Whirlpool LG5751XK User's Manual
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1. AUTOMATIC DRYERS Electric Model LE5750XK and Gas Model LG5751XK Parts and features CYCLE CONTROL KNOB LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER gt TEMPERATURE SELECTOR START BUTTON LINT SCREEN DRYER DRUM Remove the Con MODEL sumer Buy Guide la AND SERIAL bel before using NUMBER PLATE 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 orca wit a eae ees question have this information teddy compete Mode Numbe 41 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as show RON A 2 Purchase date from sales slit a SS Copy this information in these spaces o Keep this book your warranty sales sip Purchase Dale and Dryer Guide in the Laundry infor mation Center on the back of the dryer Service Company and console Telephone Number There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Contents PARTS AND FEATURES ER Drying Times YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES LINT SCREEN SAFETY FIRST Ka LINT REMOVAL SELECTING A CYCLE AND CARING FOR YOUR DRYER STARTING YOUR DRYER Vacation Care OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR The Automatic Cycles ASSISTANCE Timed Drying 1 Before Calling for DRYING TIPS i Assistance FLUFF AIR Setting 2 If2. EA TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED CYCLE TEMPERATURE 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 PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH AUTOMATIC REGULAR PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS Work clothes jackets raincoats MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS Shirts play clothes sheets slacks LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS Lingerie blouses dresses AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH 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 o PRESS PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH KNITS GENTLE LOW AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS AUTOMATIC PERMANENT 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 O 20 30 MINS 20 30 MINS 40 50 MINS 15 20 MINS Drying these and other heat sensitive materials can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD KNITS GENTLE LOW a PERM T PRESS HEAVY large ca
3. IC REGULAR ewe wter oa AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS DRYNESS SELECTOR DRYNESS SELECTOR sx JEE ee 60 5 ato A30 a0 TIMED DRYING TUMBLE PRESS Drying tips FLUFF AIR The dryer does not heat when the Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF AIR This setting can be used to fluff bedding plastic tablecloths foam rubber pillows stuffed toys sneakers etc KNITS GENTLE LOW e PERMT PRESS FLUFF HEAVY an bd PS HIGH FABRIC TEMP TEMPERATURE SELECTOR 4 Set Temperature Selector on FLUFF AIR 2 Turn the Control Knob to the number of minutes you want in the TIMED DRYING Cycle 3 Push START Button Drying plastic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a FIRE HAZARD TUMBLE PRESS Setting The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes wrinkles from dry clothing such as items that may have been packed in a suitcase closet or items not removed from the dryer 4 Set Temperature Selector on PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH 2 Set Control Knob on TUMBLE PRESS 3 Push START Button The load will tumble in heated air for 5 minutes The heat shuts off and the dryer continues to tumble the load for10 more minutes For best results TUMBLE PRESS only a few items ata time Put them on hangers or fold them as soon as the dryer stops O 3 m O Z z z un i a ad O 0 uN O Oo a lt z O 2 v on Mixed loads Drying times When drying a load w
4. O m O a gt w a gt z O m lt gt Whirlpool Home as Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 693676 Rev B Printed in U S A 1984 Whirlpool Corporation matic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mi
5. You Need Assistance TUMBLE PRESS Setting 3 If You Need Service Mixed Loads 4 If You Have a Problem 2 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Your Responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and your Dryer Guide carefully for important use and safety information You are personally responsible for making sure that your dryer e is installed by a qualified installer e is properly maintained eis installed in an area protected from the weather eis properly installed and leveled in a well ventilated room on a floor that can support the weight Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord or turn off electrical power before attempting to service the dryer Shut off the GAS VALVE if yours is a gas dryer ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leaving on vacation NEVER use flammable fluids dry cleaning soivents gasoline kerosene in or near your dryer ALWAYS hand launder or air dry fabrics treated with flammable fluids before putting them into your dryer NEVER dry items containing wax or paint in the dryer The fumes can create a FIREHAZARD FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to some materials can result from e drying heat sensitive mate rials with heat see page 4 e operating the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged or missing e allowing lint to build up inside the dryer see page 9 NEVER allow children to oper ate play with or crawl inside the dryer e is located in an area w
6. d be done only by a qualified person e Avoid electrical shock 1 Remove back panel electric or hazard unplug power front panel gas supply cord or turn off 2 Avoid damaging wires ther electrical power mostats funnel or igniter Avoid injury or damage do not 3 Remove lint from shaded area put hands inside cabinet see art with a soft brush or Make sure dryer is cool yacuumelSaner 4 Replace panel reconnect and re level dryer 9 Remove sharp objects from clothing Never leave wet or damp laundry in before drying pins buckles etc your dryer Close metal zippers A ii Wipe off all spills with a damp soft Sharp or heavy objects should cloth Spills allowed to remain may never be put on or inthe dryer dull or damage the finish Check pockets for bolts nuts etc Non colorfast items can sfain the Some pretreatment products can drum Wipe carefully after drying to damage dials console and finish Do make sure there is no dye to be not use these products on or near transferred to items in the next load your dryer Vacation care Disconnect power For gas dryers close Clean lint screen supply cord gas valve 10 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often re sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without fools of any kind DRYER DOES NOT RUN e Is power suppl
