Whirlpool LE444UXW User manual

Temperature selector

Start button

Lint screen

Dryer drum

Model and serial

number plate

Loading door

LARGECAPACITY

AUTOlVlATlCDRYERS

LE444UXW LG4441XW

Contents

Page

Important Safety

Instructions.. 3

Additional safety instructions

and your responsibilities 3

Operating Instructions

Starting your dryer 4-5

Dryer cycles and settings 6

Cool-down limes 8

Using air setting 7

Using TUMBLE PRESS@ 7

Caring For Your Dryer

Cleaning the lint screen 8

Cleaning the dryer interior 8

Lint removal 9

If You Need Service Or

Assistance. 10

Whirlpool Automatic Dryer

Warranty.................... 12

01990 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:

Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,

then remove.

Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-

ing detergent before removing glue

as described above.

Do not use sharp Instruments,

rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or

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 malt

the Owner Regstration Card provided

with thusproduct. Then complete the

form below. Have this rnformatron ready

If you need service or call with a

question.

Copy model and serial numbers

from plate (on the frame behind the

door) and purchase date from sales

skp.

Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and

the sales slip together in a handy

place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical

switches.

3. iitkeguish any open

4. Immediately call your

gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gas-

dine or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any

other appliance. The

fumes can create a fire

hazard or explosion.

ImportantSafetyInstructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or

injury to persons when using your dryer, follow

basic precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before

You are responsible for

using the dryer. making sure that your dryer

NEVER dry items cleaned, is installed, repaired and parts

washed, soaked in or spotted with replaced by a qualified person.

wax, paint, gasoline or flammable

fluids in the dryer. The fumes can

Use only fabric softeners specifi-

create a FIRE HAZARD or tally labeled as not being harmful

EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand to the dryer.

launder and air dry fabrics contain-

FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE

ing these materials. materials can result from:

NEVER allow children to operate, -drying rubber, rubber-like and

heat sensitive materials with heat.

play with or crawl inside the dryer. -

Close supervision of children IS allowtng lint build-up inside the

necessary when the dryer is used dryer or exhaust system. Clean-

near children. ing should be done periodically

by a qualified person.

DO NOT reach into a dryer if the

Clean lint screen before or after

drum is moving. each load.

When discarding an old dryer,

ALWAYS remove the door to

DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,

prevent accidental entrapment. chemicals, etc. pile up around or

under the dryer.

DO NOT install or store dryer

where it will be exposed to the

weather.

Dryer must be electrically

grounded. See the Installation

Instructions.

DO NOT tamper with the controls.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additionalsafetyinstructionsandyourresponsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer if:

- il is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).

-it is damaged.

-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).

-all panels are not in place.

-the lint screen is loose, damaged

or missing.

ALWAYS shut off the gas valve

before leaving on vacation if you have

a gas dryer.

ALWAYS unplug the power supply

cord or turn off electrical power before

attempting to service the dryer. Shut

off GAS VALVE if you have a gas dryer.

You are responsible for making

sure that your dryer;

- is properly maintained.

is properly installed and leveled

on a floor that can support the

weight in a well ventilated room.*

- is located in an area where the

temperature is above 45°F (7.2%).

- is connected to the proper outlet

and electrical supply.’

- is properly connected to fuel and

exhaust systems.*

- is not installed against drapes or

curtains.’

- is used only for jobs normally

expected of home clothes dryers.

- is not used by anyone unable to

operale it properly.

*See the Installation Instructions for

complete information.

OperatingInstructions

Startingyourdryer

Be sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, loadtng

and control setting informatton before starting it.

TYPE OF LOAD

Cottons and linens

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress

pads, quilts

HEAVYWEIGHT COTTONS -Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - Sheets,

pillowcases, cotton, underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

EX HEAVY HIGH

HEAVY

MEDIUM

LIGHT

Permanent press, synthetics and

blends

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shorts, play

clothes, sheets, slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses

PERMANENT

PRESS

40-50 MINS.

30-40 MINS.

20-30 MINS.

HIGH

Knits

HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons,

blends, T-shorts, slacks, shirts

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetic (polyester,

acrylrc, etc.) and blends, lingerre, blouses,

dresses

PERMANENT

PRESS

40-50 MINS.

30-40 MINS.

HIGH

LOW

Delicate fabrics

Sheer curtarns (2 or 3 panels)

Gauze, lace, etc.

PERMANENT

PRESS

20-30 MINS

15-20 MINS.

Rubber, plastic, heat-sensitive

fabrics

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys

PLASTIC - Shower curtarns, tablecloths

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,

SHEER NYLON

PERMANENT

PRESS

20-30 MINS.

40-50 MINS.

15-20 MINS.

AIR

DO NOT

OVERDRY.

Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage

some fabrics.

1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle

Control Knob either way. Stop when

the indicator on the knob’s outer ring

points to the cycle and setting you

want. See pages 6-7 for further cycle

information.

2. Set the Temperature Selector on

the desrred temperature

settings.

3. Push the Start Button to start

the dryer.

4. To stop and restart the dryer:

Open the door or turn the Cycle Con-

trol Knob to OFF to stop the dryer.

Close the door, select a cycle (if nec-

essary) and push the Start 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 Centrot

Knob to an OFF area.

Operating Instructions

Continued

More drying time Less drying time

Dryercyclesandsettings

The PERMANENT PRESS cycle helps

provide the special care that permanent

press and synthetic fabrics need. This

cycle dries with heat followed by a 10

minute cool-down period. See the chart

on page 4 for suggested time and

temperature settings.

The EX HEAVY HEAVY, MEDIUM

and LIGHT cycles describe the loads

they are designed to dry. See chart on

page 4 for load description.

