Whirlpool LE5200XT Manuel utilisateur

Use&CareGuide

Cycle control knob

Temperatureeelector

Start button

Unt screen

Dryer drum

Model and serial

number label

LARGECAPACITYAUTOMATICDRYERS

LE5200XT LE5750XM LE5790XSLE5795XP

LG5201XT LG5751XM LG5791XSLG5796XP

Contents

Page

Important Safety Insb'uctlons

Additional safety instructions

and your responsibilities ................ 3

Operating Instructions

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

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

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

Using fluff air .................................. 7

Using TUMBLE PRESS • ................ 8

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

Lintsignal ....................................... 9

Caring For Your Dryer

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

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

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

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

If You Need Service Or

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

Whirlpool Autornatlc Dryer

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

01992 Whirlpool Corporation

Thedrawingsinthisbookmayvary

slightlyfromyour dryermodel.Theyare

designedtoshowthedifferentfeatures

ofallmodelscoveredbythisbook.

NOTE: Yourmodelmaynotincludeall

thefeaturesshown.

Ifyourdryerhasa ConsumerBuy

Guidelabel,removeit. Itwillbeeasier

to removebeforethedryerisused.To

removeany remainingglue:

• Rubbrisklywiththumbtomake a

ball,thenremove.

•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 insidethe 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 producL Then complete the

form below. 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 sales slip.

•Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and

the sales slip together in a handy

place.

Model Number

SerialNumber

PurchaseDate

,ServiceCompanyPhone Number

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. 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 gasoline

or other flammable vapors

and liquids In the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

The fumes can create a fire

hazard or explosion.

ImportantSafetyInstructions

• Read all Instru_lone before using

the dryer.

•NEVER dry items cleaned, washed,

soaked in or spoiled with wax, peJnt,

gasoline or flammable fluids in the

dryer. The fumes can create a FIRE

HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS

hand launder and air dry fabrics

containing these materials.

• NEVER allow children to operate,

play with or crawl inside the dryer.

Close supervision of children is

necessary when the dryer is used

near children.

•DO NOT reach into adryer if the

drum is moving.

•When discarding an old dryer,

ALWAYS remove the door to

prevent accidental entrapment.

• DO NOT install or storedryer where

itwill be exposed to the weather.

•DO NOT tamper with the controls.

• You ,.re req_ons_le for making

sum that your dryer is installed,

repaired and has parts replaced by a

qualified person.

•Use only fabric softeners specifically

labeled as not being harmful to the

dryer.

•FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to

materials can result from:

-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat

sensitive materials with heat.

-allowing lint build-up inside the

dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning

should be done periodically by a

qualified person.

•Clean lint screen before or after

each load.

•DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,

chemicals, etc. pile up around or

under the dryer.

•Dryer must be electrically grounded.

See the Installation Instructions.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-

Additionalsafetyinstructionsandyourresponsibilities

•NEVER operate the dryer if:

-it is notworking right (i.e. noisy,

too hot).

- it isdamaged.

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

- all panels are notin place.

-the lint screen is loose, damaged

or missing.

• ALWAYS shut off the gas valve

before leaving on vacation ifyou

have a gas dryer.

•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.

•You are responsible for making

sure that your dryer:

-is properly maintained.

-is properly installed and leveled on a

floor that can support the weight in a

well ventilated room.*

- is located in an area where the

temperature isabove 45°F (7°C).

-is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply."

- is properly connected to fuel and

exhaust systems.*

- is not installed against drapes or

curtains.*

- is used only for jobs normally

expected of home clothes dryers.

- is not used by anyone unable to

operate it properly.

"See the Installation Instructionsfor

complete information.

OperatingInstructions

Startingyourdryer

Be sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, loading

and control setting informationbefore starting your dryer.

NOTE: Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static ding, and damage

some fabrics. SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

Cottons and linens

EXTRAHEAVY-Eedspmads, ms.ms

pads.qu,ts

HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels,jeans,corduroys,

work dothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT-,Sheets,pilk_vcases,

oononunderwear,diaper=

LIGHTWEIGHT--Babslm,orgarK:ies,

kngorie

AUTOMATIC PERM'T PRESS

REGULAR HEAVY HIGH

Pemument press, synthellc=

and blends

HEAVYWEIGHT-Workdo_es, jadmts,

ndnooats

MEDIUMWEIGHT-Shirts,playdothes,

sheets,-lacks

LIGHTWEIGHT-LJngorie,blouses,dresses

AUTOMATIC PERM'T PRESS

PERMANENT HEAVY HIGH

PRESS

Knits

HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons,rayons, blends,

T-shirts,slacks,shim

MEDlUMWEIGHT-Synthelics(polyester,

ac:yrr._etc.),dressslacks,sldrts,sweatens

LJGHTWEIGHT-SyntheI_cs(polyester,

acrylic,eta) andblends,lingerie,blouses,

dresses

AUTOMATIC PERM'T PRESS

PERMANENT HEAVY HIGH

PRESS

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Dellclts hlbdCl

Sheercurtains(2 or3 panels),

gauze,lace,etc.

AUTOMATIC KNITS GENTLE

PERMANENT LOW

PRESS

Drying rubber, plasticand other heat-senslUve

mterlsls with heatcan damage them or be a

Rubber, plmstlC,

heat-sensitive fabrics

FOAM RUBBER-Pillows. bras. stuffed toys

PLASTiC-Showor curtains, tablecloths

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OIl:FIN. POLYPROPYLENE,

SHEER NYLON

TIMED DRYING

20-30 min.

40-50 min.

15-20 rnin.

