AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Gas Model

3LG57OlXP

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aYe Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condlhoners. Dehumldlflers, Automatic Washers. Clothes Oryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezer

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

\ TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

INFORMATION CENTER

START BUTTON

LINT SCREEN

DRYER DRUM

LOADING DOOR

MODEL

AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

Remove the Con- sumer Buy Guide Ia- 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.

I. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

(from the plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip

Complete Model Number

Complete Serlol Number

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 of the dryer console.

Purchase Date

Service Company

Telephone Number

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

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Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES ........

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. .....

SAFETY FIRST. ................

SELECTING A CYCLE AND

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STARTING YOUR DRYER. ...... 4

Dryer Cycles and Settings .. 6

Cool Down Times ..........

DRYING TIPS. ................

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FLUFF AIR Setting ........... 7

TUMBLE PRESF Setting ......

Mixed Loads ..............

Drying Times. ..............

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LINT SCREEN .................

LINT REMOVAL ...............

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER ....

Vacation Care. ............

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE .................

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01985 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... l l l l is installed by a qualified installer. is properly marntained. 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 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 exhaust systems.* to fuel and is used only for jobs normally ex- pected of home clothes dryers. is not run where there may be explo- l sive fumes. is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

*See the “Installation Instructions” for complete information. l

FOR YOUR SAFETY.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI-

CAL SWITCHES.

3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN

FLAME.

4. IMMEDIATELY CALL

YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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DO NOT STORE OR USE

GASOLINE OR OTHER

FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND

LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

APPLIANCE.

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. oraandies. linaerie

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, shirts

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

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE

20-30 MINS.

20-30 MINS.

40-50 MINS.

15-20 MINS.

TEMPERATURE

EX HEAVY

HEAVY

PERM’T

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

MEDIUM

LIGHT

PERMIT PRESS

40-50 MINS.

30-40 MINS.

PERMIT

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

20-30 MINS.

PERMIT PRESS

PERM’T PRESS

40-50 MINS. HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

30-40 MINS.

PERM’T PRESS KNITS GENTLE

20-30 MINS.

LOW

15-20 MINS.

PERMIT PRESS

FLUFF

AIR

Select a

1. CYCLE

Set TEMPERATlJRE

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,4RT Button

Turn the Temperature Selector to the needed drying temperature

To stop and restart the dryer

The dryer will start tumbling you push 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, If necessary, and push

START

The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use.

Operating instructions

Dryer cycles and settings Cool down times

In all cyclesthe heat shuts off before the dryer stops tumbling. This l l cool down time helps: keep wrinkles from setting in. make handling the hot load items easier.

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.

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 longenoughtodryaloadofheavy fabrics (towels, jeans, corduroys, etc.) when the Temperature Selector is set on PERM’T PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

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+ MORETIME LESS TIME +

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The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle has

10 minutes of cool down time at 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 lett the next time you dry that kind of load.

If the load is dryerthan you want, set the dial more to the right the next time you dry that kind of load.

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Drying tips

TUMBLE PRESS

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, snea kers, etc.

1. 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.

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.

Mixed loads

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

1. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

2. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

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.

Drying times

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Drying times will 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 tn your”Dryer Guide” for more information.

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Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each 1oad.A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.

Open the lid and pull the lint screen straight out.

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

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.

GAS DRYERS

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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 put hands inside cabinet.

’ Make sure dryer is cool.

1. Remove back panel (electric] or lower access panel (gas].

2. Avoid damaging wires, 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.

Caring for your dryer

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

Close metal zippers.

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.

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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.

Vacation care

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

Unplug power cord or turn off electrical power.

For gas dryers, close gas valve.

Clean lint screen.

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

Before calling 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: l l

DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:

The AIR setting is without heat.

The last minutes of heat settings are without heat. l l l

Is power supply cord plugged in?

Is door closed tightly?

Did you push START Button?

Is gas turned on? If not, turn Control

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

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

DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG: l

Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker tripped?

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Is the lint screen clean?

See page 6 in your “Dryer Guide:’

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If you move...To make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfactory operation, call your dealer. (lnstalla- tion cost will, of course, be paid by

YOU.1

Helpful hints...You can help your service representative give you faster service if you include the model and serial number of your appliance when requesting serv- ice. Also, retain your sales slip and warranty to verify your warranty status.

Remember...Your service represen- tative is trained in the repairing and servicing of your WHIRLPOOL ap- pliances He can help you maintain the quality originally built into your

WHIRLPOOL appliance. So why not take the time, now, to look up his telephone number and jot it down in the space provided on the cover.

If you have a problem*:

Call your dealer or write:

Service Manager,

International Division

Whirlpool Corporation

Administrative Center

2000 U.S. 33 North

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

‘If you must write, please provide: your name, address, telephone number, type of appliance, brand, model, serial number, date of purchase, the dealer’s name, and a complete description of the problem. This infor- mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance.

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