Whirlpool LE5750XK User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE5750XK

and

Gas Model

LG5751XK

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rowwe Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners, Oehumldlllers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Oryers, Freezers Refrlgeralor-Freeze

Parts

and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

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LAUNDRY

INFORMATION CENTER

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

START BUTTON

LINT SCREEN

DRYER DRUM

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide la-

bel before using

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 ‘Irumbers here

When you need servrce or cc

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question, have this InformatIon rr. :ilb

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1. Complete

Model and Serial hsimb(‘.z

(from the plate located as

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2. Purchase date from sales >II[

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Copy this InformatIon In these ~-;>i)ceb

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Keep this book your warranty sales s 1~:

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and “Dryer Guide In the Laundry ~nfor

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matron Center on the back of the dryer

Serwce Company and

console

Telephone Number

There IS no warranty

reglstratlorl

to rerurn Proof-of-purchase IS 311

that IS required for In-warranty service

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES 2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES : : 3

SAFETY FIRST

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SELECTING A CYCLE AND

STARTING YOUR DRYER 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6

The Automatic Cycles

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Timed Drying

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DRYINGTIPS

: : 7

FLUFF AIR Setting

3

TUMBLE PRESS Setting

Page

Drying Times

LINTSCREEN .::.

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LINT REMOVAL 9

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

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Vacation Care 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

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1. Before Calling for

Assistance 11

2. If You Need Assistance 11

Mixed Loads : :

3. If You Need Service II

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4,IfYouHaveaProblem ._.... 11

81984 Whirlpool Corporation

Your

Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Dryer Gurde” carefully for

important use and safety Information.

You are personally responsible for

making sure fhaf your dryer...

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is installed by a qualified installer

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is properly maintained.

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is installed in an area protected

from the weather

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is properly installed and leveled in

a well ventilated room’ on a floor

that can support the weight.

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IS located in an area wherethe tem-

perature is above 45 F (7.2 C].

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is connected to the right kind of out-

let, electric supply and grounding.*

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is properly connected to fuel and

exhaust systems.*

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is used only for jobs normally ex-

pected of home clothes dryers.

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is not run where there may be explo-

sive fumes.

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is not used by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

‘See the “Installation Instructions” for

complete information.

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.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD

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

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

AUTOMATIC

PERMIT PRESS

REGULAR

HEAVY

HIGH

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,

jacket&raincoats

AUTOMATIC PERMIT PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play

PERMANENT

HEAVY

clothes,sheets,slacks

PRESS

HIGH

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses,dresses

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

PERMIT PRESS

blends,T-shirts,slacks,shirts

LIGHTWEIGHT -Synthetics (polyester,

;f;$l;;;; HEAVY HIGH

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,

PRESS

KNITS GENTLE

blouses, dresses

LOW

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

AUTOMATIC

Sheer Curtains [2 or 3 panels) PERMANENT

Gauze, lace.etc.

PRESS

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS

KNITS

GENTLE

LOW

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys 20-30 MINS.

PLASTIC - Shower curtains,

FLUFF

tablecloths _. _.

20-30 MINS.

AIR

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

40-50 MINS.

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON 15-20 MINS.

Drying these and other heat-sensitive materials

can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD.

Select a

1. CYCLE

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the cycle and setting you

want See page 6 for InformatIon on

the cvcles

Push the

3. START Button

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PUSH TO STAR1

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The dryer will start tumbling when

you push the START Button

Changing a setting

The setting can be changed at any

time by turning the Control Knob to a

new setting

,Set TEMPER.4TI.R)

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2.

SELECTOR

Turn the Temperature Selector to the

needed drying temperature

To stop and restart

the dryer

To stop the dryer. open the door [or

turn the Control Knob to OFF)

To restart the dryer, close the door,

select Cycle.

If necessary, and push

START

The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use.

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Operating instruct

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.

For the first few loads, set the Control

Knob to point to an* in either auto-

matic cycle. When the dryer stops,

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feel the dried items.

Use

AUTOMATIC

REGULAR to

dry heavy

and medium-

weight cotton items. The load turn--

bles without heat during the last 5

minutes.This helps make the load

easier to handle.

