Whirlpool LEC8858EQ1 User manual

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PART NO. 3406071A

Use1;Care

Electricand

GasDryers

A Note to You ............ 2

Dryer Safety .......... 3-4

Parts and Features ... 5

Checking Your Vent ... 6

Operating Your

Dryer ......................... 8

Caring for Your

Dryer ....................... 14

Troubleshooting ...... 19

Requesting

Assistance

or Service ................ 21

Index ....................... 23

Warranty ................. 24

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AN ToYou

Thankyouforbuyin_aWHIRLPOOL®appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL dryers are easy to use, save time, and

help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this

Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly

and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us

notify you about any new information on your appliance+

Pleaserecordyourmodel'sinformation.

Whenever you call to request service for your appli-

ance, you need to know your complete model number

and serial number. You can find this information on the

model and serial number label (see the diagram on

page 5 for the location of the label). Also, record the

other information shown in the next column.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone

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DIWERSAF

Yoursafetyisimportanttous.

This guide contains safety statements under

warning symbols. Please pay special attention to

these symbols and follow any instructions given.

Here is a brief explanation of the symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards

such as fire, electrical shock, or

other injuries.

WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to

minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, 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 occupants.

•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.

-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency,

or the gas supplier.

conUnued on next page

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the

dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•Read all instructions before using • Do not repair or replace any part of the

the dryer.

•Do not dry articles that have been previ-

ously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in,

or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents, other flammable, or explosive

substances as they give off vapors that

could ignite or explode.

• Do not allow children to play on or in

the dryer. Close supervision of children

is necessary when the dryer is used

near children.

•Before the dryer is removed from service

or discarded, remove the door to the

drying compartment.

• Do not reach into the dryer if the drum

is moving.

• Do not install or store the dryer where

it will be exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper with controls.

dryer or attempt any servicing unless

specifically recommended in this Use and

Care Guide or in published user-repair

instructions that you understand and have

the skills to carry out.

• Do not use fabric softeners or products to

eliminate static unless recommended by

the manufacturer of the fabric softener

or product.

• Do not use heat to dry articles containing

foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-

like materials.

• Clean lint screen before or after each load.

• Keep area around the exhaust opening

and adjacent surrounding areas free from

the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

• The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent

should be cleaned periodically by qualified

service personnel.

• See Installation Instructions for grounding

requirements.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

PARTSANDFEAIURES

The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and

features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to

those pages for more information about the features.

NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the

different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.

Cycle control

knob

(pp. 8-11)

Model and

serial number

label

(p. 2)

CLEAN TOUCH TM panel

or rotar_

(p.8)

I\\\

Start button

(p. 8)

Lint screen

(p. 14)

Exhaust grill

Dryer drum

(p. 15) Wide-opening

hamper door*

Otherdoors:

Small side-swing door*

Large side-swing door*

(Reversible door- see Installation

Instructions)

Additionalfeaturesyourdryermayhave:

End of cycle signal selector (p. 8)

FINISH GUARD ®feature selector (p. 8)

Drying rack (p, 13)

Drum light (p. 16)

Super wide-opening door*

(Reversible door - see Installation

Instructions) * On some models

CHECKINGYOURVENT

Your dryer must be propedy installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and

shorten drying times. Install your dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always

above 45°F (7°C). Also make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions

for more information.

VEN11NG

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent,

Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death or fire.

Ifthe dryer is not properly installed and vented, it

will not be covered under the warranty.

NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting

will be paid for by the customer, whether it was a

paid installation or self-installed. For paid installa-

tion, call the company that installed the vent for

adjustment.

1. Four-inch heavy metal or flexible metal vent must

be used. Do not use

plastic vent or flexible

metal foil vent. Do not

kink or crush flexible

metal vent. It must be

completely extended to

allow adequate exhaust

air to flow. Check vent

after installation. Refer

to your Installation

Instructions for proper

length requirements of vent.

2. Use a 4" exhaust hood. Smaller hoods increase

drying times.

3, The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left,

right, or straight out the

back of the dryer. Space

requirements are listed

in your Installation

Instructions.

VENTING(com.)

4, Use the straightest path possible when routing

the exhaust vent. Avoid

90° turns, if possible.

Allow room when using

elbows or making turns.

Bend vent gradually to

avoid kinking.

5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use

screws to secure vent.

Lint may catch on

screws.

6, Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use,

but at least every 2 years,

or when installingyour

dryer in a new location.

• Disconnect vent from

the dryer and clean one

section at a time until

you reach the exhaust

hood.

• Use the hose attach-

ment on your vacuum,

or a pole or wire with a

feather duster or rag attached, to clean out lint.

• Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent

moves freely.

• When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the

Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer

for final product check.

OPEWNG¥OURDRYER

To get the best dryer results possible, you must use your dryer correctly. This section tells you how

to use your dryer properly and efficiently.

STARTINGYOURDRYER

Explosion Hazard

Never place items in the dryer that are

dampened with gasoline or other

flammable fluids.

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any

type of oil on it (including cooking oils).

Doing so can result in death, explosion,

or fire.

