Whirlpool LG5801XS, LE5800XS User Manual
AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE5800XS
and
Gas Model
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LG58olXS
Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlfws. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Aelrlgerator-f
Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LAUNDRY INK)RMATION CENTER
START BUlTON
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label
before using your
DRYER DRUM
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
LOADING DOOR
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.
KeeD
this book in the Laundrv Information
Cen’ter 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
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
Telephone Number
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES ......... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. ............... 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. ... 4
Selecting a Cycle and
Starting Your Dryer ........
Automatic Cycles. .......... 6 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER .....
Page Page
Drying Times ................ 8
Mixed Loads ................ B
End-of-Cycle Signal ......... B
Lint Signal .................. B
LINT SCREEN .................. 9
4 LINT REMOVAL ................. 9
Timed Drying ............... 6 Cleaning Dryer Interior ...... 10
DRYING TIPS
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FLUFF AIR Setting ............
TUMBLE PRESS@ Setting .......
Automatic DRY-MISERa
Control ...................
Vacation Care .............. 10
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7 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
7 ASSISTANCE ..................
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
7 WARRANTY ...................
Gentle Heat. ................ 7
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ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before
leaving on vacation.
NEVER use or store flammable fluids
(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, kerosene) in or near your dryer. These substances give off vapors that can create
a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
NEVER operate the dryer if...
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it is not working right [i.e. noisy, too hot).
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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.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS
SUPPLIER.
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 responslble for
maklng sure that your dryer...
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is properly maintained.
. 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%).
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is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*
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is properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems.*
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is
not
installed against drapes or
curtains.’
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is used only for jobs normally ex-
petted of home clothes dryers.
. is not used by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly.
‘See “lnstallatlon InstructIons” tor
complete lntormatlon.
Selecting a
and Starting
Your Dryer
Before starting your dryer, be
sure laundry is sorted and loaded
properly (see your “Dryer Guide”).
Be sure the door Is tightly closed.
TYPE OF LOAD
COlTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAW - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts .
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
clothes, sheets, slacks.
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS
- Lingerie,
blouses,dresses.......................
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT
- Cottons, rayons,
blend&T-shirts, slacks, shirts .
LIGHTWEIGHT
- Synthetics (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses . .
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 .
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE
TEMPERATURE
HEAVY
HIGH
AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS
REGULAR
MED
KNITS
GENTLE
LOW
AUTOMATIC PERMIT PRESS
PERMANENT
PRESS
AUTOMATIC
PERgF;NT KNITS GENTLE
MED
MED LOW
MED LOW
LOW
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
FLUFF Ex LOW
AIR
Ex LOW
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