7. eavy and medium weight cotton items The load tum bles without heat during the last 5 minutes This helps make the load easier to handle PERMANENT eee Use AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS to dry permanent press knits and other synthetic fab rics The load tumbles without heat during the last 10 minutes This helps keep wrinkles from setting in ALOMAT REGULAR AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS DRYNESS SELECTOR For the first few loads set the Control Knob to point to an in either auto matic cycle When the dryer stops feel the dried items AJTOMA REGULAR AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS DRYNESS e If items are drier than you like use a setting to the right of the the next time you dry a similar load BUTOMAT REGULAR AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS PNLSS fa DRYNESS t oF a apis Seler gt e If items are not as dry as you like use a setting to the left of the the next time you dry a similar load OVERDRYING CAN CAUSE SHRINKAGE STATIC CLING AND DAMAGE TO SOME FABRICS Timed drying Use the TIMED DRYING Cycle for any load you want to dry by time For example small loads large bulky items items to be fluffed or dusted with the FLUFF AIR heat setting Turn the Control Knob to the number of minutes you want from 10 to 60 The last 5 minutes of this cycle are without heat a cool down time This helps make the load easier to handle 6 AUTOMAT
8. here the tem perature is above 45 F 7 2 C e is connected to the right kind of out let electric supply and grounding e is properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems eis used only for jobs normally ex pected of home clothes dryers e isnotrun where there may be explo sive fumes eis not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information NEVER operate the dryerif e it is not working right e itis damaged e parts are missing e all panels are not in place DO NOT let dust lint paper rags chemicals etc pile up around or under the dryer DO NOT install against drapes or curtains FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS OPEN WINDOWS DON T TOUCH ELECTRI CAL SWITCHES EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME IMMEDIATELY CALL GAS SUPPLIER e FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS gt 7 _ gt zZz o wi m 2 c asd m 77 o lt e c 7 a m un gt e Z 2 2 m N o nw gt ma m lt an j 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 AOMA REGULAR AUTOMATIC o PERMANENT PRESS URYMESS M
9. ith different kinds and weights of fabrics use the cycle suggested for the lightest fab rics When the dryer stops remove dry items and reset the control To reduce wrinkling take the load from dryer as soonas tumbling stops This is important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics Drying times will vary depending on e amount of moisture in the clothes e type and weight of fhe fabric e size of the load e room temperature around the dryer e temperature of the wash rinse water e amount of lint in the lint screen e dryer temperature selection See page 6in your Dryer Guide for more information Lint screen Clean the lint screen before each load A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD Open the lid and pull the lintscreen ROLL the lint off the screen straight out with your fingers DO NOT run the dryer with DO NOT rinse or wash the screen the lint screen loose Push the screen firmly back into damaged or missing place Doing so can cause over heating can damage fabrics and can be a FIRE HAZARD Lint removal Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard This lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years or more often depending on dryer usage Heat Element Terminals QO xa lt Z mo nm c Z pur nm 19 W ani m zZ Z a m 5 lt gt m ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS Cleaning shoul
10. llow Pages under ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR APP ANCES Ae Tye Wh RiP IOL APPL ANCES FARNESE LTE CARE SERN CE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVIC SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES SERIE CY xY7 SERVICE CO Mare 394 3999 123 Marle 994 Yaya OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS 4 IRONERS SERVICING Wet Pu APP ANCES SRANCH SED TECH CARE SIA LE SERVICE COMPANIES xro SERVICE C 2 Maple 349 9994 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one ofour Con sultants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Tumer Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 Ifyou must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This in formation is needed in order to bet ter respond to your request for assistance symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look tor this 11 O gt 2 z O TI O 7 lt O c a sj a lt m a z lt le Cc z m m O a a lt
11. pacity HIGH 3 Cycle 3 Temp Dry Miser Control Permaneal Press COOL DOWN Core FABRIC TEMP TEMPERATURE SELECTOR PUSH TO START Select a Set TEMPERATURE 1 CYCLE 2 SELECTOR PRESS DRYNESS A SELECTOR KNITS GENTLE LOW a PERMT PRESS e HEAVY HIGH 2 gt 7 z O lt O po U re lt m 5 o wn m m O z 0 gt O lt 10 m TIMED DRYING Turn the Control Knob either way to Turn the Temperature Selector to the point to the cycle and setting you needed drying temperature want See page 6 for information on the cycles Push the To stop and restart 3 START Button the dryer PUSH TO START EN The dryer will start tumbling when To stop the dryer open the door or you push the START Button turn the Control Knob to OFF To restart the dryer close the door a i select cycle if necessary and push Changing a setting START P The setting can be changed at any time by turning the Control Knob to a new sefting The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use Operating instructions The automatic cycles The automatic cycles allow you to select the degree of dryness you prefer for the clothes being dried The Control Knob moves and stops several times until the load reaches the dryness setting you selected Then the knob automatically moves to OFF and tumbling stops AUTOMATIC REGULAR Use AUTOMATIC REGULAR to dry h
12. y cord plugged in e Is door closed tightly e Did you push START Button e Are fuses blown or a circuit breaker tripped DRYER DOES NOT HEAT e The AIR setting is without heat The last minutes of heat settings are without heat e Is gas turned on If not turn Control Knob to OFF Turn on gas Wait 5 minutes Reset controls and start e An electric dryer has two fuses if not a circuit breaker If one is blown the dryer may run buf not heat DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG e Is the lintscreen clean e See page 6in your Dryer Guide 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op eration from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Serv ice Companies TECH CAREserv ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide gt A ipa TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 or look in yourtelephone directory Ye
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