Whirlpool LE3000XK User's Manual
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1. fold them as soon as the dryer stops If You Need Service or Assistance We Suggest You Follow These Four Steps 1 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 e Is electric power cord plugged in e s the dryer door closed tightly Your dryer has a switch by the door that shuts off the dryer if the door is opened A e Did you pusr the lti mat ar Check circu bre te th fuses ir the fuse box DRYER RUNS BUT Lut 7a HEAT els the Cycle Cor re cr set in the HEAT Cycle is pc er gts at least 10 minutes he av amp mir utes are cool down time e is it a gas dye Son the gas is turned on If sot tur ne Cycle Con trou Knob to OFF iur onthe gas and wait five mirutzs for the auto matic switch te reset Men try starting t again e Is tt an electric anyer Check the circuit breakers or fuses im tne fuse box An electric dryer wil have two fuses If one is pown the dryer may run but not heat DRYING TIME IS LONGER THAN USUAL Check the lint screen Remove lint Keep the screen ciean for best drying results and t mes e Modern dryers are designed to dry at the cooler temperatures needed by modern fabrics They may need more time than you are used to e Room temperature is cold 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance2. your Dryer For best drying results and energy savings sort dryer oads carefully Separate loads according to he type of fabric ana weight For exampie e Dry heavy fabrics denims towels cottons separately from light fabrics permanent press synthetics e Separate lint givers towels sweat shirts etc from lint takers synthetics blends permanert press e Keep dark colors and light colors separate Keep colorfast items away from non colorfast fabrics Allow room for items to tumble freely The load will 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 small items such as baby socks Read the Dryer Guide for more hints on sorting and loading Lint Screen The lint screen is under the lid on top of the dryer Clean the lint screen before each ioca A screen that s blocked by lint can 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 To remove the screen open the lid and pull the screen straight out Roll the lint off the screen with your fingers DO NOT rinse the screen or wash it Wet lint is hard to remove When replacing the screen push it firmly into place Close the lid NJJXOS INIT ONIQYO1 SINJINOO ONISN 340439 Using you
3. 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 JOIAYIS AJIN NOA JI ONIAWNL oO acd gt n 2 s a gt z O m ol Appliances Part No 690729 Rev D ae Sf pght ar ede to tt 38 is aregisterec trademark nirijpoo Corporation for arity parts Look for this ibol of quality whenever ou Need a repiacement par for your Wh rpco l appuance ESP repacement parts ork night cecause they are re same exacting specifications ew Whirlpool appiiance Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Reirigerator Freezers ce Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Suriace Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Printed in U S A
4. Models LE3000XK LG3001XK lt Whirlpool DRYER Use amp Care Guide wey we CYCLE CONTROL KNOB NS START BUTTON LINT SCREEN LOADING DOOR Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here When you need service or call with a question have this information Soar Grete es ready ee eae 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate just behind the door Fa 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date wo installed Copy this information in these Eoy spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Dryer Guide sales slip and warranty Ser ee engany ard Phore eta Before using your Dryer P ease rena s a 7oklet to be ey our gyer s o sioen and used twill pou get the best rests and onqges fe your dryer was yas gned to give You are personally responsi ble for making sure that your dryer e Is instalhed by a qua fied installer s is installed in ar area protected from he weather e s properly installed ard leveied ina we ventilated roem ora floor that car support the weight eis coated in an area where the ten perature is above 48 Fi 2 C is connected tothe rght kind of outlet electr c supply ard grounding e is p operly corrected to fuel and exhaust systems s used only for jobs normally expected of home clothes dryers e Is properly maintained e Is not run where there may be explo sive fumes eis not used by chi drer o anyone unab e to operate proper
5. RES COTTONS HEAVY Bedspreads mattress pads quilts towels work clothes MEDI JUM AND LIGHTWE IGHT Shirts dresses sheets diapers HEAT PERMANENT PRESS HEAVY Work clothes jackets raincoats etc 2 8 HEAT MEDIUMWEIGHT Shirts uniforms dresses slacks etc PES HEAT KNITS HEAVYWEIGHT COTTONS RAYONS BLENDS T shirts slacks polo shirts etc HEAT LIGHTWEIGHT SYNTHETIC FIBERS polyester acrylic etc AND BLENDS Lingerie blouses dresses etc HEAT DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS Sheer curtains 2 or 3 panels HEAT FOAM RUBBER ARTICLES oes tages TY AIR HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Olefin nylon etc AIR To damp dry items for ironing set the Cycle Control Knob for 15 to 25 minutes in the HEAT Cycle MIXED LOADS If you dry a load with mixed fabric weights select a time for the lightest one When the dryer stops take out the dry items and restart the dryer c g z lt 0 Cc rE o an lt m n oO D xs zZz m wn Oo va xs zZ m vu m a gt 4 Cc a m Tumbling to Remove Wrinkles Wher permanent press and syn thetic knits are wrinkled from packing in suitcases or crowded in ciosets your dryer can help put them back into their pre set snape e Set Cycle Control Knob to HEAT for 20 minutes e Push the Start Button e For best results tumble only a few items at atime put them on hangers or
