Whirlpool LE5200XTW1 Owner’s Manual

Use&CareGuide

Cycle control knob

Temperatureeelector

Start button

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Model and serial

number label

LARGECAPACITYAUTOMATICDRYERS

LE5200XT LE5750XM LE5790XSLE5795XP
LG5201XT LG5751XM LG5791XSLG5796XP

Contents

Important Safety Insb'uctlons

Page

Additional safety instructions

and your responsibilities ................ 3

Operating Instructions

Starting your dryer .......................... 4

The automatic cycles ..................... 6

Timed drying .................................. 7

Using fluff air .................................. 7

Using TUMBLE PRESS • ................ 8

Using damp dry .............................. 9

Lintsignal ....................................... 9

Caring 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 ...................................... 14

Whirlpool Autornatlc Dryer

Warranty ......................................... 16

01992 Whirlpool Corporation

Thedrawingsinthisbookmayvary
slightlyfromyour dryermodel.Theyare

designedtoshowthe differentfeatures
ofallmodelscoveredbythisbook.

NOTE: Yourmodelmaynotincludeall
thefeaturesshown.

Ifyourdryerhasa ConsumerBuy

Guidelabel,removeit. Itwillbeeasier
to removebefore the dryerisused.To

removeany remainingglue:

• Rubbrisklywiththumbtomake a

ball,thenremove.

or

• 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

page 3.

NOTE: Do not remove any permanent

instruction labels insidethe dryer.

You should wipe out the dryer drum

with a damp cloth 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 producL Then complete the

form below. Have this information ready

If you need service or call with a
question.

• Copy model and serial numbers from
label (on the frame behind the door)

and purchase date from sales slip.

• Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and

the sales slip together in a handy

place.

Model Number

SerialNumber

PurchaseDate

,ServiceCompany Phone Number

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. 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 gasoline

or other flammable vapors
and liquids In the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire

hazard or explosion.

ImportantSafetyInstructions

• Read all Instru_lone before using
the dryer.

• NEVER dry items cleaned, washed,
soaked inor spoiled with wax, peJnt,
gasoline or flammable fluids in the
dryer. The fumes can create a FIRE

HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS
hand launder and air dry fabrics

containing these materials.

• NEVER allow children to operate,
play with or crawl inside the dryer.
Close supervision of children is

necessary when the dryer is used

near children.

• DO NOT reach into a dryer if the
drum is moving.

• When discarding an old dryer,
ALWAYS remove the door to

prevent accidental entrapment.

• DO NOT install or store dryer where
itwill be exposed to the weather.

• DO NOT tamper with the controls.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-

• You ,.re req_ons_le for making

sum that your dryer is installed,

repaired and has parts replaced by a

qualified person.

• Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the

dryer.

• FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
materials can result from:

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

-allowing lint build-up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning

should be done periodically by a
qualified person.

• Clean lint screen before or after

each load.

• DO NOT let dust, lint,paper, rags,

chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the dryer.

• Dryer must be electrically grounded.

See the Installation Instructions.

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Additionalsafetyinstructionsandyourresponsibilities

• NEVER operate the dryer if:

-it is notworking right (i.e. noisy,

too hot).

- it isdamaged.

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

- all panels are not in place.

-the lint screen is loose, damaged

or missing.

• ALWAYS shut off thegas valve

before leaving on vacation if you
have a gas dryer.

• ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord or turn offelectrical power

before attempting to service the

dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if you
have a gas dryer.

• You are responsible for making
sure that your dryer:

-is properly maintained.

-is properly installed and leveled on a

floor that can support the weight in a
well ventilated room.*

- is located in an area where the

temperature isabove 45°F (7°C).

- is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply."

- is properly connected to fuel and

exhaust systems.*

- is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*

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

- is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.

"See the Installation Instructionsfor

complete information.

OperatingInstructions

Startingyourdryer

Be sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, loading
and control setting informationbefore starting your dryer.

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

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
Cottons and linens

EXTRAHEAVY-Eedspmads, ms.ms

pads.qu,ts

HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels,jeans,corduroys,

work dothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT-,Sheets,pilk_vcases,

oononunderwear,diaper=
LIGHTWEIGHT--Babslm,orgarK:ies,

kngorie

Pemument press, synthellc=
and blends

HEAVYWEIGHT-Workdo_es, jadmts,
ndnooats

MEDIUMWEIGHT-Shirts,playdothes,
sheets,-lacks

LIGHTWEIGHT-LJngorie,blouses,dresses
Knits

HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons,rayons,blends,

T-shirts,slacks,shim

MEDlUMWEIGHT-Synthelics(polyester,

ac:yrr._etc.), dressslacks,sldrts,sweatens

LJGHTWEIGHT-SyntheI_cs(polyester,

acrylic,eta) andblends,lingerie,blouses,
dresses

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

AUTOMATIC PERM'T PRESS

REGULAR HEAVY HIGH

AUTOMATIC PERM'T PRESS

PERMANENT HEAVY HIGH

PRESS

AUTOMATIC PERM'T PRESS

PERMANENT HEAVY HIGH

PRESS

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Dellclts hlbdCl
Sheercurtains(2 or3 panels),

gauze,lace,etc.

Drying rubber,plasticand other heat-senslUve
mterlsls with heatcan damagethem or be a

Rubber, plmstlC,

heat-sensitive fabrics

FOAM RUBBER-Pillows. bras. stuffed toys
PLASTiC-Showor curtains, tablecloths

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OIl:FIN. POLYPROPYLENE,

SHEER NYLON

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AUTOMATIC KNITS GENTLE

PERMANENT LOW

PRESS

TIMED DRYING

20-30 min.
20-30 min.
40-50 min.

15-20 rnin.

FLUFF AIR*

"See page 7

I. Select • cycle by turning the Cycle

Control Knob either way. Stop
when the indicatoron 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

thedesiredtemperaturesetting.

3. Push the Start Button to start the

dryer.

To stop end restart the dryer

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

• Close 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. If the dryer is stopped before

the cycle isfinished, turnthe Cycle
Control Knob to an OFF area.

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