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LG58olXM
AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
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LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
MODEL
LOADING DOc 1R
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 Se rial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this informcltion ready
z lplete Model Number
1. Complete Model and Senal Numbers
[from the plate located as shown]
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2. Purchase date from sales slip
Co lplete Serlcl Number
Copy this information in these spaces. -
Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip
Pur haSe Do’e
and “Dryer Guide” in the ILaundry Infor-
mation Center on the bat k of the dryer
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Se,
console
ce Compony and
Tel :3hone Number
There IS no warranty registration to return.
roof-of-purchase IS all
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
STARTINGYOUR DRYER 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6
The Automatic Cycles 6
Timed Drying
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DRYING TIPS
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FLUFF AIR Setting 7
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting 7
Mixed Loads 8
Drying Times
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End-c t-CycleSignal 8
LINTSC ?EEN
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LINTRE IOVAL 9
CARINs ; FOR YOUR DRYER 10
Vacc ‘Ion Care 10
IF YOU IEED SERVICE OR
ASSIST, NCE 11
1. Be 3re Calling for
As istance
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2. If’ :lu Need A&i%nce’ 11
3. If ’ :u Need Service 11
4. If ‘, XI Have a Problem
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wnirlpool Gorpo xlon
Your
Responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Dryer Guide” carefLrlly for
important use ond safety information.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your dryer...
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is installed by a qualified installer.
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is properly maintained.
9 is installed rn an area protected
from the weather.
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is properly installed and leveled in
a well ventilated room’ on o floor
that can support the weight.
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is locate d in an area where the tem-
peratur is above 45T (7.2 C).
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is conm cted to the right kind of out-
let, elec ric supply and grounding.*
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is props rly connected to fuel and
exhaust ;ystemsf
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is used )nly for jobs normally ex-
pected )f home clothes dryers.
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is not rur where there may be explo-
sive fur-r 3s.
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is not u: ?d by children or anyone
unable I operate it properly.
*See the Installation Instructions” for
cornpIe, 3 information.
S JGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD
CYCLE
TEMPERATURE
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COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedsprecrds,
mattress pods, quilts.
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes
It UTOMATIC
HEAVY
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -
7EGULAR
HIGH
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes.
organdies, lrngerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHkS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -vVork clothes.
jackets,raincoats
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PERM’T
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, ploy
F RMANENT
PRESS
clothessheetsslacks
PRESS
MED
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - 1 rngerie,
blouses,dresses
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KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
PERM’T PRESS
blend&T-shirtsslacks, shirts
P JTOMATIC
MED
LIGHTWEIGHT -Synthetics. [polyester,
P, RMANENT
acrylic,etc.) and blends, lingerie,
PRESS
KNITS GENTLE
blouses,dresses
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELlCAk FABRICS
P’ ITOMATIC
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)
PI RMANENT
Gauze,lace,etc.
PRESS
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SEN-SITIVE
FABRICS
LOW
KNITS
GENTLE
LOW
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, t,ras,
stuffed toys
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tablecloths
. . . .
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON
Drying these and other heat-sensitive
materials can damage them or be a
FIRE HAZARD.
TIMED
FLUFF
DRYING
AIR
Select a
I. CYCLE
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point at the cycle setting you
wont. See poge 6 for inform&ion
on the cycles
Push the
3.
ST.4RT Hutton
The dryer WIII stort tumbling when
you push the START Button
Changing a setting
The setting con be changed at any
time by turntng the Control Knob to a
new setting
Set IrEMPERATL’RE
2.
SE1 SECTOR
Turn the Te nperature Selector to the
needed c vlng temperoture.
To stop ,znd restart
the dry ‘r
To stop th6 dryer, open the door (or
turn the Cc Vrol Knob to OFF)
To restart >e dryer close the door,
select cyc E?, If necessary, ond push
START
The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF wher the dryer is not in use.
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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 ancl stops
several times until the load reaches
the dryness setting you selected
Then the knob automatically moves
to OFF and tumbling stops.
weight cotton items The loadtum-
bles without heat during the last 5
minutes.Thls helps make the load
easier to handle
press, knits and other syn.thetlc fab-
rics. The load tumbles without heat
during the last 10 minutes. This helps
keep wrinkles from setting In.
For the fl st few loads, set the Control
Knob to :)oint to an*in either auto-
matic c cle. When the dryer stops,
feel the lried items.
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If item are drier than you like, use
a sett ;g to the right of the*the next
time 1 :)u dry a similar load.
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If iter’s are not as dry as you like,
use c setting to the lefl of the+the
next me you dry a similar load.
Timeddrying
Use the TIMED DRY Cycle fol,any
load you want to dry by time For
example small loads, large lbulky
items, items to be fluffed or dusted
Lyith the FLUFF AIR heat setting)
. Turn the Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want -from IO to 60.
. The last 5 minutes of this cycle are
without heat - a cool-down time.
This helps make the load eclsrer to
handle.
Drying tips
FLI’FF AIR
The dryer does not heat when lhe
Temperature Selector is set on FI.UFF
AIR This setting can be used to flI.Jff
bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam
rubber pillows, stuffed toys,sneakers.
etc
1. Turn Temperature Selector to
FLUFF AIR.
