Whirlpool LE5700XS, LE5530XS, E5705XP, LE6055XS, LG5321XT Use And Care Manual

Use &

Care Guide

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LARGECAPACITYAUTOMATICDRYERS
LE5320XT LE5530XS LE5600XS LE5650XM LE5700XS
LE5705XP LE6055XS LG5321XT LG5531XS LG5601XS

LG5651XM LG57OlXS LG5706XP LG6056XS

Contents

Page

lmp4xtant Safety Instructha

Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities..

.............. .3

Operatlng Instructlons

Starting your dryer..

....................... .4

The regular cydes

......................... .6

The permanent press cycle ........... .7

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

.7

Using TUMBLE PRESS@.

.............. 6

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

.9

Lint signal ......................................

.9

Carlng 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

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Whlrlpool Automatic Drpr
Warranty

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01992 Whirlprxrl Corporation

The drawings in this book may vary
slightly from your dryer model. They are
designed to show the different features
of all models covered by this book.

NOTE: Your model may not include all

the features shown.

lf your dryer has a Consumer Buy

Guide label, remove it. ft will be easier
to remove before the dryer is used. To
remove any remaining glue:

l

Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,

then remove.

or

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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

paw 3.

NOTE: Do not remove

any

permanent

instruction labels inside the dryer.

You should wipe out the dryer drum
with a damp doth before using to
remove dust from storing or shipping.

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a
question.

l

Copy model and serial numbers from
plate (on the frame behind the door)
and purchase date from sales slip.

l

Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and
the sales slip together in a handy
place.

Model Numb

Sdal Number

Purchase Date

tavica Company Phone Number

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open wlndows.

2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.

3.li;gulsh any open
.

4. lmmedlately call your gas

suppller.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasollne

or other flammable vapors
and llqulds In the vlclnlty of
thls or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire
hazard or exploslon.

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce

the risk of fire, electrlcal shock,

or

Injury to persons when using your dryer, follow

bask precautkns,

lncludlng the following:

l Read all lnsttuctkns before using

l You are responsible for maklng

the dryer.

sure that your dryer

is installed,

l NEVER

dry items cleaned, washed,

repaired and has parts replaced by a

soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,

qualified person.

gasoline or flammable fluids in the

l

Use only fabrii softeners specifically

dryer. The fumes

can

create a

FIRE

labeled as not being harmful to the

HAZARD

or

EXPLOSION. ALWAYS

dryer.

hand launder

and

air dry fabrics

l FlRE HAZARD

and

DAMAGE to

containing these materials.

materials can result from:

l NEVER

allow children to operate,

play with or crawl inside the dryer.

-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
sensitive materials with heat.

Close supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used

-allowing lint build-up inside the

near children.

dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning

l

DO

NOT

reach into a dryer if the

should be done periodically by a

drum is moving.

qualified person.

l

Clean lint screen before or after

l

When discarding an OM dryer,

each bad.

ALWAYS

remove the door to

prevent accidental entrapment.

l

DC

NOT

let dust, lint, paper, rags,

l

DO

NOT

install or store dryer where

chemicals, etc. pile up around or

it will be exposed to the weather.

under the dryer.

l

DO

NOT

tamper with the controls.

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Dryer must be electrically grounded.

See the Installation Instructions.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

l NEVER

operate the dryer if:

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

-it is damaged.

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

-all panels are not in place.

-the lint screen is loose, damaged
or missing.

-is properly installed and leveled on
floor that can support the weight in
well ventilated room:

-is bcated in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7°C).

-is connected to the proper outlet ar
electrical supply.’

-is property connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.’

- is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*

. ALWAYS shut off the gas valve

before leaving on vacation if you
have a

gas

dryer.

l 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.

l You are responsible for maklng

sure that your dryer:

-is properly maintained.

-is used only for jobs normally
expected of home clothes dryers.

-is not used by

anyone

unable to

operate it properly.

a

a

ld

‘See the Installation Instructions for

complete information.

Operating instructions

Starting your dryer

.

Be sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for Proper sorting, bading
and oontrol setting information before starting your dryer.

NOTE: Do not overdry. Overdrying oan cause shrinkage, static ding, and damage
some fabrics.

SUGGESTED

SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD

CYCLE

TEMPERATURE

Cottona and linam
EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspraads.

matkess

EXTRA HEAVY

PERMT PRESS

pads. quilts

HEAVY

HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, bans, corduroys,

HEAVY

HIGH

work dothas

MEDIUMWEIGHTSheets, pillowcases. MEDIUM
cotton underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT-Batistes, organdies,

LIGHT

lingerie
Pem&ulent prwq synthetla

PERMANENT PRESS

and blends
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work dothes. jackets, *SO min

PERM’T PRESS

raincoat6

HEAVY

MEDIUMWEIGHTShirts, play dothes,

W-40 min

HIGH
sheets. slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie, bbuses. dresses 20-30 min

KnlW

PERMANENT PRESS

HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons, blends, 40-!3 min PERM’T PRESS

T-shirts, slacks, shirts

HEAVY

MEDIUMWEIGHTSynthetics (potyester,

30-40 min

HIGH

auylic. etc.), dress stadq skirts, sweaters

LIGHTWEIGHTSynthetics (polyester,

20-30 min KNITS GENTLE

acqlic. etc.) and bbnds. lingerie, blouses,

LOW

dresses

Ddkete kbrks

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels)
gauze, lace. etc.

PERMANENT PRESS

15-20 min KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Rubber, pltutk,

PERMANENT PRESS

heat-sensltlvo fabrka
FOAM RUBBER-Pillcws, bras, stuffed toys

20-30 min FLUFF AIR

PLASTICShower curtains, tab&loths

20-30 min

RUBBER-SACKED RUGS

4MO min

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,

1520 min

SHEER NYLON

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‘see page 7.

1.

Select a cyole by turning the Cycle

Control Knob either way. Stop
when the indicator on 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

the desired temperature setting.

3. Push the Start Button

to start the

dryer.

4. To stop and restart the dryer:

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Open the door or turn the Cycle
Control Knob to OFF to stop the
dryer.

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Cbse 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. lf the dryer is stopped before
the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle
Control Knob to an OFF area

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