AUTOMATIC

DRYER

Electric Model

3LE5710XM

Parts and features

\- LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

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SELECTOR

START BUTTON

LINT SCREEN /

CYCLE

CONTROL

KNOB

DRYER DRUM

LOADING

DOOR

MODEL

AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

Remove the Con- sumer Buy Guide la- bel before using

Your dryer. It will be easier to remove.

Wipe dryer damp out the drum with a 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 &our Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a questlon, have th1.s InformatIon ready

Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

[from the plate located

2. Purchase date as shown) from sales slip

Serlol Number

Copy

Keep this InformatIon this book, your

In these warranty. spaces ~ sales slip Purchase Date and “Dryer Gutde” In the Laundry Infor- mation Center on the back of the dryer console

Service

Company

Phone Number

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

IS all

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY FIRST

SELECTING A CYCLE AND

STARTING YOUR DRYER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Dryer Cycles and Settings

Cool Down Times

DRYING TIPS

FLUFF AIR

TUMBLE PRESS Setting

Mixed Loads

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Drying Times

LINT SCREEN

LINT REMOVAL

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER’

Vacation Care

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

Before Calling for

Assistance

If You Move

Helpful Hints

If You Have a Problem.

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Your

Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide” and you’ “Dryer Guide” carefully for

Important use and safety lnformatlon

You are personally responsible making sure that your dryer for l l l l

IS installed

IS properly

IS installed by a quailfled maIntaIned

Installer in an area protected from the weather

IS properly installed a well ventilated and leveled room’ that can support the weight on a floor

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IS located in an area where the tem- perature

IS connected

IS above 45 F (7 2 C) to the right kind of out- l let, electric

IS properly supply connected and grounding’ to exhaust systems’

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IS used only for jobs normally ex- pected of home clothes dryers

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IS not run where there may beexplo-

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IS not used unable

‘See the complete by children to operate

Installation information or anyone

It properly

Instructions” for

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TYPE OF LOAD

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT

Sheets, underwear,

COTTONS - pillowcases, diapers cotton

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 - Lin’geri’e.’ blouses, dresses

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons. blends,T-shirts, slacksshirts

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

EX HEAVY

HEAVY

MEDIUM

LIGHT

PERM’T PRESS

40-50 MINS.

30-40 MINS.

20-30 MINS.

PERM’T PRESS

40-50 MINS.

30-40 MINS.

PERM’T PRESS KNITS GENTLE

LOW

15-20 MINS.

PERM’T PRESS

20-30 MINS.

20-30 MINS.

40-50 MINS.

15-20 MINS.

PERM’T

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

PERMIT

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

PERM’T PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

FLUFF

AIR

Set TEMPER.ATI~RE

2.

SEl,ECTOR

Turn the Control Knob either way to point to the cycle and setting you want See page the cycles

6 for InformatIon on

Push the

3. ST.,\RT Hutton

Turn the Temperature needed drying

Selector temperature to the

To stop and restart the dq.er

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The dryer will start tumbling you pusi the START Button when To stop the dryer, open the door [or turn the Control Knob to OFF]

To restart the dryer close the door select cycle

START tf necessary, and push

Changing a setting

The seving 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. F

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Operating instructions

Dq.er c>xAes and settings Cool dew n t i riles

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In all cycles. the heat shuts off before the dryer stops tumbling l cool down time helps keep wrinkles from setting In make easier handling

This the hot load items

Ths PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps provide the special core that perma- nent press and synthetic need a period of heated fabrics drying followed by a 10 miribte cool down

The chart on page 4 suggests tlrne and temperature kinds of loads settings for different

The EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and

LIGHT cycles descriDe the loads they are deslgned to dry The chart on page 4 tells what IS meant by

EX HEAVY HEAVY MEDIUM and LIGHT loads

At each setting. the dryer WIII run alnout long enough to dry the load described by the setting Example

Th’e HEAVY Cycle IS designed to be long enough to dry a load of heavy fabrics (towels leans corduroys when the Temperature Selector on PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH et:: )

1s set

I f MORE IIME LESSTIME + I

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle has

10 minutes of cool down time ot the end of the cycle

All other cycles have 5 minutes of cool down time

If the load IS not as dry as you want set the dial more to the leti the next time you dry that kind of load set

