Whirlpool LE9800XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric

Model LE9800XM

and

Gas

Model LG9801XM

Solid State Mark II Series

Electronic Touch Control

‘aye Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehom~d~fwrs. Automatic Washers, Clothes Orvers. freezers. Relrleerator-freezer

Parts and features

POWER LAUNDRY

ON/OFF INFORMATION CENTER

SOLID STATE ELECTRONIC

ELECTRONIC

DRYNESS

-~ SENSOR

/DRYER DRUM

AND SERIAL

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide lo-

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 bate

and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-

mation

Center on the back of the dryer

console. Service Company ana

Telephone Number

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

Contents

PARTSANDFEATURES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY FIRST

STARTING YOUR DRYER AND

SELECTING A CYCLE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CUSTOM DRY Controls

TIMED DRY Controls

FINISH GUARD” Control

DRYING TIPS

FLUFF AIR Setting

Page Page

TUMBLE PRESS Setting 7

Drying Times 7

Mixed Loads 7

Drying Rack 8

Changing the

Drum Light 8

End-of-Cycle Signal 8

LINT SCREEN 9

LINT REMOVAL 9

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE 11

2 c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation

Your

Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for

important 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 Cl.

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.

Starting your

dryer and

selecting a cycle

Before starting your dryer, be

sure laundry ISsorted and loaded

properly [see your”Dryer Guide”)

Be sure the door is tightly closed.

Turn

. power on Touch FABRIC-TEMP

Selector

Move the POWER SWITCH up.

You will have 8 seconds to touch

a FABRIC-TEMP Selector.

Within 8 seconds, touch the lower

part of a FABRIC-TEMP Selector. The

dryer will not operate if you touch the

upper half of the selector.

You may change the dryer setting

at any time during any cycle by

touching the desired selector or

selectors.

Touch a CUSTOM DRY

3. or TIMED DRY Control

IMPORTANT: If you do not touch a

CUSTOM DRY or TIMED DRY Control,

the dryer will automatically select

NORMAL DRY.

If this is not the dryness you like,

you must touch one

the other

dryness Controls. See page 6 of this

book for more details.

To stop the dryer

Open the door, or...

2. Move POWER SWITCH to OFF

To check the load

1. Open door.

2. The dryer will remember where it

was in the cycle if you restart the

dryer within 2 minutes. Touch

selector with the blinking light to

restart.

2. 3:

This chart suggests fabric loads and drying temperatures.

SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD FABRIC-TEMP SELECTOR

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts.

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes REG

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS -‘i&;&i; ‘.

organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVY

HIGH

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRIC& ‘i S’hiis, play’

clothes, sheets, slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses

PERM’T

PRESS

MED

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

blends.T-shirts,slacks, shirts

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics [polyester,

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,

blouses, dresses

KNITS

GENTLE

LOW

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS XNITS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) GENTLE

Gauze,lace,etc. LOW

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS FLUFF

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras, A18

stuffed toys

PLASTIC - Shower curtains,

tablecloths ,.,,.,..,.............,..

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON

Drying these and other heat-sensitive

materials can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD.

Operating instructions

TheCUSTOM DRYcontrols

After touching a FABRIC-TEMP

Selector, touch a CUSTOM DRY

Control selection that describes the

dryness you prefer for your load.

A sensor on the back the dryer

drum “feels” the amount of moisture

in the load. When the dryness you

have selected is reached, the

dryer automatically shuts off.

You may need to try different

dryness settings to find the one

you like.

SUGGESTIONS

For the first few loads, use NORMAL

DRY. When finished, check to see if

the load is as dry as you want.

If the load is not as dry as you like,

use MORE DRY or VERY DRY the next

time.

If the load is too dry, use LESSDRY

the next time. Use DAMP DRY if you

plan to iron the clothes when you

remove them from the dryer.

Use a TIMED DRY setting for bed-

spreads, quilts, blankets and other

bulky loads. Start with 60 minutes.

