Whirlpool LE5200XTW0 Owner’s Manual
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AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE5200XT
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and
Gas Model
LG5201XT
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rs Clolhez Dryera, Freezers, Refrigerator-Fraezers, Ice Makers, Dishwasher, Built-in Ovensand Sudace Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compact!
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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
tEMPERATURE SELECTOR
START BUT(ON
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
DOOR
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
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 plate located as shown}.
2. Purchase date from sales slip. Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry !nformafion Purchase Date
Center with your "Dryer Guide" and sales
slip.
Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool Service Company PhoneNumber
product. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card fur-
nished with this product.
Model Number
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.
Contents Poge
PARTS AND FEATURES ......... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ................ 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .... 4
Selecting a Cycle and
Starting Your Dryer ........ 4
Automatic Cycles ........... 6
Timed Drying ............... 6
DRYING TIPS .................. 7
FLUFFAIR Setting ............ 7
Automatic DRY-MISER_
Control ................... 7
1988 Whirlpool Corporation
Drying Times ................ 7
Page
Mixed Loads ................ 7
LINT SCREEN .................. 9
LINT REMOVAL ................. 9
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER..... 10
Cleaning Dryer Interior ...... 10
Vacation Care .............. 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE .................. 11
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY ................... 12
Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
NEVER operate the dryer if,.,
• it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).
•,.,_i _ damaged.
rts are missing (i.e. door latch].
• all panels are not in place.
• the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
I. 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 gas-
oline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
ALWAYS shut offthe gas valve before leav-
ing on vacation.
ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or
turn off electrical power before attempting
to service the dryer. Shut of/GAS VALVE it
yours is a gas dryer.
You are personally responsible 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-
port the weight.
• is located in an area where the lempera-
lure is above 45 F (7.2'C}.
• is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical SUnDly.*
• is properly :o: ,_,.:,__-t_._,_'_to fuel and ex-
haust system.: "
• is not inst,,i_,,j q, ,_ "1st drapes or
curtains."
• is used or'.;, '_ ,:._b,,: ,. _ally expected
of hon-, :_:_,: _._r_ -.
• isnotL :_;,,,' . : .uranyoneunable
to operc ' ! '_._i._erly.
*See "Insl_!h.Jlion Instructions" for com-
plete Information.
appliance.
Operating instructions
Selecting a Cycle
and Starling
Your Dryer
Before starting your dryer, be
sure laundry is sorted and loaded
properly (see your "Dryer Guide"].
Be sure the door is tightly closed.
TYPEOF LOAD
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRAHEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts ...................
HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS- Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes .........
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTrONS -
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwea r,diapers ...................
LIGHTWEIGHTCOTTONS - Batistes,
organdies, lingerie ....................
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS - Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats .....................
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play
clothes, sheets, slacks ..................
LIGHTWEIGHTFABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses .......................
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT- Cottons, rayons,
blends, T-shirts,slacks, shirts ...........
LIGHTWEIGHT- Synthetics (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses ......................
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] ............
Gauze, lace, etc ........................
RUBBER,PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys ............................
PLASTIC- Shower curtains,
tablecloths ............................
RUBBER-BACKEDRUGS ....................
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,SHEERNYLON ...
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE TEMPERATURE
PERM'T
AUTOMATIC PRESS
REGULAR HEAVY
HIGH
PERM'T
AUTOMATIC PRESS
PERMANENT HEAVY
PRESS HIGH
AUTOMATIC HEAVY HIGH
PERMANENT KNITSGENTLE
PRESS LOW
AUTOMATIC KNITS GENTLE
PERMANENT LOW
PRESS
TIMED
DRYING
20-30 MINS.
20-30 MINS.
40-50 MINS.
15-20 MINS.
PERM'TPRESS
FLUFF
AIR
4
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