Date

tion Center on the back of the dryer con-

sole. Please complete and mail the

Owner Registration Card furnished with

this product. Service

Company

Telephone Number

Contents

Page Page

PARTS AND FEATURES 2 End-of-Cycle Signal 8

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3 Lint Signal B

SAFETY FIRST 3 LINTSCREEN. 9

SELECTING A CYCLE AND LINT REMOVAL 9

STARTING YOUR DRYER 4 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 10

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 Cleaning Dryer Interior. 10

The Automatic Cycles 6 Vacation Care.. 10

Timed Drying 6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

DRYING TIPS 7 ASSISTANCE 11

FLUFFAIR Setting 7 I. Before Calling for

TUMBLE PRESS%Setting 7 Assistance 11

Gentle Heat Setting 7 2. If You Need Assistance 11

Mixed Loads 8 3. If You Need Service 11

Drying Times. 8 4. If You Have a Problem 11

2 01986 Whirlpool Corporation

Your

Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for

important use and safety information.

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

is located in an area whe

perature is above 45°F (7.2”C).

is connected to the right kind of out-

let, electric supply and grounding.*

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 be explo-

sive fumes.

is not used by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

*See the “Installation Instructions” for

that can support the weight. complete information.

FOR YOUR SAFETY.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI-

CAL SWITCHES.

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.

Selecting a cycle

and starting

your dryer

Before starting your dryer, be

sure laundry is sorted and loaded

properly (see your”Dryer Guide”).

Be sure the door is tightly closed.

TYPE OF LOAD

COTTONS

LINENS

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pad&quilts. . HEAVY

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Towels, HIGH

jeans, corduroys, work clothes AUTOMATIC

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - REGULAR PERMVTPRESS

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton MED

undefwear,diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes, KNITS GENTLE

organdies, lingerie LOW

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats AUTOMATIC

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play PERMANENT PERMT PRESS

clothes,sheets,slacks PRESS MED

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses . MED LOW

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

blend&T-shirts,slacks, shirts AUTOMATIC

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, PERMANENT MED LOW

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

blouses, dresses LOW

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) PERMANENT Ex LOW

Gauze, lace, etc. . , . . PRESS

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys . . . .

PLASTIC - Shower curtains,

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

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS .

OLEFIN POLYPROPYLENE SHEERNYLON

TIMED FLUFF

DRYING AIR

I I’

Select a Set TEMPERATURE

1. CYCLE

SELECTOR

Turn the Control Knob either way to The Temperature Selector can be set

point to the cycle and setting you on any desired temperature or any-

want. See page 6 for information on where between 2 temperatures.

the cycles.

Push the

3. START Button To stop and restart

the dwer

The dryer will start tumbling when you To stop the dryer, open the door [or

push the STARTButton. turn the Control Knob to OFF].

Ifthe STARTButton is pushed when the To restart the dryer, close the door,

Cycle Control Knob is pointing to an select

Cycle.

if necessary, and push

OFF area, the End-of-Cycle Signal will START.

sound. Dryer will not start.

The Cycle Control Knob should point to

If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is

Knob to OFF.

OFF when the dryer is not in use.

finished, turn the Cycle Control

Operating instructions

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 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 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 $ 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.

‘Iheddrying

Use the TIMED DRYING Cycle for

any load you want to dry by time.

Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want - from 10 to 70.

. The last 10 minutes of this cycle are

without heat - a cool-down time. This

helps make the load easier to

handle.

Drying tips

TUMBLE PRESS”

Setting

FLUFF AIR

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 pil-

lows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.

1. Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in FLUFFAIR.

2. Push the STARTButton.

The TUMBLE PRESS setting 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. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

2. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESS/ MED.

3. Push START Button.

The load will tumble in heated air

for 10 minutes. The heat shuts off and

the dryer continues to tumble the

load for 10 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.

Gentle Heat

The dryer automatically reduces the

heat setting in HEAVY HIGH and PERMIT

PRESSMED cycles. The last 5 minutes

of each of these cycles gradually

reduces the dryer temperature to a

lower heat setting. This helps prevent

overdrying.

Mixed loads Drying times

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.

End-of-cycle signal

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 page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”

for more information.

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

permanent press, synthetics and other items

that should be taken out as soon as the dryer

stops.

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 FIRE HAZARD.

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 otten,

depending on dryer usage.

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

WARNING:

Avoid electrical shock

hazard - unplug power

supply cord or turn otf

electrical power.

Avoid injury or damage -.do not

put hands Inside cabinet.

Make sure dryer is cool.

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.

Caring for your dryer

Remove loose and sharp objects

from Dockets and cuffs before drvina -

pins, buckles, etc. Close metals ’ ”

zippers.

Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, consoles and finish.

Do not-use these products on or

near your dryer.

Wlpe 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.

Cleaning dryer interior

WARNING: Before

cleaning interior, unplug

power supply cord, or

turn off electrical power to

avold electrlcal shock hazard.

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 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 thor-

oughly 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 re-

moved. Tumble a load of rags.

Vacation care

Unplug power cord or turn off elec-

trical power.

For gas dryers, close gas Valve.

0 Clean lint screen.

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