2. Turn Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in the TIMED
DRYING CYCLE.
3. Push START Button.
The TU ,IBLE PRESS setting removes
wrinkles rom dry clothing such as
Items the t may have been packed
In a suit< ::ise, closet, or items not
remove from the dryer
1.
Set Cc ltrol Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.
2. Set Te lperature Selector to HEAVY
HIGH
3. Push : [ART Button.
The lo ,d will tumble in heated air
for 5 mir Jtes.The heat shuts off and
the drye
continues to tumble the
load for 0 more minutes.
For be it results, TUMBLE PRESS only
a few it6 ns at a time. Put them on
hanger: or fold them as soon as the
dryer st ps.
Mixed loads
Dyl ing times
When drying a load with difierent
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 t?e
load from dryer as soon as
tumbling stops. This is important
for permanent press, knits and
synthetic fabrics.
Drytng mes WIII vary depending on
. amoi -rt of moisture in the clothes.
. type 1 nd weight of the fabric.
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size c the load.
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room emperature around the
dryer
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temp rature of the wash rinse
water
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amoc It ot lint in the lint screen.
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dryer emperature selection.
See F -Ilge 6 in your”Dryer Guide”
for marl information.
End-of-cycle signal
Ine aryer sounds
signal to let you know
when the cycle is fir shed. The signal cannot be
turned off and
IS
not adjustable.
The signal is helpf I, when you are drying
permanent press, sy lthetics and other items
that should be takei out as soon as the dryer
stops.
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Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A SCIC
‘n blocked by llnl can
increase drying time and ma\/ oe a FIRE HAZARC
Open the Ild and pull the lint screen
ROLL the II off the screen
sfrolght out
with VOL -ingers
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DO NOT run the dryer with
DO NOT rl1 ,e or wash Ihe screen
the lint screen loose.
Push the
zreen firmly back Into
damaged or missing.
place
Doing so can cause over-
heating, can damage fabrics aad
can be a FIRE HAZARD.
Lint removal
Lint can gather InsIde the ::1ryer and create c re hazard This lint
should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or morm often, depending on
dryer usage.
ELECTRIC DRYERS ” ( AS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a I qualified person.
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Avoid electrical shc,ck 1. Remo ? back panel (electric) or
hazard - unplug power
front r, rnel (gas]
supply cord or turn off 2. Avold iamaglng wires, Iher-
electrical power. mosta funnel or lgnlter
’ Avoid injury or damage - dc not
3. Remo s? lint from shaded area -
put hands inside cabinet.
seear -
with a soft brush or
’ Make sure dryer is cool.
vacua 7 cleaner
4. Repla e panel reconnect and re-
level t ‘yer
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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
Sharp 0’ heavy objects should
never bl
dull or damage the finish.
put on or in the dryer.
Check E ockets for bolts, nuts, etc
Non-colorfast items can stain the
drum. Wipe carefully after drying to
make sure there IS no dye to be
transferred to items in the next load.
Never II ave wet or damp laundry in
yourdr er.
Some PI ?treatment products can
damage ~dials. console and finish. Do
not use t ese products on or near
your dry :r
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:
1. 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:
. Is power supply cord plugged in?
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Is door closed tightly?
. 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 ore
without heat.
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Is gas turned on? If not, turn Contl-ol
Knob to OFF.Turn on gas. Wait 5
minutes. Reset controls and sta I.
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An electric dryer will have two
fuses, if not a circuit-breaker. If :)ne
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 tree lrom:
Continental U.S. . (800) 253-1301
Michigan . . . . . . (800) 632-2243
Alaska 81 Hawaii (800) 2534121
and talk with one of ourtrained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
YOU in how to obtain satisfactory op-
eration from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recomme’rd a
qualified service company In your
area
3. If you need service*...
Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
work of franchised
TECH-CARE@ :Serv-
ice Compa7res.
TECH-CARE serv-
ice technicians are trained to fulfill
the product warranty ond provide
after-war anty service, anywhere in
the Unite 1 States. To locate TECH-
CARE ser ice in your area, call our
COOL-Lit E service assistance tele-
phone nc nber [see Step 2) or look in
your telc phone directory Yellow
Pages ur ler
4. If yes 1.1 have a problem*. . .
Call c Jr COOL-LINE service as-
sistancc telephone number (see
Step 2) c, Id talk with one of our Con-
sultants, )r if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Gu Turner, Vice President
Whirlp 101 Corporation
Admir strative Center
2000 I j-33 North
Bentor Harbor, Ml 49022
*If you n Jst call or write, please pro-
vide. mc del number, serial number,
date of lurchase. and a complete
descrip’ on of the problem. This in-
formatlc 1 is needed in order to bet-
ter resf ond to your request for
assistan :e.
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FSP IS o reglslered trademark
of WhIrlpool Corporation for
FSP I)
quality ports Look for lhls
symbol of quollty whenever
,, you need o replacement port
for your WhIrlpool oppllonce
FSP replacement ports
WIII 111 rlgk and work right because they are
mode to I e some exocllng speciflcatlons
used to bl Id every new Whirlpool appliance
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MakIn< your world a httle + 3sler
Part No. 691271 Rev. A
c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation
Printed in U.S.A
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