Whirlpool 3LE5710XK Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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.
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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
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Use MED for normal size loads of light
or medium weight fabrics [sheets,
piI-
lowcases, shirts. etc )
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Use HEAVY for normal size loads of
heavy fabrics [towels, jeans. corduroys)
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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
the EX HEAVY and LIGHT settings For
the first few loads
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Set the pointer In the mlddle of the
load setting
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If the load
IS
drier than you want,
set it to the right [for less time) the
next time
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If the load
IS
not as dry as you
want, set it to the left [for more time)
the next time
For example:
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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
Drying Imes on page 6.)
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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
3. Set TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
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Turn the
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to
the drying temperature needed for
the load See page 5 for suggested
settings
4. Push the Start Button.
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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
5. To stop the dryer:
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Open the door
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Or, turn the Cycle Control Knob to one
of the OFF positions
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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