Whirlpool LE776OXW User manual

Use&CareGuide

Cycle control knob

I Temperature selector

Start button

tint screen

Dryer drum

Model and serial

number label

EXTRALARGECAPACITY

AUTOMATICDRYERS

LE776OXWLG776WVV

Contents

Page

Important Safety Instruction* ........3

Additional safety instructions

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

Operating Instructions

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

The automatic cycles .....................7

Timed drying ..................................6

Using TUMBLE PRESS ................6

Using fluff air ..................................9

Caring For Your Dryer

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

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

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

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

If You Need Service

Assistance ......................................

Whirlpool Automatic Dryer

Warranty .........................................

01992 Whirlpool Corporation

lf 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

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 if 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.

Model Number

serial Number

Purchase Date

SemloeCompanyPhoneNumber

ImportantSafetyInstructions

Fire Hazard

For your safety the information in

this manual must be followed to

minimize the risk of fire or exple

slon 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.

*If 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

collecting

behind the dryer.

Installation and service must be performed by

a qualified installer, service agency or the gas

supplier.

tintinued

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or

InJury to persons when using your dryer, follow

bask precautions, including the following:

l Reed ail instructions before using l You are responsible for making

the dryer.

sure

that your dryer

is installed,

l 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

containing these materials. materials can result from:

l 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

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.

NOT

let dust, lint, paper, rags,

NOT

install or store dryer where chemicals, etc. pile up around or

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

NOT

tamper with the controls.

Dryer must be electrically grounded.

See the installation Instructions.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTiONS -

Additionalsafetyinstructionsandyourresponsibilities

l 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.

l 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 setvice the

dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if you

have a gas dryer.

l 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

electriial suppfy.’

-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

Startingyourdryer

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.

TYPE OF WAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

cotton88ndiilnns

EXTRA HEAW-Bedspmds,

mattress

pads, quilts

HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels. jeans, axduroys.

work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT-Sheets, pillowceses,

wtton underwear, diapers

LlGHTWEIGHT-Batistes, organdes,

lingerie

Pmaient Pmw,

ynthetiu

snd bhda

HEAVYWEIGHT-Work dotheq jackets,

raincoats

MEDIUMWEIGHT-Shirts,

DiW cbttws.

AUTOMATIC

REGULAR

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

PERMIT PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

PERM’T PRESS

HEAW HIGH

. _

sheets, !il&zks

LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie, blouses, dresses KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Knits

HEAWVVEIGHTXottons, rayons, blends,

T-shirts, slacka, shirts

MEDIUMWEIGHT4ynlhetcs (polyester,

scryllc, etc.), dress slacks, skiti, sweeten,

LlGHTWEIGHT4ynthetics (polyester,

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

dmsses

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

PERM7 PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Delicate

fabrics

AUTOMATIC

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), PERMANENT

gauze, lace,

etc.

PRESS KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Rubber, piimtk,

heat+ensilive

fabrics

FOAM RUBBE&Phvs, bras, stuffed toys

PlASTIG!%ower curtains, tab&cloths

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,

SHEER NYLON

‘Sac page 9.

TlMED DRYING

20-30 min. FLUFF AIR’

20-30 min.

4040 min.

15-20 min.

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 7-8 for

further cycle information.

Set the Temperature Selector

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

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. ff the dryer is stopped before

the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle

Control Knob to an OFF area

Theautomaticcycles

The automatic cycles allow you to

select the degree of dryness you

prefer for the clothes being driid.

The automatic DRY-MISEFPcontrol

is a thermostat that senses the dryer

air temperature. The dryer automati-

cally shuts off when the selected

dryness is reached.

The Cycle Control Knob will not

move until the load is almost dry or the

cooldown portion of the cycle has

been reached. After the cool-down

portion is complete. the Cycle Control

Knob automatically moves to an OFF

area and tumbling stops.

Use AUTOMATIC REGULAR to dry

heavy or mediumweight items. The

load tumbles 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 items. The load

tumbles without heat during the last 10

minutes. This helps keep wrinkles from

setting in and makes the load easier to

handle.

For the first few loads, set the Cycle

Control Knob to point to the or in either

automatic cycle. When the dryer stops,

feel the dried items.

If items are drier than you like, use a

setting to the right of the or the next

time you dry a similar load.

ff items are not as dry as you like,

use a setting to the left of the + the

next time you dry a similar load.

NOTE: Overdrying can cause shrink-

age, static cling and damage to some

fabrics.

Operating Instructions

Continued

TIMEDDRYING

Use the TIMED DRYING cycle for any

load you want to dry by time. This cycle

is designed for small loads, large bulky

items or items to be fluffed or dusted

using the Fluff Air temperature setting.

Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the

number of minutes you want from

to 60.

For a damp dry, turn the Cycle

Control Knob to 30 minutes or less.

The last 5 minutes of this cycle are

without heat to help make the load

easier to handle.

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.

Set

the

Cycle Control Knob on

TUMBLE PRESS in the TIMED

DRYING cycle.

2. Set the Temperature Selector on

PERM’T PRESS HEAW HIGH.

3. Push the Start Button.

The load will tumble in heated air for 15

minutes. Then the dryer will tumble the

clothes for 5 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.

UsingFLUFFAIR

Fire Hazard

.kIonot 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 to FLUFF

AIR. This 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

number of minutes you want in the

TIMED DRYING cycle.

3. Push the Start Button.

NOTE:

Repeat steps above if more

time is needed to dry items.

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.

Cleaningthelint 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.

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 sbc 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 wfth 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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