AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
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Electric Model
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rowave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlfiers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Oryers. Freezers, Refrigerator-Freeze
LE5790XM
and
Gas Model
LG5791XM
Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION CENTER
DRYER DRUM
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
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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, your warranty, sales slop
and “Dryer Guide” In the Laundry Information Center on the back of the dryer
console.
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase
that is required for in-warranty service.
Complete Model
Complete Senal
Purchase Date
servrce
Telephone Number
Company and
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before using
your dryer. It will be
easier to remove.
Wipe
dryer drum with a
damp cloth to remove dust from storing or shipping.
Number
Number
out
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the
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Automatic Cycles
Timed Drying 6
DRYING TIPS 7
FLUFF AIR Setting. 7
TUMBLE PRESS Setting 7
Mixed Loads 8
Drying Times 8
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Lint Signal 8
LINT SCREEN 9
LINT REMOVAL 9
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 10
Vacation Care 10
6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
6 ASSISTANCE 11
I, Before Calling for
Assistance. 11
2. If You Need Assistance 11
3. If You Need Service . . . 11
4. If You Have a Problem 11
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Your
Responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for
important use and safety information.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your dryer...
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is installed by a qualified installer.
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is properly maintained.
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is installed in an area protected
from the weather.
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is properly installed and leveled in
a well ventilated room* on a floor
that can support the weight.
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is located in an area where the temperature is above 45°F (7.2’C).
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is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply and grounding.*
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is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems,’
. is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home clothes dryers.
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is not run where there may be explo-
sive fumes.
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is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
‘See the “Installation Instructions” for
complete information.
SWdf;ED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress padsquilts.
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes AUTOMATIC
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,
blousesdresses
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blend&T-shirtsslacks, shirts
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics [polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses,dresses .._._..............
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) PERMANENT
Gauze,lace,etc. . .._.,,,_.__._._........
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tablecloths . . . _.................
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS .
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON
Drylng these and other heat-sensltlve
materials can damage them or be a
FIRE HAZARD.
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. PERMANENT
TEMPERATURE
HEAVY
HIGH
REGULAR
AUTOMATIC
PRESS
AUTOMATIC PERMiErESS
PERMANENT
PRESS
AUTOMATIC
PRESS
TIMED
DRYING
PERM’T PRESS
MED
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
PERMIT PRESS
MED
KWITS GENTLE
LOW
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
KNITS
GENTLE
LOW
FLUFF
AIR