6. ly Remove tne Consumer Buy zuge abe before using vour dryer It ail oe eas er fc remove Wipe out the dru with a damp clen to remove any aust 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 tne Installation structions for complete irformatior See Setting Drying Imes page 4 poope rly 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 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 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 fhe best drying results Save the manual for future use Contents Before Using Your Dryer Loading Your Dryer Lint Screen Using Your Dryer Setting Drying Times o Selecting A Drying Temperature Tumbling to Remove Wrinkles If You Need Service or Assistance 1 Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need Assistance 3 If You Need Service 4 If You Have a Problem OO bE Ww Wwhs Loading
7. r Dryer 4 Put the sorted load in the dryer and close the door tightly 2 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to a cycle and cycle time e Turn the Control Knob either way until it points to the number of minutes you want in the cycle you want e Use the HEAT Cycle for regular family loads such as towels sheets clothes etc The last 5 minutes in this cycle are without heat to cool down the load e Use the AIR Cycle to fluff or damp dry items that must not be heated Drying plastic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a fire hazard e Examples of no neat items include plastic shower curtains tablecloths rub ber backed rugs overshoes and foam rubber stuffed toys or pillows 3 Push the Start Button e Make sure the dryer door is closed and the Cycle Control Knob is set to a cycle and time if the dryer door is not closed the dryer will not start e if the dryer door is opened while the dryer is running the dryer will stop To restart the dryer close the door and push the Start Button IMPORTANT To reduce wrinkling take the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops This is very important for permanent press knits and other synthetic fabrics 4 To stop the dryer e Open the door e Or turn the Cycle Control Knob to one of the OFF positions eTo change the setting while the dryer is running turn the Cycle Control Knob either way so it points to the set ting you wan
8. t NOTE The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not being used Setting Drying Times Modern dryers are designed with drying temperatures needed to safely handle modern fabrics Cool down times have been added to heat settings You might notice slightly longer drying times The time it takes to dry a load depends on e The kind of fabric its weight and the size c the load A large load of jeans will take a iot longer to dry than a small load of light synthetics e The amount of moisture in the load Towels hold a lot of moisture synthetics don t Synthetics dry faster lt Whirlpool 3 e Temperature ot the mnse water Cola e Proper installation and exhaust sys rinses help save on energy and wrin tems For the fastest possible drying kles but a cold load wil take slightly time installing and exhausting your ionger to dry than a warm one aryer properly is important See instal e Amount of lint on the screen A full iation instructions unt screen slows the air flow and can make drying time longer e Room temperature The dryer heats Be careful not to overdry Over room air If the room air temperature is drying can cause shrinkage not above 45 F 7 2 C drying time will damage to some fabrics and be longer and removal of wrinkles may static cling be poor SELECTING A DRYING TEMPERATURE The chart below has suggested fabric loads and drying temperatures TYPE OF LOAD DRYING TEMPERATU
9. 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 lt gt Hie Whirlpool 3 TECH CARE __FRANCHISED SERVICE Whirlpool nas a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE service techni cians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COO LINF service assis tance telephone rumber see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES ELECTRICAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES MAJOR MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIRING amp PARTS REPAIR WHIR POCLAPPL ANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SEQVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Magle WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TEC CARF SERV CE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 9ga gagg 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SEAVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CC 123 Magle 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number see Step
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