Whirlpool LE5800XM, LG580lXM, LG5801XM Use And Care Manual

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LEi5800XM
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LG58olXM

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

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1ers Clothes Dryers Freezers. Relrwrator-Free2t

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

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LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM

MODEL

LOADING DOc 1R

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 Se rial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this informcltion ready

z lplete Model Number

1. Complete Model and Senal Numbers
[from the plate located as shown]

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2. Purchase date from sales slip

Co lplete Serlcl Number

Copy this information in these spaces. -

Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip

Pur haSe Do’e
and “Dryer Guide” in the ILaundry Infor­mation Center on the bat k of the dryer

-.
Se,

console

ce Compony and

Tel :3hone Number

There IS no warranty registration to return.

roof-of-purchase IS all

that is required for in-warranty service

Contents

Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES : : : : 3
SAFETY FIRST

3
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTINGYOUR DRYER 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6

The Automatic Cycles 6
Timed Drying

6
DRYING TIPS

7

FLUFF AIR Setting 7
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting 7
Mixed Loads 8
Drying Times

8

Page

End-c t-CycleSignal 8

LINTSC ?EEN

9
LINTRE IOVAL 9
CARINs ; FOR YOUR DRYER 10

Vacc ‘Ion Care 10
IF YOU IEED SERVICE OR
ASSIST, NCE 11

1. Be 3re Calling for
As istance

11

2. If’ :lu Need A&i%nce’ 11

3. If ’ :u Need Service 11

4. If ‘, XI Have a Problem

11

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Your
Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Dryer Guide” carefLrlly for

important use ond 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.

9 is installed rn an area protected

from the weather.

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is properly installed and leveled in
a well ventilated room’ on o floor
that can support the weight.

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is locate d in an area where the tem­peratur is above 45T (7.2 C).

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is conm cted to the right kind of out­let, elec ric supply and grounding.*

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is props rly connected to fuel and

exhaust ;ystemsf

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is used )nly for jobs normally ex­pected )f home clothes dryers.

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is not rur where there may be explo-

sive fur-r 3s.

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is not u: ?d by children or anyone

unable I operate it properly.

*See the Installation Instructions” for

cornpIe, 3 information.

S JGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD

CYCLE

TEMPERATURE

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COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedsprecrds,

mattress pods, quilts.

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

It UTOMATIC

HEAVY

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

7EGULAR

HIGH

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes.

organdies, lrngerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHkS
AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -vVork clothes.

jackets,raincoats

11 JTOMATIC

PERM’T

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, ploy

F RMANENT

PRESS

clothessheetsslacks

PRESS

MED

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - 1 rngerie,

blouses,dresses

__

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

PERM’T PRESS

blend&T-shirtsslacks, shirts

P JTOMATIC

MED

LIGHTWEIGHT -Synthetics. [polyester,

P, RMANENT

acrylic,etc.) and blends, lingerie,

PRESS

KNITS GENTLE

blouses,dresses

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELlCAk FABRICS

P’ ITOMATIC

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)

PI RMANENT

Gauze,lace,etc.

PRESS

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SEN-SITIVE

FABRICS

LOW

KNITS

GENTLE

LOW

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, t,ras,

stuffed toys

PLASTIC - Shower curtains,

tablecloths

. . . .

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON

Drying these and other heat-sensitive

materials can damage them or be a

FIRE HAZARD.

TIMED

FLUFF

DRYING

AIR