FLUFF AIR*

"See page 7

I. Select • cycle by turning the Cycle

Control Knob either way. Stop

when the indicatoron the knob's

outer ring points to the cycle and

time you want. See pages 6-9 for

further cycle information.

2. Set the Temperature Selector on

thedesiredtemperaturesetting.

3. Push the Start Button to start the

dryer.

To stop end restart the dryer

• Open the door or turn the Cycle

Control Knob to OFF to stopthe

dryer.

•Close 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. If the dryer is stopped before

the cycle isfinished, turn the Cycle

Control Knob to an OFF area. 5

OperatingInettuctlons

Continued

Theautomaticcycles

The automatic cycles allow you to

select the degree 04 dryness you

prefer for the clothes being dried.

The automatic DRY-MISERPcontrol

is a thermostat that senses the dryer

air temperature. The dryer automati-

(:ally shuts off when the selected

dryness is reached.

The Cycle Contn)l Knob will not

move until the load is aimost dry or the

cool-down portion04the cycle has

been roached. After the cool-down

portion iscoml_ete, the Cycle Control

Knob automatically moves to an OFF

area and tumblingStol_.

thle AUTOMATIC REGULAR to dry

heavy or mediumweight cotton items.

The bad tumbles without heat during

the last 5 minutes. This helps make

the bed easier to handle.

Use AUTOMATIC PERMANENT

PRESS to dry permanent press, knits

and other synthetic items. 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 Cycle

Control Knob to point to the .A.in either

automatic cycle. When the dryer stops,

feel the dried items.

• If items are drier than you like, use a

seffing to the rightof the _" the next

time you dry a similar load.

• If items are notas dry as you like,

use a setting to the left 04the •the

nexttime you dry a similar load.

NOTE: Overdrying can cause shrink-

age, static cling and damage to some

fabrics.

TIMEDDRYING

Use the TIMED DRYING cycle for any

load you want to dry by time.

Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the

number of minutes you want from 10 to

60. The last 5 minutes of this cycle are

without heat to help make the load

easier to handle.

UsingFLUFFAIR

IFire Hazard I

Do not dry plasticor rubber items

with heaL UseFLUFFAIR rotting,

or line dry. Failureto do so could

result infire or damaged Items.

The dryer does not heat when the

Temperature Selector is sat to FLUFF

AIR. This can be used to fluff or air dry

bedding, plastic tablecloths,foam rubber

pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.

1. Tum the Temperature Selector to

FLUFF 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.

OperatingIn_bru_

_lnued

Models LE5790XS and LGS791XS

UsingTUMBLEPRESS®

For ell models (except LE5200XT

and LG5201XT):

The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes

wdnkles from clothing that has been

packed in a suitcase or closet, and

from items not removed from the dryer

at the end of a cycle.

1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on

TUMBLE PRESS.

2. Set the Temperature Selector on

PERM'T PRESS HEAVY HIGH.

3. Push the Start Button.

Forbestresults,putonlya few items

at a timeinthis cycle. Assoonasthe

dryerstops, puttheitems on hangers

or foldthem.

For models LES790XS and

LG5791XS:

The load will tumble in heated air for

15 minutes. Then the dryer will tumble

the clothes for 5 more minutes without

heat.

For models I.E5750XM, LG5751XM,

LES795XP end LG5796XP:

The load will tumble in heated air for

I0 minutes. Then the dryer will tumble

the clothes for 5 more minutes without

heat.

Models LEb'750XM, LG5751XM,

LE5795XP end LGS796XP

Models LES790XSand LC_791XS

Models LJE5750XM, LG5751XM,

LE5795XP and LG5796XP

UsingDAMPDRY

For ell models (except LE5200XT

and LG5201XT):

Use this setting todry damp items or

to leave wet items damp. (Heavy

cottons, for example, axe easier to

press when damp and do not become

stiff.)

1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on

DAMP DRY in the TIMED DRYING

cycle.

2. Push the Start Button.

Formodels LES790XSand

LG5791XS:

The dryer tumbles the load with heat

for 25 minutes, then without heat for

5minutes.

For models LE5750XM, LG5751XM,

LE5795XP and LG5796XP:

The dryer tumbles the load with heat

for 20 minutes, then without heat for

5 minutes.

Lintsignal

For models I.ES?95XP and

LG5796XP:

Clean the lint screen before each

load. A signal will sound if you neglect

to dean your lintscreen. The signal (a

whistle tone) lets you know the airflow

is restricted. Restricted airflow reduces

drying efficiency.

Turn off the dryer and clean the lint

screen as shown on page 10.

CadngForYourDryer

Productlind Fabric Damage Hazard

Do not run the dryer with the lint icreen Iooee,

damaged, blocked or mlmdng.I_lng so can

_tme overheatingand damage to boththe

dryer end fabrics.

CleaningIhelintscreen

The lintscreenislocatedundera lid

ontopofthedryer.Clean Itbefore

each load. A screenblockedbylint

canincreasedryingtime.

1. Open thelidand pullthe lintscreen

straightout.

2. Rolllintoffthescreenwithyour

fingers.Do notrinseorwashthe

screen to removelint.Wetlintis

hardto remove.

3. Pushthe lintscreenfirmlybackinto

placeandclosethelid.

Lintscreenmaintenance

Laundry detergents and fabric

softeners can cause a residue build-up

on the lintscreen. A clogged lint

screen can extend dryingtimes. Clean

the lintscreen every six months or

more frequently if it becomes clogged

due to aresidue build-up. Use the

following method:

1. Wet both sides of lint screen with

hot water.

2. Wet a nylon 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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