Whirlpool LE5705XP User Manual
AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE5705XP
and
Gas Model
LG5706XP
Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with 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 in the Laundrv Information
Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip
and warranty
Please complete and mail the Owner
Registration Card furnished with this
product.
Model and Serial Numbers
LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
fs’
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
START BUTTON
- LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
sumer Buy Guide label
before using your
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
Telephone Number
Remove the Con-
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
FLUFF AIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS’” Setting
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Mixed Loads
2
Drying Times
LINT SCREEN
3
4
LINT REMOVAL..
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.
Cleaning Dryer Interior.
Vacation Care
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY , ,
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
NEVER operate the dryer if...
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it is not working right [i.e. noisy, too hot).
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it is damaged.
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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
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. i;tfieguish any open
.
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
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 making
sure that your dryer...
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is properly maintained
9 is properly installed and leveled rn a well
ventilated room* on a floor that can support the weight.
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is located in an area where the tempera-
ture is above 45 F (7.2 C).
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is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’
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is properly connected to fuel and ex-
haust 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 “Installation Instructions” for com-
plete intormation.
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TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY- Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts . .
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTlONS -
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,
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.
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER-
lace. etc. . .
Pillows, bras,
stuffedtoys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLASTIC-Shower
curtains,
tablecloths............................
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON <
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE
TEMPERATURE
EX HEAVY
HEAVY
MEDIUM
LIGHT
PERMIT PRESS
40-50 MINS.
30-40 MINS.
PERMIT
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
PERMIT
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
20-30 MINS.
PERM’T PRESS
40-50 MINS. HEAVY HIGH
30-40 MINS.
~;-$$f,~ KNITS GENTLE
15-20 MINS.
PERMIT PRESS
PERMIT PRESS
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
LOW
20-30 MINS.
FLUFF
20-30 MINS.
AIR
40-50 MINS.
15-20 MINS.
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