Whirlpool LG5651XK, LE5650XK User Manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE5650XK
and
Gas Model
LG5651XK

.rowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners Oehumldlllers Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers Freezers Relrlgerator-freeze

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide la-

!%%kRlAL
NUMBER PLATE

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call wrth a

question, have this Information ready

1.

Complete

(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.

Model and Serial Numbers

Complete Model Number

Complele Serlol Number

Purchase Date

Serwce Company and

Telephone Number

bel before using
your dryer. It will be
easier to remove.

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

out the

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTtONS 6

Dryer Cycles and Settings
Cool Down Times

DRYING TIPS

FLUFF AIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS Setting
Mixed Loads

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Drying Times

LINT SCREEN
LINT REMOVAL
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

Vacation Care

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

1. Before Calling for
Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

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 informatron

You are personally responsible for

making sure that your dryer...

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is installed by a qualified rnstaller

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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 ventrlated room* on a floor
that can support the weight.

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IS located rn an area where the tem-

perature is above 45 F (7.2 C).

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is connected to the right kind of out­let, electric supply and groundrng’

9 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 explo-

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
GAS SUPPLIER.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE
GASOLINE OR OTHtR
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.

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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

COllONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts.

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

Sheets pillowcases, cotton

underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie LIGHT

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,

jackets’raincoats

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play

clothes, sheets, slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

blend&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 PERMIT PRESS

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys .., .._.... ..,._., ,..., 20-30 MINS. FLUFF

PLASTIC - Shower curtains, AIR

tablecloths _. _. _.
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON

Drying these and other heat-sensitive

materials can damage them or be a

A

_. 20-30 MINS.

FIRE HAZARD.

CYCLE

EX HEAVY

HEAVY

MED

PERMIT PRESS

40-50 MINS.
30-40 MINS.
20-30 MINS.

PERM’T PRESS

40-50 MINS.

30-40 MINS.

PERM’T PRESS KNITS GENTLE

15-20 MINS.

20-30 MINS.

_. 40-50 MINS.

15-20 MINS.

TEMPERATURE

PERMIT

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

PERM’T

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

PERMIT PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

LOW