Whirlpool LE7700XW User manual

Use&CareGuide
Cycle control knob
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Temperature selector
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Lint screen
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EXTRALARGECAPACITY
AUTOMATICDRYERS
LE7700XWLG77OlXW

Contents
Page
Important Safety Instructions ........3
Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities ................4
Operating Instructions
Starting your dryer ..........................5
The regular cycles ..........................7
The permanent press cycle ............8
Using fluff air ..................................8
Using TUMBLE PRESS’ ...............9
Using damp dry ..............................9
Caring For Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint screen ................ 10
Lint screen maintenance ..............10
Cleaning the dryer ........................ 11
Lint removal ................................. 12
II You Need Service Or
Assistance ..................................... 14 .
Whirlpool Automatic Dryer
Warranty ........................................ 16
Q1992 Whirlpool Corporation
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 briskiy 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
page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside the dryer.
You should wipe out the dryer drum
with a damp cloth before using to
remove dust from storing or shipping.
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.
Mode! Number
Serial Number
Purchase Data
&vice Company Phone Number

ImportantSafetyInstructions
For your safety the information in
this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explo-
sion or to prevent property dam-
age, personal injury or loss of life.
-Do Not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
l Do Not try to light any appliance.
l Do Not touch any electrical switch; Do Not use
any phone in your building.
*Clear the room, building or area of all occu-
pants.
l Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
4f you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
-Never install dryer up against draperies or cur-
tains, or on carpet.
-Keep any and all items from falling or collecting
behind the dryer.
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
3

Important Safety Instructions
Continued
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
Injury to persons when using your dryer, follow
bask precautions, Including the following:
l Read all Instructions before using
l You are responsible for making
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 fabric 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
sensitive 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 old dryer, each load.
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
l DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
. DO NOT install or store dryer where chemicals, etc. pile up around or
it will be evosed to the weather. under the dryer.
. DO NOT tamper with the controls.
l Dryer must be electrically grounded.
See the Installation Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTlONS -
Additionalsafetyinstructionsandyourresponsibilities
l NEVER operate the dryer if:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy,
too hot).
- it is damaged.
-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
-all panels are not in place.
-the lint screen is loose, damaged
or missing.
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 making
sure that your dryer:
4 -is properly maintained.
-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 45°F (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.’
-is used only for jobs normally
expected of home clothes dryers.
-is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
*See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.

OperatingInstructions
Startingyour dryer
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 cling, and damage
some fabrics.
SUGGESTED
CYCLE SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURE
TYPE OF LOAD
Cottons and linens
EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads, mattress
pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans, corduroys,
work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Sheets, pillowcases,
cotton underwear, diapers
UGHTWEIGHT-Batistes, organdies,
lingerie
EXTRA HEAVY
HEAVY
MED
LIGHT
PERMIT PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
Permanknt preor, 6ynthetic6
PERMANENT PRESS
and blend6
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work domes, jackets,
40-50 min PERM’T PRESS
raincoats
HEAVY HIGH
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Shirts, play clothes, 30-40 min
sheets, slacks
UGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie, blouses, dresses 20-30 min KNITS GENTLE
LOW
Knit6
PERMANENT PRESS
HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons, blends,
40-50 min PERMIT PRESS
T-shirts, slacks, shirts HEAVY HIGH
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Synthetics (polyester, 30-40 min
acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
LlGHTWEIGHT-Synthetics @h/ester, 20-30 min KNITS GENTLE
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, LOW
dresses
Delicate fabric6 PERMANENT PRESS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),
15-20 min KNITS
GENTLE
gauze. lace, etc. LOW
Rubber, plastic,
PERMANENT PRESS
heat-rctnsifive fabric6
FOAM RUBBER-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys 20-30 min FLUFF AIR
PLASTIC-Shower curtains, tablecloths 20-30 min
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS 40-50 min
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, 15-20 min
SHEER NYLON
‘See page 8. 5

Operating Instructions
Continued
1.
2.
3.
Select a cycle by turning the Cycle
Control Knob either way. Stop
when the indicator on the khob’s
outer ring points to the cycle and
setting you want. See pages 7-9 for
further cycle information.
Set the Temperature Selector on
the desired temperature setting.
Push the Start 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 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.

