Model 3LE57lOXK

DRYER

Use & Care

Guide

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‘W i.AUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

START BUTTON

URE SELECTOR

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here

When you need service, or call with a question, have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

(from the plate just behind the door).

2. Purchase date from sales slip (or date installed].

Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book in the Laundry

Information Center with Your Dryer Guide, sales slip and warranty.

Before using your Dryer

Please read this booklet to be sure your dryer IS installed and used properly. It ~111 help you get the best results and longest life your dryer was designed to give

You are personally responsi- ble for making sure that your dryer... l l

Is installed by a quaIlfred Installer.

Is Installed the weather

In an area protected from l

Is properly Installed and leveled in a well ventrlated room. on a floor that l can support the werght

Is located In an area where the tem- perature IS above 45 F [ 7 2 C) l

Is cmonnected to the rrght kind of outlet, electric supply and groundrng l

Is properly connected to exhaust system. l

Is used only for jobs normally expected of home clothes dryers

0 Is properly maintalned. l

Is not run where there may be explo- sive fumes l

Is not used by chrldren or anyone unable to operate it properly.

Remove the Consumer Buy

Gurde label before usrng your dryer It will be easrer to remove

Wipe out the drum wrth a damp cloth to remove any dust.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the

Dryer Guide for drying tips, intorma- tion about permanent press and knits, instructions for drying special items and for things not to be dried in your dryer.

See the “lnstailatron complete lnformatron lnstruciions” for

See Setting Drying Times. page 6

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Please read this manual

Follow the Instructions to help you get the best drying results

Save the manual for future use

Contents

Before Using Your Dryer

Loading Your Dryer

Lint Screen

Using Your Dryer

Selecting Cycles and Temperature

Settings

.Setting Drying limes

FLUFF AIR

TUMBLE PRESS” Control

If You Need Service or Help

Before Calling for Service

If You Have a Problem

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loading your

Dryer lint Screen

‘he lint screen IS under the IId on tar-) cf ‘he dryer

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.~YL! A screen tr’t. i pr s-rep? be’cie eilc~~ that s blocked by lint can cause longer dwi/ng times

For best dvrng results and energy savings, sort dryer loads carefully.

Sort loads occordrng to the type l of fabric and weight For example.

Dry heavy fabrics (denims, towels, cottons] separately

(permanent from light fabrics press, synthetrcsj l

Separate lint givers (towels, sweat- shirts, etc ] from lint takers (synthetics, l blends, permanent press).

Keep dark colors and light colors l separate.

Keep colorfast Items away from non- colorfast fabrrcs.

Allow room for Items to tumble freely The load WIII dry faster with fewer wrinkles.

When dryng permanent dry smaller-than-normal press, loads for the best wrinkle removal.

Use a mesh bag to hold small items such as baby socks.

Read the Dryer Guide for more hints on sorting and loadrng

To remove the screen, open the

IId and pull the screen straght out Roll the lint off the screen wrth your fingers

DO NOT rinse the screen or wash it. Wet lint

IS hard to remove

When replacrng the screen, push

It firmly Into place Close the lid

Using your Dryer

1.

Put the sorted load in the dryer and close the door tightly.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the cycle you want. l

Use LIGHT for small loads of Ilght- weight fabrics. The LIGHT Cycle runs for the least time Use LIGHT also to damp dry loads for Ironing l

Use MED for normal size loads of light or medium weight fabrics [sheets, piI- l lowcases, shirts. etc )

Use HEAVY for normal size loads of l heavy fabrics [towels, jeans. corduroys)

Use EX HEAVY for large loads or for heavv bulky Items (quilts, spreads, blan- kets, etc )

SUGGESTION:

You con set the Cycle Control Knob anywhere past, between or below l the EX HEAVY and LIGHT settings For the first few loads

Set the pointer In the mlddle of the l load setting

If the load

IS drier than you want, set it to the right [for less time) the next time l

If the load

IS not as dry as you want, set it to the left [for more time) the next time

For example: l

Use PERMANENT PRESS for a longer period of cool-down time Set the pointer for the number of minutes of drying time you want [See Setting l

Drying Imes on page 6.)

If laundry

IS left in the dryer after it has stopped tumbling, use the Tumble

Press Control setting (page 6) to help remove the wrinkles l

3. Set TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.

Turn the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to the drying temperature needed for the load See page 5 for suggested settings

4. Push the Start Button. l

Make sure the door IS closed and

Cycle Control IS set If the door

IS opened during the cycle. the dryer WI/I stop To restart the dryer, close the door and push the Start Button l l

5. To stop the dryer:

Open the door

Or, turn the Cycle Control Knob to one l of the OFF positions

To change the setting while the dryer is running, turn the Cycle Control

Knob, either way, so it points to the set- ting you want

NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not being used.

IMPORTANT To help reduce wren- kllng, take the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops This IS very

Important for permanent press, knits

SELECTING CYCLES AND TEMPERATURE SETTINGS

Choose the correct settings according to the chart below

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE

TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEA'&' very large loads mattress pods qullis

Bedspreads

YEA\/YFABRfCS ~ Towels jeans corduroys

!;Gt;n/l/tlGHTCOTTONS orgardles llngerle work clothes

MtDIbMWlGHT COTTONS ~ Sheets pIllowcases cotton underwear, diapers or damp dry ~ Batlstes.

