Whirlpool LE4440XW User manual

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LARGECAPACITY
AUTOMATICDRYERS
LE4440XWLG4441XW

Contents
Important Safety lnstrudlons .......3
Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities ................3
Operatlng Instructions
Starting your dryer _..._..................... 4
The regular cycles ......._........-...... 6
The permanent press cycle ............7
Using air .........................................7
Using TUMBLE PRESS@ ............... 8
Caring For Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint screen ..................9
Lint screen maintenance ................9
Cleaning the dryer ........................ 10
Lint removal ................................. 11
If You Need Servlce Or
Assistance .............................-..... 13
Whlrlpool Automatic Dryer
Warranty ........................................16
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information ready
it you need service or call with a
question.
l Copy model and serial numbers from
label (on the frame behind the door)
and purchase date from sales slip.
l Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and
the sales slip together in a handy
place.
Model Number
Sdal Number
01992 Whirlpool Corporation
Purchase DaIe
If your dryer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. It will be easier
to remove before the dryer is used. To
remove any remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a
ball, then remove.
or
l Soak area with liquid hand
dishwashing detergent before
removing glue as described above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the finish.
See ‘Important Safety Instructions” on
paw 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instrudion labels inside the dryer.
You should wipe out the dryer drum
with a damp doth before using to
remove dust from storing or shipping.
Sawka Company Pbne Number
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open wlndows.
2. Don’t touch electrlcal
switches.
3. l$ttegulsh any open
.
4. lmmedlately call your gas
suppller.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasollne
or other flammable vapors
and llqulds In the vlclnlty of
thls or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a flre
hazard or exploslon.

ImportantSafetyInstructions
To reduce the rlsk of fire, electrical shock, or
Injury to persons when uslng your dryer, follow
bask precautions, lncludlng the followlng:
l Read all lnstructlons before uslng l You are responsible for maklng
the dryer. sure that your dryer
is installed,
l NEVER dry items cleaned, washed, repaired and has parts replaced by a
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, qualified person.
gasoline or flammable fluids in the
l Use only fabrii softeners specifically
dryer. The fumes can create a FIRE
labeled as not being harmful to the
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS dryer.
hand launder and air dry fabrics
l FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
containing these materials. materials can result from:
l NEVER allow children to operate,
play with or crawl inside the dryer. -drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
sensitiie materials with heat.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used -allowing lint build-up inside the
near children. dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning
l DO NOT reach into a dryer if the
should be done periodically by a
drum is moving. qualified person.
l Clean lint Screen before or after
l When discarding an ok4 dryer, each bad.
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
l DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
l DO NOT install or store dryer where chemicals, etc. pile up around or
it will be exposed to the weather. under the dryer.
l DO NOT tamper with the controls.
l Dryer must be electrically grounded.
See the Installation Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Additionalsafetyinstructionsandyourresponsibilities
l NEVER operate the bryer if:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy,
too hot).
-ii is damaged.
-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
-all panels are not in place.
-the lint screen is loose, damaged
or missing.
-is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight in a
well ventilated room.*
-is located in an area where the
temperature is above 4!YF (7°C).
-is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’
-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.’
-is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*
l ALWAYS shut off the gas valve
before leaving on vacation if you
have a gas dryer.
l ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord or turn off electrical power
before attempting to service the
dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if you
have a gas dryer.
l You are responsible for maklng
sure that your dryer:
-is properly maintained.
-is used only for jobs normally
expected of home dothes dryers.
- is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
‘See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.
3