Theregularcycles
The names of the regular cycles
describe the types of loads they are
designed to dry. Each cycle is followed
by a 5 minute cool-down period.
During the cool down, the load
tumbles without heat. This helps make
the load easier to handle.
Use EX HEAW to dry items such as
bedspreads, mattress pads and quilts.
Use HEAW to dry items such as
towels, jeans, corduroys and work
clothes.
Use MED to dry items such as sheets,
pillowcases, cotton underwear and
diapers.
‘Use LIGHT to dry batistes, organdies
and lingerie.
For the first few loads, set the Cycle
Control Knob to point to one of the
lines between any of the cycles. When
the dryer stops, feel the dried kerns.
l If the items are drier than you like,
set the Cycle Control Knob more to
the right the next time you dry a
similar load.
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
load.
NOTE: Overdrying can cause shrink-
age, static cling and damage to some
fabrics.

Operating Instructions
Continued
FhePERMANENTPRESS
cycle
The PERMANENT PRESS cycle helps
provide the special care that perma-
nent press and synthetic fabrics need.
The cycle consists of a timed period of
heated drying and a 10 minute cool-
down period. During the cool down,
the load tumbles without heat. This
helps keep wrinkles from setting and
makes the load easier to handle.
NOTE: To help reduce wrinkling,
remove the load from the dryer as
soon as tumbling stops. This is
important for permanent press, knits
and synthetic fabrics.
UsingFLUFFAIR
Fire Hazard
Do not dry plastic or rubber
items with heat. Use FLUFF AIR
setting, or line dry.
Failure to do so could result in
fire or damaged items.
The dryer does not heat when the
Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF
AIR. This setting can be used to fluff or
air dry bedding, plastic tablecloths,
foam rubber pillows, stuffed toys,
sneakers, etc.
1. Turn the Temperature Selector to
FLUFF 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.

- UsingTUMBLEPRESS”
The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes
wrinkles from clothing that has been
packed in a suitcase or closet, and
from items .not removed from the dryer
at the end of a cycle.
1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on
TUMBLE PRESS.
2. Set the Temperature Selector on
PERM’T PRESS HEAVY HIGH.
3. Push the Start Button.
The load will tumble in heated air for
5 minutes. Then the dryer will tumble
the clothes for 10 minutes without
heat.
For best results, 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.
UsingDAMPDRY
Use this setting to dry damp items that
do not require an entire drying cycle,
or to dry items to damp level. (Two
examples are heavy cottons, such as
jeans, which you do not want to
become stiff, or cotton clothes which
are easier to press when damp.)
1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on
DAMP DRY.
2. Push the Start Button.
The load will tumble in heated air for
15 minutes. Then the dryer will tumble
the clothes for 10 minutes without
heat.

CaringForYourDryer
Product and Fabric Damage Hazard
Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose,
damaged, blocked or missing. Doing so can
cause overheating and damage to both the
dryer and fabrics-
Cleaningthe lint screen
The lint screen is conveniently located
on top of the dryer. Clean it 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 into
place.
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.
10

Cleaningthedryer
Electrical Shock and
Personal Injury Hazard
l Turn off the electrical power
before cleaning the interior.
l Make sure the dryer is cool.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical rhock or injury.
Fire Hazard
l Use non-flammable cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in
an explosion.
‘Garments which contain unstable
dyes, such as denim blue jeans or
brightly colored cotton items, may
discolor the dryer interior.
lf you want to remove stains from
dryer drum use one of the following
methods:
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 cloth.
4. Tumble a load of rags to dry.
Liquid non-flammable household
cleaner
1. Apply to stained area.
2. Rub with a cloth until all excess dye
is removed.
3. Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of rags to dry.
To clean dryer exterior:
Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
11

