Whirlpool 3LE5710XK - Manual (Page 4)

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.
• Use LIGHT for small loads of light­
weight tabrics. The LIGHT Cyole runs tor
the least time. Use LIGHT also to damp
dry loads for ironing
• Use MED for normal size loads of light
or medium weight fabrics [sheets, pil­
lowcases, shirts, etc.)
• Use HEAVY for normal size loads of
heavy fabrics (towels, jeans, corduroys)
• Use EX HEAVY for large loads or for
heavy bulky items (quilts, spreads, blan­
kets, etc.)
SUGGESTION:
You can set the Cycle Control Knob
anywhere past, between or below
the EX HEAVY and LIGHT settings, Eor
the first few loads
• Set the pointer m the middle of the
load setting
• If the load is drier than you want,
set it to the right (for less time) the
next time
• If the load IS not as dry as you
want, set it to the left (for more time)
the next time
For example:
heavy____ med
light
BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERDRY.
Overdrying can cause shrinkage,
static cling and damage to some
fabrics.
• 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 Times 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
3.
Set TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
• Turn the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to
the dn/ing temperature needed for
the load. See page 5 for suggested
settings
4
.
Push the Start Button.
• Make sure the door is closed and
Cycle Control IS set. If the door is
opened during the cycle, the dryer will
stop To restart the dryer, close the
door and push the Start Button
5
.
To stop the dryer;
• Open the door
• Or, turn the Cycle Control Knob to one
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 wrin­
kling, take the load from the dryer as
soon as tumbling stops. This is very
mportant for permanent press, knits
and other synthetic fabrics