OperatingInstructions
Startingyourdryer
Be sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, loading
and control setting information before starting your dryer.
NOTE: Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static ding, and damage
some fabrics.
TYPE OF LOAD
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE TEMPERATURE
Cottons and Ilnens
EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads, mattress
pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels. jeans, axduroys,
work dothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Sheek. pillowcases,
maon underwear. diapers
LIGHlWEIGHT-Batistes. organdies,
lingerie
EXTRA HEAVY HIGH
HEAVY HIGH
MEDIUM HIGH
LlGHT LOW
Permanentpress, synlhetko
and blends
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work dothes. jackets,
taincoak
MEDIUMWEIGHTShirk, play dothes.
sheets. dacks
LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie, blouses, dresses
PERM PRESS
40-50 min
30-40 min
20-30 min
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
Knits
HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons, blends.
T-shirts, slacks, shirk
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Synthetics (pdyester,
acrylic. etc.), dress slacks. skirts, sweaters
LIGHTWEIGHTSynthetics (polyester,
aaylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses,
dresses
PERM PRESS
4050 min
30-40 min
20-30 min
HIGH
LOW
LOW
De4lkatafribrka
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),
gauze, lace. etc.
PERM PRESS
1520 min
Rubber,plastk,
heat-sensltlve fabrka
FOAM RUBBER-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
PLASTI- curtains. tablecloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,
SHEER NYLON
PERM PRESS
20-30 min. AIR’
20-30 min. AIR’
40-50 min. AIR’
15-20 min. AIR’
4 ‘see page 7.

1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle
Control Knob either way. Stop
when the indicator on the knob’s
outer ring points to the cycfe and
time you want. See pages 6-6 for
further cycle information.
2. Set the Temperature Selector on
the desired temperature setting.
3. Push the Stat-t Button to start the
dryer.
To stop and restart the dryer
l Open the door or turn the Cycle
Control Knob to OFF to stop the
dryer.
l Close the door, select a cycle (if
necessary) and push the Start
Button to restart the dryer.
The Cyde Control Knob should point
to an OFF area when the dryer is not
in use. K the dryer is stopped before
the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle
Control Knob to an OFF area c;

Theregularcycles
The names of the regular cycles
describe the types of bads they are
designed to dry. Each cycle is folbwed
by a 5 minute cookbwn period. During
the cool down, the bad tumbles
without heat. This helps meke the bad
easier to handle.
Use EX HEAVY to dry items such as
bedspreads, mattress pads and quilts.
Use HEAVY to dry kerns such as
towels, jeans, corduroys and work
cbthes.
Use MED to dry items such as sheets,
pillowcases, cotton underwear and
diapers.
Use LIGHT to dry batistes, organdies
and lingerie.
l Kthe items are drier than you like, set
the Cycle Control Knob more to the
right the next time you dry a similar
bad.
l lf items are not as dry as you like, set
the Cycle Control Knob more to the
left the next time you dry a similar
bad.
NOTE: Overdrying can cause shrink-
age, static cling and damage to some
fabrics.
6

l$;ERMANENT PRESS
The PERMANENT PRESS cycle
helps provide the special care that I
permanent press and synthetic fabrics
need. The cycle consists of a timed ,
period of heated drying and a 10 ti
minute cool-down period. During the
cool down, the load tumbles without I
heat. This helps keep wrinkles from ,
._. . . . _s . . . .
settmg n ano makes tne rosa easier to
handle.
NOTE: To help reduce wrinkling,
remove the bad from the dryer as
soon as tumbling stops. This is
important for permanent press, knits
and synthetic fabrics.
UsingAIR
Flre Hazard
Do not dry plastic or rubber
items with heat. Use AIR setting,
or line dry. Fallure to do so could
result In flre or damaged Items.
The dryer does not heat when the
Temperature Selector is set to AIR.
This setting can be used to fluff or air
dry bedding, plastic tablecbths, foam
rubber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers,
etc.
1. Turn the Temperature Selector to
AIR.
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the
desired number of minutes you
want in the PERMANENT PRESS
cycle.
3. Push the Start Button.
NOTE: Repeat steps above if more
time is needed to dry items.

Operating lnstructlons
Contlnud
UsingTUMBLEPRESS”
The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes
wrinkles from clothing that has been
packed in a suitcase or cbset, and
from items not removed from the dryer
at the end of a cycle.
1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on
TUMBLE PRESS in the PERMA-
NENT PRESS cyde.
2. ;;t;he Temperature Selector to
3. Push the Start Button.
The bad will tumble in heated air for
10 minutes. Then the dryer will tumble
the dothes for 10 more minutes
without heat.
For best resufts, put only a few
items at a time in this cycle. As soon
as the dryer stops, put the items on
hangers or fold them.