Use

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS to dry

permanent

. If items are drier than you like, use

a setting to the right of the*the next

time you dry a similar load.

press, knits and other synthetic fab-

rics. The load tumbles without heat

during the last 10 minutes. This helps

keep wrinkles from setting in.

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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.

‘Iimeddrying

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.

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Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want - from 10 to 60.

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The last 5 minutes of this cycle are

without heat - a cool-down time. This

helps make the load easier to

handle.

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Drying +inc?

FLUFF Al

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TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

The dryer does not heat when the

The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes

Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF

wrinkles from dry clothing such as

AIR. This setting can be used to fluff

items that may have been packed

bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam

in a suitcase, closet, or items not

rubber pillows,stuffed toy&sneakers,

removed from the dryer.

etc.

1. Set Temperature Selector on

FLUFF AIR.

2. Turn the Control Knob to the

number of minutes you want in

the TIMED DRYING Cycle.

3. PI Ish START Button.

1. 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 for 10 more minutes.

For best resultsTUMBLE PRESS only

a few items at a time. Put them on

hangers or fold them as soon as the

dryer stops.

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Mixed loads

Drying times

When drying a load with 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 wrlnkllng,take the

load from dryer as soon as

tumbling stops This

IS

important

for permanent press, knits and

synthetic fabrics

Drying

times will vary depending on:

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amount of moisture in the clothes.

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type and weight of the fabric.

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size of the load.

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room temperature around the

dryer.

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temperature of the wash rinse

water.

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amount of lint in the lint screen.

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dryer temperature selection.

See page 6 in 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 lint screen

ROLL the lint off the screen

straight out.

with your fingers

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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 rnsrde the dryer and create a fire hazard. This lint

should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more otten, depending on

dryer usage.

ELECTRIC DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

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Avoid electrical shock

hazard - unplug power

1. Remove back panel (electric] or

front panel (gas].

supply cord or turn off

2. Avoid damaging wires,ther-

electrical power.

mostots, 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

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COOI.

vacuum cleaner.

4. Replace panel, reconnect and re-

level dryer.

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Caring for your dryer

Remove sharp objects from clothing

before drying - pins, buckles, etc

Close metal zippers.

Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft

cloth. Spills allowed to remain may

dull or damage the finish.

Never leave wet or damp laundry in

your dryer.

Sharp or heavy objects should

never be put on or in the dryer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc

Non-colorfast items can stain 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

supply cord.

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For gas dryers, Close

gas valve.

Clean lint screen.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest

you follow these four steps:

I. Before calling for assistance.. .

Performance problems often re-

sult from little things You can find

and fix Yourself without tools of any

kind

DRYER DOES NOT RUN:

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Is power supply cord plugged In?

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Is door closed tightly?

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Did You push START Button’

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Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker

tripped?

DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:

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The AIR setting is without heat.

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The last minutes of heat settings are

without heat.

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Is gas turned on3 If not. turn Control

Knob to OFF.Turn on gas Wait 5

minutes. Reset controls and start

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An electric dryer has two fuses, If

not a circuit-breaker. If one is

blown,the dryer may run but not

heat

DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:

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Is the lint screen clean’

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See page 6 in 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 & Hawaii (800) 253-1121

and talk with one of ourtralned COn-

sultants The Consultant can instruct

you in how to obtain satisfactory op-

eratron from your appliance or, if

service

IS

necessary, recommend a

qualified service company in Your

area

3. If you need service*...

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Whirlpool has

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a nationwide net-

work of franchised

TECH-CARE” Serv-

7iEC#-CARE

FRANCHISFD SERVlCE

Ice Companies.

TECH-CARE serv-

ice technicians 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

COOL-LINE service assistance tele-

phone number (see Step 2) or look in

your telephone directory Yellow

Pages under

4. If you have a problem*. . .

Call our COOL-LINE service as-

sistance telephone number [see

Step 2) and talk with one of our Con-

sultants, 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 orwrite. 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.

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FSP 1s a registered trademark

of Whirlpool Corporation for

quality parts took for this

symbol of quality whenever

you need CI replacement part

for your Whirlpool oppllonce.

FSP replacement parts

WIII fit right and work right, because they are

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used to build every new Whirlpool appllonce.

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