Whirlpool 3LG5706XP Clothes Dryer User Manual
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1. dyes Y such as denim blue jeans or bright A ly colored cotton items may discolor W N the dryer interior If the interior is discolored clean with one of the following methods to avoid staining later load items aw z _ n re m m z e Z _ 7 m re e O gt a zZ 9 wT se 7 lt O c a oO a lt m a Never leave wet or damp laundry in your dryer Powdered laundry detergent and very warm water Make a paste with detergent and very warm water Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is removed Wipe thor oughly with a damp cloth Tumble a load of rags OR Liquid spray household cleaner Spray on stained area Rub with a cloth until all excess dye is re moved Tumble a load of rags Sharp or heavy objects should never be put on or in the dryer Check pockets for bolts nuts etc Vacation care e Unplug power cord or turn off elec trical power e For gas dryers close gas valve e Clean lint screen If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these steps Before calling for If your dryer does not heat s e The AIR setting is without heat assistance e The last minutes of heat settings are Performance problems offen result without heat from little things you can find and fix yourself without fools of any kind e Is the gas turned on If not turn the Control Knob to OFF Turn on gas W2. Parts and features CYCLE CONTROL KNOB TEMPERATURE SELECTOR LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER START BUTTON Remove the Con sumer Buy Guide la SN SCREEN bel before using your dryer it will be DRYER DRUM easier to remove LOADING DOOR Wipe out the dryer drum witha MODEL damp cloth to re AND SERIAL move dust from stor NUMBER PLATE ing or shipping Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or cali with a question have this information ready Complete Modeli Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the piate located as shown 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty sales slip and Dryer Guide in the Laundry Infor mation Center on the back ofthe dryer Service Company and console Telephone Number There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Complete Serial Number Purchase Dote Contents PARTS AND FEATURES LINT SCREEN YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES LINT REMOVAL SAFETY FIRST CARING FOR YOUR DRYER SELECTING A CYCLE AND Cleaning Dryer Interior STARTING YOUR DRYER Vacation Care OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR Dryer Cycles and Settings ASSISTANCE Cool Down Times 1 Before Calling for DRYING TIPS Assistance FLUFF AIR Setting 2 If You Need Assistance TUMBLE PRESS Setting 3 If You Need Service Mixed Loads 4 If Y
3. ait 5 minutes Reset controls and start e An electric dryer uses a circuit breaker or 2 fuses If one fuse is it your dryer does not run blown the dryer may run but not e If the power supply cord plugged heat into a live circuit with the proper volt If drying time seems long age e Is the door closed tightly e Did you push the START Button EX A e Is the lint screen clean e See page 7 of this book and page 6 of your Dryer Guide e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box 10 If you move To make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfactory operation call your dealer Installation cost must of course be paid by you Helpful hints You can help your service repre sentative give you faster service if you include the model and serial number of your appliance when re questing service Also retain your sales slip and warranty to verify your warranty status Remember Your service represen tative is trained in repairing and ser vicing your Whirlpool appliances He can help you maintain the quality originally built into your WHIRLPOOL appliance So take the time now to look up his telephone number and jot it down in the space provided on page 2 If you have a problem Call your dealer or write Service Manager International Division Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton H
4. arbor Michigan 49022 If you must write please provide yourname address telephone number type of appliance brand model serial number the dealer s name and acomplete description ofthe problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance 7m lt O c z m m O a m vy lt O m O a gt wn 2 x gt z e m 114 lt gt Whirlpool Home Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 696764 Printed in U S A 1985 Whirlpool Corporation omatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges M
5. ct a Set TEMPERATURE 1 CYCLE 2 SELECTOR 24 m mm O Z 9 gt Q O m e s gt a z lt oO c a O a lt m a Tumble Press Turn the Control Knob either way to _ Turn the Temperature Selector to the point to the cycle and setting you needed drying temperature want See page 6 for information on the cycles Push the To stop and restart 3 START Button the dryer The dryer will start tumbling when To stop the dryer open the door or you push the START Button 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 notin use Operating instructions Dryer cycles and settings The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps provide the special care that perma nent press and synthetic fabrics need a period of heated drying followed by a 10 minute cool down The chart on page 4 suggests time and temperature settings for different kinds of loads heavy AY The EX HEAVY HEAVY MEDIUM and LIGHT cycles describe the loads they are designed to dry The chart on page 4 tells what is meant by EX HEAVY HEAVY MEDIUM and LIGHT loads At each setting the dryer will run about long enough to dry the load described by the setting Example The HEAVY Cycle is designed to be long enough to dry a load of heavy fabrics towels jeans corduroys etc when the Temperature Selecto
6. ected to the right kind of out let electric supply and grounding eis properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems eis used only for jobs normally ex pected of home clothes dryers s isnotrun where there may be explo sive fumes eis not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information NEVER operate the dryer if o itis not working right e itis damaged e parts are missing e all panels are not in place DO NOT iet 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 2 DON T TOUCH ELECTRI CAL SWITCHES 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 APPLIANCE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS gt 7 ar o gt Z o mal m gt c W faa n J lt 0 Cc 7 7 m Q ped oO zZ a wo m 7 e Kad gt mal m z 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 TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED CYCLE TEMPERATURE COTTONS LINENS EXTRA HEAVY Bedspreads mattress pads
