Whirlpool LE-7680XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
RYERS
E:lectric Model
L~37680XM
ailid
Gas Model
Li37681XM
:rowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Cond!tlonets. Oehumldlfwrs, Aulomatlc VI Ishers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezer

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
INFORMATION CENTER
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
START BUTTON
DRYER DRUM
LOADING DOOR 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.
Cops, your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call wtth a
questlon, have this Information ready
Complete Model Nurnber
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
[from the plate located as shown1
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Complete Serlol Number
Copy this Information In these spaces
Keep this book, your warranty. sales SIID Purchase Date
and “Dryer Guide“ in the Laundry lnfor-
matlon 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 servtce
Contents
Page
PARTSAND FEATURES
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
3
SAFETYFIRST
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SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Automatic Cycles
Timed Drying
DRYING TIPS
FLUFFAIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS” Control
Drying Times
Mixed Loads
End-of-Cycle Signal
Lint Signal
LINT SCREEN
LINT REMOVAL
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER
Vacation Care
IFYOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
I. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation
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Your
Responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for
important use and safety information.
You ore personally responsible for
making sure that your dryer...
l is installed by a qualified installer.
l 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 fuel and
exhaust systems.’
l 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.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI-
CAL SWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN
FLAME.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL
YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STOREOR USE
GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, HEAVY
mattress pads, quilts. HIGH
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes AUTOMATIC PFRM’T PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - REGULAR MED
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear. diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes, KNITS GENTLE
organdies, lingerie LOW
PERMA1SENT P-S, SYNTMETICS
AN0 BUNOS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes, PERM’T PRESS
MED
jackets. raincoats AUTOMATIC
MEMUMWElGMT FABRICS - Shirts, play PERM’T PRESS
clothes, sheets, slacks KNITS GENTLE
LIGHTWEDGHT FABRICS - Lingerie, LOW
blouses. dresses
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERM’T PRESS
blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts AoTmATE MED
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester,
acrylic. etc.) and blends, lingerie, PERm PRESS KNITS GENTLE
blouses,dresses ..,................. LOW
LlGHTWEl@fT AWO DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) MITQAA~ KNITS GENTLE .
Gauze,lace,etc. ___.___.............. pFRM7 PRESS LOW
RUBWR, PLAStlC, HEAT-SENSITIVE TIME0
FABRICS ol?vlNG
FOAM RUB%R - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys . . 20-30 MINS.
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tObleClOthS . . . . 20-30 MINS.
RUB&ER-BACK&3 RUGS . 40-50 MINS.
OLEFIN, POLVPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON . 15-20 MINS.
FLUFF
AIR
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Select a
1. CYCLE Set TEMPERATURE
2. SELECTOR
Turn the Control Knob either way to
pornt to the cycle and setting you
want. See page 6 for rnformatron on
the cycles.
Push the
3. START Button
The dryer will start tumbling when
you push the START Button.
Changing a setting
The setting can be changed at any
time by turning the Control Knob to a
new setting.
Turn the Temperature Selector to the
needed drying temperature
To stop and restart
the dryer
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

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Operating instructions
The automatic cycles
The automatic cycles allow you
to select the degree of dryness you
prefer for the clothes being dried.
The Control Knob moves and stops
several times untrl the load reaches
the dryness setting you selected.
Then the knob automatically moves
to OFF and tumbling stops.
weight cotton items. The load tum-
bles without heat during the last 5
minutes. This helps make the load
easier to handle.
press, knits and other synthetic fab-
rics. The load tumbles without heat
during the last 10 minutes. This helps
keep wrinkles from setting in.
For the first few loads, set the Control
Knob to point to an*in either auto-
matic cycle. When the dryer stops,
feel the dried items.
l If items are drier than you like, use
a setting to the right of the*the next
time you dry a similar load.
l 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.
Timed drying
Use the TIMED DRY Cycle for any
load you want to dry by time. For
example: small loads, large bulky
items, items to be fluffed or dusted
with the FLUFFAIR heat setting.
l Turn the Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want - from 10 to 60.
l The last 5 minutes of this cycle are
without heat - a cool down time.
This helps make the load easier to
handle.
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Drying times
Drying times will vary depending on
l amount of moisture in the clothes.
. type and weight of the fabric.
l srze of the load.
The dryer does not heat when the
l room temperature around the
dryer.
l temperature of the wash rinse
water.
Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF
l amount of lent in the lint screen
AIR. This setting can be used to fluff
bedding, plastrc tablecloths, foam
l dryer temperature selectron.
rubber pillowsstuffed toy&sneakers, See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”
etc. for more information.
1. Turn the Temperature Selector to
FLUFFAIR.
2. Turn the Control Knob to the num-
ber of minutes you want in the
TIMED DRYING Cycle.
3. Push the START Button.
TUMBLE PRESS@ Setting When drying a load with different
1. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS,
2. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T
PRESS/MED.
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 results, TUMBLE PRESSonly
a few items at a time. Put them on
hangers or fold them as soon as the
dryer stops.