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 e.nough to dry a load of heavy

fabrics (towels, jeans, corduroys, etc.)

when the Temperature Selector is set

on HEAVY HIGH.

If the load is not as dry as you want,

set the Cycle Control Knob more to

the lefl the next time you dry that kind

of load.

If the load is drier than you want,

set the Cycle Control Knob more to the

right the next time you dry that kind

of load.

For a damp dry, turn the Cycle Control

Knob to the LIGHT setting in the

Regular cycle.

Cool-downtimes

In all cycles, the heat shuts off before

the dryer stops tumbling. This cool-

down time helps:

keep wrinkles from setting in.

make handling the hot load items

easier.

The PERMANENT PRESS cycle has

10 minutes of cool-down time at the end

of the cycle.

The REGULAR cycle has 5 minutes

of cool-down time.

TOhelp reduce wrinkling, take the

load from the dryer as soon as tumbling

stops. This is very important for perma-

nent press. knits and synthetic fabrics.

NOTE: Overdrying can cause

shrinkage, static cling and damage to

some fabrics.

The dryer does not heat when the Tem-

perature Selector is set on AIR. This

setting can be used to fluff or air dry

bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam rub-

ber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.

Turn the Temperature Selector

to AIR.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the

number of minutes you want in the

PERMANENT PRESS cycle.

3. Push the Start Button.

UsingTUMBLEPRESS”

The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes

wrinkles from clothing that has been

packed in a suitcase or closet, and from

items not removed from the dryer at the

end of a cycle.

1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on

TUMBLE PRESS.

2. Set the Temperature Selector on

LOW.

3. Push the Start Button.

The load will tumble in heated air for

10 minutes. Then the dryer will tumble

the clothes for 10 more minutes without

heat.

For best results, put only a few items

at a time in this cycle. As soon as the

dryer stops, put the items on hangers or

fold them.

CaringForYourDryer

Cleaningthelint screen

The lint screen is located on top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen

blocked by lint can increase drying time.

1. Grasp the cover and pull the lint

screen straight out.

2. Roll lint off the screen with your

fingers. Do not rinse or wash the

screen. Wet lint is hard to remove.

3. Push the lint screen firmly back into

place.

Cleaningthedryerinterior

Electric Shock and

Personal Injury Hazard

Unplug the power supply cord

or turn off the electrical power

before cleaning the interior.

Make sure the dryer is cool.

Failure to do so could result in

electrical shock or injury.

Garments which contain unstable dyes,

such as denim blue jeans or brightly

colored cotton items, may discolor the

dryer interior. If the interior is discolored,

clean with one of the following methods

to avoid staining later load Items.

Thermostats Heat element

I Heater box terminals

Electric dryer

Igniter

=I, Funnel ___-

Powdered laundry detergent

Make a paste with detergent and very

warm water. Apply paste lo a soft cloth

and scrub area until all excess dye IS

removed. Wipe thoroughly with a damp

cloth. Tumble a load of rags to dry.

-OR-

Liquid household cleaner

Apply to stained area. Rub with a cloth

until all excess dye ISremoved. Tumble

a load of rags to dry.

To clean dryer exterior, wipe with a

soft, damp cloth.

Lintremoval

Lint can gather inside the dryer and

create a FIRE HAZARD. This lint

should be removed at least every

2 to 3 years, or more often,

depending on dryer usage.

Electric Shock and

Personal Injury Hazard

Unplug the power supply cord

or turn off the electrical power

before removing lint.

9 Do not put hands inside the

cabinet.

Make sure the dryer is cool.

Failure to do so could result in

electrical shock, injury or

damage.

Gas dryer

Cleaning should be done only by a

qualified person.

1. Remove back panel (electric) or

lower access panel (gas).

2. Avoid damaging wires, thermostats,

funnel or igniter,

3. Remove lint from boxed-in area with

a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.

4. Replace panel; reconnect and

relevel the dryer.

IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance

Wesuggestyoufollow

thesesteps:

1. Before calling for assistance...

Performance problems often result from

little things you can find and fix yourself

without tools of any kind.

If your dryer does not run:

9 Is the power supply plugged into a live

circuit with the proper voltage?

Is the door closed tightly?

Did you push the Start Button?

Have you checked your home’s marn

fuses or circuit breaker box?

If your dryer does not heat:

The AIR setting is without heat.

The last minutes of heat settings are

without heat.

. Is the gas turned on? If not, turn the

Cycle Control Knob to OFF. Turn on

gas. Wait 5 minutes. Reset controls

and star-.

An electric dryer circuit uses 2 break-

ers or 2 fuses. If one breaker is tripped

or one fuse is blown, the dryer may

run, but not heat.

If drying time seems too long:

ISthe lint screen clean? See page 6

for cleanrng Instructions.

See the Dryer Guide.

2. If you need assistance?..

Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE”

service assistance telephone

number. Dial free from anywhere

in the U.S.:

1-800-253-1301

and talk with one of our trained consul-

tants. The consultant can instruct you in

how to obtain satisfactory operation

from your appliance or, if service is nec-

essary, recommend a qualified service

company in your area.

If you prefer, write to:

Mr. Donald Skinner

Director of Consumer Relations

Whirlpool Corporation

2000 M-63

Benton Harbor, Ml 49022

Please include a daytime phone

number in your correspondence.

If you need service:..

Whirlpool has a

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companies.

Whirlpool service technicrans are trained

to fulfill the product warranty and provide

after-warranty service, anywhere in the

United States. To locate the authorized

Whirlpool service company in your area,

call our COOL-LINE” service assistance

telephone number (see Step 2) or look in

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