If the load

IS dryerthan you want the dial more to the tight the next time you dry that kind of load

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Drying tips

FLL’FF ;\I R

The dryer does not heat when the

Temperature Selector IS set on FLUFF

AIR. This setting can be used to fluff bedding. pillows and clothing orto dust drapes

It car also be used tc damp-dry heat sensltlve Items such as plastic shower curtains. rubber-backed rugs, plastic tablecloths foam rclbber pillows stuffed toys sneakers etc

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I. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESS HEAVY HIGH

2. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS

3. Push START Button

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The load will tumble In heated air for 5 minutes The heat shuts off and the dryer continues to tumble the load for IO more minutes

For oest results, TUMBLE PRESS only a few Items at a time Put them on hungers or fold them as soon as the dryer stops

1. Set the Temperature Selector to

FLUFF AIR

2. Set the Conrrol Knob to rhe PERMA

NENl PRESS Cycle aqd select the numser of mtnutes you “vsnt

3. Push the START Button

The TUMBLE PRESS setilng removes wrinkles from dry clothing such as

Items that may have been packed in a suitcase, closet. or Items not removed from the dryer

When drying a load with different kinds and weights of fobrlcs use the cycle suggested fabrics When for the lightest the dryer stops remove dry items and reset the control

Dqing time3

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Drying times wlli vary depending

= amount of moisture In the clothes l type and weight of the fabric size of the load room temperature around the l l l 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 in‘orrrlation on

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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 Ild and pull the lint screen straight out

DO NOT run the dryer the lint screen loose, with

0 heating, can be a damaged or missing.

Doing so can cause over- can damage

FIRE HAZARD. fabrics and

ROLL the lint off the icreen with your fingers

DO NOT rinse or wash the screen

Push the screen firmly back into place

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 dryer usage. on

I Heater Box

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1’: Thermostats 1’ fh

Heat Element

ELECTRIC DRYERS l l

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified

electrical power. put hands inside cabinet.

Make sure dryer is cool. shock 0 l

Avoid electrical hazard - unplug power supply cord or turn off

Avoid injury or damage - do not

person.

1. Remove back panel

2. Avoid damaging mostats wires or ther-

3. Remove lint from shaded area - see art - with a soft brush or vacuum

4. Replace level drver cleaner panel, reconnect and re-

Caring for your dryer

Remove sharp objects from clothing before drying - pins buckles

Close metal zippers. etC

Never leave wet or damp laundry in your dryer

Wipe off all spills wrth a damp, soft cloth.Splls allowed dull or damage to remain the finish may

Sharp or heavy objects should never be put on or in the dryer

Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc

Non-colorfast drum. Wipe items can starn the carefully after drying to make sure there is no dye to be transferred to items in the next load.

\hcat ion care

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

Disconnect supply cord power Clean lint screen

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these steps:

Hefore calling for assistance.. .

DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:

Performance problems often re- l

The AIR setirng IS wrthout heat suit from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind

DRYER DOES NOT RUN: l l

The last minutes of heat settings are without heat

An electrrc dryer uses a circuit breaker or 2 fuses. If one fuse is blown, the dryer may run, but not heat

DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG: l l l

Is power supply corZ plugged

Is door closed tightly7

Did ‘IOU push START Button’

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Is the irntscreen

See page 6 in your clean’

Dryer Guide l

Are fuses blown or a zrrc--urt-breaker trapped”

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If you mol’e...

To make sure that your appliance correctty continued installed satisfactory and to insure operation, is its call your dealer (Installation must, of course, be paid by you.) cost

Helpful hints...

You can help your service sentative give you faster repre- service you include the model number of your appliance and serial when if re- questing service. sales slip and warranty warranty status.

Also. retarn your to verify your

Remember...Your service represen- tative is trained in repairing vicing your Whirlpool and appliances. ser-

He can help you maintain originally built into your the quality

WHIRLPOOL appliance. So...take the time now to look up his telephone number and jot it down page 2. in the space provided on

If JOU have a problem:’

Call your dealer or write,

Service Manager,

International

Whirlpool

Division

Corporation

Administrative Center

2000 US-33 North

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

.tf you must write, please provide’ your name, address, telephone number,type of appliance, brand. model, serial number, the dealer’s name and a complete of the problem. description

This information needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance. iS

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