Whirlpool LE7680XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE7680XS
and
Gas Model
LG7681XS
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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
INMRMATION CENTER
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
Remove the Con-
sumer Buy Guide la-
bel before using
LOADING DOOR
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.
SENSOR
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
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).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip
and warrantv.
Please complete and mail the Owner
Registration Card furnished with this
product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
Telephone Number
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. . 4
Selecting a Cycle and
Starting Your Dryer , 4
Automatic Cycles.. . 6
Timed Drying , . 6
DRYING TIPS . . . . . . , . 7
FLUFFAIR Setting . . . . . . . 7
TUMBLE PRESS@Setting . , . . 7
Electronic DRY-MISER@
Control . . . . . . 7
Gentle Heat. . . . 7
Drying Times
Mixed Loads
End-of-Cycle Signal .
Lint Signal
LINT SCREEN . . .
LINT REMOVAL. .
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.
Cleaning Dryer Interior.
Vacation Care
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY . . . .
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missing. You are personally responsible for making
FOR YOUR SAFETY
sure that your dryer...
l is properly maintained.
If you smell gas:
l is properly installed and leveled in a well
1. Open windows.
ventilated room’ on a floor that can sup-
2. Don’t touch electrical
port the weight.
l is located in an area where the tempera-
switches.
ture is above 45°F (7.2C).
3. :ttEeguish any open
l is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply:
.
l is properly connected to fuel and ex-
4. Immediately call your
haust’systems.’
gas supplier.
l is not installed against drapes or
curtains.’
FOR YOUR SAFETY
l is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
Do not store or use gas-
* is not used by children or anyone unable
oline or other flammable
to operate it properly.
vapors and liquids in the
*See L61nsiaIIati0n Instructtons” lor corn-
vicinity of this or any other
plete information.
appliance. 3

M&ED SUGGESTED
TYPEOF LOAD TEMPERATURE
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, HEAVY
mattress pads.quilts. HIGH
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels.
jeans, corduroys, work clothes AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - REGULAR MED
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear,diapers KNITS GENTLE
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes, LOW
organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes, PERM’T PRESS
AUTOMATIC MED
jackets,raincoats PERMANENT
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play PRESS
ciothes,sheets, slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie, MED
biouses,dresses LOW
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blend&T-shirts,slacks,shiris PERMANENT
AUTOMATIC MED LOW
LIGHTWEIGHT-Synthetics (polyester, PRESS
acrylic, etc.) and blends. lingerie. KNITS GENTLE
blouse&dresses LOW
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) PERrRf;ENT Ex
Gauze,iace,etc. __._....._..._._...... LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys __......._..,,.._...,,.._
PLASTIC - Shower curtains, FKF Ex
tablecloths .._ .._ ._ LOW
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

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.
If the 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 drying tem-
perature or anywhere between two
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,
select cycle, if necessary, and push
START.
The Cycle Cantrol Knob should point to an OFF area when me dryer Is
not In use. If the dryer Is stopped betore the cycle Is flnished, turn the Cycle
Control Knob to an OFF area. 5

The automatic cycles
The automatic cycles allow you
to select the degree of dryness you
prefer for the clothes being dried.
The Cycle Control Knob will not
move until the clothes load is almost
dry, or the COOL-DOWN portion
of the cycle has been reached. After
COOL-DOWN, the knob automati-
cally moves to an OFF area 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.
permanent
press, knits and other synthetic fab-
rics. The load tumbles without heat
during the last 10 minutes. This helps
keep wrinkles from setting in, and
makes the load easier to handle.
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 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 70.
l The last 5 minutes of this cycle are
without heat - a cool-down time. This
helps make the load easier to
handle.
6

Drying tips
The dryer does not heat when the
Control Knob is set on FLUFFAIR. This
setting can be used to fluff bedding,
plastic tablecloths, foam rubber pil-
lows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.
1. Turn the Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in FLUFFAIR.
2. Push the STARTButton.
Electronic DRY-MISER”
Control
An electronic sensor determines
the amount of motsture in the
clothes and automatically shuts off
when the proper dryness is reached.
TLIMBLE PRESS’ Setting
The TUMBLE PRESSsetting 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 15 minutes. The heat shuts off and
the dryer continues to tumble the
load for 5 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.
Gentle Heat
The dryer automatically reduces
the heat settings in HEAVY HIGH and
PERMIT PRESSMED cycles. During
the last few minutes of each of
these cycles the dryer temperature
gradually reduces to a lower heat
setting. This helps prevent
overdrying.
7

Drying times Mixed loads
Drying times will vary depending on.
0 amount of moisture in the clothes.
0 type and weight of the fabric.
0 size of the load.
l room temperature around the
dryer.
l temperature of the wash rinse
water.
0 amount of lint in the lint screen.
l dryer temperature selection.
See your “Dryer Guide”
for more informatlon
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
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 FIRE HAZARD.
Open the lirl “nrl
-I ~11thcr lint CP~PP”
^+r-i-h+ e
ROLL the lint off t6e screen
with your fingers.
DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.
Push the screen firmly bdck into
place.
Lint removal
Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a FIRE HAZARD. This lint
should be removed at least 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.

Remove loose and sharp obiects from Some pretreatment products can
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.
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damage dials, consoles and finish.
Do not use these products on or
near your dryer.
Cleaning dryer interior
Garments which contain unstable
dyes, such as denim blue jeans or
brightly colored cotton items, may
discolor the dryer interior. If the
interior is discolored, clean with
one of the following methods to
avoid staining later load items.
Powdered laundry detergent and
very warm water
Make a paste with detergent and
very warm water. Apply paste to
a soft cloth and scrub area until
all excess dye is removed. Wipe
thoroughly with a damp cloth.
Tumble a load of rags. -OR-
Liquid spray household cleaner
Spray on stained area. Rub with
a cloth until all excess dye is
removed. Tumble a load of rags.
Vacation care
l Unplug power cord or turn off
electrical power.
l For gas dryers, close gas valve.
0 Clean lint screen.