Whirlpool LG5531XS, LE5705XP, LE5320XT, LE5530XS, LG5321XT User Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Cycle control knob
Temperature selector
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Start button
Lint screen
Door
Dryer drum
number plate
LARGECAPACITYAUTOMATICDRYERS LE5320XT LE5530XS LE5600XS LE5650XM LE5700XS LE5705XP LE6055XS LG5321XT LG5531XS LG56OlXS
LG5651XM LG57OlXS LG5706XP LG6056XS
Contents
Page Important Safety Instructions.
Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities
Operating Instructions
Starting your dryer
Dryer cycles and settings
Cool down times
Using FLUFF AIR Using TUMBLE PRESS Using DAMP DRY Lint signal .
Caring for Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint screen Cleaning dryer interior Lint removal
If You Need Service or Assistance. Whirlpool Warranty
01988 Whirlpool Corporation
If your dryer has a Consumer Buy Guide label, remove it. It will be easier to remove before the dryer is used. To remove any remaining glue:
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Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,
then remove. or
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Soak area with liquid hand dishwash­ing detergent before removing glue as described above.
Do not use rubbing alcohol or flam­mable or toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the finish.
Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside the dryer.
You should wipe out the dryer drum with a damp cloth before using to re-
move dust from storing or shipping.
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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail
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the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete the
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form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question.
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Copy model and serial numbers
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from plate (on the frame behind the
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door) and purchase date from sales
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slip.
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Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and
the sales slip together in a handy
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place.
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Model Number
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Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical switches.
3. kctkeguish any open
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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. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
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Important Safety Instructions

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Read these laundry instruc­tions for important use and safety information before using your dryer.
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NEVER dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline or flammable fluids in the dryer. The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics contarn­ing these materials.
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NEVER allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.
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DO NOT reach Into a dryer if the
drum is moving.
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When discarding an
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When discarding an old dryer, ALWAYS remove It ALWAYS remove Ihe door to prevt
prevent accidental entrapment.
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DO kul Install or s
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DO NOT install or store dryer where it will be expc where it will be exposed to the
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weather.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
DO NOT tamper with the controls.
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You are personally responsi­ble for making sure that your dryer is installed, repaired and parts replaced by a qualified person.
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Use only fabric softeners specifi­cally labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
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FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to materials can resull from:
-drying rubber, rubber-like and
heat sensitive materials with heat.
-allowing lint build-up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Clean­ing should be done periodically by a qualified person.
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Clean lint screen before or after each load.
DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
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Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the Installation Instructions.

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

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NEVER operate the dryer if:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too I
-it is damaged.
-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
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all panels are not in place.
-the lint screen is loose, damaged or missing.
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ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leaving on vacation if you have a gas dryer.
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power before attempting to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if you have a gas dryer.
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You are personally responsi­ble for making sure that your dryer:
-is properly maintalned
- is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the
100.
weight in a well ventilated room.’
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is located in an area where the temperature is above 45°F (7.2%).
- is connected to the proper outlet and electrical supply.’
- is properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems.*
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is not installed against drapes or curtains.’
- is used only for jobs normally expected of home clothes dryers.
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is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
*See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.
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Operating Instructions

Starting your dryer

Be sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, loading and control setting information before starting
it.
TYPE OF LOAD Cottons and linens
EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT - Sheets, pillowcases, cottons, underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT - Battstes, organdies, lingerie
Permanent press, synthetics and blends
HEAVYWEIGHT - Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
MEDIUMWEIGHT- Shorts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT - Lingerie, blouses, dresses
Knits HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts LIGHTWEIGHT- Synthetic (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
Delicate fabrics Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze,
lace, etc.
SUGGESTED
CYCLE
EX HEAVY
HEAVY
MEDIUM
LIGHT
PERMANENT
PRESS
40-50 MINS. 30-40 MINS. 20-30 MINS.
PERMANENT
PRESS
40-50 MINS. 30-40 MINS.
PERMANENT
PRESS
20-30 MINS.
15-20 MINS.
SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURE
PERM’T PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
PERM’T PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
PERM’T PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
Rubber, plastic, heat-sensitive fabrics
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
PLASTIC-Shower curtains, tablecloths RUBBER-BACKED RUGS OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,
SHEER NYLON
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PERMANENT
PRESS
20-30 MINS. 20-30 MINS.
40-50 MINS. 15-20 MINS.
FLUFF AIR
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