Whirlpool LE5920XM Manuel utilisateur

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE5920XM

and

Gas Model

LG5921XM

lwave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Au Conditioners. Oehumidifwrs. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freeze

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

\ J

EMPERATURE SELECTOR

LAUNDRY

b INFORMATION CENTER

1START BUTTON

1LINT SCREEN

~,DRYER DRUM

MODEL

AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

/LOADING DOOR

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.

Copy your Model

lhers here

and Serial Nun

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready: Complete Model Number

1. Comrblete Model and Serial Numbers

(from-the plate located as shown].

2. Purchase date from sales slip. Complete Serial Number

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip Purchase Dote

and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-

mation Center on the back of the dryer

console. Service Company and

Telephone Number

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES Page

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY FIRST

SELECTING A CYCLE AND

STARTING YOUR DRYER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The Automatic Cycles

Timed Drying

DRYING TIPS

FLUFFAIR Setting

Mixed Loads

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

Drying Times

Page

End-of-Cycle Signal - B

Using the Drying Rack 8

LINT SCREEN 9

LINT REMOVAL 9

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER IO

Vacation Care 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE 11

1. Before Calling for

Assistance 11

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service 11

4. If You Have a Problem 11

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

that can support the weight.

is located in an area where the tem-

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

complete information.

TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COllONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress padsquilts.. .

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,

jeans. corduroys, work clothes .

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - AUTOMATIC

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton REGULAR

underwear, diapers . . . . . .

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie . . . . . . . .

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,

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

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play AUTOMATIC

clothes, sheets, slacks PERMIT PRESS

. . .

PERMIT

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

PERMIT

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses . . .

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERM’T PRESS

blend&T-shirts, slacks, shirts . . . AUTOMATlC HEAVY HIGH

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester,

acrylic, etc.] and blends, lingerie, PERM’T PRESS KNITS GENTLE

LOW

blouses, dresses . . .

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] AUTOMATIC KNITS GENTLE

Gauze,lace,etc. . . . PERM7 PRESS LOW

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE TIMED DRYING

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys . . . . . 20-30 MINS. FLUFF

PLASTIC - Shower curtains, AIR

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

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS . . . . . . 40-50 MINS.

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON . 15-20 MINS.

Drying

these and other

heat-sensltlve

materials

can damage them

be a FIREHAZARD.

Select a

1. CYCLE Set TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point at the cycle setting you

want. See page 6 for information

on the cycles.

Push the

3. START Button

The dryer will start tumbling when

you push the START Button.

Changing a setting

The setting can be changed at any

time by turning the Control Knob to a

new setting.

Turn the Temperature Selector to the

needed drying temperature.

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.

Operating instructions

The automatic cycles

The automatic cycles allow you

to select the degree of dryness you

prefer for the clothes being dried.

The Control Knob moves and stops

several times until the load reaches

the dryness setting you selected.

Then the knob automatically moves

to OFF and tumbling stops.

weight cotton items. The load tum-

bles wlthout heat during the last 5

mlnutes.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.

For the first few loads, set the Control

Knobtopointtoan*ineitherauto-

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 leff of the * the

next time you dry a similar load.

Timeddrying

Use the TIMED DRY 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 60.

The last 5 minutes of this cycle are

without heat - a cool down time.

This helps make the load easier to

6 handle.

Drying tips

FLUFF AIR TUMBLE PRESS’ Setting

The dry oes not heat when the

Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF

AIR.This setting can be used to fluff

bedding, pillows and clothing or to

dust drapes.

Set Temperature Selector on

FLUFFAIR.

2. Turn Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in the TIMED

DRYING Cycle.

3. Push STARTButton.

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

cycle suggested forthe lightest fab-

rics. When the dryer stops, remove

dry items and reset the control.

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.

Set Temperature Selector on

PERMIT PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

2. Set Control Knob on TUMBLE PRESS.

3. Push STARTButton.

The load will tumble in heated air

for 5 minutes. The heat shuts off and

the dryer continues to tumble the

load for 10 more minutes.

For best resultsTUMBLE PRESSonly

a few items at a time. Put them on

hangers or fold them as soon as the

dryer stops.

Drying times

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.

End-of-cycle signal The dryer sounds a signal to let you know

fa’/ 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

Using the drying rack

The drying rack lets you dry items that you may not want to tumble; for

example, sneakers, stuffed toys, knitted wool, etc.

The rack does not move, but the drum turns. Make sure nothing hangs

over the edges of the rack.

1. Rear legs on the

rack fit into indents In

the back wall of the

dryer.

2. Fit rear legs into 3. Lower the front

indents. Push in against so legs rest on dryer

the springs in the legs. opening.

4. Put wet items on top of the rack.

Leave space between them so air

can reach all surfaces.

5. Close the door; set time and

temperature; push the START Button

Use a setting in the TIMED DRY Cycle. Drying time will depend on how

much moisture the items hold.The following chart suggests temperature

settings for different kinds of items that might best be rack dried.

To rack dry... Use Temperature setting...

Wool sweaters KNITS GENTLE /LOW

(fllock 13 shape and uy

f,at 0~ the rack )

Stuffed toys or pillows

(Cotton 3r polyester

fiber tllled )

PERM’T PRESS/HEAVY HIGH

Stuffed toys or pillows’

(Foam rubber fllled) FLUFFAIR

Sneakers or canvas shoes’ FLUFFAIR

*WARNING: Drying with heat may damage the foam

rubber and will be a FIRE HAZARD.

8 Be sure to take the rack out for normal tumble drying.

Lint screen

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

may be a FIRE

Open the lid and pull the lint screen ROLL the lint off the screen

straight out. with your fingers.

DO NOT run the dryer with DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.

the lint screen loose, Push the screen firmly back into

damaged or missing. place.

Doing so can cause over-

heating, can damage fabrics and

can be a FIRE HAZARD.

Lint removal

Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard.This lint

should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on

dryer usage.

ELECTRIC DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

Avoid electrical shock

hazard - unplug power

supply cord or turn off

electrical power.

’ Avoid injury or damage - do not

put hands inside cabinet.

’ Make sure dryer is cool.

1. Remove back panel (electric) or

front panel (gas).

2. Avoid damaging wires, ther-

mostats, 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.

Caring for your dryer

Remove sh&p objects from clothing

before drying - pins, buckles, etc.

Close metal zippers.

Wipe off all spills with a damp,soft Sharp or heavy objects should

cloth. Spills allowed to remain may never be put on or in the dryer.

dull or damage the finish. Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc.

Non-colorfast items can stain the

drum. Wipe carefully after drying to

make sure there is no dye to be

transferred to items in the next load.

Never leave wet or damp laundry in

your dryer.

Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, console and finish. Do

not use these products on or near

your dryer.

Vacation care

Disconnect power

supply cord.

For gas dryers, close

gas valve. Clean lint screen.

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