LG5721XS
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LARGECAPACITY
AUTOMATICDRYERS
LE5720XS LG5721XS
Contents
important Safety Instructions
Page
Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities
Operating lnstructlons
Starting your dryer..
The regular cydes
The permanent press cycle
Using fluff air .................................
Using TUMBLE
Using damp dry
Lint signal ......................................
Carlng For Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint
Lint screen maintenance
Cleaning the dryer..
Lint removal .................................
If You Need Servb Or
Assistance .....................................
Whlrlpool Autornatlc Dryer
Warranty .......................................
01992 Whirlpool Corporation
If your dryer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. tt will be easier
to remove before the dryer is used. To
remove any remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a
ball, then remove.
or
l Soak area with liquid hand
dishwashing detergent before
removing glue as described above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the finish.
See ‘Important Safety Instructions’on
page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside the dryer.
You should wipe out the dryer drum
with a damp cloth before using to
remove dust from storing or shipping.
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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a
question.
l Copy model and serial numbers from
plate (on the frame behind the door)
and purchase date from sales slip.
l Keep this brxk, the Dryer Guide and
the sales slip together in a handy
place.
Model Numb
Sdal Number
Purdwa Date
Savlce Company Phone Number
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2 Don’t touch electrlcal
switches.
3. liiteguIsh any open
4. lmmeblately call your gas
suppller.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasollne
or other flammable vapors
and llqulds In the vlclnlty of
thls or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a flre
hazard or exploslon.
Important Safety Instructions
l Read all lnstructbns before uslng l You are responsible for maklng
the dryer.
l NEVER dry items cleaned, washed,
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,
gasoline or flammable fluids in the
dryer. The fumes can aeate a flRE
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS
hand launder and air dry fabrics
containing these materials.
l 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.
l DO NOT reach into a dryer it the
drum is moving.
l When discarding an old dryer,
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
. DO NOT install or store dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather.
l DO NOT tamper with the controls.
sure that your dryer is installed,
repaired and has parts replaced by a
qualified person.
l Use only fabric softeners specifiilly
labeled as not being harmful to the
dryer.
l FlRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
materials can resutt from:
-drying rubber, rubber-lie 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.
l Clean lint screen before or after
each bad.
l DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the dryer.
l Dryer must be electrically grounded.
See the Installation Instructions.
- SAVE THESE HSTRUCllONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
l NEVER operate the dryer if:
-II is not working right (i.e. noisy,
too hot).
-it is damaged.
-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
-all panels are not in plaoe.
-the lint screen is loose, damaged
or missing.
l ALWAYS shut off the gas vake
before leaving on vacation if you
have a gas dryer.
l 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.
l You are responsible for maklng
sure that your dryer:
-is properly maintained.
-is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight in a
well ventilated room.’
- Is located in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7°C).
-is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’
- is properly conneded to fuel and
exhaust systems.’
-is not installed against drapes or
curtains.’
- is used only for jobs normally
expected of home clothes dryers.
- is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
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‘See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.
Operating Instructions
Starting your dryer
Be sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, bading
and control setting information before starting yolir dryer.
NOTE: Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static ding, and damage
some fabrics.
TYPE Of LOAD
Cottona and linen8
EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads, mattress
pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans. corduroys,
work dothes
MEDIUMWEIGHTSheets, pillowcases,
fY.mxl unclelwear, diirs
LIGHTWEIGHT-B&is&q orgendes,
lingerie
Permanent ~resa, synlheks PERMANENT PRESS
and blends
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work domes, jackets, 4MO min PERMT PRESS
reincoats HEAW
MEDIUMWEIGHTShirts, play dothes,
sheets, slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie, Moues. dresses
SUGGESTED
CYCLE
EXTRA HEAVY
HEAVY
MEDIUM
LIGHT
3040 min
2030 min
SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURE
PERMT PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
HIGH
Knits
HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons, blends,
T-shirts, sladq shii
MEDlUMWElGHTSynthetics (polyester,
auylic, etc.), dress &I&S, skirts, sweaters
LIGHTWEIGHTSynthetics (polyester,
aaylic. etc.) and blends, lingerie, b&uses.
dresses
Delicate fabrics
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels)
gauze, lace, etc.
Rubber, plastk,
heeMensluve fabrk8
FOAM RUBBER-F’ilbws, bras, stuffed toys
PLASTlC&howef curtains. tabledoths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,
SHEER NYLON
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PERMANENT PRESS
40-50 min
30-40 min
20-M min KNITS GENTLE
PERMANENT PRESS
1520 min KNITS GENTLE
PERMANENT PRESS
2030 min FLUFF AIR’
20-30 min
44X0 min
1520 min
PERM’T PRESS
HEAVY
LOW
LOW
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1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle
Control Knob either way. Stop
when the indicator on the knob’s
outer ring points to the cycle and
time you want. See pages 6-7 for
further cycle information.
2. Set the Temperature Selector on
the desired temperature setting.
3. Push the start Button to start the
dryer.
4. To stop and restart the dryer:
l Open the door or turn the Cycle
Control Knob to OFF to stop the
dryer.
. Close the door, select a cycle (if
necessary) and push the Start
Button to restart the dryer.
The Cycle Control Knob should point
to an OFF area when the dryer is not
in use. lf the dryer is stopped before
the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle
Control Knob to an OFF area
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