Whirlpool 3LE5710XM User Manual

AUTOMATIC DRYER

Electric Model 3LE5710XM

Parts and features

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Copy &our Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

questlon, have th1.s InformatIon ready

1. Complete

[from the plate located as shown)

2. Purchase date from sales slip Copy this InformatIon In these spaces

Keep this book, your warranty. sales slip Purchase Date

and “Dryer Gutde” In the Laundry Information Center on the back of the dryer Service

console Phone Number

There IS no warranty registration to return Proof-of-purchase IS all

that IS required for In-warranty service

Model and Serial Numbers

SELECTOR

LINT SCREEN

CYCLE CONTROL

KNOB

DRYER DRUM

LOADING DOOR

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE

Model Number

Serlol Number

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Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before using Your dryer. It will be easier to remove.

Wipe

dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing or shipping.

See

Guide” for informa-

tion on fabrics, dry-

ing special-care items, drying tips and other details.

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“Dryer

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY FIRST SELECTING A CYCLE AND STARTING YOUR DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6

Dryer Cycles and Settings 6 Cool Down Times

DRYING TIPS 7

FLUFF AIR TUMBLE PRESS Setting 7 Mixed Loads

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Drying Times 7

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LINT SCREEN

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LINT REMOVAL

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CARING FOR YOUR DRYER’ : : :

Vacation Care

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE IO

Before Calling for

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Assistance

If You Move

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Helpful Hints If You Have a Problem. : 1 : 11

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Your Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and you’ “Dryer Guide” carefully for

Important use and safety lnformatlon

You are personally responsible for

making sure that your dryer

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IS installed by a quailfled Installer

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IS properly maIntaIned

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installed in an area protected

from the weather

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IS

properly installed and leveled In a well ventilated room’ on a floor that can support the weight

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IS located in an area where the temperature IS above 45 F (7 2 C)

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IS connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply and grounding’

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IS

properly connected to exhaust

systems’

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IS

used only for jobs normally ex-

pected of home clothes dryers

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IS

not run where there may beexplo-

slve fumes

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IS

not used by children or anyone

unable to operate It properly

‘See the Installation Instructions” for

complete information

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD

CYCLE

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie LIGHT

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

EX HEAVY

HEAVY

MEDIUM

PERM’T PRESS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats 40-50 MINS.

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play

clothes, sheets, slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lin’geri’e.’

blouses, dresses 20-30 MINS.

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons.

blends,T-shirts, slacksshirts 40-50 MINS.

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester,

acrylic, etc.] and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses 30-40 MINS.

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels]

Gauze, lace, etc.

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

30-40 MINS.

PERM’T PRESS

PERM’T PRESS KNITS GENTLE

20-30 MINS.

15-20 MINS.

PERM’T PRESS

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys

PLASTIC - Shower curtains,

tablecloths

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS 40-50 MINS.

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON 15-20 MINS.

20-30 MINS. 20-30 MINS.

Drying these and other heat-sensitive

materials can damage them or be a

FIRE HAZARD.

TEMPERATURE

PERM’T

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

PERMIT

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

PERM’T PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

FLUFF

AIR

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