Whirlpool LE5535XP User Manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYERS

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Ive Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AH Condltloners. Dehumldlhers, Aulomatlc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers

Electric Model

LE5535XP
and
Gas Model
LG5536XP

Parts and features

CYCLE

CONTROL KNOB

TURE SELECTOR

ION CENTER
START BUTTON

b/A

LINT SCREEN

,DRVER DRUM

LOADING DOOR

MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE

your dryer. It will be
easier to remove.

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

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-the plate located as shown].

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip
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 Serial Number

Purchase Date

Servrce Company and
Telephone Number

out the

StOr-

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. 3
SAFETY FIRST.
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Dryer Cycles and Settings
Cool Down Times .

DRYING TIPS. .

FLUFF AIR Setting .
TUMBLE PRESS@ Setting , , , ,
Mixed Loads
Drying Times.

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LINT SCREEN

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LINT REMOVAL

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CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.

Cleaning Dryer Interior..

Vacation Care.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.

1. Before Calling for
Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

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4. If You Have a Problem

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Your
Respons

ibilities

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”CJ.

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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 ex- 1 .:
petted of home clothes dryers.

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is not run where there may t:
sive fumes.

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

*See the “Installation Instructions” for

complete information.

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. FOR YOUR SAFETY

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IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI­CAL SWITCHES.

3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN
FLAME.

4. IMMEDIATELY CALL
YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.

9 FOR YOUR SAFETY.

DO NOT STORE OR USE t
GASOLINE OR OTHER k
FLAMMABLE VAPORS ANDi
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

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.

SUgF%;ED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts. EX HEAVY

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,

jeans, corduroys. work clothes HEAVY PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - HEAVY

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats 40-50 MINS.

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play HEAVY

clothes, sheets,slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERMIT PRESS

blend&T-shirts. slacks,shirts 40-50 MINS.

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 PERMIT PRESS

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys

PLASTIC - Shower curtains, AIR

tablecloths _.

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS 40-50 MINS.

_. 30-40 MINS.

MEDIUM

LIGHT

PERMIT PRESS

20-30 MINS.

PERM’T PRESS

30-40 MINS.

PERM’T PRESS KNITS GENTLE

20-30 MINS.
15-20 MINS.

20-30 MINS.

20-30 MINS.

TEMPERATURE

PERMIT

HIGH

PERMIT

PRESS

HIGH

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

LOW

FLUFF

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