Caring For Your Dryer
Continued
Thermostats Heat element
Electric dryer with back panel removed
igniter 1
I u
Furnel
12 Gas dryer with lower front-
aoc686 panef removed
Lintremoval
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be
a fuel for fire. It is recommended the
lint be removed every 2 to 3 years, or
more often, depending on dryer
usage. Cleaning should be done by a
qualitied person. If you have any
questions, please call our Consumer
Assistance Center at 1-800-253-l 301.
Electrical Shock and
Personal Injury Hazard
l Unplug the power supply cord
or turn off the electrical power
before removing dryer panels.
l Make sure the dryer is cool.
l Dryer parts can have sharp
edges. Use care when han-
dling.
l When replacing front panel
after lint removal, the wire clips
holding the door switch wires
must be anchored to top of
front and side panels. Wires
MUST NOT touch rotating
drum. (See page 13, step 7.)
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or personal
injury.
tf your dryer is electric, 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
lower front access panel (gas). See
Installation Instructions.
3. Remove lint from shaded area in
illustration with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner. Avoid damaging
wires, thermostats (electric), funnel
(gas) or igniter (gas).
4. Replace panel; reconnect and
level dryer again, if necessary.
NOTE: See page 13 if your dryer is
gas and has a full front panel.

Remove screw6
A before opening top
View A
Drum 6661 Side panel
I I
Wire clip-
hold6 door
switch wires
4
8
View E View C
View D
lf your dryer is gas and has a full front
pane& renmve front p8nel as follows:
Unplug the power supply cord or turn
off the electrical power.
Remove lint screen. Remove two
screws in lint screen’area.
Open top by pulling forward and up
at each front corner (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,
1.
2.
3.
4.
‘5.
6.
7.
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 12 with soft
brush or vacuum cleaner. 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 back of drum.
Rotate drum counterclockwise one
full turn to check drum seal.
- Belt should be centered and tight
on dryer drum.
6.
9.
- 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 Warning, page 12.
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
l-600-253-1301 for assistance or
more information. 13

IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance
Wesuggestyoufollow
thesesteps:
1. Before calling for assistance ...
Performance problems often result
frorri little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of any kind.
lf your dryer does not run:
l Is the power supply plugged into a
live circuit with the proper voltage?
l Is the door closed tightly?
l Did you push the Start Button?
l Have you checked your home’s main
fuses or circuit breaker box?
II your dryer does not heat:
l The FLUFF 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? If 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. If one
breaker is tripped or one fuse is
blown, the dryer may run, but not
heat.
lf drying time seems too long:
l Is the lint screen clean? See page 10
for cleaning instructions.
l Is the exhaust duct or outside
exhaust hood clogged? Clean
if needed.
l See the Dryer Guide.
2. tf you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool ConsumerAssistance
Center telephone number. Dial free
from anywhere in the U.S.:
14300-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained consult-
ants. The consuttant can instruct you in
how to obtain satisfactory operation from
your appliance or, if service is neces-
sary, recommend a qualified service
company in your area.
If 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 service*...
Whirlpool has a
nationwide network
of authorized
WhirlpoolSM service
companies.
Whirlpool service technicians are trained
to fuifill the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in the
United States. To locate the authorized
Whirlpool service company in your area,
call our Consumer Assistance Center
telephone number (see Step 2) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow Pages
under:
14

If You Need Service Or Assistance
Continued
4. tf you need FSP”
replacement parts*...
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts.
Look for this symbol of quality
whenever you need a replacement part
for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP
replacement 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 ConsumerAssistance Center
number in Step 2.
5. ff you are not satisfied with 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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WHIRLPOOL”
AutomaticDryerWarranty
DR006
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.
B. 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.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion
may not apply 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
contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
lf 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, i-800-253-1301, from
anywhere in the U.S.
@ Registered TrademarldSM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation
Part No. 9830435
01992 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.