PERMANENT

BLENDS

PRESS- SYNTHETIC FIBERS AND

IltAVr’WF~GH~ FABRICS ~ Work clothes Jackets ralncoats etc

~~FDL’M!NF~GH~ ~AABRICS ~ Shirts play clothes sheets slacks

L Gtir~tE’G/+~ ‘ABR’CS ~ Lingerie blouses dresses etc

EX HEAVY hEAVY

MEDIUM

LIGHT

PERMANENT

30-40

PRESS

40-50 MIN

MIN

20-30 MIN

PERM T PRESS-

HEAVY HIGH

PERM T PRESS-

HEAVY HIGH

PERM’T PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

PERM T PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

PERM T PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

PERM T PRESS-

HEAVY HIGH

PERM T PRESS-

HEAVY I+GH

KNITS

-+EA~WJ!-IG~~ ~ COTTONS

T-shirts slacks shirts etc

RAYONS BLENDS

L GHntt’Gw’ ~ SYNTHETIC FABRICS (polyester acrylic etc 1 and Blends ~ Llngerle blouses dresses etc

3t~ CATFlYCONSTRKTED or 3 panels ) Sheers

FABR’CS ~ Curtains (2

PERMANENT

40-50

30-40

PRESS

MIN

MIN

PERM T PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE-LOW

FOAM RUBBER ARTICLES ~ Pillows bras etc

20-30 MIN

PERMANENT

PRESS

20-30 MIN

KNITS GENTLE-LOW

FLUFF-AIR

HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS - Olefln, nylon, etc 20-30 MIN FLUFF AIR

To Damp Dry clotrles for ironing set control In LIGHT setllng or PERMANENT PRESS cycle for

20 mnutes

MIXED LOADS

If you dry o mixed load of various weights of fobrlcs select the cycle for the lighter weight fabric When dryer stops, remove the dry ortlcles and reset the control

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Setting Drying

Times

Modern dryers are desrgned with drying temperatures needed to safely handle modern fabrics Cooldown trmes have been added to heat set- tings. You mrght notice slrghtly longer drying trmes.

The time it takes to dry o load depends on

0 The kind of lab/c its weight and the we of the iood A large load of jeans will take a lot longer to dry than CI small l load of light synthetrcs

The ornount otmo/sture in the iood

Towels hold a lot of moisture, synthetics l don t Synthetrcs dry faster.

TemperoWe of the rinse water Cold rinses cause less wrinkling and help save energy, but a cold load WIII take slrghtly l longer to dry than a warm one.

Amount ofhnt on the screen A full lint screen slows the atr flow and can make drying time longer. l

Room temperature The dryer heats room air If the room temperature IS not above 45 F (7 2 C), dryrng time WIII be longer and removal of wrinkles may l be poor

Proper /nstoi/ation and exhaust sys terns For the fastest possrble dryng time, rnstallrng and exhausting Your dryer properly IS Important See rnstalla- tion instructlons

Be careful not to overdry. Over- drying can cause shrinkage, damage to some fabrics and static cling.

FLUFF AIR should be used for such items as plastic shower curtains or tablecloths. rubber-backed rugs. some pillows, stuffed toys, heat-sensitive l fabrics, etc

Turn the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to l

FLUFF AIR

Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the l number of minutes you want in the

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

Push the Start Button

TUMBLE PRESS ’

Control

This setting IS useful for removing wrinkles from packing In suitcases or closets TUMBLE PRESS will help put them back Into their pre-set shape l

Set Cycle Control Knob to TUMBLE

PRESS l

Set TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to

PERM’T PRESS HEAVY HIGH l

Push the Start Button

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

FLUFF AIR

This temperature setting IS useful for fluffing bedding, pillows and cloth- ing, or dusting drapes. It IS also best to use when damp-dryng sensitive items. heat-

If You Need

Service or Help,

We suggest You

Follow These

Steps:

Before catting for service

Problems are sometimes caused by lIttIe things you can correc’ wIthout tools Check this list before you call for service l

DRYER DOES NOT RUN

Is electric power cord plugged lr3

If you move ..To make sure that your appliance is correctly Installed and to

Insure its conttnued satisfactory operation, call your dealer. (lnstallatlon cost will, of course, be pald by you )

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 service Also, retain your sales slip and warranty to verify your warranty status

Remember Your service representative IS Trained in the repairing and servicing of your WHIRLPOOL appliances 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. l

Is the dryer doo;‘closed tightly? Your dryer has a switch by the door ‘“at shuts off the dryer If the door IS opened

If you have a problem :

Call your dealer or write

Service Manager, InternatIonal

Division

Whirlpool Corporation

Administrative Center

2000 US 33 North

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 l l

Did you push the Start Button?

Check circuit breakers or fuses In the fuse box

DRYER RUNS BUT DOES NOT HEA’ l

Is the Cycle Control Knob pointing to at least 10 minutes or LIGHT’

[The last minutes are cool-down time ) l

Check the circuit breakers or fuses

In the fuse box An electric dryer

WIII have two fuses If one IS blown, the dryer may run, but not heat

DRYING TIME IS LONGER THAN USUAL l l

Check the lint screen Remove lint

Keep the screen clean for best drying results and times

Modern dryers are designed to dry at the cooler temperatures needed by modern fabrics They may need more time than you are used to

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 the problem This information of is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance.

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