Whirlpool LE5200XT Manuel utilisateur

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE5200XT

and

Gas Model

LG5201XT

rs Clolhez Dryera, Freezers, Refrigerator-Fraezers, Ice Makers, Dishwasher, Built-in Ovens and Sudace Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compact!

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

tEMPERATURE SELECTOR

START BUT(ON

LINT SCREEN

DRYER DRUM

DOOR

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: Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

(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 !nformafion Purchase Date

Center with your "Dryer Guide" and sales

slip.

Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool Service Company PhoneNumber

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

nished with this product.

Contents Poge

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

Automatic DRY-MISER_

Control ................... 7

Page

Drying Times ................ 7

Mixed Loads ................ 7

LINT SCREEN .................. 9

LINT REMOVAL ................. 9

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER..... 10

Cleaning Dryer Interior ...... 10

Vacation Care .............. 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE .................. 11

WHIRLPOOL DRYER

WARRANTY ................... 12

1988 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer if,.,

• it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).

•,.,_i _ damaged.

rts are missing (i.e. door latch].

• all panels are not in place.

• the lint screen is loose, damaged or

missing.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

I. Open windows.

2. Don't touch electrical

switches.

3. Extinguish any open

flame.

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 offthe gas valve before leav-

ing on vacation.

ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or

turn off electrical power before attempting

to service the dryer. Shut of/GAS VALVE it

yours is a gas dryer.

You are personally responsible for making

sure that your dryer...

•is properly maintained.

• 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 lempera-

lure is above 45 F (7.2'C}.

• is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical SUnDly.*

• is properly :o: ,_,.:,__-t_._,_'_to fuel and ex-

haust system.: "

• is not inst,,i_,,j q, ,_ "1st drapes or

curtains."

• is used or'.;, '_ ,:._b,,: ,. _ally expected

of hon-, :_:_,: _._r_ -.

• isnotL :_;,,,' . :.uranyoneunable

to operc ' ! '_._i._erly.

*See "Insl_!h.Jlion Instructions" for com-

plete Information.

Operating instructions

Selecting a Cycle

and Starling

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.

TYPEOF LOAD

COTTONS -LINENS

EXTRAHEAVY-Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts ...................

HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS- Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes .........

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTrONS -

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

underwea r,diapers ...................

LIGHTWEIGHTCOTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie ....................

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS-Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats .....................

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS- Shirts, play

clothes, sheets, slacks ..................

LIGHTWEIGHTFABRICS- Lingerie,

blouses, dresses .......................

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,

stuffed toys ............................

PLASTIC- Shower curtains,

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

RUBBER-BACKEDRUGS ....................

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,SHEERNYLON ...

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

PERM'T

AUTOMATIC PRESS

REGULAR HEAVY

HIGH

PERM'T

AUTOMATIC PRESS

PERMANENT HEAVY

PRESS HIGH

PERM'TPRESS

AUTOMATIC HEAVYHIGH

PERMANENT KNITSGENTLE

PRESS LOW

AUTOMATIC KNITS GENTLE

PERMANENT LOW

PRESS

TIMED

DRYING

20-30 MINS.

40-50 MINS.

15-20 MINS.

FLUFF

AIR

. Select a CYCLE Set

2.TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

Turnthe 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

Turn the Temperature Selector to the

needed drying temperature.

To stop and restart

the dryer

The dryer will start tumbling when you

push the STARTButton. To stor- me c_:_e,. -,:_s;, the door (or

turn the C..n_x._: !'.nob to OFF).

To restart :::e dryer, close the door,

select cycle, it 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.

The automatic cycles

The automatic cycles allow you to se-

lect the degree of dryness you prefer

for the clothes bein'g dried.

The Control Knob will not move until

the clothes load isalmost dry, orthe

COOL-DOWN portion of the cycle has

been reached. After COOL-DOWN, the

knob automatically moves to an OFF

area and tumbling stops.

Use

AUTOMATIC

REGULARto

dry heavy

and medium-

weight cotton items. The load tumbles

without heat during the last 5 min-

utes. Thishelps make the load easier

to handle.

Use

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESSto dry

permanent

press, knits and other synthetic fab-

rics, The load tumbles without heat

during the last t0 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, u:

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.

•Turnthe Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want- from 10to 60,

•The last 5 minutes of this cycle are

without heat- a cool-down time.

Thishelps make the load easier

to handle.

• For Damp Dry, turn the Control Knob

to the 30 minute setting or less in

this cycle.

a setting to the left ofthe :_the next

time you dry a similar load.

rying tips

The dryer does not heat when the

Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF

AIR.This setting can be used to fluff

bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam

rubber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers,

etc.

t. Turn the Temperature Selector to

FLUFFAIR.

Automat,,. : !_ _-MISER _

Control

The ther'_(,_-.!u _ _ " I '__ ne air

tempera+ _r,_ .:..... :-_,II Jutomatically

shuts c ::._,__,_._:_"._. _÷.:_._led dryness

is reac,_: _d

Turnthe Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in the TIMED

DRYING Cycle.

3. Push the STARTButton.

Drying times Mixed loads

Drying times will vary depending on:

•amount of moisture in the c_othes.

• type and weight of the fabric.

• size ofthe 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.

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.

"int 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.

w ,

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.

Thermostats Heat Element

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.

Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, consoles and finish.

Do not use these products on or near

your dryer.

Cleaning dryer interior

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 puton or in the dryer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts etc.

Garments which contain unstable

dyes, such as denim blue jeans o_i

brightly colored coMon items, ma_,

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

• Unplug power cord or turn off

electrical power.

•For gas dryers, close gas valve.

• Clean lint screen.

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