IMPORTANT: If a finished load is

not as dry as you like:

1. Clear dryer memory by

moving the POWER SWITCH to

OFF then back to ON.

2. Touch the FABRIC-TEMP

Selector for the load type.

3. Touch the 20 minute TIMED DRY

Control.

4. Remember to select a

different dryness setting for

the next similar load.

Cool down times

In all cycles, the heat shuts off

before the dryer stops tumbling. This

cool down time helps:

keep wrinkles from setting in.

make handling the hot load items

easier.

TIMED DRY Control

After touching a FABRIC-TEMP

Selector, touch a TIMED DRY Control

setting for any load you want to dry

by time. Touch the number or min-

utes you want: 20, 30.40,60, or 80.

This setting is good for very small

loads or large, bulky items.

Note the cool down times in each

cycle.

Includes 5 minute Includes 10 minute

cool down cool down

FINISH GUARD”Contro1

FINISH GUARD takes The indicator light will stay on as

over automatically long as FINISH GUARD is tumbling the

when the cycle is load. Remember that FlNISH GUARD

is selected automatically every

time you use the dryer.

It tumbles the load, without heat,

every 5 minutes for up to 21%hours.

This rearranges and fluffs the load to

help prevent wrinkles that set in

when a load remains in a warm dryer,

Drying tips

FLUFF AIR Setting TUMBLE PRESS Control

FLUFFAIR gives you 20

minutes of tumbling

without heat. FINISH

fluff

air

GUARD is automatically

selected with this cycle. cases or closets.

If you do not want FINISH GUARD

you must cancel it by touching it. The

light will go out.

This setting can be used to fluff

bedding, pillows and clothing or to

dust drapes. It can also be used

to damp-dry heat sensitive items..

such as plastic shower curtains,

rubber-backed rugs, plastic table-

cloths, foam rubber pillows, stuffed

toys, sneakers, etc.

If you want more than 23 minutes

of tumbling, touch the FLUFF AIR and

the TIMED DRY Control for the

amount of time you want (up to 80

minutes).

TUMBLE PRESS gives you 15 minutes

of tumbling at the medium fabric

temperature and 5 more minutes of

tumbling without heat. FINISH

GUARD is automatically selected

with this cycle.

For best results, TUMBLE PRESS only

a few items at a time. Put them on

hangers or fold them as soon as the

dryer stops.

Drying times

Drying times will vary depending on:

amount of moisture in the clothes.

type and weight of the fabric.

size of the load.

room temperature around the

dryer.

temperature of the wash rinse

water.

amount of lint in the lint screen.

0 dryer temperature selection.

See page 6 in your “Dryer Guide”

for more information.

Mixed loads

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

setting suggested for the lightest

fabrics. 7

[‘sing the dving rack

The drying rack lets you dry

Items

that you may not want to tumble, for

example, sneakers, stuffea ?oys

knitted wool, etc

The rack does not move, bclr the

drum turns. Make sure nothing hangs

over the edges of the rack.

Fit rear legs PUSH IN

of the rack

into indents

in back

wall of

dryer

ower the

front so legs /F

rest on dryer

opening FRONT LEGS

3. Put wet items on top of the rack

leave space between them

so air can reach all surfaces

4. Close the door; touch a TIMED

DRY Control selection.

Drying time will depend on how

much moisture the Items hold The

followlng chart suggests tempera-

ture settings for different kinds of

Items that might best be rack dried

To rack dry... Use FABRIC-TEMP

selection .

Wool sweaters

[Block to shape;

lay flat on rack).

KNITS

GENTLE pLOW

Stuffed toys or pillows

[Cotton or polyester PERM’T

fiber filled.) PRESSiMED

Stuffed toys or pillows

(Foam rubber filled.) FLUFF AIR

Sneakers or

canvas shoes FLUFF AIR

WARNING: Drying plastic or rubber

items with heat may damage

the items or be a FIRE HAZARD.

Be sure to take the rack out for

normal tumble drying.

