Whirlpool LE3000XP User's Manual
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1. AUTOMATIC DRYERS Electric Model LE3000XP and Gas Model Parts and features CYCLE CONTROL KNOB LAUNDRY lt lt INFORMATION CENTER CO TET START BUTTON MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE 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 Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Complete Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Complete Serial Number Keep this book your warranty sales slip Purchase Date and Dryer Guide in the Laundry Infor mation Center on the back of the dryer service Company and console Telephone There is no warranty registration to return Proof of that is required for in warranty service Contents Number purchase is all PARTS AND FEATURES IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES ASSISTANCE SAFETY FIRST 1 Before Calling for STARTING YOUR DRYER Assistance SELECTING A CYCLE 2 If You Need Assistance LINT SCREEN 3 If You Need Service LINT REMOVAL 6 4 If You Have a Problem CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Your Responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guid2. Terminals Funnel Lower ojl Aoz Access n rm Panel cM U ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person e Avoid electrical shock 1 Remove back panel electric hazard unplug power or lower access panel gas supply cord or turn off 2 Avoid damaging wires _ electrical power thermostats funnel or igniter 3 Remove lint from shaded area see art with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner 4 Replace panel reconnect and re level dryer Avoid injury or damage do not put hands inside cabinet Make sure dryer is cool Caring for your dryer 2X Remove sharp objects from clothing Never leave wet or damp laundry in before drying pins buckles etc your dryer Close metal zippers Wipe oft all spills with a damp soft Sharp or heavy objects should cloth Spilts allowed to remain may never be put on or in the dryer or damage the finish Check pockets for bolts nuts etc ES 2 m e aal m 2 z E a m 2 L O gt pa m O lt c a gt rn Non colorfast items stain the Some pretreatment products can drum Wipe carefully atter 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 the next load your dryer Vacation care Unplug power cord or For gas
3. e for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit ight and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replocement part lt c m m nm m a lt Oo m o gt o e gt 2 19 m Notes 10 Notes 1 Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 693685 Printed in U S A 1984 Whirlpool Corporation matic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mic
4. only for jobs normally ex pected of home clothes dryers isnotrun where there may be explo sive fumes e is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information NEVER operate the dryer if itis not working right e itis damaged parts are missing 5 DO NOT let dust lint paper rags chemicals etc pile up around or under the dryer DO NOT install against drapes or curtains FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS 4 OPEN WINDOWS DON T TOUCH ELECTRI CAL SWITCHES 2 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 i APPLIANCE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ALIAVS 531111915 4534 ANOA SIAN 131 ANY Starting your dryer Before starting your dryer be sure laundry is sorted and loaded properly see your Dryer Guide Be sure the dooris tightly closed push to slart Select Push the 1 CYCLE and TIME 2 START Button Turn the Control Knob either way to The dryer will start tumbling when point to the time setting you want in you push the START Button the cycle you want To stop and restart the dryer To change 4 the setting To stop open the door orturn the The set
5. dryers close Clean lint screen turn off electrical power gas valve If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Beforecalling 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 5 gas turned on If not turn Control Knob to OFF Turn on gas Wait 5 minutes Reset controls and start Anelectric dryeruses a circuit breaker or 2 fuses If one fuse is blown the dryer may run but not heat DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG 15 power supply cord plugged in Is door closed tightly Did you push START Button Is the lint screen clean See page 6 in your Dryer Guide Are fuses blown ora circuit breaker tripped DRYER DOES NOT HEAT The AIR setting is without heat The last minutes of heat settings are without heat 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 amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and taik with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op eration from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide work of franchised TECH CARE Serv
6. e and your Dryer Guide carefully for important use and safety information You are personally responsible for making sure that your dryer 5 installed by a qualified installer is properly maintained 15 installed in an area protected from the weather is properly installed and leveled in a well ventilated room on a floor that can support the weight Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord or turn off electrical power before attempting to service the dryer Shut off the GAS VALVE if yours is a gas dryer ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leaving on vacation NEVER use flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents gasoline kerosene in or near your dryer ALWAYS hand launder or air dry fabrics treated with flammable fluids before putting them into your dryer NEVER dry items containing wax or paint in the dryer The fumes can create a FIREHAZARD FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to some materials can result from e drying heat sensitive mate rials with heat see page 5 operating the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged or MESITA allowing lint to build up inside the dryer see page 9 NEVER allow children to oper ate play with or crawl inside the dryer islocated an area where the tem perature is above 45 F 7 2 is connected to the right kind of out let electric supply and grounding is properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems eis used
7. 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 yourtelephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR 0 d Whirlp ol TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIALPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISEO TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES 2 SERVICE CO 123 999 9999 SERVICE NIES XY2 SERVICE CO 123 _ 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 999 9999 4 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 Robert F Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write 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 your request for assistance
8. the load for easier handling and to reduce wrinkling Drying times Drying times will vary depending on amount of moisture in the clothes type and weight of the fabric e size of the load room temperature around the dryer See page 6 your Dryer Guide for more information To help 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 Mixed loads When drying a load with different kinds and weights of fabrics use the cycle suggested forthe lightest fab rics When the dryerstops remove dry items and reset the control DO NOT OVERDRY Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and can damage some fabrics 71949 Y DNILDI1IS ATAJO ANOA ONILAVIS 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 WARNING DO NOT run the DO NOT rinse or wash the screen dryer with the lint screen Push the screen firmly back into ooo place Doing so can cause over heating can damage fabrics and can be a FIRE HAZARD Lint removal Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a fire This lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years or more often depending on dryer usage Heater Box jan Heat Element
9. ting can be changed at any Control Knob to OFF time by turning the Control Knob to a To restart close the door and push new setting START The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryeris not in use 4 Selecting a cycle Each dryer cycle is designed to dry certain kinds of fabrics Use the chart below to help you decide which cycle to use TYPE OF LOAD COTIONS HEAVY Bedspreads mattress pads quilts SUGGESTED CYCLE MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT Shirts dresses sheets diapers towels work clothes PERMANENT PRESS HEAVY Work clothes jackets raincoats etc HEAT MEDIUMWEIGHT Shifts uniforms dresses SIGCKS etC HEAT KNITS HEAVY WEIGHT COTTONS RAYONS BLENDS T Shirts slacks polo shirts etc to etel hatt say tase Hautes HEAT LIGHTWEIGHT SYNTHETIC FIBERS polyester acrylic etc AND BLENDS Lingerie blouses dresses etc DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS Sheer Curtains 2 or 3 panels RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE MATERIALS Foam pillows bras etc Plastic shower curtains tablecloths Rubberbackedrugs Olefin polypropylene sheernylon Mem hem mn Po WARNING Drying these and other heat sensitive materials with heat can damage them or be FIREHAZARD The last 5 minutes of the HEAT Cycle are without heat This helps cool down
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