Whirlpool LE7000XP User manual

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DRYERS
Electric Model
LE7000XP
and
Gas Model
LG7001XP
wave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltmners. Dehumldlflers Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freeze

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL LAUNDRY
KNOB /INFORMATION CENTER
RATURE
TOR
START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
4L
‘LATE
DOOR
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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.
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 Moue1 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 slip
Purchase Dale
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
Paae
PARTS AND FEATURES ........ ” 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. ..... 3
SAFETY FIRST. ................ 3
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER. ...... 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . 6
Automatic Cycles ......... 6
Timed Drying .............. 6
DRYING TIPS. ................ 7
FLUFFAIR Setting ........... 7
TUMBLE PRESS@Setting ...... 7
Drying Times. .............. 8
Mixed Loads .............. 8
End-of-Cycle Signal
Lint Signal . . . .
LINT SCREEN . . . . . .
LINT REMOVAL . .
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.
Vacation Care. . . . . .
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Before Calling for
Assistance . . . . . . .
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. IfYou Have a Problem
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2 01984 Whirlpool Corporation

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.
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
l is located in an area where the tem-
perature is above 45T (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 beexplo-
sive fumes.
l IS not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the “installation Instructions” for
that can support the weight. 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 9
DO NOT STOREOR USE
MMABLE VAPORS AND
I LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
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SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COTTONS - LINENS HEAVY
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, HIGH
mattress pads,quilts. . . . . . . . .
HEAWWEIGHT FABRICS -Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes . . . AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - REGULAR MED
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
undefwear,diapers .
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes, KNITS GENTLE
organdies, lingerie . . . . . . . . LOW
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats . . . . . .
MEDlUMWElGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play
clothes,sheets, slacks . . . . . . .
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses . . . . . .
. .
. .
. .
PERM’T PRESS
AUTOMATIC MED
PERMANENT
PRESS KNITS GENTLE
LOW
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blend&T-shirts,slacks, shirts . . . . .
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerle,
blouses.dresses . . .‘. .
. . . .
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
PERM’T PRESS
MED
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC KNITS GENTLE
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) . . . . . . . PERMANENT LOW
Gauze, lace,etc. . PRESS
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tablecloths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS . . . . . . . . .
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON .
TIMED
DRYING
20-30 MINS. FLUFF
AIR
20-30 MINS.
40-50 MINS.
15-20 MINS.

Select a
1. CYCLE
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and setting you
want. See page 6 for information on
the cycles.
Push the
3. START Button
The dryerwill starttumbling when
you push the START Button.
Set TEMPERATURE
2. SELECTOR
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.

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 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 wlthout heat during the last 5
minutes.This helps make the load
easier to handle.
Use
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESSto dry
permanent
press, knits and other synthetic fab-
rics The load tumbles without heat
during the last +Ominutes. 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.
l-heddrying
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 IO 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
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 toy&sneakers.
etc.
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 STARTButton.
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting
The TUMBLE PRESS setting 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 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.

Drying times Mixed loads
Drying times will vary depending on:
l amount of moisture in the clothes.
l type and weight of the fabric.
l we 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 dryer temperature selection.
See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”
for more information.
When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
cycle suggested for the lightest fab-
rics When the dryer stops, remove
dry items and reset the control.
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
stops.
End-of-cycle signal
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Clean lint screen before each load. 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 on page 9.

Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint Can
increase drying time and may be a FIR
Open the lid and pull the lint screen
straight out. ROLL the lint off the screen
with your fingers.
DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.
Push the screen firmly back into
place.
Lint removal
lint can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard.Thls lint
should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on
dryer usage.
ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
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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 (electric)
or lower access panel (gas].
2. Avoid damaging wires,
thermostats, funnel or igniter.
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 &arp 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.
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
Unplug power cord or
turn off electrical power
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Never leave wet or damp laundry in
your dryer.
Some pretreatment products can
damage dials, console and finish. Do
not use these products on or near
your dryer.
For gas dryers, close
gas valve. Clean lint screen.