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Summary of Contents for LE5550XT

Page 1: ...Use Care Guide Cycle control knob and temperature Model and serial LARGECAPACITY AUTOMATICDRYERS LE5550XT LG5551XT ...

Page 2: ...abrasive cleaners These can damage the finish See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 NOTE Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside the dryer You should wipe out the dryer drum with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product Then complet...

Page 3: ...e the door to prevent accidental entrapment l DO NOT let dust lint paper rags nDO NOT install or store dryer where chemicals etc pile up around or it will be exposed to the weather under the dryer DO NOT tamper with the controls l Dryer must be electrically grounded See the Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional safetyinstructionsandyour responsibilities l NEVER operate the d...

Page 4: ...blends HEAVYWEIGHT Work dothes jadtets RegularIPermY 40 50 minutes raincoats Press MEDIUMWEIGHTShirts play dothes RegularIF erm t 30 40 minutes sheets slacks Press LIGHTWEIGHT Lingerie blouses dresses Knits Delicate 20 30 minutes Knits HEAVYWEIGHT Cottons rayons blends RegularIPerm t 40 50 minutes T shirts slacks shirts Press MEDlUMWElGHTSynthetic polyester Knits Delicate 3040 minutes aaylic etc d...

Page 5: ...tart Button to start 3 To atop and restart the dryer l wn the door or turn th Cycle Control Knob to OFF to stop the dryer l Close the door select a cycle if necessary and push the Start Button to restart the dryer ...

Page 6: ...educe wrinkling remove the bad from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops This is important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics TheKNITS DELICATE cycle The KNITS DELICATE Cycle helps provide the special care that delicate fabrics need The cycle consists of a timed period of reduced heat drying and a 10 minute cool down period During the cool down the bad tumbles virihout heat This helps ...

Page 7: ...sult In flre or damaged i items The dryer does not heat when the Cycle Control Knob is on FLUFF AIR This cycle can be used to fluff or air dry bedding plastic tablecloths foam rubber pillows stuffed toys sneakers etc 1 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the desired number of minutes you want in the FLUFF AIR Cycle 2 Push the Start Button ...

Page 8: ...ms on hangers or fold them UsingDAMPDRY Use this setting to dry damp items that do not require an entire drying cycle or to dry items to damp level Two examples are heavy cottons such as ieans which you do not want to become stiff or cctton clothes which are easier to press when damp 1 Set the Cycle Control Knob on DAMP DRY 2 Push the Start Button The dryer tumbles the load with heat for 20 minute...

Page 9: ...emove lint Wet lint is hard to remove 3 Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the lid Lirit ScreenMaintenance Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue build up on the lint screen A clogged lint screen can extend drying times Clean the lint screen every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue build up Use the following method 1 Wet bot...

Page 10: ...m blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items may discolor the dryer interior If the interior is discol ored clean with one of the following methods to avoid staining later load items Powdered laundry detergent Make a paste with detergent and very warm water Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is removed Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth Tumble a bad of rags to dry OR L...

Page 11: ...put hands lnslde the cablnet l Make sure the dryer Is cool Fallure to do so could result In electrical shock personal Injury or damage Electric dryers and gas dryers wlth lower front access panel If your dryer is electric or is gas and has a lower front access panel 1 Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power 2 Remove back panel electric or bwer front access panel gas 3 Remove ...

Page 12: ...screws from front panel flanges near top front comers Slightly lift panel off lower clips and pull forward to disengage from drum Hold drum in place when pulling panel forward to prevent drum from dropping down 6 Remove door switch wires if necessary Note the wire terminal positions to assure proper reassembly 7 Remove lint from boxed in area with soft brush or vacuum cleaner Avoid damaging wires ...

Page 13: ... See page 9 for cleaning instructions l Is the exhaust duct clogged Clean exhaust duct l See the Dryer Guide 2 If you need assistance Call Whlrlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dlal free from anywhere In the U S 1400 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consult ants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is nec...

Page 14: ...tep 2 5 If you are not satlsfled wtth how the problem was solved l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent cOnsumer experts that voices cOnsumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry l Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20...

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Page 16: ...lpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance NHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or ansequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other right...

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