Whirlpool LE7000XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE7000XM
and
Gas Model
LG7001XM
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Parts and features
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START BUTTON
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Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Automatic Cycles
TIMED DRY Setting
DRYING TIPS
FLUFFAIR Setttng
Mixed Loads
TUMBLE PRESS Setting
Drying Times
F .:g’
End-of-Cycle Srgnal
Dryrng Rack
LINT SCREEN
LINT REMOVAL
‘: CARING FOR YOUR DRYER
Vacation Care
o IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
(; ASSISTANCE
1 Before Culling for
Assrstance
2 If You Need Assistance
3 If You Need Service
A If You Have a Problem
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c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation

Your
Responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Gurde”
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
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 Cl.
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.

Selecting a cycle
and starting
your dryer
Before starting your dryer, be
sure laundry is sorted and loaded
properly (see your”Dryer Guide”]
Be sure the door is tightly closed. I!
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
-
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts. HEAVY
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels, HIGH
jeans, corduroys, work clothes P,UTGMAT~C
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - REGULAR PERMIT PRESS
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton MED
underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes, KNITS GENTLE
organdies, lingerie LOW
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats AUTOMATIC PERMIT PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play PI RM’T PRESS MED
clothes, sheets, slacks :. .-.
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses --
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses -
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
A
PI UTOMATIC RM’T PRESS
PERMIT PRESS
MED
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] ~4UTGMATfC KNITS GENTLE
Gauze. lace. etc. ‘lERMIT PRESS LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE TIMED
FABRICS DRYING
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys ;‘O-30 MINS. FLUFF
PLASTIC - Shower curtains, AIR
tablecloths ZO-30 MINS.
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS J.O-50 MINS.
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON “5-20 MINS.
Drying these and other heat-sensitive
materials oan damage them or be a
FIRE HAZARD.

Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and setting you
want See page 6 for Information on
the cvcles
Push the
3. ST.AHT Hutton
The dryer WIII 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
Set TEMPERATI’RE
2. SEl,ECTOR
Turn the Temperature Selector to the
.leeded drying temperature.
lb 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

Operating instructions
The automatic cycles
The automatic cycles allow you
to select the degree of dryness you
prefer forthe clothes being dried.
The Control Knob moves and stops
several times until 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 ControlFor the first few loads, set the Control
Knob to point to an*in either auto-Knob to point to an*in either auto-
matic cycle. When the dryer stops,matic cycle. When the dryer stops,
feel the dried items.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.
Use the TIMED DRYING 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 tips
FLUFF AIR
The dryer does not heat when the
Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF
AIR. This setting can be used to fluff
bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam
rubber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers,
etc.
1. Set Temperature Selector on
FLUFFAIR.
2. Turn Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in the
PERMANENT PRESSCycle.
3. Push STARTbutton.
Mixed loads
When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fabric;, use the
cycle suggested for the lightest
fabrics. When the dryer stops, remove
dry items and reset the control.
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting
The TUMBLE PRESSsetting removes
wrinkles from dry clothing such as
items that may have been packed
in a suitc:ase, closet, or items not
removed from the dryer.
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1. Set Ternperature Selector on HEAVY
HIGH.
2. Set Control Knob on TUMBLE PRESS.
3. Push STARTButton.
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 result&TUMBLE PRESSonly
a few items at a time. Put them on
hangers or fold them as soon as the
dryer stops.
Drying times
Drying times will vary depending on.
l amount of moisture in the clothes.
9 type and weight of the fabric.
l size of the load.
l room temperature around the
dryer.
l temperature of the wash rinse
water.
l amount of lint in the lint screen.
l dryertemperature selection.
See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”
for more information. 7

End-of-cycle signal The dryer sounds a signal to let you know
when the cycle ISfinished. The signal cannot be
turned off and is not adjustable.
The signal is helpful when you are dryrng
permanent press, synthetics and other items
that should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.
[‘sing the drying rack
The drying rack lets you dry items that you may not want to tumble; for
example, sneakers, stuffed toys, knitted wool, etc.
The rack does not move, but the drum turns. Make sure nothing hangs
over the edges of the rack.
1. Rear legs on the
rack fit Into Indents In
the back wall of the
dryer.
2. Fit rear legs into 3. Lower the front
indents. Push in against so legs rest on dryer
the springs in the legs. opening.
4. Put wet items on top of the rack.
Leave space between them so air
can reach all surfaces.
5. Close the door; set time and
temperature, push the STARTButton.
Use a setting in the TIMED DRY Cycle. Drying time will depend on how
much moisture the items hold.The following chart suggests temperature
settings for different kinds of items that might best be rack dried.
To rack dry.
Wool sweaters
!Block !o shape ano ‘(2,
:lat on the rack )
- .-
Stuffed toys or pillows
:Cottori or polyester
‘Iber frlied )
Stuffed toys or pillows’
[Foam rubber fllled)
Use Temperature setting...
KNITS GENTlLt
LOW
HCAVv HIGH
FLUFFAIR
Sneakers or canvas shoes‘ FLUFFAIR
*WARNING: Drying with heat may damage the foam
rubber and will be a FIRE HAZARD.
8 Be sure to take the rack out for normal tumble drying.

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 Ild and pull the lint screen ROLL the IInt off the screen
straight out with your fingers
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DO NOT run the dryer with DO NOT rinse or wash the screen
the lent screen loose. Push the screen firmly bock tnto
damaged or mtsslng ;lluce
Doing so can cause over-
heatrng. can damage fabrrcs 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 often, depending on
dryer usage.
ELECTRIC DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
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l Avoid electrical shock
1. Remove back panel (electnc) or
hazard - unplug power front panel [gas)
supply cord or turn off 2. Avoid damaging wires, ther-
electrical power. mostats. funnel or igniter
l Avoid injury or damage - do not 3. Remove lint from shaded area -
aut hands inside cabinet. see art - with a soft brush or
l Make sure dryer is cool. vacuum cleaner
4. Replace panel reconnect and re-
level dryer

Caring for your dryer
Remove sharp objects from clothing
before drying - pins, buckles, etc
Close metal zippers.
Wipe oft all spills with a damp. soft
cloth Spills allowed to remain moy
dull or damage the flnlsh
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 con
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
kkcation care
Disconnect power
supply cord
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For gas dryers, close
gas valve. Clean lint screen.