Whirlpool LE5530XK User's Manual
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1. Models LE5530XK LG5531XK lt gt Whirlpool DRYER Use amp Care Guide N TEMPERATURE SELECTOR START BUTTON Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Mode Nu per 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate just behind the door 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date installed Sena Nurpe Copy this information in these Purenase ns a ahar Data spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Dryer Guide sales slip and warranty Serice Caompar ang Prone u ner Before using your Dryer Please reac this booklet to be sure your dryer is nstalled and used properly It will help you get the best results and longest fe your dryer was desigred to give You are personally responsi ble for making sure that your dryer s installed by a qualified installer s installed in an area protected from e weather s properly installed and leveled in a ell ventilated room ona floor that an support the weight s located in an area where the tem erature is above 45 F 7 2 C s connected te the nght kind of outlet electric supply and grounding e Is properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems e ls used only for jobs normally expected of home clothes dryers e s properly maintained Is notrun where there may be explo sive fumes e s not used by cnildren or anyone unable2. DO NOT rinse the screen or wash it Wet lint is hard to remove When replacing the screen push firmly into place Close the lid N3309 LNIT ONIGVOT SINJLNOD ONISN 380438 Using your Dryer 4 Put the sorted load in the dryer and close the door tightly 2 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the cycle you want e ise LIGHT for small loads of light wag fabrics Tne LIGHT Cycle runs for tye east time Use LIGHT also to damp ary lt ads for ironing e use MED for narna size loaas of light ormedaiunm weight fabrics sheets pi iowcases shirts etc e Use HEAVY far norma size loads of heavy fabrics towels ans Corduroys e _se EX HEAVY tor large oads or for heav buiky items qu ts spreads pian kets e SUGGESTION You can set the Cycle Contro Knob ary wrere pas between or beiow the X HEAVY and LIGHT settings For the mrst few loads e Sethe pointer ir the middle of tre load setting e if the load is anertnar you wart set it tothe righ for ess time the nex time e f the load is not as dry as you wart set it fo the left for more time the next time For example BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERDRY Overdrying can cause shrinkage ry fol tomer iiare Kelile Kololo CECE fabrics Tumote Pross 2077 damp dryi 30 40 e Jse PERMANENT PRESS for a lorger penoa of cool dowr time Set the pointer for the number of minutes of drying time you want See Setting Drying Times on p
3. SSISIGNCE og ono s pcure ne areas exces 1 Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need Assistance 3 If You Need Service 4 lfYouHaveaProblem Loading your Dryer For best drying results and energy savings sort dryer oads carefully Separate loads according to the tyoe of fabric and weight For example e Dry heavy fabrics denims towels cottons separate v from light fabrics permanent press synthetics Separate lint givers towels sweat shirts etc from lint takers synthetics blends permanent press e Keep dark colors and ight colors separate e Keep colorfast tems away from non colorfast fabrics Allow room for items to tumble freely The load wili dry faster with fewer wrinkles When drying permanent press dry smaller than normal loads for the best wrinkle removal Use a mesh bag to hold smal items such as baby socks Read the Dryer Guide for more hints on sorting and loading Lint Screen Tne lint screen is under the lid on top of the dryer Clean tne lint screen before each tge A screen that s blocked by lint car cause longer drying times CAUTION Do not operate the dryer with the lint screen removed or not securely in place as it may cause over heating possible damage to fabrics and dryer parts or create a fire hazard eus NN To remove the screen open the lid and pull the screen straight out Roll the lint off the screen with your fingers
4. adern fabrics Cool down times have beer added to heat settings You might netice slightly longer drying times The time it takes to dry a load depends on e The kind of fat ric its weight and the size of the load A large load of jeans will take a lot longer to dry than a small load of light synthetics e Jhe amount ot moisture in the load Towels hold a lot of moisture synthetics aont Synthetics dry faster e Temperature of the rinse water Cold rinses help save on energy and wrin kles but a cold load will take slightly longer to dry than a warm one e Amount of lint on the screen A full lint screen slows the air flow and can make drying time longer e Room temperature The dryer heats room air If the room air temperature s not above 45 F 7 2 C drying time will be longer and removal of wrinkles may be poor e Proper installation and exhaust sys tems For the fastest possible drying time installing and exhausting your dryer properly is important See instal lation instructions Be careful not to overdry Over drying can cause shrinkage damage to some fabrics and static cling FLUFF AIR This temperature setting is useful for fluffing bedding pillows and cloth ing or dusting drapes It is also best to use when damp drying heat sensitive items Drying plastic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a fire hazard FLUFF AIR should be used for such items as plastic shower curtai
5. age 6 e flaunary is ieft inthe dryer after if nas stopped tumbling use the Tumble Press Cortrol setting page 6 to help remove the wrink es 3 Set TEMPERATURE SELECTOR e Turn the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to he drying femperature needed for the ioad See page 5 for suggested settings 4 Push the Start Button e Make sure the door is closed and Cycle Control is set If the door is opened during the cycle the dryer will stop To restart the dryer close the aoor and push the Start Button 5 To stop the dryer e Open the door e Or turn the Cycle Control Knob to one of the OFF positions e To change the setting while the dryer is running turr the Cycle Control Knob either way so it points to the setting you want NOTE The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not being used IMPORTANT To help reduce wrin kling take the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops This Is very important for permanent press knits and other synthetic fabrics f ama genue i tutt low Berm t BEP igs Ve S CYCLE 3 TEMP Permanent Press COOL DOWN Care temperature selector pueh to atart SELECTING CYCLES AND TEMPERATURE SETTINGS Choose the correct settings according to the chart below TEMPERATURE TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE SELECTOR COTTONS LINENS EXTRA HEAVY very large loads Bedspreads PERM T P mattress pads auilts EX HEAVY HEAVY HEAVY FABRICS Dowels jeans Cordu
