Whirlpool LE781OXP User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE781OXP

and

Gas Model

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Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

Ir LAUNDRY

INFORMATION CENTER

DRYER DRUM

NUMBER PLATE

LOADING 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:

Complete Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial

Numbers

(from the plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Complete Serial Number

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip

Purchase Date

and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-

mation Center on the back of the dryer

console. Service Company and

Telephone Number

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES Page Page

........ 2 End-of-Cycle Signal ....... 8

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3 ................. 8

SAFETYFIRST ::::: Lint Signal

........... 3 LINT SCREEN ................ 9

SELECTING A CYCLE LINT REMOVAL .............. 9

AND STARTING YOUR DRYER 4 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER ... 10

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .. 6 Cleaning Dryer Interior. .... 10

The Automatic Cycles ..... 6 Vacation Care ............. 10

Timed Drying .............. 6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

DRYING TIPS ................ 7 ASSISTANCE ................ 11

FLUFFAIR Setting ........... 7

TUMBLE PRESS@Setting 1. Before Calling for

...... 7 Assistance .............. 11

FINISH GUARD@ Setting ..... 7 2. If You Need Assistance. .. 11

Gentle Heat ............... 7 3. If You Need Service ...... 11

Drying Times ............... 8 4. IfYou Have a Problem ... 11

Mixed Loads .............. 8

2 01985 Whirlpool Corporation

Your

Respodbilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for

impOt?ant

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 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.

FOR YOUR SAMY

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI-

CAL SWITCHES.

3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN

FLAME.

4. IMMEDIATELY CALL

YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STOREOR USE

GASOLINE OR OTHER

FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND

LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

* nnm .lAC

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.

TYPEOF LOAD SlWEi’ED SUWHSTED

TEWERATURE

COTTONS; LINBNS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads,quilts. . . HEAW

HlGH

HEAWWEI6HT FAliRlCS - Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes . AUTOMATIC PERMIT PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - REGULAR MED

Sheets, pillowcases. cotton

underwear,diapers . . . . . . . . KNITS GENTLE

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes, LOW

organdies, lingerie . . . . . . . . . . .

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MEDlUMWElGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play PERMANENT MED

ciothes,sheets, slacks . . . . . . . . PRESS

LIGHTWEIGliT FABRICS - Lingerie, MED LOW

biouses,dresses . r. . . . . . . .

KNITS

HEAWWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

blend&T-shirts,slacks,shirts . . AUTOMATIC MED LOW

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, PERMANE’NT

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

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

LIGHTWEIGNT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] . . . . . . . PERMANENT EXLOW

Gauze,lace,etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRESS

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE TIMED

FABRICS DRYING

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys . . . . . . . . 20-30 MINS. FLUFF

PLASTIC - Shower curtains, AIR

tablecloths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-30 MINS.

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-50 MINS.

Select a

1. CYCLE Set TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the cycle and setting you The Temperature Selector can be set

want. See page 6 for information on on any desired temperature or any-

the cycles. where between 2 temperatures.

Push the

3. START Button To stop and restart

the dryer

The dryer will start tumbling when

you push the START Button. 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 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

minuies.This helps make the load

easier to handle.

Use

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESSto dry

permanent

press, knits and other syntheticfab-

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 an* in either

CYUtO- I

matic cycle. When the dryer stops,

feel the dried items.

If items ore 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.

Timeddrying

Use the TIMED DRYING Cycle for

any load you want to dry by time.

Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want - from 10 to 70.

The last 10 minutes of this cycle are

without heat - a cool-down time. This

helps make the load easier to

handle.

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

The TUMBLE PRESSsetting removes

The dryer does not heat when the wrinkles from dry clothing such as

Control Knob is set on FLUFFAIR. This items that may have been packed

setting can be used to fluff bedding, in a suitcase, closet, or items not

plastic tablecloths, foam rubber pii- removed from the dryer.

lows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.

1. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

The load will tumble in heated air

1. Turn the Control Knob to the number for lominutes. The heat shuts off and

of minutes you want in FLUFFAIR. the dryer continues to tumble the

2. Push the STARTButton. load for 10 more minutes.

For best results,TUMBLE PRESSonly

FINISH GUARD@Setting

a few items at a time. Put them on

hangers or fold them as soon as the

dryer stops.

When you are unable to unload the

dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can

Gentle Heat

form.

If you don’t open the door within 5 The dryer automatically reduces the

minutes after the dryer stops, FINISH heat settings in HEAVY HIGH and PERM’T

GUARD to kes over automatically to PRESSMED cycles. The last 5 minutes

protect the load. You don’t have to set of each of these cycles gradually

the Control Knob for FINISH GUARD. reduces the dryer temperature to a

lower heat settfng. This helps reduce

FINISH GUARD tumbles the load, wrinkling.

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.

Drying times Mixed loads

Drying times will vary depending on:

amount of moisture in the clothes.

type and weight of the fabric.

0 size of the load.

room temperature around the

dryer.

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

cycle suggested forthe lightest fab-

rics. When the dryer stops, remove

dry items and reset the control.

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.

To reduce wrinkling, take the load

from dryer as soon as tumbling stops.

This is important for permanent press,

knits and synthetic fabrics.

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

permanent press, synthetics and other items

that should be taken out as soon as the dryer

stops.

End-of-cycle 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

Open the lid and pull the lint screen

straight out.

may be a FIRE HAZARD.

ROLL the lint off the screen

with your fingers.

DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.

Push the screen firmly back into

place.

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

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

electrlcal 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.

Caring for your dryer

Removei6ose and sharp objects

from Dockets and cuffs before drvina - Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, consoles and finish.

Pins, buckles, etc. Close metal ’ ” Do not-use these products on or

zippers. near your dryer.

Wlpe 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.

Cleaning dryer interior

WARNING: Before

cleaning intertor, unplug

power supply cord, or

turn off electrlcal power to

avoid electrical shock hazard.

Garments which contain unstable dyes,

such as denim blue jeans or bright-

ly 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 thor-

oughly 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 re-

moved. Tumble a load of rags.

Vacation care

. Unplug power cord or turn off elec-

trical power.

For gas dryers, close gas valve.

Clean lint screen.

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