Whirlpool LE5650XM User Manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

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Electric Model
LE5650XM

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MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AN Condllloners. Oehumldlflers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Aefrlgerator-F

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Gas Model
LG5651XM

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

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LINT SCREEN

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 in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip
and warranty

Please complete and mail the Owner

Registration Card furnished with this
product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company

Telephone Number

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

Wipe out
dryer drum with a
damp cloth to re-

move dust from stor­ing or shipping.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS . . .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..

Selecting a Cycle and

Starting Your Dryer .
Dryer Cycles and Settings
Cool Down Times

DRYING TIPS . .

FLUFF AIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS@ Setting

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Mixed Loads..
Drying Times

LINT SCREEN

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LINT REMOVAL.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.

Cleaning Dryer Interior..

Vacation Care . .

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

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ASSISTANCE

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WARRANTY

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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responslbilltles

NEVER operate the dryer if...

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it is not working right (Le. noisy, too hot].

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it is domaged.

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parts are missing (i.e. door latch].

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all panels are not in place.

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the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. ~;VtV&uch electrical

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3. ratEeguish any open
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4. Immediately call your

gas supplier.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gas­oline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

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ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leav­ing 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 are personally responsible for maklng
sure that your dryer...

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is properly maintained.

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is properly installed and leveled in a well
ventilated room’ on a floor that con sup­port the weight.

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is located in an area where the tempera­ture is above 45°F (7.2%).

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is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’

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is properly connected to fuel and ex­haust systems.*

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is not installed against drapes or

curtains.’

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

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

*See “lnstallatlon Instructions” tor com-

plete Informatlon.

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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

COllONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts.

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels, PERM’T

jeans, corduroys, work clothes HEAVY PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton HIGH
underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes.

organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats

MEDtUMWEtGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play

clothes, sheets, slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses,dresses

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

blends.T-shirts, slacks, shirts

LtGHTWEtGHT - 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

PLASTtC - Shower curtains,

tablecloths

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFtN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON

CYCLE

EX HEAVY

MED

LIGHT

PERMIT PRESS

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

PERMIT PRESS

40-50 MINS.

30-40 MINS.

PERM’T PRESS KNtTS GENTLE

20-30 MINS.

15-20 MINS.

PERMIT PRESS

20-30 MINS.
20-30 MINS.

40-50 MtNS.

15-20 MINS.

TEMPERATURE

HEAVY

PERM’T

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

PERM’T PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

LOW

FLUFF

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

AIR