Whirlpool LEMOOXK User's Manual
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1. MED for normal size loads of light or medium weight fabrics sheets pil lowcases shirts etc e Use HEAVY for normal size loads of heavy fabrics towels jeans corduroys e Jse EX HEAVY for large loads or for heavy bulky ifems quilts soreads b ar kets etc SUGGESTION You can set the Cycle Control Knob anywhere past between or below the EX HEAVY and LIGHT settings For the frst few loads e Set the pointer in the middle of the load setting e If the load is drier thar you want set it to the righ for less time tne next time If the toad is not as dry as you want set it to the left for more time the next time For example BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERDRY Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage to some fabrics lt Whirlpool ex heavy AA Pross 73 2 Tumble Pross 95 f an d 30 40 ny Pi e Use PERMANENT PRESS for a longer perod of cool down time Set the pointer for the number of minutes of drying time you want See Setting Drying Times on page iflaundry is left in the dryer after it has stopped tumbling use the Tumble Press Control setting page to help remove the wrinkles 3 Set TEMPERATURE SELECTOR e Turn the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to the drying temperature needed for the load See page 5 for suggested settings 4 Push the Start Button e Make sure the door is closed and Cycle Control is set If fhe door is opened during the cycle the dry2. KNITS PERMANENT MEA MVE GU DT OTTONS RAYONS BLENDS PRESS PERM T PRESS snirts slacks srerts etc 40 50 MIN HEAVY HIGH pe WEG SYNTHETIC FABRICS polyester acnlic etc iors Blevds Lingerie biouses adresses e c 30 40 MIN KNITS GENTLE LOW DEL CATED DONS TR CD ABRCS Curarsi or 3 panels S7eers 20 30 MIN KNITS GENTLE LOW FOAM RUBBER ARTICLES PllCws Oras etc PERMANENT FLUFF AIR PRESS 20 30 MIN To Damp Dry ciotrestor roring set contre in IGHT setting or PERMANENT PRESS cycle for 20 minutes MIXED LOADS if yOu dry a Mixed oad cf var ous weights of fabrics select the cycle for the lighter weight fabrc Wher arye stops emove the dry articles and reset the control 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 fakes to dry a load depends on e The kind of fabric 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 lignt synthetics e The amount of moisture in the load Towels hold a lot of moisture synthetics dont Synthetics dry faster e Jemperature 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 t
3. Models LE5600XK LG5601XK lt gt Whirlpool prver Use amp Care Guide od LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER TEMPERATURE SELECTOR START BUTTON CYCLE CONTROL KNOB N LINT SCREEN Fy a LOADING PO DOOR Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate just behind the door 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date installed Copy this information in these Pyrcnase oa Quen oat spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Dryer Guide sales slip and warranty Ser ce Comprar aru Pore Nurr Before using your Dryer Please reai tas booklet to be sure y Dur dryer is ns alled and used properly It will helo you get the best results and longest fe your dryer was designed to give You are personally responsi ble for making sure that your dryer e s installed by a qualified installer e Is installed in ar area orotected from the weather e Is properly insta e3 arad leveled in a well ventilated reom on a floor that can support the we ght e ls located in ar area where the tem perature is above 45 F 7 2 C e is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply and grounding e Is properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems e s used only for jobs normally expected of home clothes dryers Is properly maintained e is not run where there
4. Service 2 If You Need Service 3 If You Have a Problem Bw WwW whd Ono ui oO Loading your Dryer a For best drying results and energy savings sort dryer loads carefully Separate loads according to the type of fabric and weight For example 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 permanent press e Keep dark colors and light colors separate e 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 Understanding your Dryer Your dryer nas five cycles The EXTRA HEAVY HEAVY MEDIUM and LIGHT Cycles are designed to tumble laundry for a certain length of time depending on the load You select the drying temperature you want In all these cycles the heat shuts off 5 minutes before the dryer stops tumbling This helps cool down the load The cool down time is built in so the laundry will not be too hot when the dryer stops tumbling 1 When a load of not laundry is not tumbling wrinkles can set in 2 Aload of hot laundry can be too hot to handle co
5. can help you maintain the quality originally built into your WHIRLPOOL appliance So why not fake the time now to look up his telephone number and jot it down in the space provided on the cover 3 If you have a problem Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or write Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 If you must call or write please provide your name adaress telephone number type of appliance brand model serial number date of purchase the dealers name and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance a m 2 z 2 9 a x z 2 z m nd z Cc n nn 2 kand n i LJ ema mm v a m Nn vV J m nn 0 pad Laad gt m z wn m ny lt oO m ered trademark Dorperaton tor DGS ook for this appirance SF rapiaceren parts wo fe aght ocd wore ight ethey are e to Ne same ax fications Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Ciolhes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems lt gt Whirlpool Home pplan
