Whirlpool LE776OXW User manual

Use&CareGuide
Cycle control knob
I Temperature selector
Start button
tint screen
Dryer drum
Model and serial
number label
EXTRALARGECAPACITY
AUTOMATICDRYERS
LE776OXWLG776WVV

Contents
Page
Important Safety Instruction* ........3
Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities ................4
Operating Instructions
Starting your dryer ..........................5
The automatic cycles .....................7
Timed drying ..................................6
Using TUMBLE PRESS ................6
Using fluff air ..................................9
Caring For Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint screen ................ 10
Lint screen maintenance ..............10
Cleaning the dryer ........................11
Lint removal ................................. 12
If You Need Service Or
Assistance ......................................
14
Whirlpool Automatic Dryer
Warranty .........................................
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01992 Whirlpool Corporation
lf 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 briskly 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 if 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.
Model Number
serial Number
Purchase Date
SemloeCompanyPhoneNumber

ImportantSafetyInstructions
Fire Hazard
For your safety the information in
this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or exple
slon 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.
*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.
*If 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.
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tintinued
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
InJury to persons when using your dryer, follow
bask precautions, including the following:
l Reed ail 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,
l DO NOT install or store dryer where chemicals, etc. pile up around or
it will be exposed to the weather. under the dryer.
l DO NOT tamper with the controls.
l Dryer must be electrically grounded.
See the installation Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTiONS -
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 setvice 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
electriial suppfy.’
-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
Startingyourdryer
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.
TYPE OF WAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE TEMPERATURE
cotton88ndiilnns
EXTRA HEAW-Bedspmds, mattress
pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels. jeans, axduroys.
work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Sheets, pillowceses,
wtton underwear, diapers
LlGHTWEIGHT-Batistes, organdes,
lingerie
Pmaient Pmw, l ynthetiu
snd bhda
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work dotheq jackets,
raincoats
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Shirts, DiW cbttws.
AUTOMATIC
REGULAR
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
PERMIT PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
PERM’T PRESS
HEAW HIGH
. _
sheets, !il&zks
LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie, blouses, dresses KNITS GENTLE
LOW
Knits
HEAWVVEIGHTXottons, rayons, blends,
T-shirts, slacka, shirts
MEDIUMWEIGHT4ynlhetcs (polyester,
scryllc, etc.), dress slacks, skiti, sweeten,
LlGHTWEIGHT4ynthetics (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses,
dmsses
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
PERM7 PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
Delicate fabrics
AUTOMATIC
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), PERMANENT
gauze, lace, etc.
PRESS KNITS GENTLE
LOW
Rubber, piimtk,
heat+ensilive fabrics
FOAM RUBBE&Phvs, bras, stuffed toys
PlASTIG!%ower curtains, tab&cloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,
SHEER NYLON
‘Sac page 9.
TlMED DRYING
20-30 min. FLUFF AIR’
20-30 min.
4040 min.
15-20 min.
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1.
2.
3.
Select a cycle by turning the Cycle
Control Knob either way. Stop
when the indicator on the knob’s
outer ring points to the cycle and
setting you want. See pages 7-8 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. ff the dryer is stopped before
the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle
Control Knob to an OFF area

Theautomaticcycles
The automatic cycles allow you to
select the degree of dryness you
prefer for the clothes being driid.
The automatic DRY-MISEFPcontrol
is a thermostat that senses the dryer
air temperature. The dryer automati-
cally shuts off when the selected
dryness is reached.
The Cycle Control Knob will not
move until the load is almost dry or the
cooldown portion of the cycle has
been reached. After the cool-down
portion is complete. the Cycle Control
Knob automatically moves to an OFF
area and tumbling stops.
Use AUTOMATIC REGULAR to dry
heavy or mediumweight items. The
load tumbles without heat during the
last 5 minutes. This helps make the
load easier to handle.
Use AUTOMATIC PERMANENT
PRESS to dry permanent press, knits
and other synthetic items. 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 Cycle
Control Knob to point to the or in either
automatic 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 or the next
time you dry a similar load.
l ff items are not as dry as you like,
use a setting to the left of the + the
next time you dry a similar load.
NOTE: Overdrying can cause shrink-
age, static cling and damage to some
fabrics.

Operating Instructions
Continued
TIMEDDRYING
Use the TIMED DRYING cycle for any
load you want to dry by time. This cycle
is designed for small loads, large bulky
items or items to be fluffed or dusted
using the Fluff Air temperature setting.
l Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the
number of minutes you want from 10
to 60.
l For a damp dry, turn the Cycle
Control Knob to 30 minutes or less.
The last 5 minutes of this cycle are
without heat to help make the load
easier to handle.
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 in the TIMED
DRYING cycle.
2. Set the Temperature Selector on
PERM’T PRESS HEAW HIGH.
3. Push the Start Button.
The load will tumble in heated air for 15
minutes. Then the dryer will tumble the
clothes for 5 more 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.

UsingFLUFFAIR
Fire Hazard
.kIonot 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 to FLUFF
AIR. This 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
number of minutes you want in the
TIMED DRYING cycle.
3. Push the Start Button.
NOTE: Repeat steps above if more
time is needed to dry items.

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.
Cleaningthelint 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 sbc 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 wfth 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.
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