Whirlpool LE9480XW User manual

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Use&CirAiGuide

Cycle control knob

Temperature selector

Start button

Lint screen

Model and serial

Electronic

DRY-MISEW control

Drying rack

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SUPERCAPACITY

AUTOMATICDRYERS

LE9480XW LG948lXW

Contents

Page

Important Safety

Instructions . .

Additional safety instructions

and your responsibilities .

Operating Instructions

Starting your dryer . . . .

The automatic cycles . . .

Timed drying . . . .

Using fluff air . . . . .

Using TUMBLE PRESS@

End-of-cycle signal

Lint signal. . .

Additional Dryer Features

Gentle heat system

Using the drying rack

FINISH GUARD@ setting

Caring For Your Dryer

Cleaning the lint screen

Cleaning the dryer interior .

Lint removal . . . .

If You Need Service Or

Assistance.

Whirlpool Automatic

Dryer Warranty.

Purchase Date

01990 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 briskly with thumb to make a ball,

then remove.

Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-

ing 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 re-

move 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 plate (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

Service Company Phone Number

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical

switches.

3. f!fEeguish 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. The

fumes can create a fire

hazard or explosion.

ImportantSafetyInstructions

Read all instructions before

using the dryer.

NEVER dry items cleaned,

washed, soaked in or spotted with

wax, paint, gasoline or flammable

fluids in the dryer. The fumes can

create a FIRE HAZARD or

EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand

launder and air dry fabrics contain-

ing these materials.

NEVER allow children to operate,

play with or crawl inside the dryer.

Close supervision of children is

necessary when the dryer is used

near children.

DO NOT reach into a dryer if the

drum is moving.

When discarding an old dryer,

ALWAYS remove the door to

prevent accidental entrapment.

DO NOT install or store dryer

where it will be exposed to the

weather.

DO NOT tamper with the controls.

You are responsible for

making sure that your

dryer is installed, repaired and

parts replaced by a qualified

person.

Use only fabric softeners specifi-

cally labeled as not being harmful

to the dryer.

FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to

materials can result from:

-drying rubber, rubber-like and

heat sensitive materials with heat,

- allowing lint build-up inside the

dryer or exhaust system. Clean-

ing should be done periodically

by a qualified person.

Clean lint screen before or after

each load.

DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,

chemicals, etc. pile up around or

under the dryer,

Dryer must be electrically

grounded. See the Installation

Instructions.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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:

- 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 (7.2%)

- 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

Startingyourdryer

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

and control setting information before starting it.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

Cottons and linens

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress AUTOMATIC HEAVY HIGH

pads, quilts REGULAR

HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans,

corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT - Sheets, ptllowcases. PERM’T PRESS

cotton, underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT - Batistes, organdies, KNITS GENTLE

lingerie

Permanent press, synthetics

and blends

HEAVYWEIGHT-Work clothes, jackets, AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS

raincoats PERMANENT PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT - Shirts, play clothes,

sheets, slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT - Lingerie, blouses, KNITS

GENTLE

dresses

Knits

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetic (polyester,

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,

blouses, dresses

AUTOMATIC KNITS GENTLE

PERMANENT PRESS

Delicate fabrics

Sheer curtains (2or 3 panels), gauze,

lace, etc. AUTOMATIC EX LOW

PERMANENT PRESS

Rubber, plastic,

heat-sensitive fabrics

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys FLUFF AIR

PLASTIC - Shower curtains, tablecloths

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,

SHEER NYLON

NOT OVERDRY.

Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage

some fabrics.

1. 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 6-6 for further cycle

information.

2. Press a temperature selection

which matches the type of fabric

being dried. The red indicator will

appear over the temperature selec-

tion you have chosen.

3. Push the Start Button to start

the dryer.

4. To stop and restart the dryer:

Open the door or turn the Cycle Con-

trol Knob to OFF to stop the dryer.

Close the door, select a cycle (if nec-

essary) and push the Start Sutton 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.

Operating Instructions

Continued

Theautomaticcycles

The automatic cycles allow you to

select the degree of dryness you prefer

for the clothes being dried.

The electronic DRY-MISER@ control

is an electronic sensor that determines

the amount of moisture in the clothes.

The dryer automatically shuts off when

the proper dryness is reached.

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 the Cool-Down

portion is complete, the Cycle Control

Knob automatically moves to an OFF

area and tumbling stops.

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 * 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 * 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.

NOTE: Overdrying can cause

shrinkage, static cling and damage to

some fabrics.

TIMEDDRYING

Use the TIMED DRYING cycle for any

load you want to dry by time.

Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the

number of minutes you want from

10 to 70.

The last 5 minutes of this cycle are

without heat to help make the load

easier to handle.

UsingFLUFFAIR

Do not dry plastic or rubber items

1 with heat. IJ~~~~~~~IR setting, )

or line dry. Failure to do so could

result in fire or damaged items.

The dryer does nol heat when the Cycle

Control Knob is set in FLUFF AIR. This

cycle can be used to fluff or air dry bed-

ding, plastic tablecloths, foam rubber

pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.

1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to

the number of minutes you want

in FLUFF AIR.

2. Push the Stan Button

Operating Instructions

Continued

‘5

P-

’ ?

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. Press the PERM’T PRESS Tempera-

ture Selector.

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.

End-of-cyclesignal

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, synthetic and

other items that should be taken out

as soon as the dryer stops.

Lintsignal

Clean the lint screen before each

load. If you neglect to clean your lint

screen, a 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 11.

AdditionalDryerFeatures

GentleHeatsystem

The dryer automatically reduces the

heat settings in HEAVY HIGH and

PERM’T PRESS. During the last few

minutes of each of these temperature

settings, the dryer temperature gradu-

ally reduces to a lower heat setting.

This helps prevent overdrying.

Usingthedryingrack

The drying rack lets you dry items that

you may not want to tumble. The rack

does not move, but the drum turns.

Make sure nothing hangs over the edge

of the rack.

1. Fit rear legs of the rack into indenta-

tions in the back wall of the dryer.

2. Lower the front so the legs rest on

the dryer opening.

3. Put wet items on top of the rack.

Leave space between them so air

can reach all surfaces.

4. Close the door and stat-l the dryer.

See page 10 for suggested cycles

and temperature settings when

using the drying rack.

Additional Dryer Features

Continued

Drying rack suggestions

Drying time will depend on how much moisture the items hold. The following chart

suggests cycles and temperature settings for different kinds of items that might best

be rack-dried.

TO RACK DRY:

Wool sweaters

(Block

to shape

and lay flat on

the rack.)

SUGGESTED

CYCLE

TIMED DRYING

SUGGESTED

TEMPERATURE

KNITS GENTLE

Stuffed toys or pillows

(Cotton or polyester fiber filled.) TIMED DRYING PERM’T PRESS

Stuffed toys or pillows

(Foam rubber filled.) FLUFF AIR

Sneakers or canvas shoes FLUFF AIR

NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tumble drying.

FINISHGUARD@setting

When you are unable to remove a load

from the dryer as soon as it stops,

wrinkles can form.

FINISH GUARD tumbles the load,

without heat, every 5 minutes for up to

40 minutes. This tumbling rearranges

and fluffs the load to help avoid wrinkles

that set in when the load remains in the

drum.

You don’t have to set the Cycle Con-

trol Knob for FINISH GUARD. FINISH

GUARD takes over automatically to

protect the load if you don’t open the

door within 5 minutes after the PERMA-

NENT PRESS cycle stops.

A signal will sound every 5 minutes

during FINISH GUARD, for up to 40

minutes. The signal will stop when the

dryer door is opened.

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