Whirlpool LE5791XS, LE5790XS User Manual
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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
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TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label
before using your
dryer. It will be easier
to remove.
Wipe out the dryer
drum with a damp
cloth to remove dust
from storing or shipping.
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 Laundry 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
Model Number
Seriol Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
Telephone Number
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..
Selecting a Cycle and
Starting Your Dryer
Automatic Cycles.
Timed Drying
DRYING TIPS
FLUFF AIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS@ Setting
Automatic DRY-MISER”
Control
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Drying Times
Mixed Loads..
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Lint Signal
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LINT SCREEN
LINT REMOVAL.
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CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.
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Cleaning Dryer Interior,
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Vacation Care
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
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ASSISTANCE
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WHIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
NEVER operate the dryer if...
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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
missing.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. Tatfieguish any open
.
4. Immediately call your
gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline 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.
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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 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 information.
appliance.
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TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAW
- Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts .
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -
Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT COllONS -
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,
blends, T-shirt&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,
stuffedtoys............................
PLASTIC-Shower
curtains,
tablecloths............................
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE
AUTOMATIC
REGULAR
AUTOMATtC
PERMANENT
PRESS
AUToMATlC HEAVY HIGH
PERKtsENT KNITS GENTLE
TEMPERATURE
PERMIT
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
PERMIT
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
PERMIT PRESS
LOW
;;;;$;;F KNITS GENTLE
PRESS
PERMIT PRESS
20-30
MIN.5
20-30
MINS.
40-50
MINS.
LOW
FLUFF
AIR
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