End-of-cycle signal 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, synthetics and other items
that should be taken out as soon as the dryer
If you neglect to clean your lint screen, the 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 below.
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
straight out.
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WARNING: DO NOT run the
dryer with the lint screen
loose, damaged or missing.
Doing so can cause over-
heating, can damage fabrics and
can be a FIRE HAZARD.
ROLL the lint off the screen
with your fingers.
DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.
Push the screen firmly back into
place.
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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.
Heat Element
ELECTRIC DRYERS
IL Funnel
--
L Igniter
” GAS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
l Avoid electrical shock
hazard - unplug power 1. Remove back panel (electric)
supply cord or turn off or lower access panel (gas).
electrical power. 2. Avoid damaging wires,
thermostats, funnel or igniter.
l Avoid injury or damage - do not
put hands inside cabinet. 3. Remove lint from shaded area -
see at-t- with a soft brush or
’ Make sure dryer is cool 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
cloth.Spills allowed to remain may
dull or damage the finish.
Never leave wet or damp laundry in
your dryer.
Sharp or heavy objects should
never be put on or in the dryer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc.
Non-colorfast items can stain the Some pretreatment products can
drum. Wipe carefully after drying to damage dials, console and finish. Do
make sure there is no dye to be not use these products on or near
transferred to items in the next load. your dryer.
Vacation care
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Unplug power cord or turn
off electrical power.
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For gas dryers, close
gas valve. Clean lint screen.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling for assistance.. .3. If YOU need service*. ..
Performance problems often re-
sult from little things You can find
and fix Yourself without tools of any
kind.
DRYER DOES NOT RUN:
l Is power supply cord pluggecl in?
l Is door closed tightly?
l Did You push START Button?
l Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker
tripped?
DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:
l The AIR setting is without heat.
l The last minutes of heat settings are
without heat.
l Is gas turned on? If not, turn Control
Knob to OFF. Turn on gas. Wait 5
minutes. Reset controls and start
l 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:’
2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE 9 serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska 81Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of ourtrarned Con-
sultants. The Consultant can Instruct
You In how to obtarn satlsfactor,y op-
eratron from Your applrance or, of
service IS necessary, recommend a
qualified service company In Your
area
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Whirlpool has
a natronwide net-
work of franchised
ice tech ,icians are trained to fulfill
the prociuct warranty and provide
after-warrantyservice,anywherein
the Unitc!d States. To locate TECH-
CARE se’vice in Your area, Call our
COOL-Ll“JE service assistance tele-
phone nl rmber [see Step 2) or look in
your tel-?phone directory Yellow
Pages ursder,
4. If J'OIIJ hale a problem*.. .
Call cur COOL-LINE servrce as-
srstanct telephone number [see
Step 2) end talk with one of our Con-
sultants, :)r if You prefer, write to.
Mr. Rot ‘ert F.Gunts, Vice President
WhirlpI 101Corporation
Admin strative Center
2000 U’,-33 North
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
‘If you n ~~stcall or write, please pro-
vrde mc (de1 number, serial number,
date of :rurchase. and a complete
description of the problem This in-
formation.\ IS needed in order to bet-
ter resF and to your request for
assIstan< :e.
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