Whirlpool LE5530XM User Manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model
LE5530XM

and

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wave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidifiers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Relrigerator-Freeze

Gas Model

LG5531XM

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

Remove the Con­sumer Buy Guide la­bel before using
your dryer. It will be

DRYER DRUM

LOADING
DOOR

MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE

and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(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 bate
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor­mation Center on the back of the dryer

console.

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

that is required for in-warranty service.

Complete Model Number

Complete Sertal Number

Service Company and

Telephone Number

easier to remove.

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

Copy your Model

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST
SELECTING A CYCLE AND

STARTING YOUR DRYER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6

Dryer Cycles and Settings..
Cool down times

DRYINGTIPS :

FLUFF AIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting
Mixed Loads

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Drying Times

LINT SCREEN

3

LINT REMOVAL
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 9

4

Vacation Care

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

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ASSISTANCE

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I. Before Calling for

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Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. IfYouNeedService . 11

4. If You Have a Problem

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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...

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is installed by a qualified installer.

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is properly maintained.

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is 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 fuel and

exhaust systems.’

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

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is not run where there may be explo­sive fumes.

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is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly,

‘See the “Installation Instructions” for

complete information.

Selecting a cycle and starting 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.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD

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,

organdles, lingerie . . . . . .

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHnlCS
AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS

-Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats . . . . . . . . . 40-50 MINS.

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS

- Shirts, play

clothes, sheets, slacks . . . . . . . . . .

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS

- Lingerie,

blouses,dresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-30 MINS.

KNITS PERMIT PRESS

HEAVYWEIGHT

blend&T-shirts, slacks, shirts

LIGHTWEIGHT

- Cottons, rayons,

. . . . . . . 40-50

- Synthetics-( polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,

blouses, dresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-40 MINS.

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)

. . . . . . 20-30 MINS.

Gauze, lace,etc. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . 15-20 MINS.

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE PERM’T PRESS

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER

- Pillows, bras,

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

PLASTIC

- Shower curtains,

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

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE.SHEER’NYLON’ : :

Drying these and other heat-sensltlve

materldls can damage them or

FIRE HAZARD.

4

be a

CYCLE -TEMPERATURE

EX HEAVY

HEAVY

MEDIUM

LIGHT

PERM’T PRESS

30-40

PERM’T PRESS KNITS GENTLE

40-50

15-20

MINS.

MINS.

MINS.
MINS.

PERM’T

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

PERMIT

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

PERMIT PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

LOW

FLUFF

AIR