AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE5780XM and

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Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

MPERATURE SELECTOR

INFORMATION CENTER

START BUTTON

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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.

See your “Dryer

Guide” for informa- tion on fabrics, dry- ing special-care items, drying tips and other details.

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 shp

Complete Serial Number

Copy this InformatIon in these spaces

Keep thts book, your warranty, sales slip Purchase Date and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor- matlon Center on the back of the dryer Serv,ce Company and console Telephone Number

There IS no warranty registration to return Proof-of-purchase that IS required for in-warranty service

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Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY FIRST

SELECTING A CYCLE AND

STARTING YOUR DRYER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The Automatic Cycles

Timed Drying

DRYING TIPS

FLUFF AIR Setting

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

Mixed Loads

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Drying Times

LINT SCREEN

LINT REMOVAL

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 10

Vacation Care 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

1. Before Calling for

Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem’

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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... l l l is installed by a qualified installer.

. is properly maintained. is 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. l l l l is located in an area where the tem- perature is above 45 F (7.2 C). is connected to the right kind of out- let, electric supply and grounding.’ is properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems.’ is used only for jobs normally ex- pected of home clothes dryers. is not run where there may be explo- l l sive fumes. is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

*See the “Installation Instructions” for complete information.

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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.

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TYPE OF LOAD

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

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes. jackets,raincoats _. _.

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play clothes,sheets,slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie, blouses,dresses

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, blends,T-shirts,slacks,shit-ts

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses. dresses

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels]

Gauze,lace,etc.

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras, 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.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

AUTOMATIC

REGULAR

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

TIMED

DRYING

HEAVY

HIGH

PERMIT

PRESS

MED

PERM’T PRESS

MED

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

KNITS

GENTLE

LOW

FLUFF

AIR

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Select a

1. CYCLE

Set TEMPERATURE

2.

SELECTOR

Turn the Control Knob either way to point to the cycle and setting you want. See page 6 for information on the cycles.

Push the

3.

ST:\RT Button

Turn the Temperature Selectorto the needed drying temperature.

To stop and restart the dryer

The dryer will start tumbling when you push the START Button.

To stop the dryer, open the door [or turn the Control Knob to OFF].

To restart the dryer, close the door,

Select

START

Cycle, if necessary, and push

Changing a setting

The setting can be changed at any time by turning the Control Knob to a new setting.

The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when 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 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, feel the dried items. weight cotton items. The load tum- bles without heat during the last 5 minutes. This helps make the load easier to handle. l

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 synihetic fab- rics. The load tumbles without heat during the last 10 minutes. This helps keep wrinkles from setting In. l

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.

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‘I-imeddrying

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 l l with the FLUFF AIR heat setting.

Turn the Control Knob to the number of minutes you want - from 10 to 60.

The last 5 minutes of this cycle are without heat - a cooldown time.

This helps make the load easier to handle.

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Drying tips

FLUFF AIR TL’MBLE PRESS’ Setting

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,

The TUfvlBLE 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.

1. Turn the Temperature Selector to

FLUFF AIR.

2. Turn the Control Knob to the number of minutes You want in the

TIMED DRYING Cycle.

3. Push START Button.

1. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

2. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESS/ MED.

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 results, TUMBLE 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 forthe lightest fab- rics. When the dryer stops, remove dry items and reset the control.

To reduce wrinkling, take the load from dryer as soon as tumbling stops. This is important for permanent press, knits and synthetic fabrics. l l l l l l l

Dryrng times WIII vary depending on amount of moisture In the clothes type and weight of the fabric size of the load. room temperature around the dryer temperature of the wash rinse water. amount of lint in the lint screen dryer temperature selection.

See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide” for more information.

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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 Ird and pull the lint screen straight out

DO NOT run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged or missing.

Doing so can cause over- heating, can damage fabrics and can be a FIRE HAZARD.

ROLL the lint off the screen with your fingers

DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.

Push the screen firmly back into place

Lint removal

Lent can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard. This lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more otten, depending on dryer usage.

Heat Element

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

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Avoid electrical shock hazard - unplug power supply cord or turn off electrical power.

’ Avoid injury or damage - do not out hands inside cabinet.

’ Make sure dryer is cool

1. Remove back panel [electric] or front panel [gas)

2. Avoid damaging wires, ther- mostats, 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

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Caring for your dryer

Remove sharp objects from clothing before drying - pins, buckles, etc

Close metal iippers.

Never leave wet or damp laundry in your dryer

Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft cloth Spills allowed to remain may dull or damage the finish

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 drum Wipe carefully after drying to make sure there is no dye to be transferred to items In the next load

b’acation care

Some pretreatment products can damage dials, console and finish. Do not use these products on or near your dryer

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. 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

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DRYER DOES NOT RUN:

Is power supply cord plugged in? l

Is door closed tightly?

9 Did you push START Button?

Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker tripped? l l l l

DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:

The AIR setting is without heat.

The last minutes of heat settings are without heat.

Is gas turned on? If not, turn Control

Knob to OFF. Turn on gas. Wait 5 minutes. Reset controls and start

An electric dryer has two fuses, if not a circuit-breaker. If one is blown, the dryer may run, but not heat. l

DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:

Is the lint screen clean?

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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

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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, Ml 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 to your request for assistance. and talk with one of our trained Con- sultants. The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op- eration from your appliance service is necessary, recommend or, If a qualified service company in your area.

3. If you need service*...

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