Whirlpool LE7685XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE7685XP

and

Gas Model

LG7686XP

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL LAUNDRY

KNOB /INFORMATION CENTER

+\ -TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

+~<START BUTTON

---d LINT SCREEN

~~~ I/

DRYER DRUM

OADING DOOR

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide la-

bel before using

your dryer. It will be

easier to remove.

Wipe out the

dryer drum with a

damp cloth to re-

move dust from stor-

ing or shipping.

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

(from the plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundry Information

Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip

and warranty

Please complete and mail the Owner

Registration Card furnished with this

product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company

Telephone Number

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES.. Page

2 8

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. Drying Times

3 Mixed Loads 8

SAFETY FIRST.. 3 End-of-Cycle Signal 8

SELECTING A CYCLE AND Lint Signal 8

STARTING YOUR DRYER 4 LINT SCREEN.. 9

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 LINT REMOVAL,, 9

The Automatic Cycles 6 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.. 10

Timed Drying 6 Cleaning Dryer Interior 10

DRYING TIPS.. 7 Vacation Care 10

FLUFFAIR Setting 7 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting 7 ASSISTANCE. 11

Gentle Heat 7

2 01986 Whirlpool Corporation

Your

Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide” and

your “Dryer Guide” carefully for impor-

tant 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%).

is connected to the right kind of outlet,

electric supply and grounding:

is properly connected to fuel and ex-

haust systems:

is used only for jobs normally ex-

pected of home clothes dryers

is not run where there may be ex-

plosives fumes.

is not used by children or anyone un-

able 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.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS HEAVY

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, HIGH

mattress pads, quilts

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT COllONS -

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS

REGULAR MED

underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS-Shirts, play

clothes, sheets, slacks.

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

PERMIT PRESS

MED

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS MED

LOW

blends,T-shirts, slacks, shirts AUTOMATIC MED LOW

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, PERMANENT

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, PRESS KNITS GENTLE

blouses,dresses....................... LOW

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels]

Gauze, lace, etc.

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,

stuffedtoys.........................

PLASTIC-Shower curtains,

tablecloths. . . . . .

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS .

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

TIMED

DRYING

LOW

20-30 MINS. FLUFF

20-30 MINS. AIR

40-50 MINS.

15-20 MINS.

Select a

1. CYCLE

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the cycle and setting you

want. See page 6 for information on

the cycles.

Push the

3. START Button

The dryer will start tumbling when you

push the STARTbutton.

If the STARTbutton is pushed when

the control knob is pointing to an OFF

area, the End-of-Cycle Signal will

sound. Dryer will not start.

The Cycle Control IKnob should p

Set TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

The Temperature Selector can be set

on any desrred temperature or any-

where between 2 temperatures.

To 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.

oint to OFF when the dryer is not in use. 1

Operating instructions

The automatic cycles

The automatic cycles allow you

to select the degree of dryness you

prefer for the 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.

Use

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS to dry

permanent

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 Control

Knob to point to on* in either auto-

matic cycle. When the dryer stops,

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

nexttime you dry a similar load.

Timeddrying

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

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. Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in FLUFFAIR.

2. Push the STARTButton.

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

The TUMBLE PRESSsetting removes

wrinkles from dry clothing such as

items that may have been packed

in a suitcase, closet, or items not

removed from the dryer.

1. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

2. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESS/MED.

3. Push STARTButton.

The load will tumble in heated air

for 10 minutes. The heat shuts off and the

dryer continues to tumble the load

for 5 more minutes.

For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonly a

few items at a time. Put them on hang-

ers or fold them as soon as the dryer

stops.

Gentle Heat

The dryer automatically reduces the

heat setting in HEAVY HIGH and PERM’T

PRESSMED cycles. The last 7 minutes

of each of these cycles gradually

reduces the dryer temperature to a

lower heat setting. This helps prevent

overdrying.

Drying times Mixed loads

Drying times will vary depending on:

amount of moisture in the clothes.

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.

dryer temperature selection.

See page 6 in your “Dryer Guide” for

more information.

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

cycle suggested for the lightest fab-

rics When the dryer stops, remove dry

items and reset the control.

End-of-cycle signal

The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when

the cycle is finished. The signal cannot be turned

off and is not adjustable.

The signal is helpful when you are drying per-

manent press, synthetics and other items that

should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.

@sl

Lint signal

Clean lint screen before each load. If you

neglect to clean your lint screen, the signal will

sound. The (whistle tone] signal lets you know

the air flow is being restricted. Restricted air flow

reduces drying efficiency.

Turn off the drver and clean the lint screen as

shown on page9

Lint screen

Open the lid and pull the lint screen

straight out.

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

increase drying time and may be a FIREHAZARD.

ROLL the lint off the screen with

your fingers.

DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.

Push the screen firmly back into place

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, dependlng

on dryer usage.

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

WARNING:

Avoid electrical shock

hazard - unplug power

supply cord or turn off

electrical power.

Avold inJury or damage-do not

put hands Inside cabinet.

Make sure dryer is cool.

1. Remove back panel (electric)

or lower access panel (gas).

2. Avoid damaging wires,

thermostats, funnel or igniter.

3. Remove lint from shaded area -

see art-with a soft brush or

vacuum cleaner.

4. Replace panel; reconnect and

re-level dryer. 9

Remove loose and sharp objects

from pockets and cuffs before drying -

pins, buckles, etc. Close metal

zippers.

Wipe otf ail spills with a damp, soft

cloth. Spills allowed to remain may

dull or damage the finish.

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.

Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, consoles and finish.

Do not use these products on or near

your dryer.

Cleaning dryer interior

WARNING: Before

cleaning interior, unplug

power supply cord or,

turn off electrical power to

avoid electrical shock hazard.

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.

Powdered laundry detergent and

very warm water

Make a paste with detergent and

very warm water. Apply paste to

a soft cloth and scrub area until

all excess dye is removed. Wipe

thoroughly with a damp cloth.

Tumble a load of rags. -OR-

liquid spray household cleaner

Spray on stained area. Rub with

a cloth until all excess dye is

removed. Tumble a load or rags.

Vacation care

Unplug power

cord or turn off

electrical power.

For gas dryers, close gas valve

Clean lint screen

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