Whirlpool LE5790XP User Manual
AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE5790XP
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lwa~e Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condttlonets Dehumldlllers. Aulomallc Washers Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrlgeralor-Freeze
Gas Model
LG5791XP
Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
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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 slip
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 is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
LAUNDRY
RMATION CENTER
START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
NUMBER PLATE
Wipe
dryer drum with a
damp cloth to remove dust from storing or shipping.
See your “Dryer
Guide” for information on fabrics, dry-
ing special-care
items, drying tips
and other details.
Complete Model Number
Complete Senal Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and
Telephone Number
out the
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES.. . . .
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. . .
SAFETY FIRST. . . . . . . . .
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER . . .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Automatic Cycles . .
Timed Drying . . . . . . . . .
DRYING TIPS. . . . . . . .
FLUFF AIR Setting
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TUMBLE PRESS@ Setting
Mixed Loads .
Drying Times . .
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Lint Signal . . . .
LINT SCREEN. . . . .
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LINT REMOVAL . . .
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CARING FOR YOUR DRYER
Vacation Care . .
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE. . . . .
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Your Responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for
Important use and safety rnformatron
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.
. is located in an area where the tem-
perature is above 45 F (7.2 C].
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is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply and grounding.’
9 is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.’
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is used only for jobs normally expected of home clothes dryers.
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is not run where there may beexplo-
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
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1.
OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI-
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN
FLAME.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL
YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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DO NOT STORE OR USE
GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress padsquilts.
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes
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
clothessheetsslacks
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blousesdresses
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)
Gauze,lace,etc. ....
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tablecloths 20-30 MINS
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS :
OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON 15-20 MINS
CYCLE
AUTOMATIC
REGULAR
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
AUTOMATIC KNITS
PERMANENT
PRESS
TIMED
DRYING
20-30 MINS
40-50 MINS.
TEMPERATURE
PERM’T
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
PERM’T
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
PERM’T PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
GENTLE
LOW
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FLUFF
AIR
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