Whirlpool LE7800XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE7800XS

and

Gas Model

LG78OlXS

shen. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Relriperator-Freezer Ice Makers Dlshwashen, Built-In Ovens and Suriace Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compacl~

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

\ LAUNDRY INK)RMATION CENTER

TEMPERATURESELECTOR

DRYERDRUM

NUMBER PLATE

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide label

before using your

dryer. It will be easier

to remove.

Wipe out the dryer

drum with a damp

cloth to remove dust

from storing or ship-

ELECTRONIC

SENSOR

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).

Model Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundrv Information

Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip

and warranty

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Please complete and mail the Owner

Registration Card furnished with this

product.

Service Company

Telephone Number

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Selecting a Cycle and

Starting Your Dryer

Automatic Cycles.

Timed Drying

DRYING TIPS

FLUFFAIR Setting

TUMBLEPRESS”Setting

FINISHGUARD*)Setting

Electronic DRY-MISER”

Control

Page

Gentle Heat.

Drying Times

Mixed Loads

End-of-Cycle Signal

Lint Signal

LINT SCREEN

LINT REMOVAL

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

Cleaning Dryer Interior.

Vacation Care

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

WHIRLPOOL DRYER

WARRANTY

Page

2 01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer if... ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leav-

it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot]. ing on vacation.

it is damaged. ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or

parts are missing (i.e. door latch). turn off electrical power before attempting

all panels are not in place. to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if

. the lint screen is loose, damaqed or yours is a gas dryer.

missing.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical

switches.

3. :(;tteguish any open

4. Immediately call your

gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gas-

oline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

You are personally responsible for making

sure that your dryer...

is properly maintained.

is properly installed and leveled in a well

ventilated room* on a floor that can sup-

port the weight.

is located in an area where the tempera-

ture is above 45 F (7.2’C).

is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply.*

is properly connected to fuel and ex-

haust systems.*

is not installed against drapes or

curtains.’

is used only for jobs normally expected

of home clothes dryers.

is not used by children or anyone unable

to operate it properly.

*See “Installation Instructions” for com-

plete information.

Operating instructions

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.

TYPE OF LOAD

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRAHEAVY- Bedspreads,

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

mattress pads, quilts

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT

COTTONS- Batistes,

organdies, lingerie .

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work

clothes,

jacketsraincoats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS -

Shirts, play

clothes, sheets, slacks, .

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS

- Lingerie,

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

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT

- Cottons, rayons,

blends,T-shirts, slacksshirts

LIGHTWEIGHT

- Synthetics [polyester,

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,

blouses, dresses .

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

HEAW

HIGH

AUTOMATIC PERMT PRESS

REGULAR

MED

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

PERM’TPRESS

MED

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS MED LOW

MED LOW

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT Ex LOW

PRESS

?!F

Ex LOW

. Select a 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 START Bulton

The dryer will start tumbling when you

push the STARTButton.

Set

. TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

The Temperature Selector can be set

on any desired 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.

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. 5

The automatic cycles

The automatic cycles allow you

to select the degree of dryness you

prefer for the clothes being dried.

The Cycle Control Knob will not

move until the clothes load is almost

dry, or the COOL-DOWN portion

of the cycle has been reached. After

COOL-DOWN, the knob automati-

cally moves to an OFFarea and

tumbling stops.

weight cotton items.

The load tumbles

wlthout heat during the last 5 min-

utes. This helps make the load easier

to handle.

press, knits and other synthetic fab-

rics

The load tumbles without heat

durlng the last 10 minutes.

This helps

keep wrinkles from setting in, and

makes the load easier to handle.

Forthe first few loads, set the Control

Knob to point to an * in either auto-

matic cycle. When the dryer stops, feel

the dried items.

l If items are drierthan you like, use

a setting to the right of the * the next

time YOUdrv a similar load.

l 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.

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.

Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in FLUFFAIR.

2. Push the STARTButton.

FINISH GUARD” Setting

When you are unable to unload the

dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can

form.

If you don’t open the door within

5 minutes afterthe dryer stops, FINISH

GUARDtakes over

automatically

protect the load.

You don’t have to set

the Control Knob for FINISH GUARD.

FINISHGUARDtumbles the load

for a few seconds without heat, every

5 minutes for up to 40 minutes. This

tumbling rearranges and fluffs the load

to help avoid the wrinkles that set in

when the load remains in the warm

dryer.

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

The TUMBLEPRESSsetting removes

wrinkles from dry clothing such as

items that may have been packed

in a suitcase, closet, or items not

removed from the dryer.

Set Control Knob to TUMBLEPRESS.

2. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESVMED.

3. Push STARTButton.

The load will tumble in heated air

for 15minutes. The heat shuts off and

the dryer continues to tumble the load

for 5 more minutes.

For best results, TUMBLEPRESSonly a

few items at a time. Putthem on hang-

ers or fold them as soon as the dryer

stops.

Electronic DRY-MISER’”

Control

An electronic sensor determines

the amount of moisture in the

clothes and automatically shuts off

when the proper dryness is reached.

Gentle Heat

The dryer automatically reduces

the heat settings in HEAVYHIGH and

PERMITPRESSMED cycles. During

the last few minutes of each of

these cycles me dryer temperature

gradually reduces to a lower heat

setting. This helps prevent

overdrying.

Drying times

Drying times will vary depending on:

l amount of moisture in the clothes.

l type and weight of the fabric.

l size of load.

l room temperature around the dryer.

l temperature of the wash rinse water.

l amount of lint in the lint screen.

l dryer temperature selection.

See your “Dryer Guide” for

more information.

End-of-cycle signal

Mixed loads

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.

Toreduce wrinkling, take the load

from dryer as soon as tumbling stops

This is important for permanent press,

knits and synthetic fabrics.

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.

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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 dryer and clean the lint screen as

shown on page 9.

Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load.

A screen blocked by lint can

increase dtvina time and mav be a FIREHAZARD.

Open the lid and pull the lint screen

straight out.

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 at least every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending

on dryer usage.

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

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.

I 4. Replace panel; reconnect and

re-level dryer. 9

Caring for your dryer

Remove loose and sharp objects

from pockets and cuffs before drying -

pins, buckles, etc. Close

metal

zippers.

Wipe off all 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 Odryerinterior

Garments which contain unstable

dyes, such as denim blue jeans or

brightly colored cotton items, may

discolor the dryer interior, Ifthe

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 of rags.

Vacation care

l Unplug power cord or turn off

electrical power.

l For gas dryers, close gas valve.

l Clean lint screen,

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