Whirlpool LE7000XS User manual

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I
II
AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE7000XS
and
Gas Model
LG70OIXS

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
I LeUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
BUllON
LINT SCREEN
I( /DRYER DRUM
DOOR
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
LA+
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
Remove the Con-
sumer Buy Guide label
before using your
dryer. It will be easier
to remove.
Wipe out the dryer
drum with a damp
cloth to remove dust
from storing or ship-
ping.
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from the plate located as shown).
Model Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. serial Number
Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip
and warranty Purchase Da+e
Please complete and mail the Owner
Registration Card furnished with this Service Company
product.
Telephone Number
Contents
Page Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2 Drying Times 8
IMPORTANT SAFETY Mixed Loads.. 8
INSTRUCTIONS. 3 End-of-Cycle Signal . 8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4 Lint Signal 8
Selecting a Cycle and LINT SCREEN . 9
Starting Your Dryer 4 LINT REMOVAL.. . . . 9
Automatic Cycles. 6 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.. 10
Timed Drying 6 Cleaning Dryer Interior.. . . . . 10
DRYING TIPS 7 Vacation Care . 10
FLUFFAIR Setting 7 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
TUMBLE PRESS@Setting 7 ASSISTANCE . . . 11
Automatic DRY-MISER@ WHIRLPOOL DRYER
Control . . . . 7 WARRANTY . . .
12
Gentle Heat. . . . 7
01987 Whirlpool Corporation
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ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before
leaving on vacation.
NEVER use or store flammable fluids
(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker-
osene) in or near Your dryer. These sub-
stances give off vapors that can create
a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
NEVER operate the dryer if...
l it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot].
l it is damaged.
l parts are missing (i.e. door latch].
l all panels are not in place.
l the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.
. FOR YOUR SAFETY.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS
SUPPLIER.
ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord
or turn off electrical power before at-
tempting to service the dryer. Shut off
GAS VALVE if Yours is a gas dryer.
You are personally rerponslble tor
maklng sure that your dryer...
l is properly maintained.
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 proper outlet and
electrical supply.*
. is properly connected to fuel and ex-
haust systems:
l is not installed against drapes or
curtains.?
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home clothes dryers.
l is not used by children or anyone un-
able to operate ii properly.
*See “lnstallatlon Instructions” tor
complete information.
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SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COTTONS - LINENS HEAVY
EXTRAHEAVY- Bedspreads, HIGH
mattress pads, quilts . . . . . . . . . .
HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS- Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHTCOTTONS-
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton AUTOMATIC PERM’TPRESS
REGULAR MED
underwear, diapers . . . .
LIGHTWEIGHTCOTTONS- Batistes,
organdies, lingerie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS-Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats . . . . . . . . . . .
MEDIUMWElGHTFABRICS-Shirts, play
clothes, sheets, slacks. . . . . . . .
LIGHTWElGHTFABRICS- Lingerie,
blouses, dresses . . . . . . . . . . . .
KNITSGENTLE
LOW
PERM’TPRESS
AUTOMATIC MED
PERMANENT
PRESS MED LOW
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons,
blends, T-shirts,slacks, shirts . . . . .
LIGHTWEIGHT- Synthetics (polyester,
acrylic, etc.] and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses . . . . . . . . .
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)
Gauze, lace, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MED LOW
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS KNITSGENTLE
LOW
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT DCLOW
PRESS
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLASTIC- Shower curtains,
tablecloths............................
RUBBER-BACKEDRUGS . . . . . . . .
FLUFF Ex LOW
AIR

1
. Select a CYCLE
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and setting you
want. See page 6 for information on
the cycles.
3
. Push the STARTButton
The dryer will start tumbling when you
push the STARTButton.
Ifthe STARTButton is pushed when the
Cycle Control Knob is pointing to an
OFF area, the End-of-Cycle Signal will
sound. Dryer will not start.
2
Set
. TEMPERATURESELECTOR
The Temperature Selector can be set
on any desired temperature or any-
where between 2 temperatures.
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,
Seled Cycle, if necessary, and push
START.
The Cycle Control Knob should point to an OFF area when the dryer is
not In use. If the dryer Is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle
Control Knob to an OFF area. 5