7. ng a load with different kinds and weights of fabrics use the cycle suggested for the lightest fabrics When the dryer stops remove dry items and reset the control TUMBLE PRESS Setting The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes wrinkles from dry clothing such as items that may have been packed in a suitcase closet or items not removed from the dryer O m 7 z z Zz oN j wa 9 O N e g a 3 z V ad 4 Set Temperature Selector to PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH 2 Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS 3 Push START Buton 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 results TUMBLE PRESS only a few items ata time Put them on hangers or fold them as soon as the dryer stops Drying times Drying times will vary depending on e amount of moisture inthe clothes e type and weight of the fabric e size of the load e room temperature around the dryer e temperature of the wash rinse water e amount of lint in the lint screen e dryer temperature selection See page 6in 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 fhe screen straight out with your fingers WARNING DO NOT run the DO NOT rinse or
8. ou Have a Problem Drying Times 2 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Your Responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and your Dryer Guide carefully for important use and safety information You are personally responsible for making sure that your dryer e is installed by a qualified installer e is properly maintained e is installed in an area protected from the weather e 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 tumes can create a FIRE HAZARD FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to some materials can result from e drying heat sensitive mate rials with heat see page 4 e operating the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged or missing e allowing lint to build up inside the dryer see page 8 NEVER allow children to oper ate play with or crawl inside the dryer e is located in an area where the tem perature is above 45 F 7 2 C e is conn
9. quilts HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS Towels jeans corduroys work clothes MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS Sheets pillowcases cotton underwear diapers LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS Batistes organdies lingerie EX HEAVY MEDIUM LIGHT PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS Work clothes jackets raincoats MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS Shirts play clothes sneets slacks LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS Lingerie blouses dresses PERM T PRESS 40 50 MINS 30 40 MINS 20 30 MINS KNITS HEAVYWEIGHT Cottons rayons blends T shirts slacks shirts LIGHTWEIGHT Synthetics polyester acrylic etc and blends lingerie blouses dresses PERM T PRESS PERM T PRESS 40 50 MINS HEAVY HIGH KNITS GENTLE LOW 30 40 MINS LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS Sheer Curtains 2 or 3 panels Gauze lace etc PERM T PRESS 20 30 MINS 15 20 MINS KNITS GENTLE LOW RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS FOAM RUBBER Pillows bras stuffed toys PLASTIC Shower curtains tablecloths RUBBER BACKED RUGS OLEFIN POLYPROPYLENE SHEER NYLON PERM T PRESS 20 30 MINS FLUFF AIR 20 30 MINS 40 50 MINS 15 20 MINS WARNING Drying these and other heat sensitive materials with heat can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD KNITS GENTLE Low FLUFF AIR LARGE CAPACITY Permanent Press Cool Down Care temperature selector push to start Sele
10. r is set on PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH lt MORE TIME LESS TIME gt If the load is not as dry as you want set the dial more to the left the next time you dry that kind of load Ifthe load is dryerthan you want set the dial more to the right the next time you dry that kind of load 6 Cool down times In all cycles the heat shuts off before the dryer stops tumbling This cool downtime helps e keep wrinkles from setting in e make handling the hot load items easier 10 MINUTES COOL DOWN 5 MINUTES COOL DOWN Tne PERMANENT PRESS Cycle has 10 minutes of cool down time atthe end of the cycle All other cycles have 5 minutes of cooldown time Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage to some fabrics To help reduce wrinkling take the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops This is very important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics Drying tips SIR Ct SS The dryer does not heat when the Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF AIR This setting can be used to fluff bedding plastic tablecloths foam rubber pillows stuffed toys sneakers etc 4 Turn the Temperature Selector to FLUFF AIR 2 Turn the Control Knob to the num ber of minutes you want in the TIMED DRYING Cycle 3 Push the START Button WARNING Drying plas tic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a FIRE HAZARD Mixed loads When dryi
11. wash the screen dryer with the lint screen Push the screen firmly back into Keroly melelaere ekelguinem 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 hazard This lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years or more often depending on dryer usage Funnel e a r igniter GAS DRYERS Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person 4 Remove lower access panel WARNING 2 Avoid damaging wires e Avoid electrical shock thermostats funnel or igniter hazard unplug power 3 Remove lint from shaded area ____ Supply cord or turn off see art with a soft brush or electrical power vacuum cleaner e Avoid injury or damage do not 4 Replace panel reconnect and put hands inside cabinet re level dryer e Make sure dryer is cool 8 Caring for your dryer yA lt L gt Remove loose and sharp objects Some pretreatment products can from pockets and cuffs before drying damage dials consoles and finish pins buckles etc Close metal Do not use these products on or zippers near your dryer in Wipe off all spills with a damp soft Cleaning dryer interior cloth Spills allowed to remain may dull or damage the finish Before cleaning interior unplug power supply cord or turn off electrical power to avoid electrical shock hazard we i Garments which contain unstable
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