Whirlpool LG5531XM Use & Care Manual

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AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE5530XM
and
Gas Model

LG5531XM

wave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidifiers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Relrigerator-Freeze

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

DRYER DRUM

LOADING
DOOR

MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE

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:

Complete Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from the plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Complete Sertal Number

Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip Purchase bate
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor­mation Center on the back of the dryer

console.

Service Company and

Telephone Number

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

Contents

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PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST

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SELECTING A CYCLE AND

STARTING YOUR DRYER

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6

Dryer Cycles and Settings..

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Cool down times

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DRYINGTIPS :

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FLUFF AIR Setting

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TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

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Mixed Loads

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Drying Times

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LINT SCREEN

B

LINT REMOVAL

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CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 9

Vacation Care

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

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I. Before Calling for

Assistance

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2. If You Need Assistance

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3. IfYouNeedService . 11

4. If You Have a Problem

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Your
Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for
important use and 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.

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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.

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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 right kind of out­let, electric supply and grounding.*

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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 be explo­sive fumes.

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is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly,

‘See the “Installation Instructions” for

complete information.

Selecting a cycle
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

COTTONS - LINENS

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE -TEMPERATURE

EXTRA HEAVY

- Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts . . . . . .

EX HEAVY

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -

Towels,

PERM’T

jeans, corduroys, work clothes . .

HEAVY

PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

HEAVY

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

HIGH

underwear, diapers . . .

MEDIUM

LIGHTWEIGHT

COTTONS - Batistes,

organdles, lingerie . . . . . .

LIGHT

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHnlCS

PERM’T PRESS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS

-Work clothes,

PERMIT

jackets, raincoats . . . . . . . . . 40-50 MINS.

PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS

- Shirts, play

HEAVY

clothes, sheets, slacks . . . . . . . . . .

30-40

MINS.

HIGH

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS

- Lingerie,

blouses,dresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-30 MINS.

KNITS PERMIT PRESS

HEAVYWEIGHT

- Cottons, rayons,

PERMIT PRESS

blend&T-shirts, slacks, shirts

. . . . . . . 40-50

MINS.

HEAVY HIGH

LIGHTWEIGHT

- Synthetics-( polyester,

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,

KNITS GENTLE

blouses, dresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-40 MINS.

LOW

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)

PERM’T PRESS KNITS GENTLE

. . . . . . 20-30 MINS.

Gauze, lace,etc. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . 15-20 MINS.

LOW

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE PERM’T PRESS
FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER

- Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-30 MINS.

FLUFF

PLASTIC

- Shower curtains,

AIR

tablecloths . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . 20-30 MINS.

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE.SHEER’NYLON’ : :

40-50

MINS.

15-20

MINS.

Drying these and other heat-sensltlve

materldls can damage them or

be a

FIRE HAZARD.

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