Whirlpool LE7000XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE7000XM

and

Gas Model

LG7001XM

wave Ovens Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners Oehumldiflers Automallc Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator-Freeze1

Parts and features

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Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY FIRST

SELECTING A CYCLE AND

STARTING YOUR DRYER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Automatic Cycles

TIMED DRY Setting

DRYING TIPS

FLUFFAIR Setttng

Mixed Loads

TUMBLE PRESS Setting

Drying Times

F .:g’

End-of-Cycle Srgnal

Dryrng Rack

LINT SCREEN

LINT REMOVAL

‘: CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

Vacation Care

o IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

(; ASSISTANCE

1 Before Culling for

Assrstance

2 If You Need Assistance

If You Need Service

If You Have a Problem

Page

c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation

Your

Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Gurde”

and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for

important use and safety information.

You are personally responsible for

making sure that your dryer...

is installed by a qualified installer

is properly maintained.

is installed in an area protected

from the weather.

is properly installed and leveled in

a well ventilated room’ on a floor

that can support the weight.

is located in an area where the tem-

perature is above 45 F (7.2 Cl.

is connected to the right kind of out-

let, electric supply and grounding.*

is properly connected to fuel and

exhaust systems.*

is used only for jobs normally ex-

pected of home clothes dryers.

is not run where there may be explo-

sive fumes.

is not used by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

‘See the “Installation Instructions” for

complete information.

Selecting a cycle

and starting

your dryer

Before starting your dryer, be

sure laundry is sorted and loaded

properly (see your”Dryer Guide”]

Be sure the door is tightly closed. I!

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts. HEAVY

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels, HIGH

jeans, corduroys, work clothes P,UTGMAT~C

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - REGULAR PERMIT PRESS

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton MED

underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes, KNITS GENTLE

organdies, lingerie LOW

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats AUTOMATIC PERMIT PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play PI RM’T PRESS MED

clothes, sheets, slacks :. .-.

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses --

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester,

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,

blouses, dresses -

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

PI UTOMATIC

RM’T PRESS

PERMIT PRESS

MED

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] ~4UTGMATfC KNITS GENTLE

Gauze. lace. etc. ‘lERMIT PRESS LOW

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE TIMED

FABRICS DRYING

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys ;‘O-30 MINS. FLUFF

PLASTIC - Shower curtains, AIR

tablecloths ZO-30 MINS.

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS J.O-50 MINS.

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON “5-20 MINS.

Drying these and other heat-sensitive

materials oan damage them or be a

FIRE HAZARD.

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the cycle and setting you

want See page 6 for Information on

the cvcles

Push the

3. ST.AHT Hutton

The dryer WIII start tumbling when

you push the START Button

Changing a setting

The setting can be changed at any

time by turning the Control Knob to a

new setting

Set TEMPERATI’RE

2. SEl,ECTOR

Turn the Temperature Selector to the

.leeded drying temperature.

lb stop and restart

the dryer

To stop the dryer, open the door (or

turn the Control Knob to OFF]

To restart the dryer. close the door,

select cycle, if necessary, and push

START

The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use. 5

Operating instructions

The automatic cycles

The automatic cycles allow you

to select the degree of dryness you

prefer forthe clothes being dried.

The Control Knob moves and stops

several times until the load reaches

the dryness setting you selected.

Then the Knob automatically moves

to OFF and tumbling stops.

weight cotton items. The load tum-

bles without heat during the last 5

minutes. This helps make the load

easier to handle.

press, knits and other synthetic fab-

rics. The load tumbles without heat

during the last 10 minutes. This helps

keep wrinkles from setting in.

For the first few loads, set the ControlFor the first few loads, set the Control

Knob to point to an*in either auto-Knob to point to an*in either auto-

matic cycle. When the dryer stops,matic cycle. When the dryer stops,

feel the dried items.feel the dried items.

If items are drier than you like, use

a setting to the right of the*the next

time you dry a similar load.

If items are not as dry as you like,

use a setting to the left of the*the

next time you dry a similar load.

Use the TIMED DRYING Cycle for

any load you want to dry by time. For

example: small loads, large bulky

Items, items to be fluffed or dusted

with the FLUFFAIR heat setting.

Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want - from 10 to 60.

The last 5 minutes of this Cycle are

without heat - a cool down time.

This helps make the load easier to

handle.

