Whirlpool LEQ8800JQ1 User manual

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CONTENTS

DRYER SAFETY .................................................................. 3

PARTS AND FEATURES .................................................... 5

CHECKING YOUR VENT ..................................... _.............. 6

USING YOUR DRYER ......................................................... 7

Starting Your Dryer .......................................................... 7

Stopping and Restarting .................................................. 8

Loading Clothes ............................................................... 8

Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips .............................. 8

Cycle Descriptions ........................................................... 9

Additional Features ........................................................ 10

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER ........................................... 11

Cleaning the Lint Screen ............................................... 11

Cleaning the Dryer Interior ............................................ 12

Removing Accumulated Lint from Inside

the Dryer Cabinet ........................................................... 12

Changing the Drum Light .............................................. 12

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 13

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. 14

WARRANTY ....................................................................... 15

DRYERSAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all

safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or

"WARNING." These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

immediately follow instructions,

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you

what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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

the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. I

- 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injuryto persons when using the dryer, follow basic

precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the dryer.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in

your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils

may contribute to a chemical reaction that could

cause a load to catch fire.

• Do not dry articles that have been previously

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 dis-

carded, remove the door to the drying compart-

ment.

• 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.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or

attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-

mended in this Owner's Manual 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 require-

ments.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

PARTSANDFEATURES

1. Control panel

2. Model and serial number label

3. Dryer drum

4. Lint screen

5. Exhaust grill

6. Wide-opening door

Additional features your dryer may

have:

End of Cycle Signal selector

WRINKLE SHIELD" selector

WRINKLE SHIELD" PLUS selector

ACCUDRY" electronic sensor

Automatic Dry sensor

Drying rack

Drum light

Small side-swing door

Large side-swing door

Super wide-swing door

CHECKING

YOURVENT

Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to

achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying

times. Use the minimum recommended installation

clearances (found in your Installation Instructions) to

avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation

air. Refer to your installation instructions for more

information.

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.

If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it wilt 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.

1. Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4 in (10.2

cm) metal or flexible metal vent must be used. 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 a4in (10.2 cm) exhaust hood. Smaller hoods

increase drying times.

3. The exhaust vent can be muted up, down, left, right,or

straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements

are listed in your Installation Instructions.

4. Use the straightest path possible when routing the

exhaust vent. Use the fewest number of elbows and

turns. Allow room when using elbows or making turns.

Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

be_er

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 installing your 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 attachment on your vacuum, or a pole

or wire with afeather 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.

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USINGYOUR

DRYER

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

gasoline, away from dryer.

Do not dry anything that has ever had anything

flammable on it (even after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, explosion, or fire.

Fire Hazard

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of

oil on it (including cooking oils).

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be

dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death or fire.

StartingYourDryer

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp

cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door.

Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to

tumble freely.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the recommended

cycle for the type of load being dried. Use the Energy

Preferred Automatic Setting ( * ) to dry most

heavyweight and medium weight loads. (See "Drying,

Cycle and Temperature Tips.")

Select a temperature setting on models with a Temp/

Fabric selector. The cycle descriptions include

temperature setting suggestions.

NOTE: The temperature selector is part of the Cycle

Control knob on some models.

Select the End of Cycle Signal, if available. The signal is

helpful when drying permanent press or synthetics.

Promptly remove these items from the dryer at the end

of the cycle to prevent wrinkles.

On some models

• The End of Cycle signal can be adjusted. Turn the

selector to the desired volume.

• The End of Cycle Signal is part of the start button.

Turn the start button to ON or OFE

5. Select the desired option. (See "Options.")

6. Push the START button.

StoppingandRestarting

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

1. Close the door.

2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).

3. Push START.

Loading Clothes

Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer.

Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following

chart shows examples of balanced loads that would allow

for proper tumbling.

Heavy work 3 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 pair of

clothes overalls, 3 shirts

Delicates 3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips,

6 undergarments, 2 sets of steepwear,

1 child's outfit

Towels 10 bath towels, 10 hand towels, 14

wash cloths, 1 bath mat

Mixed Load 3 double sheets, 4 pillowcases,

8 T-shirts, 6 pair of shorts, 2 blouses

8 handkerchiefs

Drying, Cycle and

Temperature Tips

Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.

The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is

almost dry. After Cool-Down, the knob automatically turns

to Off and tumbling stops.

Cool-Down tumbles the load without heat during the last

few minutes of all cycles. Cool-Down makes the loads

easier to handle.

Drying tips

• Follow care label directions when they are available.

iIf you use fabric softener sheets, use only ones labeled

as "dryer safe." Follow package instructions.

• 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.

Cycle tips

•Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic

setting ( *).

•Use the no heat (air) cycle (if available) for rubber,

plastic or heat sensitive fabrics.

Temperature tips

If your dryer has multiple heat settings:

• 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 sheets, underwear, permanent press

fabrics, and some knits.

Use a low heat setting for drying lightweight items such

as lingerie, blouses, dresses, and some knits.

Use ano heat (air)setting for rubber, plastic or heat

sensitive fabrics.

• Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load,

select the lower setting rather than the higher setting

NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures

for various loads, refer to the care label directions.

Timed Drying cycle(s)

Cycle Descriptions

Your model may vary from the models shown.

off

Cycle Control knob

Energy Preferred

Automat,¢ Setting

Automatic cycle(s)

Use your Automatic cycle to dry most loads. Your dryer

uses either the electronic ACCUDRY" system or the

Automatic Dry control. The control senses the moisture

level in the load and shuts off when the load reaches the

selected dryness.

On some models

• Automatic Dry (High Heat) and (Low Heat)

Select the temperature by moving the Cycle Control

knob to (High Heat) for bigger or heavier loads or (Low

Heat) for smaller or lighter loads.

• Automatic Dry

Select the temperature from the temperature selector

based on the fabrics in your load.

NOTE: The Cycle Control knob featuring Automatic Dry is

not shown.

After drying a load in any of the Automatic cycles, check

the dryness.

Ifthe load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to

Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

If a load is not a 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 varies with an Automatic cycle. The type of

fabric, size of the load, and the dryness selected affect

drying time. See "Temperature tips."

Use your Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if items

are still damp after the Automatic cycle. Also use Timed

Drying for heavyweight and bulky items such as

bedspreads and work clothes or large loads that require a

long drying time. Set the temperature selector, if available,

to High Heat. On some models, you may use the Timed

Dry cycle for lightweight items such as lingerie or knits. Set

the temperature selector to Low Heat.

Fluff Air cycle or Air Only setting

Use the Fluff Air cycle or Air Only setting for items that

require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and

heat sensitive fabrics. Set the cycle control knob to Fluff

Air or select Air Only on the temperature selector and set

the cycle control knob to Timed Dry.This chart shows

examples of items that can be dried using the Fluff Air

cycle/Air Only setting.

,,,,,, ,

Type of Load Fluff Air cycle/

Air Only

setting*

Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras,

stuffed toys

Plastic -Shower curtains, tablecloths

20 - 30

Rubber-backed rugs 40 -50

Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10 - 20

(*Minutes) Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.

When using Fluff Air or Air Only

•Check to see that coverings are securely stitched.

•Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodica!ly during

cycle.

•Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow

to dry.

AdditionalFeatures

You can customize your cycles by selecting different

features. If you change your mind, select a different

feature.

NOTE: Your model may have some or all of the features

listed below.

Towels

Select this setting to thoroughly dry extra heavy items

such as mattress pads and quilts or a load of towels! Set

the temperature selector, if available, to High Heat.

WRINKLE SHIELD" setting

Minute 90

Your model may vary from the model shown.

When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as

soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. WRINKLE SHIELD

periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load to

avoid wrinkles.

Your dryer may have one of the following features. Follow

the instructions for the WRINKLE SHIELD on your model.

•WRINKLE SHIELD (automatic)

WRINKLE SHIELD automatically activates at the end of

the cycle ifyou do not open the dryer door within a few

minutes. WRINKLE SHIELD periodically tumbles the

load without heat for up to 45 minutes.

•WRINKLE SHIELD (optional)

Turn the WRINKLE SHIELD selector to On to

periodically tumble the load without heat up to 45

minutes after the cycle ends.

WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS 30190 Minute

Select WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS 30 Minute for 30

minutes ofWRINKLE SHIELD PLUS or 90 Minute for 90

minutes of WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS. WRINKLE

SHIELD PLUS periodically tumbles the load without

heat for the selected time.

Heavy Dry

Select this setting to evenly dry large or heavy items such

as thick cotton bath towels or robes. Set the temperature

selector, if available, to High Heat.

DRYEL* products

When using the DRYEL products, select the DRYEL setting

in the Timed Dry cycle and the DRYEL setting (High/Heavy)

on the temperature selector. DRYEL, when used in

accordance with the manufacturer's directions, has been

tested and approved for use in full-size dryers built by

Whirlpool Corporation.

Damp Dry

Select this setting to dry items to a damp level or dry items

that do not require an entire drying cycle. Damp dry items

such as jeans (to prevent stiffness) or cotton clothes (to

make pressing easier). Set the temperature selector, if

available, to High Heat.

TUMBLE PRESS ®setting

Select this setting to remove wrinkles from items such as

clothes packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being

left in the dryer too long. Set the temperature selector, if

available, to Medium or Low Heat depending on the

fabrics in your load.

End of Cycle Signal

If your model has an End of Cycle Signal, the signal

sounds every few minutes when a cycle is complete, if

WRINKLE SHIELD TM is selected. The signal stops when you

open the door.

End of Cycle Signal

On some models

The End of Cycle Signal is fixed.

The End of Cycle Signal isselectable. The signal will sound

only if the signal is set to ON.

Drying Rack

Select this feature to dry items such as tennis shoes and

pillows without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack

does not move.

To use the drying rack

1. Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the

dryer. Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening.

2. Put the wet items on top of the rack. Leave space

between the items so air can reach aUthe surfaces.

Close the door.

NOTE: Do not allow item to hang over the edge of the

rack.

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