Whirlpool LG5551XT, LE5550XT User Manual

Use & Care Guide

Cycle control knob
and temperature

Model and serial

LARGECAPACITY

AUTOMATICDRYERS

LE5550XT LG5551XT

Contents

Important Safety lnstructlons

Page

Additional
and your responsibilities

Operatlng lnstructlons

Starting your dryer..

The regular/permanent

press cyde..
The knits, delicate cycle
The fluff air cycle
Using TUMBLE
Using damp
Endofcycle

Carlng For Your Dryer

Cleaning the
Lint screen maintenance
Cleaning the dryer interior..
Lint removal

If You Need Servke Or

Assistance ....................................

Whlrlpool Automatic Dryer
Warranty

(al991 Whirlpool Corporation

lt 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:

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Rub briskly with thumb to make a
ball, then remove.

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:

instruction labels inside the dryer.

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

safety

instructions

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Do not remove any permanent

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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

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form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a

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question.

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

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

Model Number

serfal Number

Purchase

Servlce Company Phone Number

Date

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrlcal
switches.

3. ;zlnegulsh any open
.

4. Immediately call your gas

suppller.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline
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 rlsk of fire, electrlcal shock, or
Injury to persons when uslng your dryer, follow
bask precautions, lncludlng the followlng:

l Read all lnstructlons before uslng

the dryer.

l NEVER

soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,
gasoline or flammable fluids in the
dryer. The fumes

dry items cleaned, washed,

can

create a

FIRE

HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS

hand launder and air dry fabrics
containing these materials.

b NEVER

play with or crawl inside the dryer.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used
near children.

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drum is moving.

. When discarding an old dryer,

ALWAYS

prevent accidental entrapment.

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DO NOT

it will be exposed to the weather.

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DO NOT

allow children to operate,

reach into a dryer if the

remove the door to

install or store dryer where

tamper with the controls.

9 You are responsible for making

sure that your dryer

repaired and has parts replaced by a

qualified person.

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

l FIRE HAZARD

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.

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Clean lint screen before or after
each bad.

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

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Dryer must be electrically grounded.
See the Installation Instructions.

let dust, lint, paper, rags,

and

DAMAGE

is installed,

to

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

l NEVER

operate the dryer if:

- II 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.

l ALWAYS

shut off the gas valve
before leaving on vacation if you
have a gas dryer.

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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 responslble for making

sure that your dryer:

-is properly maintained.

-is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight in

well ventilated room.*

-is located in an area where the
temperature is above 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 Instructions for

complete information.

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Operating Instructions

Starting your dryer

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

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

TYPE OF LOAD

SUGGESTED

CYCLE

SUGGESTED

TIME

Cottons and Ilnsns
EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads, mattress

pads, quilts

HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans, axduroys.

wok dothes

MEDIUMWEIGHTSheets, pillowcases,

cdton underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT-Batistes. organdies,

lingerie

Permanent press, synthetics
and blends

HEAVYWEIGHT-Work dothes. jadtets,
raincoats

MEDIUMWEIGHTShirts. play dothes,

sheets, slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie, blouses, dresses

Knits

HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons, blends,

T-shirts, slacks. shirts
MEDlUMWElGHTSynthetic (polyester,

aaylic,

etc.), dress sladts, skirts. sweaters

LIGHTWEIGHTSynthetic (polyester,
aaylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses,
dresses

Dslkate fabrlca
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels)

gauze, lace, etc.

RegularIPermY

70-80 minutes
Press
RegularIPermY

50-80 minutes
Press
RegularIPermT

40-50 minutes
Press

RegulanPerm’t

30-40 minutes
Press

RegularIPermY

40-50 minutes
Press
RegularIF’erm’t 30-40 minutes
Press
Knits, Delicate

20-30 minutes

‘RegularIPerm’t 40-50 minutes

Press

Knits, Delicate
Knits, Delicate

3040 minutes
20-30 minutes

Knits, Delicate 15-20 minutes

Rubber, plastic,
heat-aensltlve fabrlca

FOAM RUBBER-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
PLASTIC-Shower curtains, tablecloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,

SHEER NYLON

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Fluff Air
Fluff Air
Fluff Air
Fluff Air

20-30 minutes

20-30 minutes

40-50 minutes

15-20 minutes

2. Push

the

Start Button to start

3. To atop and restart the dryer:

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wn the door or turn th& Cycle
Control Knob to OFF to stop the

dryer.

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Close the door, select a cycle (if
necessary) and push the Start
Button to restart the dryer.