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7. er will stop To restart the dryer close the door 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 turn the Cycle Control Knob either way so it points to the set ting 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 5 CYCLE 3 TEMP Permanent Press COOL DOWN Care SELECTING CYCLES AND TEMPERATURE SETTINGS Croose the correc sett gs according to re cnart below TEMPERATURE TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE SELECTOR COTTONS LINENS EXTRA HEALY ven arge caas 3edspreads PERM T PRESS matress pads Jui s EX HEAVY HEAVY HIGH af 4 0 SABP CS Towers Bars COUS serk PERM TP JloTmes HEAVY HEAVY Sabo MAE OH ONS Sheets CIZ a cases PERM TP cottor urderaear caiapers MEDIUM HEAVY GH WE GH CS NS or gamp ary Baristes PERM TP organdes ngere IGH HEAVY PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETIC FIBERS AND BLENDS PERMANENT HEALWWE GH SAR CS A ork clotPes iackets PRE PERM T PRESS 40 56 M HEAVY HIGH Srirts play crotres PERM T PRESS SIANIVAIdWAL EERI SORRE YNOA ONISN sheets slacks l 30 40 M HEAVY HIGH WGI VE GHT MAEV OS Legene pouses aresses PERM T PRESS ete 20 30M HEAVY HIGH
8. ime longer e Temperature around the dryer Tne dryer heats room air If the room air temperature is 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 curtains or tablecloths rubber backed rugs some pillows stuffed toys etc 6 e Turn 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 pre set shape e Set Cycle Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS 10 1 Tumble Press Sa damp dry e Set TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH e Push the Start Button For best results TUMBLE PRESS only a few items at a time p
9. may be explo sive fumes e Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate if 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 section page 6 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 ttouch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 immediately call your gas supplier SAFETY Never operate your dryer without replacing all panels tower front access or service Please read this manual Follow tne instructions to help you get the best drying results Save the manual for future use Contents Before Using Your Dryer Loading Your Dryer Understanding Your Dryer Lint Screen Using Your Dryer SEES Selecting Cycles and Temperature Settings Setting Drying Times FLUFF AIR TUMBLE PRESS Control If You Need Service or Help 1 Before Calling for
10. mfortably The other cycle is PERMANENT PRESS This cycle has a longer cool down time at the end This extra time is designed to give permanent press fab rics the extra wrinkle protection they need This Use amp Care Guide contains suggestions on the way to use your dryer to get the best results and longest useful life from your dryer Please read it carefully Lint Screen The lint screen is under the lid on top of the dryer Clean the lint screen before each load 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 ld 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 oa m wv e bad m c z e ce z e m z _ an fe gt Q 2 c zZ O m rs N gt z 9 z 2 zZ mn OQ x m m z Using your Dryer 1 Put the sorted load in the dryer and close the door tightly 2 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the cycle you want e Use LIGHT for small loads of light weignt fabrics The LIGHT Cycle runs for the least time Use LIGHT also to damp dry loads for ironing e Jse
11. ut them on nangers or fold them as soon as the dryer stops If You Need Service or Help We suggest You Follow These Three Steps 1 Before calling for service Problems are sometimes caused by little things you can correct without tools Check this list before you call for service DRYER DOES NOT RUN e Is electric power cord plugged in e Is the dryer door closed tightly Your dryer has a switch by tre door that shuts off the dryer if the door is opened e Did you push the Start Button e Check circuit breakers or fuses in the fuse DOx DRYER RUNS BUT DOES NOT HEAT Is the Cycle Control Knob pointing to at least 10 mir utes or LIGHT The last minutes are cool down time e isit o gas dryer See if hie gas is turned on If not ture the Cycle Contro Knob to OFF Turn on the gas and wait five minutes for the automatic switch to reset Then try starting it again is it an electric dryer Check the cir cuit breakers or fuses IN tne fuse box An electric dryer will nave two fuses If one is blown 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 to 2 If you need service TECH CARE LMM spe If your WHIRLPOOL appliance ever needs service an
12. ywhere in the United States help is just a phone call away to your nearest Whirlpool franchised TECH CARE service representative Whirlpool maintains a nationwide network of franchised TECH CARE ser vice companies to fulfill your warranty and provide after warranty service and maintenance to keep your WHIRLPOOL appliance in peak condition You ll find your nearest TECH CARE service Company listed in your local telephone book Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR Should you not find a listing dial free the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number When calling from Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 All other states 800 253 1304 If you move 7o make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfactory operation please telephone your nearest TECH CARE service company for installation or to get the name of a qualified installer Installation cost will of course be paid by you Helpful hints You can help your TECH CARE service representative give you faster service if you include the model and serial number of your appliance when requesting service Also retain your sales slip and warranty to verify your warranty status Remember Your TECH CARE service representative is specially trained in the expert repairing and servicing of your WHIRLPOOL appliances He
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