Whirlpool LE7700XW User manual

Use&CareGuide

Cycle control knob

Temperature selector

Start button

Lint screen

Dryer drum

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EXTRALARGECAPACITY

AUTOMATICDRYERS

LE7700XWLG77OlXW

Contents

Page

Important Safety Instructions ........3

Additional safety instructions

and your responsibilities ................4

Operating Instructions

Starting your dryer ..........................5

The regular cycles ..........................7

The permanent press cycle ............8

Using fluff air ..................................8

Using TUMBLE PRESS’ ...............9

Using damp dry ..............................9

Caring For Your Dryer

Cleaning the lint screen ................ 10

Lint screen maintenance ..............10

Cleaning the dryer ........................ 11

Lint removal ................................. 12

II You Need Service Or

Assistance ..................................... 14 .

Whirlpool Automatic Dryer

Warranty ........................................ 16

Q1992 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 briskiy with thumb to make a ball,

then remove.

Soak area with liquid hand

dishwashing 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 mail

the Owner Registration Card provided

with this product. Then complete the

form below. Have this information ready

it you need service or call with a

question.

Copy model and serial numbers from

label (on the frame behind the door)

and purchase date from sales slip.

Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and

the sales slip together in a handy

place.

Mode! Number

Serial Number

Purchase Data

&vice Company Phone Number

ImportantSafetyInstructions

For your safety the information in

this manual must be followed to

minimize the risk of fire or explo-

sion or to prevent property dam-

age, personal injury or loss of life.

-Do Not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do Not try to light any appliance.

Do Not touch any electrical switch; Do Not use

any phone in your building.

*Clear the room, building or area of all occu-

pants.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

instructions.

4f you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

fire department.

-Never install dryer up against draperies or cur-

tains, or on carpet.

-Keep any and all items from falling or collecting

behind the dryer.

Installation and service must be performed by

a qualified installer, service agency or the gas

supplier.

Important Safety Instructions

Continued

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or

Injury to persons when using your dryer, follow

bask precautions, Including the following:

Read all Instructions before using

You are responsible for making

the dryer. sure that your dryer is installed,

NEVER dry items cleaned, washed, repaired and has parts replaced by a

soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, qualified person.

gasoline or flammable fluids in the

Use only fabric softeners specifically

dryer. The fumes can create a FIRE labeled as not being harmful to the

HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS dryer.

hand launder and air dry fabrics

FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to

containing these materials. materials can result from:

NEVER allow children to operate,

play with or crawl inside the dryer. -drying rubber, rubber-like and heat

sensitive materials with heat.

Close supervision of children is

necessary when the dryer is used -allowing lint build-up inside the

near children. dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning

DO NOT reach into a dryer if the should be done periodically by a

drum is moving. qualified person.

Clean lint screen before or after

When discarding an old dryer, each load.

ALWAYS remove the door to

prevent accidental entrapment.

DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,

. DO NOT install or store dryer where chemicals, etc. pile up around or

it will be evosed to the weather. under the dryer.

. DO NOT tamper with the controls.

Dryer must be electrically grounded.

See the Installation Instructions.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTlONS -

Additionalsafetyinstructionsandyourresponsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer if:

-it 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:

4 -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°C).

-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

operate it properly.

*See the Installation Instructions for

complete information.

OperatingInstructions

Startingyour dryer

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

and control setting information before starting your dryer.

NOTE: Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage

some fabrics.

SUGGESTED

CYCLE SUGGESTED

TEMPERATURE

TYPE OF LOAD

Cottons and linens

EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads, mattress

pads, quilts

HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans, corduroys,

work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT-Sheets, pillowcases,

cotton underwear, diapers

UGHTWEIGHT-Batistes, organdies,

lingerie

EXTRA HEAVY

HEAVY

MED

LIGHT

PERMIT PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Permanknt preor, 6ynthetic6

PERMANENT PRESS

and blend6

HEAVYWEIGHT-Work domes, jackets,

40-50

min PERM’T PRESS

raincoats

HEAVY HIGH

MEDIUMWEIGHT-Shirts, play clothes, 30-40 min

sheets, slacks

UGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie, blouses, dresses 20-30 min KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Knit6

PERMANENT PRESS

HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons, blends,

40-50

min PERMIT PRESS

T-shirts, slacks, shirts HEAVY HIGH

MEDIUMWEIGHT-Synthetics (polyester, 30-40 min

acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters

LlGHTWEIGHT-Synthetics @h/ester, 20-30 min KNITS GENTLE

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, LOW

dresses

Delicate fabric6

PERMANENT PRESS

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),

15-20 min KNITS

GENTLE

gauze. lace, etc. LOW

Rubber, plastic,

PERMANENT PRESS

heat-rctnsifive fabric6

FOAM RUBBER-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys 20-30 min FLUFF AIR

PLASTIC-Shower curtains, tablecloths 20-30 min

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS 40-50 min

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, 15-20 min

SHEER NYLON

‘See page 8. 5

Operating Instructions

Continued

Select

cycle by turning the Cycle

Control Knob either way. Stop

when the indicator on the khob’s

outer ring points to the cycle and

setting you want. See pages 7-9 for

further cycle information.

