Whirlpool LE5795XP, LG5791XS, LG5751XM, LG5796XP, LE5750XM User Manual

Use & Care Guide

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LARGECAPACINAUTOMATICDRYERS
LE5200XT LE5750XM LE5790XS LE5795XP
LG5201XT LG5751XM LG5791XS LG5796XP

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Important Safety Instructions

Additional safety instructions
and your responsibiliiise

Operating lns2ructlons

Starting your dryer
The automatic cycles
Timed drying
Using fluff air
Using TUMBLE
Using damp

Lint signal

Caring For Your Dryer

Cleaning the
Lint screen
Cleaning the

Lint removal
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Assistance ......................................
Whirlpool Aufomatk Dryor

Warranty .........................................

81992 Whirlpool Corporation

The drawings in this book may vary
slightly from your dryer model. They are
designed to show the different features
of all models covered by this book.

NOTE: Your model may not include all
the features shown.

lf your dryer has a Consumer Buy

Guide label, remove it. lt will be easier
to remove before the dryer is used. To
remove any remaining glue:

. 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 bebw. Have this information ready

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if you need service or call with a
question.

. Copy model and serial numbers from

label (on the frame behind the door)
and purchase date from safes slip.

l Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and

the sales slip together in a handy
place.

Model Number

Satal Numtm3r

PurdwseDate

Savke Company Worm Number

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open wlndows.

2. Don’t touch electrlcal
switches.

3. liitegulsh any open
.

4. lmmedlately call your gas

suppller.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and llqulds In the vlclnlty of
thls or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire
hazard or exploslon.

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Important Safety Instructions

To rsdua ths risk of flro, l lsctrkisl shock, or
hjury to parsons when udng your dryer, Mow
bsskpfscslltbns#hchldlngthsklkwhg:

. Rsad all lnstructlons kfors using l You an rwponslblo for rn&lng

the dryer.

l NEVER dry items cleaned, washed,

soaked in or spotled with wax, paint,

gasoline or flammable fluids in the

dryer. The fumes can create a RRE
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS
hand launder and air dry fabrics
containing these materials.

l NEVER albw children to operate,

play with or crawl inside the dryer.
Close supervision ot children is
necessary when the dryer is used
near children.

l DO NOT reach into a dryer if the

drum is moving.

l When discarding an old dryer,

ALWAYS remwe the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.

l DO NOT install or store dryer where

it will be exposed to the weather.

l Do NOT tamper with the controls.

sun that you 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 RRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to

materials can result from:

-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
sensitiie materials with heat.

-albwing 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 DC NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,

chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the dryer.

l Dryer must be electricaliy grounded.

See the Installation Instructbns.

-SAVE THESE lNSTRlJCTloNs-

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

l NEVER operate the bryer if:

-it is not working right (i.e. noisy,
too hot).

- il is damaged.

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

-all panels are not in place.

-the lint screen is loose, damaged
or missing.

l ALWAYS shut off the gas valve

before leaving on vacation il 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 responslbls for maklng

sure that your dryer:

-is properly maintained.

-is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weigM in a
well ventilated mom.*

- is located in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7°C).

- is conneded to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’

-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.’

- is not installed against drapes or

curtains.*

-is used only for jobs normally
expected d home clothes dryers.

-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 bebw and the Dryer Guide for p~opter sorting, bading

and control setting information before starting your dryer.
NOTE Do nd overdry. Overchying can cause shrinKage, static ding, and damage

some fabrics.
TYPEGF LOAD

SUGGESTED

CYCLE

SUGGESTED

TEMPERATURE

cottons snd tlnuts
EXTRA HEAW-Bedopreodo, mat@ess
Pads. quilk
HEAVYWEIGHT-Tow&, jssns. dys,

wofk dothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Bheets, pilkmcsses,

ooalnu-,dieperr
LIGHTWEIGHT-BatisMs, organ&s.

lingerie

Permsnent pra8# synthetka

l d btends
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work doches, jackets,

MEDIUMWEIGHTBhirts, play dothes,
sheets, slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT~sris, blouws. dmsses

Knits
HEAWWEIGHTXottons. rayons, blends,

T-shirts, daclw, shirts
MEDIUMWEIGHT+I~~~~~~~

aaylic. etc.), dmss slsckc. sJkt8, sweatem
LlGHTWElGHT-Bynthstics (potyes~r,

acrylic. ek) and blsnds, tingefts, blouses,

dl.06606

Dslksts kbrfcs
sheer autains (2 or 3 panels),

gauze, lace. etc.

(pdyt36bL

AUTOMATlC

REGULAR

AUTOMARC

PERMANENT

PRESS

AUTOMATlC

PERMANENT

PRESS

AUTOtMTlC

PERMANENT

PRESS

PERM’T PRESS

HEAW HIGH

PERM’T PRESS

HEAW HIGH

PERM’T PRESS

HEAW HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Rubkr,

bsst+snslttvo fsbrks
FOAM RUBBER-Pilbws. bras. stuffed toys
PLASTICShower a~rmins, tsblecbths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE,

SHEER NYLON
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plutlc,

TlMED DRYING

20-30 min.
20-W min.
40-50 min.

15&O min.

FLUFF AIR’

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1. Sebct a cycb 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 6-9 for
further cycle information.

2. Set tha Tamperaturo Sobctor on
the desired temperature setting.

3. push the Start Button to start the
dryer.

To atop and restart the dyer

l Open the door or turn the Cycle

Control Knob to OFF to stop the
dryer.

l Cbse 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. tl the dryer is stopped before
the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle
Control Knob to an OFF area

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