AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE5200XT
and
Gas Model
LG5201XT
Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LbUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
DOOR
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
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 plate localed as shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry !nformation
Center with your “Dryer Guide” and sales
SIIP.
Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool
product. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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.
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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
Automatic DRY-MISER”
Control
2
Page
2
Drying Times
Mixed Loads..
3
LINT SCREEN
4
LINT REMOVAL..
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.,
4
Cleaning Dryer Interior,,
6
Vacation Care
6
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
7
ASSISTANCE
7
WWIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY
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12
missing.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. ;;tteguish 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
appliance.
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 temperature IS above 45 F (7.2‘C).
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is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical surely.’
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is properly :YC:. ‘S.-~i.t-;f-! to fuel and exhaust systen-:,-
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is not insi, ‘lm~_ m
curtains.’
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is used or,;’ I:. ..!t>: .’ golly expected
of her.
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is not I ;:I:’ Jr anyone unable
to operc. ’ ~::,,erly.
*See “lnslr-l!rrtion Instructions” for com-
plete Inlormation.
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1st drapes or
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TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS-LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quills
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
clothessheets, 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
AUTOMATIC
REGULAR
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
AUTOMATIC
PERFR;;sENT KNITS GENTLE
AUTOMATIC KNITS GENTLE
PERMANENT
PRESS
TIMED
DRYING
20-30 MINS.
20-30 MINS.
40-50 MINS.
15-20 MINS.
TEMPERATURE
PERMIT
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
PERMIT
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
PERMIT PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
LOW
LOW
FLUFF
AIR
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