Drying tips

FLUFF AIR

The dryer does not heat when the

Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF

AIR. This setting can be used to fluff

bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam

rubber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers,

etc.

1. Set Temperature Selector on

FLUFFAIR.

2. Turn Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in the

PERMANENT PRESSCycle.

3. Push STARTbutton.

Mixed loads

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabric;, use the

cycle suggested for the lightest

fabrics. When the dryer stops, remove

dry items and reset the control.

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

The TUMBLE PRESSsetting removes

wrinkles from dry clothing such as

items that may have been packed

in a suitc:ase, closet, or items not

removed from the dryer.

-r

1. Set Ternperature Selector on HEAVY

HIGH.

2. Set Control Knob on TUMBLE PRESS.

3. Push STARTButton.

The load will tumble in heated air

for 5 minutes. The heat shuts off and

the dryer continues to tumble the

load for 10 more minutes.

For best result&TUMBLE PRESSonly

a few items at a time. Put them on

hangers or fold them as soon as the

dryer stops.

Drying times

Drying times will vary depending on.

amount of moisture in the clothes.

9 type and weight of the fabric.

size of the load.

room temperature around the

dryer.

temperature of the wash rinse

water.

amount of lint in the lint screen.

dryertemperature selection.

See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”

for more information. 7

End-of-cycle signal The dryer sounds a signal to let you know

when the cycle ISfinished. The signal cannot be

turned off and is not adjustable.

The signal is helpful when you are dryrng

permanent press, synthetics and other items

that should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.

[‘sing the drying rack

The drying rack lets you dry items that you may not want to tumble; for

example, sneakers, stuffed toys, knitted wool, etc.

The rack does not move, but the drum turns. Make sure nothing hangs

over the edges of the rack.

Rear legs on the

rack fit Into Indents In

the back wall of the

dryer.

2. Fit rear legs into 3. Lower the front

indents. Push in against so legs rest on dryer

the springs in the legs. opening.

4. Put wet items on top of the rack.

Leave space between them so air

can reach all surfaces.

5. Close the door; set time and

temperature, push the STARTButton.

Use a setting in the TIMED DRY Cycle. Drying time will depend on how

much moisture the items hold.The following chart suggests temperature

settings for different kinds of items that might best be rack dried.

rack dry.

Wool sweaters

!Block !o shape ano ‘(2,

:lat on the rack )

- .-

Stuffed toys or pillows

:Cottori or polyester

‘Iber frlied )

Stuffed toys or pillows’

[Foam rubber fllled)

Use Temperature setting...

KNITS GENTlLt

LOW

HCAVv HIGH

FLUFFAIR

Sneakers or canvas shoes‘ FLUFFAIR

*WARNING: Drying with heat may damage the foam

rubber and will be a FIRE HAZARD.

8 Be sure to take the rack out for normal tumble drying.

Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can

Increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD

Open the Ild and pull the lint screen ROLL the IInt off the screen

straight out with your fingers

DO NOT run the dryer with DO NOT rinse or wash the screen

the lent screen loose. Push the screen firmly bock tnto

damaged or mtsslng ;lluce

Doing so can cause over-

heatrng. can damage fabrrcs and

can be a FIRE HAZARD.

Lint removal

Lint can gather Inside the dryer and create a fire hazard This lint

should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on

dryer usage.

ELECTRIC DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

Avoid electrical shock

Remove back panel (electnc) or

hazard - unplug power front panel [gas)

supply cord or turn off 2. Avoid damaging wires, ther-

electrical power. mostats. funnel or igniter

Avoid injury or damage - do not 3. Remove lint from shaded area -

aut hands inside cabinet. see art - with a soft brush or

Make sure dryer is cool. vacuum cleaner

4. Replace panel reconnect and re-

level dryer

Caring for your dryer

Remove sharp objects from clothing

before drying - pins, buckles, etc

Close metal zippers.

Wipe oft all spills with a damp. soft

cloth Spills allowed to remain moy

dull or damage the flnlsh

Never leave wet or damp laundry in

your dryer

Sharp or heavy objects should

never be put on or in the dryer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc

Non-colorfast Items can stain the Some pretreatment products con

drum Wipe carefully after drying to damage dials, console and finish. Do

make sure there

no dye to be not use these products on or near

transferred to Items In the next load your dryer

kkcation care

Disconnect power

supply cord

For gas dryers, close

gas valve. Clean lint screen.

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