6. he gas and wait five m nutes for the auto matic switcn to eset Then try starting it again e Is it an electric drver Check the circuit breakers or fuses in the fuse box An electric dryer will have two fuses If one is Diown the dryer may run but not heat DRYING TIME IS LONGER THAN USUAL e Check the lint screen Remove lint Keep the screen clean for best drying results and times e Modern dryers are designed to dry at the cooler temperatures needed by modern fabrics They may need more time than you are used fo e Room temperature is cold 2 If you need assistance lt gt TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone num ber 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 Consul tants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is nec essary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE service techni cians are trained to fuifill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your tele
7. hirpool appliance FSP repiacement parts wi fit ight and work right because they are made io the same exacting specifications used to bud every new Whirlpool appliance Appliances Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrizerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidiliers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Printed in U S A
8. ns of tablecloths rubber backed rugs some pillows stuffed toys etc e Turr the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to FLUFF AIR e Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number of minutes you want in the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle e Push the Start Button TUMBLE PRESS Control This setting is useful for removing wrinkles from packing in suitcases or closets TUMBLE PRESS will help put them back into their ore set shape e Set Cycle Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS 10 Tumbie Press Pr damp dry Set TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH Push the Start Button For best results TUMBLE PRESS only a few items ata time put them on hangers or fold them as soon as the dryer stops If You Need Service or Assistance We Suggest You Follow These Four Steps 4 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind DRYER DOES NOT RUN Is electric power cord plugged in e is the dryer door closed tightly Your dryer has a switch by the door that shuts off the dryer if the door is opened e Did you pus the Sart Button Check circu t breakers or both fuses ir the fuse box DRYER RUNS BUT DOES NOT HEAT e Is the Cycle Contra Knob pointing to at least 10 minutes or LIGHT The last minutes are cool down time e Is it a gas aver See if the gas is turned on If not turn tne Cycle Con trol Knob to OFF Turn on t
9. phone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES ELECTRICAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES MAJOR MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIRING amp PARTS REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECK CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 WHIRLPOOL APPL ANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Macle 999 9999 OA WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp RONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance saj wn m zZ 9 O bas z 9 m wn vi nn wT 2 a N c z o m v kasd m wn rn oa m pa 0 wz m O gt ana pam z gt wn 2 o gt Zz 9 m Part No 690726 Rev D FSP 1s a registered trademark of Whrrlpooi Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement par for your W
10. roys work PERM T P cothes HEAVY HEAVY ME DIUMWEIGH ZOONS Sheets pil owcases PERM T P cotton underwear diapers MEDIUM HEAVY LIGHTWEIGHT CCTFONS cr damp ary Batistes PERM T P organdies lingerie LIGHT HEAVY PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETIC FIBERS AND BLENDS PERM T PRESS HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS Work clothes jackets PERM T P raincoats etc 40 50 M HEAVY MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS Shirts play ciothes PERM T sheets slacks 30 40 M HEAV LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS Lingerie blouses dresses T etc 20 30 M KNITS HEAVWWEIGHT COTTONS RAYONS BLENDS PERM T PRESS T shirts slacks shirts etc 40 50 MIN GH LIGHTWEIGHT SYNTHETIC FABRICS polyester acrylic etc and Blends Lingerie blouses dresses etc Ya 30 40 MIN KNITS GENTLE LOW DE ICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS Curtains 2 or 3 panels Sheers f i 20 30 MIN KNITS GENTLE LOW PERM T PRESS FOAM RUBBER ARTICLES Pillows bras etc 20 30 MIN FLUFF AIR To Damp Dry clothes for ironing set control in LIGHT setting or PERMANENT PRESS cycle for 20 minutes HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Olefin nylon etc 30 MIN FLUFF AIR MIXED LOADS If you dry a mixec load of vanous weights of fabrics select the cycle for the lighter weight fabric When dryer stops remove the dry articles and reset the control SIANLVAIdWAL 8 SIIOAD YIAA ANOA ONISN Setting Drying Times Modern aryers are designed with drying temperatures needed io safely handle m
11. to operate it properly Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before using your dryer It will be easier to remove Wipe out the drum with a damp cloth to remove any dust SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS See the Dryer Guide for drying tips informa tion about permanent press and knits instructions for drying special items and for things not to be dried in your dryer See the Installation Instructions for complete information See Setting Drying Times page 6 z gt e o evoeod SAFETY FIRST To prevent serious injury DO NOT allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the dryer 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 gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance SAFETY Never operate your dryer without replacing all panels lower front access or service Please read this manual Follow the instructions to help you get the best drying results Save the manual for future use Contents Before Using YourDryer Loading YourDryer Lint Screen hie s ee ree Using YourDryer Selecting Cycles and Temperature Settings Setting DryingTimes FLUFF AIRS iors Pa 2k cater ettian 7 oe Be TUMBLE PRESS Control If You Need Service or A
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