Whirlpool LE5650XKW0, LE5650XKW1, LE5650XMW1 Owner’s Manual
AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE5650XM
and
Gas Model
LG5651XM
Microwave Ovens, TrashCompactors, RoomAir Conditioners, Dehumtdifiers, Automatic Washers,Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-F
Parts and features
CYCLECONTROLKNOB
TEMPERAI_RESELECTOR
Z_*_ LAUNDRYINFORMATlON CENTER
__ STARTBUTrON
L,NTSCREEN
DRYERDRUM
_::-- _ DOOR
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBERPLATE
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
t. 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 in the Laundry Information
Center with your "Dryer Guidei' sales slip
and warranty.
Please complete and mail the Owner
Registratlon Card furnished with this
product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
Telephone Number
Remove the Con-
sumer Buy Guide la-
bel before using
your dryer. It will be
easier to remove.
Wipe out the
dryer drum with a
damp cloth to re-
move dust from stor-
ing or shipping.
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES .........
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ................
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....
Selecting a Cycle and
Starting Your Dryer ........
Dryer Cycles and Settings...
Cool Down Times ...........
DRYING TIPS ..................
FLUFFAIR Setting ............
TUMBLEPRESS®Setting .......
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Page
2
Mixed Loads ................ 7
Drying Times ................ 7
3 LINT SCREEN .................. 8
4 LINT REMOVAL ................. 8
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER..... 9
4 Cleaning Dryer Interior ...... 9
6 Vacation Care .............. 9
6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
7 ASSISTANCE .................. 10
7 WHIRLPOOL DRYER
7 WARRANTY ................... 12
Page
Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
NEVER operate the dryer if...
• it 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.
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 gas-
oline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leav-
ing on vacation.
ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or
turn off electrical power before attempting
to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if
yours is a gas dryer.
You am personally responsible for making
sure that your dryer...
• is properly maintained.
• isproperly installed and leveled in a well
ventilated room* on a floor that can sup-
port the weight.
• is located in an area where the tempera-
ture is above 45°F (7.2°C].
• is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*
• is properly connected to fuel and ex-
haust systems.*
• is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*
• is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
• is not used by children or anyone unable
to operate it properly.
*See "Installation Instructions" for oom-
plete Information.
Operating instructions
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.
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,
organdies, lingerie ................
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,
blends, 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
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys ........................
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tablecloths .........................
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS ................
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,SHEERNYLON ..
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE TEMPERATURE
EX HEAVY
HEAVY
MED
LIGHT
PERM'T PRESS
40-50 MINS.
30-40 MINS.
20-30 MINS.
PERM'T PRESS
40-50 MINS.
30-40 MINS.
PERM'T PRESS
20-30 MINS.
15-20 MINS.
PERM'T PRESS
20-30 MINS. FLUFF
20-30 MINS.
40-50 MINS.
15-20 MINS.
PERM'T
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
PERM'T
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
PERM'T PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
AIR
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