Whirlpool LG5650XKW1, LG5650XKW0 Use & Care Manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model
LE5650XM
and

Gas Model

LG5651XM

Microwave Ovens, TrashCompactors, RoomAir Conditioners, Dehumtdifiers, Automatic Washers,Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-F

Parts and features

CYCLECONTROL KNOB

TEMPERAI_RESELECTOR

Z_*_ LAUNDRYINFORMATlON CENTER

__ STARTBUTrON

L,NTSCREEN

DRYERDRUM

_::-- _ DOOR

MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBERPLATE

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide la-

bel before using

your dryer. It will be

easier to remove.

Wipe out the
dryer drum with a
damp cloth to re-

move dust from stor-
ing or shipping.

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

t. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

[from the plate located as shown].

2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your "Dryer Guidei' sales slip
and warranty.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company
Telephone Number

Please complete and mail the Owner

Registratlon Card furnished with this
product.

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES .........

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS ................

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....

Selecting a Cycle and

Starting Your Dryer ........

Dryer Cycles and Settings...

Cool Down Times ...........

DRYING TIPS ..................

FLUFFAIR Setting ............

TUMBLEPRESS®Setting .......

Page

2

Page

Mixed Loads ................ 7

Drying Times ................ 7

3 LINT SCREEN .................. 8

4 LINT REMOVAL ................. 8

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER..... 9

4 Cleaning Dryer Interior ...... 9

6 Vacation Care .............. 9

6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

7 ASSISTANCE .................. 10

7 WHIRLPOOL DRYER

7 WARRANTY ................... 12

2 ©1987 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer if...

• it is not working right [i.e. noisy, too hot).

• it is damaged.

• parts are missing (i.e. door latch).

• all panels are not in place.

• the lint screen is loose, damaged or

missing.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don't touch electrical
switches.

3. Extinguish any open

flame.

4. Immediately call your

gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gas-

oline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leav-
ing on vacation.

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 am personally responsible for making

sure that your dryer...

• is properly maintained.

• isproperly installed and leveled in a well

ventilated room* on a floor that can sup-
port the weight.

• is located in an area where the tempera-
ture isabove 45°F (7.2°C].

• is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*

• is properly connected to fuel and ex-
haust systems.*

• is not installed against drapes or

curtains.*

• is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.

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

*See "Installation Instructions" for oom-

plete Information.

Operating instructions

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

EXTRA HEAVY - 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,

blends, 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,

stuffed toys ........................

PLASTIC - Shower curtains,

tablecloths .........................

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS ................

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,SHEERNYLON ..

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

EX HEAVY

HEAVY

PERM'T

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

20-30 MINS. FLUFF

AIR

20-30 MINS.
40-50 MINS.

15-20 MINS.

30-40 MINS.

PERM'T PRESS

KNITS GENTLE

20-30 MINS.

LOW

15-20 MINS.

PERM'T PRESS

PERM'T PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

40-50 MINS.

30-40 MINS.

20-30 MINS.

PERM'T PRESS

40-50 MINS.

MED

LIGHT

PERM'T PRESS

PERM'T