Whirlpool LE5761XS Use And Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
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LARGECAPACITY
AUTOMATICDRYERS
LE5760XS LG5761XS
Contents
Important Safety lnatructlons
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Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities
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Operatlng lnatructlons
Starting your dryer -.......................
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The automatic cycles
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Timed drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using fluff air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Caring For Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lint xTeen maintenance
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Cleaning the dryer
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Lint removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..-...
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Whlrlpool Automatic Dryer
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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01992 Whirlpwl Corporation
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.
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
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.
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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
l You are responsible for maklng
the dryer.
sure that your dryer is installed,
l NEVER dry items cleaned, washed,
repaired and has parts replaced by a
soaked in or
spotted
with wax, paint,
qualified person.
gasoline or flammable flubs in the
l Use only fat& softeners specifiilly
dryer. The fumes can aeate a RRE
labeled as not being harmful to the
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS
dryer.
hand launder and air dry fabrics
l FlRE HAZARD and f&RAGE to
containing these materials.
materials can resuft from:
l NEVER allow children to operate,
play with or crawl inside the dryer.
-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
sensitive materials with heat.
Cbse supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used
-allowing lint build-up inside the
near children.
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning
l DC NOT reach into a dryer if the
should he done periodically by a
drum is moving.
qualified person.
l Clean lint screen before or after
l When discarding an old dryer,
each bad.
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
l Do NOT let dust, lint, paper. rags,
l Do NOT install or store dryer where
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
it will be exposed to the weather.
under the dryer.
l DC NOT tamper with the controls.
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.
SUGGESTED
SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD
CYCLE TEMPERATURE
CotIo~ and Ilnanr
Emu HEAw~spreads. lllame6s
AUTOMATIC
PERMT PRESS
Fads, quilts
REGULAR
HEAVY HIGH
HEAVWYEIGHT-Tcwels, jeans, corduroys.
work dotlws
MEDIUMWEIGHTSheets. pillowcases,
coaon underwear. diirs
LIGHTWEIGHT-Batistes, organdies,
KNITS GENTLE
lingerie
LOW
Permanent preaq l ynthetks
and blends
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work dolhes,
jadwk.
AUTOMATIC
PERM-T PRESS
raincoats
PERMANENT
HEAVY HIGH
MEDIUMWEIGHTShirk. play dothes.
PRESS
sheek. decks
LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie, blouses, dresses
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
Knits
HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons,
blends,
T-shirts, slacks, shirts
MEDIUMWEIGHT4ynthet (polyester,
aayiic, eta.). dress slacks, &irk, sweaters
LlGHlWEIGHT4ynthetics (polyester,
aayiic. etc.) and blends, lingerie, Mouses,
dl8SSeS
AUTOWTIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
PERM’T PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
Ddkate fob&a
AUTOMATIC
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 peels),
PERMANENT
gauze. lam, etc.
PRESS
KNITS GENTLE
LOW ,
Rubber, plastk,
hewaensltlve fabrks
FOAM RUBBER-Pillows. bras, stuffed toys
PlASTKXhower curtains. tabledotis
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,
SHEER NYLON
TIMED
DRYING
20-30 min.
FLUFF AIR’
20-30 min.
40-N min.
1520 min.
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‘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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