Whirlpool LE5760XS User Manual

Use & Care Guide

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LARGECAPACITY
AUTOMATICDRYERS
LE5760XS LG5761XS

Contents

Important Safety lnatructlons

Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities

Operatlng lnatructlons

Starting your dryer -.......................

The automatic cycles

Timed drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using fluff air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Caring For Your Dryer

Cleaning the lint screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Lint xTeen maintenance
Cleaning the dryer

Lint removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

l Copy model and serial numbers from

label (on the frame behind the door)
and purchase dafe from sales slip.

l Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and

the sales slip tog&her in a handy
place.

Model Number

!hdal Number

fl your dryer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove ft. ft will be easier
to remove before the dryer is used. To
remove any remaining glue:

l Rub briskly with thumb to make a

ball, then remove.

or

l 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

paw 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside the dryer.

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

Purchul.0 Me

Smke~ Company Phone Number

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open wlndows.
2 Don’t touch elect&al

switches.

3.lZZ;egulsh any open

4. lmmeblately call your ga9
suppller.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors

and llqulds In the vlclnlty of
this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a flre
hazard or exploslon.

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Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the rlsk of fire, electrkal sho& or
Injury to persons when uslng your dryer, follow
bask precautkns,

lncludlng the followlng:

l Read all lnstructkns before uslng

the dryer.

l NEVER dry items cleaned, washed,

soaked in or

spotted

with wax, paint,
gasoline or flammable flubs in the
dryer. The fumes can aeate a RRE
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS
hand launder and air dry fabrics
containing these materials.

l NEVER allow children to operate,

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

l DC NOT reach into a dryer if the

drum is moving.

l When discarding an old dryer,

ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.

l Do NOT install or store dryer where

it will be exposed to the weather.

l DC NOT tamper with the controls.

l You are responsible for maklng

sure that your dryer is installed,
repaired and has parts replaced by a
qualified person.

l Use only fat& softeners specifiilly

labeled as not being harmful to the

dryer.

l FlRE HAZARD and f&RAGE to

materials can resuft from:

-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
sensitive materials with heat.

-allowing lint build-up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning
should he done periodically by a
qualified person.

l Clean lint screen before or after

each bad.

l Do NOT let dust, lint, paper. rags,

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

l Dryer must be electrically grounded.

See the Installation Instructions.

-SAVETHESEINSlRUCllOf4S-

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

l 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.

l ALWAYS shut off the gas valve

before leaving on vacation if you
have a gas dryer.

l ALWAYS unplug the power supply

cord or turn off electrbal power

before attempting to service the
dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if you
have a gas dryer.

l You are responsible for maklng

sure that your dryer:

-is properly maintained.

-is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight in a
well ventilated morn.*

-is located in an

area

where the

temperature is above 45°F (7%).

-is connected to the proper outlet and ‘­electrical supply.’

-is properfy connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.’

-is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*

-is used only for jobs normally
expected of home dothes dryers.

-is not used hy anyone unable to

operate it property.

‘See the Installation lnstructbns 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, bading
and control setting information before starting your dryer.

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

mrne fabrics.
TYPE OF LOAD
CotIo~ and Ilnanr

Emu HEAw~spreads. lllame6s
Fads, quilts

HEAVWYEIGHT-Tcwels, jeans, corduroys.
work dotlws

MEDIUMWEIGHTSheets. pillowcases,
coaon underwear. diirs

LIGHTWEIGHT-Batistes, organdies,
lingerie

Permanent preaq l ynthetks
and blends

HEAVYWEIGHT-Work dolhes,

raincoats

MEDIUMWEIGHTShirk. play dothes.
sheek. decks

LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie, blouses, dresses

Knits

HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons,

T-shirts, slacks, shirts

MEDIUMWEIGHT4ynthet (polyester,

aayiic, eta.). dress slacks, &irk, sweaters

LlGHlWEIGHT4ynthetics (polyester,

aayiic. etc.) and blends, lingerie, Mouses,

dl8SSeS

jadwk.

blends,

SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

AUTOMATIC

REGULAR

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

AUTOWTIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

SUGGESTED

PERMT PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

PERM-T PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

PERM’T PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Ddkate fob&a

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 peels),

gauze. lam, etc.

Rubber, plastk,
hewaensltlve fabrks

FOAM RUBBER-Pillows. bras, stuffed toys
PlASTKXhower curtains. tabledotis
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,

SHEER NYLON

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AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

TIMED

DRYING

20-30 min.
20-30 min.
40-N min.

1520 min.

KNITS GENTLE

LOW ,

FLUFF AIR’

‘See page 7.

1. !Mect a cycle by turning the Cycle
Control Knob either way. Stop
when the indicator on the knob’s
outer ring points to the cycle and
setting you want. See pages 6-7 for
further cycle information.

2. Set the Temperature Selector on
the desired temperature setting.

3. Push the !%rt Button to start the
dryer.

To stop and restart the dryer

l Open the dar or turn the Cycle

Control Knob to OFF to stop the
dryer.

l Cbse the door, select a cycle (if

necessary) and push the Start
Button to restart the dryer.

The Cycle Control Knob should point

to an OFF area when the dryer is not

in use. If the dryer is stopped before

the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle

Control Knob to an OFF area

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