Whirlpool GLE7900XM User manual

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AUTOMATIC
a DRYER
Electric Model
GLE7900XM
l-93
fave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Air Condllloners, Oehumldlfwrs. Automatic Washers. Clothes Oryers. freezers. RefrlgeratOr-Freeze

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
LINT SCREEN
‘1 DRYER DRUM
‘1 ‘.-
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
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.
See your “Dryer
Guide” for informa-
tion on fabrics, dry-
ing special-care
items, drying tips
and other details.
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 slop Purchase Date
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-
mation Center on the back of the dryer
Service Company and
console
Telephone Number
There IS no warranty registration to return Proof-of-purchase is all
that IS required for In-warranty service.
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6
Dryer Cycles and Settings 6
Cool Down Times 6
DRYING TIPS 7
FLUFFAIR 7
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting 7
Mixed Loads 7
Drvina Times 7
Page
LINT SCREEN 8
LINT REMOVAL 8
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 9
Vacation Care 9
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 10
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 10
2. When You Return 10
tothe U.S. 11
3. If You Need Assistance 11
4. If You Need Service I I

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...
l is installed by a qualified Installer.
. is properly maintained.
l is installed in an area protected
from the weather.
l IS properly Installed and leveled In
a well ventilated room’ on a floor
that can support the weight.
l is located in an area where the tem-
perature is above 45 F (7.2 C).
l is connected to the right kind of out-
let, electric supply and grounding.’
l is properly connected to exhaust
systems.*
9 is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home clothes dryers.
l is not run where there may be explo-
sive fumes.
l is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the “Installation Instructions” for
complete information.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPEOF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads.
mattress pods, quilts. _. EX HEAVY
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels. PERM’T
jeans, corduroys, work clothes HEAVY PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - HEAVY
Sheefs, pillowcases, cotton HIGH
underwear. diapers MEDIUM
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,
organdies, tingerie LIGHT
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS PERMIT PRESS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes, PERM’T
jackets, raincoats _. _. 40-50 MINS. PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play HEAVY
clothessheetsslacks _. 30-40 MINS. HIGH
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses,dresses 20-30 MINS.
KNITS PERM’T PRESS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERMIT PRESS
blends, T-shirts, slocks,shirts _. 40-50 MINS. HEAVY HIGH
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, KNITS GENTLE1
acrylic, etc.] and blends, lingerie, LOW
blouses, dresses 30-40 MINS.
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] PERM’T PRESS KNITS GENTLE . 20-30 MINS.
Gauze, lace, etc. _. 15-20 MINS. LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE PERMIT PRESS
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys
20-30 MINS. FLUFF
PLASTIC - Shower curtains, AIR
tablecloths 20-30 MINS.
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS 40-50 MINS.
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON 15-20 MINS.
Dryingthese and other heat-sensitive
materiats can damage them or be a
FIRE HAZARD. 0
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Select a
1. CYCLE Set TEMPERATURE
2. SELECTOR
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and settrng you
want. See page 6 for tnformatron on
the cycles.
Push the
3. ST.4RT Button
Turn the Temperature Selector to the
needed drying temperature.
To stop and restart
the dryer
The dryer will start tumbling when
you push the START Button
Changing a setting
The setting can be changed at any
trme by turning the Control Knob to a
new setting.
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
Dryer cycles and settings
The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps
provide the special care that perma-
nent press and synthetic fabrics
need...a period of heated drying
followed by a 10 minute cool down.
The chart on page 4 suggests time
and temperature settings for different
kinds of loads
The EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and
LIGHT cycles describe the loads
they are designed to dry The chart
on page 4 tells what is meant by
EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and LIGHT
loads.
At each setting, the dryer will run
about long enough to dry the load
described by the setting. Example.
The HEAVY Cycle is designed to be
longenoughtodryaloadofheavy
fabrics (towels, jeans, corduroys, etc.)
when the Temperature Selector is set
on PERM’T PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.
I 4- MO!?EIlME LESS TIME I
If the load is not as dry as you want,
set the dial more to the left the next
time you dry that kind of load
If the load is dryerthan you Want.
set the dral more to the right the next
time you dry that kind of load.
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Cool down times
In all cycles, the heat shuts off
before the dryer stops tumbling. This
cool down time helps:
l keep wrinkles from setting in.
l make handling the hot load items
easier.
The PERMANENT PRESSCycle has
10 minutes of cool down time at the
end of the cycle.
All other cycles have 5 minutes of
cool down time.

Drying tips
The dryer does not heat when the
Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF
AIR. 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 tablecloths,foam rubber
pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.
1. Set the Temperature Selector to
FLUFF AIR
2. Set the Control Knob to the PERMA-
NENT PRESS Cycle and select the
number of minutes you want.
3. Push the START Button.
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting
The TUMBLE PRESSsetting removes
wrinkles from dry clothing such as
items that may have been packed
in a suitcase, closet, or items not
removed from the dryer.
1. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T
PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.
2. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.
3. Push START Button.
The load will tumble in heated air
for 5 minutes. The heat shuts off and
the dryer continues to tumble the
load for 10 more minutes.
For best resultsTUMBLE PRESSonly
a few items at a time. Put them on
hangers or fold them as soon as the
dryer stops.
When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
cycle suggested for the lightest
fabrics. When the dryer stops, remove
dry items and reset the control.
Drying times
Drying times will vary depending on:
l amount of moisture in the clothes.
l type and werght of the fabric.
l size of the load.
l room temperature around the
dryer.
l temperature of the wash rinse
water.
l omount of lint in the lint screen.
l dryer temperature selection.
See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”
for more Information. 7

Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drytng time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.
Open the lid and pull the lint screen
straight out.
DO NOT run the dryer with
the lint screen loose,
damaged or missing.
Doing so can cause over-
ROLL the lint off the screen
with your fingers.
DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.
Push the screen firmly back into
place
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 ofien, depending on
dryer usage.
ELECTRIC DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
(b
l Avoid electrical shock
hazard - unplug power
supply cord or turn off
electrical power.
’ Avoid injury or damage - do not
put hands inside cabinet.
l Make sure dryer is cool.
1. Remove back panel.
2. Avoid damaging wires or ther-
mostats.
3. Remove lint from shaded area -
see art - with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
4. Replace panel: reconnect and re-
level dryer
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Caring for your dryer
Remove sharp objects from clothing
before drying - pins, buckles, etc.
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
Never leave wet or damp laundry in
your dryer.
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
Some pretreatment products can
damage dials, console and finish. Do
not use these products on or near
your dryer.
Disconnect power
supply cord. Clean lint screen.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling
for assistance.. .
Performance problems often re-
sult from little things you can find
and fix yourself without tools of any
krnd.
DRYER DOES NOT RUN:
l Is power supply cord plugged In?
l Is door closed tightly?
l Did you push START Button?
DRYER DOESNOT HEAT:
l The AIR settrng ISwithout heat.
l The last mrnutes of heat settings are
wrthout heat
9 An electric dryer uses a circuit
breaker or 2 fuses If one fuse is
blown, the dryer may run, but not
heat
DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:
l Is the lint screen clean?
l See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”
l Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker
tripped?
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