CaringForYourDryer
Cleaningthelint screen
The lint screen is located under a lid
on top of the dryer. Clean tt before
each load. A screen blocked by lint
can increase drying time.
1. Pull the lint screen straight out.
2. Roll lint off the screen with your
fingers. Do not rinse or wash the
screen to remove lint Wet lint is
hard to remove.
3. Push the lint screen firmly back.
Product and Fabric Damage Hazard
Do not run the dryer wlth the lint screen kose,
damaged, blocked or missing. Doing so can
cause overheatlng and damage to both the
dryer and fabrics.
Lintscreenmaintenance
Laundry detergents and fabric
softeners can cause a residue build-up
on the lint screen. A clogged lint
screen can extend drying times. Clean
the lint screen every six months or
more frequently if it becomes clogged
due to a residue build-up. Use the
following method:
1. Wet both sides of lint screen with
hot water.
2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water
and liquid detergent.
3. Scrub lint screen with the brush
until all residue build-up is re-
moved.
4. Rinse with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a
clean towel and .replace in dryer.

Caring For Your Dryer
Contlnued
Cleaningthedryer
ElectrIcal Shock and
Personal Injury Hazard
l Turn off the elect&A power
before cleaning the Interkr.
l Meke sure the dryer Is cool.
Failure to do so could result In
electrkal ahock or Injury.
Fire Hazard
l Use non-flammable cleaner.
Failure to do so could result In an
expbsbn.
Garments which contain unstable dyes,
such as denim blue jeans or brightly
colored cotton items, may discolor the
dryer interior.
tf you want to remove stalns from
dMw;;zrn use one of the folbwlng
:
Powdered laundry detergent
1. Make a paste with detergent and
very warm water.
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub
area until all excess dye is removed.
3. wipe thoroughly with a damp cbth.
4. Tumble a bad of rags to dry.
Llquld non-flammable household
cleaner
1. Apply to stained area
2. Rub with a doth until all excess dye
is removed.
3. Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a bad of rags to dry.
To clean dryer exterior:
wipe with a soft, damp doth.
10

Lintremoval
Electtic dyer wlth bsck pand removed
lanltew I
- 1 1 Fupnd
Gas dryer wlth lower front
access panel removed
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be
a fuel for fire. lt is recommended the
lint be removed every 2 to 3 years, or
more often, depending on dryer
usage. Cleaning should be done by a
qualified person. lf you have any
questions, please call our Consumer
Assistance Center at l-800-253-1301.
ElectrIcal Shock and
Personal Injury Hazard
l Unplug the power supply cord
or turn off the electrlcsl power
before removing dryer panels.
l Make sure the dryer ls cool.
l Dryer parts can have sharp
edgea Use care when han-
dllng.
l When replaclng front panel
after lint removal, the wlre clips
holding the door switch wires
must be anchored to top of
front and side panels. Wires
MUST NOT touch rotatlng
drum. (See page 12, step 7.)
Failure to do 80 could result In
electrkal shock or personal
Injury.
J
If your dryer Is electrk, or Is gas
and has a lower front access panel:
1. Unplug the power supply cord or
turn off the electrical power.
2. Remove back panel (electric) or
bwer front accass panel (gas). See
Installation Instructions.
3. Remove lint from shaded area in
illustration with a soft brush or
vacuum deaner. Avoid damaging
wires, thermostats (electric), funnel
(gas) or igniter (gas).
4. Replace panel; reconnect and
level dryer again, if necessary.
NOTE: See page 12 if your dryer is
gas and has a full front panel. 11

Caring For Your Dryer
Contlnued
Remove screws
before openlng top
II VIewA
4.
Drum eeel Side panel
Front panel
wlre dip
wire dlp-
holds door
4s
VIewE
View D
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paneJrmovefrmtp.melasfolkwsz
1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn
2.
3.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
off the~electrical power.
Remove lint screen. Remove two
screws in lint screen area.
Open top by pulling forward and up
at each lront Mrner (see view A).
Rest raised top against wall behind
dryer (top is hinged at rear).
Remove two internal screws from
front panel flanges (near top front
comers). Lift front panel slightly,
lifting off lower clips (see view B).
Slowly pull front panel forward,
disengaging panel from drum.
(Drum will drop slightly.)
Move front panel aside and rest edge
against side of dryer. Avoid discon-
necting wire clips (see view C) or
damaging wires.
Remove lint from area shown in ‘gas
dryer illustration on page 11 with soft
brush or vacuum deaner. Avoid
damaging wires, funnel or igniter.
Reassemble in reverse order. Before
closing the top, check the following:
- Drum seal must be flared out (see
view D) and properly positioned
against panel at bade of drum.
Rotate drum countercbdkse one
full turn to chedc drum seal.
- Belt should be centered and tight
on dryer drum.
- wire clips which hold the door
switch wires must be anchored in
slot in top of front panel (see
view C) and along top edge of side
panel. Door wires must not touch
drum when dryer is operating.
See Wsrnlng, page 11.
Replace top panel and lint screen
screws. Top and front panels must
be securely in place before operating
dryer.
Reconnect power and level dryer
again (if necessary).
NOTE: Call Consumer Assistance at
1-800-253-l 301 for assistance or
more information.

IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance
Wesuggestyoufollow
thesesteps:
1. Before calling for aaalatance -.
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix
yoursetf without tools of any kind.
If your dryer does not run:
l Is the power supply plugged into a
live circuit with the proper voltage?
l ls the door dosed tightly?
l Did you push the Start Button?
l Have you checked your home’s main
fuses or circuit breaker box?
If your dryer does not heat:
l The AIR setting is without heat.
l The last minutes of heat settings are
without heat.
l If you have a gas dryer, is the gas
turned on? lf not, turn the Cycle
Control Knob to OFF. Turn on gas.
Wait 5 minutes. Reset controls and
start.
l The circuit supplying an electric dryer
uses 2 breakers or 2 fuses. ll one
breaker is tripped or one fuse is
blown, the dryer may run, but not
heat.
If drylng tlme seems too long:
l ls the lint screen clean? See page 9
for cleaning instructions.
l Is the exhaust dud or outside
exhaust hood dogged? Clean
if needed.
l See the Dryer Guide.
2. If you need asslstance’.~
Call Whlrlpool ConaumerAaalatance
Center telephone number. Dial free
from anywhere In the U.S.:
l-990-253-1 301
and talk with one of our trained consult-
ants. The consultant can instruct you in
how to obtain satisfactory operation from
your appliance or, if service is t-r-s-
sary, recommend a qualified service
company in your area
lf you prefer, write to:
Mr. William Clark
Consumer Assistance Representative
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
Please include a daytime phone number
in your correspondence.
3. If you need ssrvIce*...
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Whirlpool has a
,,‘,: $z2ge;~
companies.
Whirlpool service technicians are trained
to fulfill the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in the
United States. To locate the authorized
Whiripool service company in your area,
call our Consumer Assistance Center
telephone number (see Step 2) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow Pages
under:
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4. If you need FSP
replacement parts’,.
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts.
Look for this symbol of quality when-
aver you need a replacement part for
your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replace-
ment parts will fit right and work right.
because they are made to the same
exacting specifications used to build
every new Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in
your area, refer to Step 3 or call the
Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center
number in Step 2.
5. If you are not satisfied wtth how
the problem was solved’...
l Contact the Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel (MACAP).
MACAP is a group of independent
cOnsumer experts that voices
consumer views at the highest levels
of the major appliance industry.
l Contact MACAP only when the
dealer, authorized servicer and
Whirlpool have failed to resolve
your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
l MACAP will in turn inform us of your
action.
‘When requesting assistance, please
provide: model number, serial
number, date of purchase, and a
complete description of the problem.
This information is needed in order
to better respond to your request
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Notes
15

WHIRLPOOL”
AutomaticDryerWarranty
DROO
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR
FSP replacement parts and repair labor to
WARRANTY correct defects in materials or workmanship.
From Date of Purchase Service must be provided by an authorized
WhirlpoolSM service company.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the dryer.
2. Instruct you how to use the dryer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace light bulbs.
6. Repairs when dryer is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the
home.
D. Damage to dryer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood. acts of God
or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications
made to the appliance.
NHIRLPOOL CORPORATfON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
XINSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exdusion may
not appfy to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please
contad your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
ff you need service, first see the “Service and Assistance’ section of this book.
After checking “Service and Assistance.’ additional help can be found by calling
our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1400-253-1301, from
anywhere in the U.S.
8 Registered Trademark / SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation
Part No. 3395427
01992 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.