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Summary of Contents for LE5770XW

Page 1: ...Use Care Guide Cycle control knob Temperature selector I Start button Lint screen Dryer drum Model and serial number label Loading door LARGECAPACITY AUTOMATICDRYERS LE5770XW LG5771XW 8 9a ...

Page 2: ... call with a question l Copy model and serial numbers from label on the frame behind the door and purchase date from sales slip l Keep this book the Dryer Guide and the sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number 01992 Whirlpool Corporation If your dryer has a Consumer Buy Guide label remove it It will be easier to remove before the dryer is used To remove any remaining glue l ...

Page 3: ...l Do Not try to light any appliance l Do Not touch any electrical switch Do Not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants l Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s in structions Ifyou cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Never install dryer up against draperies or curtains or on carpet Keep any an...

Page 4: ...rags l DO NOT install or store dryer where chemicals etc pile up around or it will be exposed to the weather under the dryer l DO NOT tamper with the controls l Dryer must be electrically grounded See the Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities l NEVER operate the dryer if it is not working right i e noisy too hot it is damaged par...

Page 5: ... Shirts play clothes AUTOMATIC REGULAR AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH KNITS GENTLE LOW PERMIT PRESS HEAVY HIGH sheets slacks LIGHTWEIGHT Lingerie blouses dresses KNITS GENTLE LOW Knits HEAVYWEIGHT Cottons rayons blends T shirts slacks shirts MEDIUMWEIGHT Synthetics polyester acrylic etc dress slacks skirts sweaters LIGHTWEIGHT Synthetics polyester acrylic etc and blends lingerie...

Page 6: ...pen the door or turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF to stop the dryer l Close the door select a cycle if necessary and push the Stat l Button to restart the dryer The Cycle Control Knob should point to an OFF area when the dryer is not in use If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished turn the Cycle Control Knob to an OFF area 6 ...

Page 7: ...ill not move until the load is almost dry or the cool down portion of the cycle has been reached After the cool down portion is complete the Cycle Control Knob automatically moves to an OFF area and tumbling stops Use AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS to dry permanent press knits and other synthetic items The load tumbles without heat during the last IO minutes This helps keep wrinkles from setting in and...

Page 8: ...to do so could result in fire or damaged items The dryer does not heat when the Temperature Selector is set to FLUFF AIR This can be used to fluff or air dry bedding plastic tablecloths foam rubber pillows stuffed toys sneakers etc 1 Turn the Temperature Selector to FLUFF AIR 2 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number of minutes you want in the TIMED DRYING cycle 3 Push the Star t Button NOTE Rep...

Page 9: ...ash the screen to remove lint Wet lint is hard to remove 3 Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the lid Lint screen maintenance 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 followi...

Page 10: ... brightly colored cotton items may discolor the dryer interior If you want to remove stains from dryer drum use one of the following methods Powdered laundry detergent 1 Make a paste with detergent and very warm water 2 Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is removed 3 Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth 4 Tumble a load of rags to dry Liquid non flammable household cleaner...

Page 11: ...pply cord or turn off the electrical power before removing dryer panels l Make sure the dryer is cool l Dryer parts can have sharp edges Use care when han dling Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury 1 Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power 2 Remove back panel electric or lower front access panel gas See Installation Instructions 3 Remove lint f...

Page 12: ...e 9 for cleaning instructions l Is the exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged Clean if needed See the Dryer Guide 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 l 301 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 s...

Page 13: ...Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with 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 2...

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

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