Changing the drum light

Unplug the dryer to avoid

possible electrical shock.

Cr,?ri the

l~‘.‘er aoor

and remove

light bulb

cover by

turning it

clockwise

Remove the

light bulb by

turnrng it

counter-

clockwise

4. Replace the bulb only with a 40

watt appliance bulb from most

hardware, grocery or variety

stores

5. Replace the light bulb cover

and lock it In place by turning

counterclockwlse.

End-of-cycle signal

The dryer WIII beep 5 times to let

you know when the cycle is finished

It will also beep afier each FINISH

GUARD tumbling.

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.

The signal can’t be turned off and

it IS not adjustable.

Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can

increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD

Open the lid and pull the lint screen ROLL the lint off the screen

straight out. with your fingers.

DO NOT run the dryer with DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.

the lint screen loose, Push the screen firmly back Into

damaged or missing. place

Doing so can cause over-

heating, can damage fabrics and

can be a FIRE HAZARD.

Lint removal

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

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

dryer usage. ,,,

ELECTRIC DRYERS ’ &AS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

Avoid electrical shock

hazard - unplug power

supply cord or turn off

electrical power.

’ Avoid injury or damage - do not

put hands inside cabinet.

. Make sure dryer is cool.

1. Remove back panel (electric) or

front panel (gas)

2. Avoid damaging wires.ther-

mostats, 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. 9

Caring for your dryer

Remove sharp objects from clothing

before drying - pins, bucklesetc.

Close metal zippers.

\ \

Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft Sharp or heavy objects should

cloth.Spills allowed to remain may never be put on or in the dryer.

dull or damage the finish. Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc

Non-colorfast items can stain the

drum. Wipe carefully after drying to

make sure there is no dye to be

transferred to items in the next load.

Vacation care

Never leave wet or damp laundry in

your dryer.

Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, console and finish. Do

not use these products on or near

your dryer.

Disconnect power

supply cord.

For gas dryers, close

gas valve. Clean lint screen

This manual suits for next models

Table of contents

Other Whirlpool Dryer manuals

Whirlpool

Whirlpool WED9620HW User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool W10296184B User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool AWG 367 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool 8314841B User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool W10054070A User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool CGD9160GW User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool WED7990XG0 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool WED5100HW User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool W10177459A User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool 240-VOLT ELECTRIC DRYER User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool 4KWED4915 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool LDR3822PQ1 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool AWZ 8CDS/DF User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool LE6400XS User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool W10115228C User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool WHP80250 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool LER3622PQ User guide

Whirlpool

Whirlpool LE6800XP User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool 8527809 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool LE3300XPWO User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool LDR3822HQ0 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool GLE7900XM User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool W10136970C User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool WDH3090GW User manual

Popular Dryer manuals by other brands

Bosch

Bosch WTA79200GB Installation and operating instructions

Amana

Amana W10233410A Use and care guide

Miele

Miele TWH 780 WP operating instructions

Asko

Asko T760 user guide

Alliance Laundry Systems

Alliance Laundry Systems 25 Series Original instructions

Bosch

Bosch Logixx 10 WTB76556GB Instruction manual and installation instructions

STIEBEL ELTRON

STIEBEL ELTRON Ultronic S Operation and installation

Electrolux

Electrolux EW2H328R2 user manual

Beko

Beko DS8433RX1M user manual

Dawlance

Dawlance Spinner DS 6000 C owner's manual

Electrolux

Electrolux TP5080TW user manual

AEG

AEG TR838P4OB user manual

Indesit

Indesit IDV 75 instruction manual

Infiniton

Infiniton SD-DG85C manual

BOMANN

BOMANN WT 5019 instruction manual

Alliance Laundry Systems

Alliance Laundry Systems TMB795C Installation

Asko

Asko T793C operating instructions

Kenmore

Kenmore 8041 - 5.8 cu. Ft. Capacity Electric Dryer installation instructions