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.
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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’
‘5tsspaes7
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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