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AUTOMATIC

DRYER

Electric Model

LE5720XP and

Gas Model

LG572lXP rave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AN Condltloners. Oehumldlflers. Aulomatlc Washers, Clothes Dryers. freezers, Refngeralor-Freezer

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

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RMATION CENTER

START BUTTON

LOADING DOOR

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.

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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 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

Purchase Date and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor- mation console.

Center on the back of the dryer

Serwce Company

Telephone Number

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase and that is required for in-warranty service. is oil

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Contents

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PARTS AND FEATURES . . . . -2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.

SAFETY FIRST. . . . . . . . i

SELECTING A CYCLE AND

STARTING YOUR DRYER. . . . . 4

Dryer Cycles and Settings

Coal Down Times .

DRYING TIPS. . . . . . .

FLUFF AIR Setting . . . .

Drying Times. . . .

Mixed Loads . . , . . . . .

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Vacation Care. . . . .

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

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Lint Signal

LINT SCREEN

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LINT REMOVAL . . .

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CARING FOR YOUR DRYER. . 10

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ASSISTANCE. . . .

I. Before Calling for

Assistance . . . .

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2. If You Need Assistance . . 11

3,IfYouNeedService . . . . . . 11

4. If You Have a Problem . 11

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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 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 is located in an area where the tem- perature is above 45°F (7.2”C). is connected to the right kind of out- l l l l 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- sive fumes. is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly,

‘See the”lnstallation Instructions” for complete information.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

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; IFYOUSMELLGAS:

i 1. OPEN WINDOWS. i 2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI- t CAL SWITCHES. i 3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN i FLAME.

! 4. IMMEDIATELY CALL

YOUR GAS SUPPLIER. t

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

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DO NOT STORE OR USE i GASOLINE OR OTHER i FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND

! LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY ’

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TYPE OF LOAD

COlTONS - 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 clothessheetsslacks

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie, blouses, dresses _.

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, blends,T-shirtsslacks, 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

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OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

EX HEAVY

HEAVY

PERMIT

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH

MEDIUM

LIGHT

PERMIT PRESS

40-50 MINS.

PERMIT

PRESS

HEAVY

HIGH 30-40 MINS.

20-30 MINS.

PERM’T 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

20-30 MINS.

20-30 MINS.

40-50 MINS.

15-20 MINS.

FLUFF

AIR

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. START Button

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.

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Operating instructions

Dryer cycles and settings Cool down times

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In all cycles, the heat shuts off before the dryer stops tumbling. This l codI 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 long enough to dry a load of heavy fabrics [towels, jeans, corduroys, etc.] when the Temperature Selector is set on PERM’T PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

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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 dryer than you want. set the dial more to the right the next time you dry that kind of load.

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Drying tips

TUMBLEPRESS@ Setting

The dryer does not heat when the

Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF

AIR. This setting con be used to fluff bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam rubber pillows, stuffed toys, snea kers, etc.

The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes wrinkles from dry clothing such as items that may have been packed rn a suitcase, closet, or items not removed from the dryer.

1. Set the Temperature Selector to

FLUFF AIR.

2. Set the Control Knob to the PERMA-

NENT PRESS Cycle and select the number of minutes you want.

3. Push the START Button.

1. Set Temperature Selector to PERMIT

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

Drying

times Mixed loads

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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 dryer. around the 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.

When drying 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.

Lint signal

Clean lint screen before each load. If you neglect to clean your lint screen, the signal will sound. The (whistle tone] signal lets you know the air flow is being restricted Restricted air flow reduces drying efficiency.

Turn off the dryer and clean the lint screen as shown on page 9.

Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint con may be o 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 bock into place.

Lint removal

Lint con 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.

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

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Avoid electrfcal 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.

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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

Non-colorfast items con 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 con damage dials. console and finish. Do not use these products on or near your dryer.

Unplug power cord or turn off electrical power.

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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:

I. Before calling for assistance.. . 3. If you need service*. . .

Performance problems often re- sult from little things you con find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.

Whirlpool has a nationwide net-

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DRYER DOES NOT RUN: l

* Is power supply cord plugged in?

Is door closed tightly?

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 lost minutes of heat settings ore 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 uses a circuit breaker or 2 fuses. If one fuse is blown, the dryer may run, but not heat. l l

DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:

Is the lint screen clean?

See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide:’ ice technicians ore trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide 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

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Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv- ice assistance telephone number.

Dial free from:

Continental

Michigan

U.S. . (800) 253-1301

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Alaska 6 Hawaii (800) 253-1121 and talk with one of ourtrained Con- sultants. The Consultant con instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op- eration from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend qualified service company in your a area.

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FSP replacement pork will fit right and wofk right, because they ore made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance

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. Robert F. Gunts, 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, dote 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.

Maklng your world a little easier.

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