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a

damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

If your dryer has a Features Guide, remove it and

place it with this Use and Care Guide.

1, Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the

door. Do not pack the

dryer; allow space for

clothes to tumble freely.

3, If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set it to

the recommended setting for the type of fabric

being dried. The cycle descriptions on the

following pages include temperature setting

suggestions.

4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Some dryers have an On/Off

FINISH GUARD ®selector. The FINISH GUARD

feature protects your clothes from wrinkling when

you do not remove them from the dryer as soon

as it stops.

• Set the FINISH GUARD selector to On to

tumble the load without heat every few minutes

up to 45 minutes after the drying cycle ends.

• A signal will sound every few minutes while

FINISH GUARD is running if the Cycle Signal

(End of Cycle Signal) feature is set to On. On

some models, this signal is fixed and cannot be

turned off. The signal and cycle end when you

open the dryer door.

•Set the FINISH GUARD selector to Off if you do

not want to run this feature.

NOTE: Some dryers have a FINISH GUARD feature

that cannot be turned On or Off. See page 11.

5. (OPTIONAL STEP) If your dryer has a Cycle

Signal (End of Cycle Signal) selector, set the

selector to On if you want the dryer to sound

a signal when a cycle is finished.

eThe signal is helpful when you are drying

permanent press, synthetics, and other items

that should be removed from the dryer as

soon as it stops.

• On some models, the End of Cycle Signal is

part of the Start Button.

6. Push the Start Button.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the recommended

cycle for the type of load

being dried, as described

on pages 10 and 11.

• Use the Energy

Preferred Automatic

Setting (,) to dry

most loads.

NOTE: On some

models, the Tempera-

ture selector is part of

the Cycle Control Knob.

NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a

cycle ends.

STARINGYOURDRYER(CONT.)

StoppinS,andrestartin_yourdryer

You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.

To stop your dryer:

Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control Knob

to Off.

NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point to an

Off area when the dryer is not in use,

To restart your dryer:

Close the door, select a new cycle and temperature

(if desired), and push the Start Button.

SELECTINGTHERIGHTCYCLEAND1T:MPERAllJRESETRNG

The following pages describe the drying cycles

on your dryer. The descriptions include suggested

temperature settings and drying times for various

loads.

Cycleandtemperaturetips

• Make sure you have selected the correct cycle

and temperature for your load.

• Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred

Automatic Setting (.).

•Use the Fluff Air cycle, or line dry rubber, plastic,

delicate, and heat-sensitive fabrics.

• If some types of loads in the cycle descriptions

on the following pages have more than one

suggested temperature setting, choose the

lowest setting available on your dryer.

• The last few minutes of all cycles are without

heat to make the load cooler to handle.

Drying,tips

• Always follow care label directions when they are

available.

• If you use fabric softener sheets, always use

softener sheets that are labeled as dryer safe and

follow package instructions carefully.

• Remove the load from the dryer as soon as

tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling. This is

especially important for permanent press, knits,

and synthetic fabrics.

CYCLEDESCRIPtiONS

Automaticcycle(s)

Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.

Depending on your

model, the Automatic

cycle uses either an

electronic or automatic

DRY-MISER ®control

that senses the mois-

ture in the load and

shuts off the dryer

when the selected

dryness is reached.

The Cycle Control Knob

does not move until the load is almost dry. After the

cool-down, the Knob automatically turns to an Off

area and tumbling stops.

•If the load is drier than you like, select a setting

closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a

similar load.

• If the load is not as dry as you like, complete

drying using a Timed cycle. Select a setting closer

to Very Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

Drying time with an Automatic cycle varies accord-

ing to the type of fabric, size of load, and dryness

setting. Your model may not have all heat settings

listed. Some general guidelines are:

• Use a high heat setting for drying heavyweight

items, such as towels and work clothes.

• Use a medium heat setting for drying medium-

weight items, such as sheets, underwear,

permanent press clothes, and some knits.

• Use a low heat setting for drying lightweight

items such as lingerie, blouses, dresses, and

some knits.

NOTE: If you have any questions about drying

temperatures for various loads, refer to care label

directions.

Timedcycle(s)

Use a Timed drying cycle to complete drying if some

items are damp after the

Automatic cycle. A Timed

drying cycle is also

useful for:

•Heavyweight and bulky

items, such as bed

spreads and work

clothes, and large loads

that require a long drying

time. Set your dryer for

High heat.

• Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and

knits that require a short drying time. Set your dryer

for Low heat.

• Drying time and temperature will depend on your

dryer model.

FluffAircycle

(onsomemodels)

Use the unheated Fluff Air cycle for items that require

drying without heat.

The chart on page 12

includes examples of

items that require air

drying.

NOTE: If your model

does not have the Fluff

Air cycle, line dry heat-

sensitive items.

HeavyDrycycle

(onsomemodels)

Use the Heavy Dry cycle to dry large items or items

that are thicker or

heavier than a regular

load (such as heavy

cotton bath towels

or robes.) Set your

Cycle Control Knob to

Heavy Dry and your

Temperature selector to

High heat.

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