Whirlpool LE5720XS Manuel utilisateur

/ AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE5720XS

and

Gas Model

LG5721XS

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Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL

KNOB

I LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

START BUTTON

LINT SCREEN

, DRYER DRUM

MODEL

AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

LOADING DOOR

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:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

(from the plate located as shown].

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundrv Information

Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip

and warranty

Please complete and mail the Owner

Registration Card furnished with this

product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company

Telephone Number

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

Selecting a Cycle and

Starting Your Dryer

Dryer Cycles and Settings

Cool Down Times

DRYING TIPS .

FLUFFAIR Setting . .

TUMBLE PRESS@Setting

Drying Times . .

2 01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Page

2 Mixed Loads..

Lint Signal

3 LINT SCREEN

4 LINT REMOVAL.

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.

4 Cleaning Dryer Interior,

6 Vacation Care

6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

7 ASSISTANCE . .

7 WHIRLPOOL DRYER

7 WARRANTY

Page

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer if... ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leav-

it is not working right [i.e. noisy, too hot). ing on vacation.

it is damaged. ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or

parts are missing [i.e. door latch]. turn off electrical power before attempting

all panels are not in place. to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if

the lint screen is loose, damaged or yours is a gas dryer.

missina

FORYOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical

switches.

3. ;;tFeguish 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.

You are personally rerponslble 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-

part the weight.

is located in an area where the tempera-

ture is above 45°F (7.2”C).

is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply.’

is properly connected to fuel and ex-

haust systems.’

is not installed against drapes or

curtains.*

is used only for jobs normally expected

of home clothes dryers.

9 is not used by children or anyone unable

to operate it properly.

*See “Installation InstructIons” for com-

plete lnformatlon.

TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COllONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAW - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts .

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

EX HEAW

HEAVY

MEDIUM

PERMIT

PRESS

HEAW

HIGH

LIGHT

PERMIT PRESS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Work clothes,

jacketsraincoats . .._...........

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS-Shirts, play

clothes, sheets, slacks.

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses .

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

blends,T-shirts, slacks, shirts

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics [polyester,

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,

blouses, dresses

40-50 MINS. PERMIT

PRESS

30-40 MINS. HEAVY

HIGH

20-30 MINS.

PERMIT PRESS PERMIT PRESS

40-50 MINS. HEAW HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

30-40 MINS. LOW

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) ‘:o”y;;;;S KNITS GENTLE

Gauze, lace, etc. . 15-20 MINS. LOW

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS PERMIT PRESS

FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,

stuffedtoys............................ 20-30 MINS.

PLASTIC-Shower curtains, FLUFF

tablecloths............................ 20-30 MINS. AIR

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS . . 40-50 MINS.

OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE. SHEERNYLON 15-20 MINS.

. Select a CYCLE

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 STARTButton

Turn the Temoerature Selector to the 1

Tostop and restart

the dryer

The dryer will starttumbling when you

push the STARTButton. 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 an OFF area when the dryer is

not in use. If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle

Dryer cycles and settings

If the load is dryer than you want,

set the dial more to the right the next

time you dry that kind of load.

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps

provide the special care that perma-

nent press and synthetic fabrics

need...a period of heated drying

followed by a 10 minute cool down.

The chart on page 4 suggests time

and temperature settings for different

kinds of loads.

The EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and

LIGHT cycles describe the loads

they are designed to dry The chart

on page 4 tells what is meant by

EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and LIGHT

loads.

At each setting, the dryer will run

about long enough to dry the load

described by the setting Example:

The HEAVY Cycle is designed to be

longenoughtodryaloadofheavy

fabrics (towels, jeans, corduroys, etc.)

when the Temperature Selector is set

on PERM’T PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

+ MORE TIME LESSTIME - I

Cool down times

In all cycles, the heat shuts off

before the dryer stops tumbling-This

cool down time helps:

keep wrinkles from setting in.

make handling the hot load items

easier.

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle has

10 minutes of cool down time at the

end of the cycle.

All other cycles have 5 minutes of

cool down time.

If the load is not as dry as you want,

set the dial more to the left the next

time you dry that kind of load.

Drying tips

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

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,

The TUMBLE PRESSsetting 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 the Temperatur

FLUFFAIR.

1. Set Tempemture Selector to PERMIT

PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

‘e Selector to 2. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

3. Push the STARTButton.

2. Set the Control Knob to the PERMA- The load will tumble in heated air

NENT PRESSCycle and select the for 10 minutes. The heat shuts off and the

number of minutes you want. dryer continues to tumble the load

3. Push the STARTButton. for 10 more minutes.

For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonlv a

Drying times Mixed loads

Drying times will vary depending on:

amount of moisture in the clothes.

type and weight of the fabric.

size of 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.

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.

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.

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 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 dryer interior

Garments which contain unstable

dyes, such as denim blue jeans or

brightly colored cotton items, may

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 soff 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 ot rags.

Vacation care

Unplug power cord or turn off

electrical power.

For gas dryers, close gas valve.

Clean lint screen.

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