Set the Temperature Selector on

the desired temperature setting.

Push the Start Button to start the

dryer.

To stop and restart the dryer

Open the door or turn the Cycle

Control Knob to OFF to stop the

dryer.

Close the door, select a cycle (if

necessary) 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

Control Knob to an OFF area.

Theregularcycles

The names of the regular cycles

describe the types of loads they are

designed to dry. Each cycle is followed

by a 5 minute cool-down period.

During the cool down, the load

tumbles without heat. This helps make

the load easier to handle.

Use EX HEAW to dry items such as

bedspreads, mattress pads and quilts.

Use HEAW to dry items such as

towels, jeans, corduroys and work

clothes.

Use MED to dry items such as sheets,

pillowcases, cotton underwear and

diapers.

‘Use LIGHT to dry batistes, organdies

and lingerie.

For the first few loads, set the Cycle

Control Knob to point to one of the

lines between any of the cycles. When

the dryer stops, feel the dried kerns.

If the items are drier than you like,

set the Cycle Control Knob more to

the right the next time you dry a

similar load.

lf items are not as dry as you like, set

the Cycle Control Knob more to the

left the next time you dry a similar

load.

NOTE: Overdrying can cause shrink-

age, static cling and damage to some

fabrics.

Operating Instructions

Continued

FhePERMANENTPRESS

cycle

The PERMANENT PRESS cycle helps

provide the special care that perma-

nent press

and

synthetic fabrics need.

The cycle consists of a timed period of

heated drying and a 10 minute cool-

down period. During the cool down,

the load tumbles without heat. This

helps keep wrinkles from setting and

makes the load easier to handle.

NOTE: To help reduce wrinkling,

remove the load from the dryer as

soon as tumbling stops. This is

important for permanent press, knits

and synthetic fabrics.

UsingFLUFFAIR

Fire Hazard

Do not dry plastic or rubber

items with heat. Use FLUFF AIR

setting, or line dry.

Failure to do so could result in

fire or damaged items.

The dryer does not heat when the

Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF

AIR. This setting can be used to fluff or

air dry bedding, plastic tablecloths,

foam rubber pillows, stuffed toys,

sneakers, etc.

1. Turn the Temperature Selector to

FLUFF AIR.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the

desired number of minutes you

want in the PERMANENT PRESS

cycle.

3. Push the Start Button.

NOTE: Repeat steps above if more

time is needed to dry items.

- 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

PERM’T PRESS HEAVY HIGH.

3. Push the Start Button.

The load will tumble in heated air for

5 minutes. Then the dryer will tumble

the clothes for 10 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.

UsingDAMPDRY

Use this setting to dry damp items that

do not require an entire drying cycle,

or to dry items to damp level. (Two

examples are heavy cottons, such as

jeans, which you do not want to

become stiff, or cotton clothes which

are easier to press when damp.)

1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on

DAMP DRY.

2. Push the Start Button.

The load will tumble in heated air for

15 minutes. Then the dryer will tumble

the clothes for 10 minutes without

heat.

CaringForYourDryer

Product and Fabric Damage Hazard

Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose,

damaged, blocked or missing. Doing so can

cause overheating and damage to both the

dryer and fabrics-

Cleaningthe lint screen

The lint screen is conveniently located

on top of the dryer. Clean it before

each load. A screen blocked by lint

can increase drying time.

1. Pull the lint screen straight out.

2. Roll lint off the screen with your

fingers. Do not rinse or wash the

screen to remove lint. Wet lint is

hard to remove.

3. Push the lint screen firmly back into

place.

Lintscreenmaintenance

Laundry detergents and fabric

softeners can cause a residue build-up

on the lint screen. A clogged lint

screen can extend drying times. Clean

the lint screen every six months or

more frequently if it becomes clogged

due to a residue build-up. Use the

following method:

1. Wet both sides of lint screen with

hot water.

2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water

and liquid detergent.

3. Scrub lint screen with the brush

until all residue build-up is re-

moved.

4. Rinse with hot water.

5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a

clean towel and replace in dryer.

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