Whirlpool LE7800XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE7800XM
and
Gas Model
LG7801XM
.,
Wave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltmners, Dehumldlflers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refngerator-Freeze

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
/ ,TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
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I -. 1 DRYER DRUM
copy your Model
and Serial Numbers here
When you need servtce or call with a
question, have this informatton ready
Complete Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from-the plate located as shown)
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Complete Serlcl Number
Copy this Information tn these spaces
Keep this book, your warranty, sales slop Purchase Date
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-
mation Center on the back of the dryer
console Serv,ce Company and
Telephone Number
There IS no warranty registration to return Proof-of-purchase is all
that IS required for In-warranty service
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.
See your “Dryer
Guide” for informa-
tion on fabrics, dry-
ing special-care
items, drying tips
and other details.
~Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTINGYOUR DRYER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Automatic Cycles
Timed Drying
DRYING TIPS
FLUFF AIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS Control
FINISH GUARD Control
Drying Times
Mixed Loads
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End-of-Cycle Signal
Drying Rack
LINT SCREEN
LINT REMOVAL
CARING FOR YOUR idYER
Vacation Care
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2 If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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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 CI qualified installer.
l is properly maintained.
. is installed in an area protected
from the weather.
l is properly installed and leveled In
a well ventilated room’ on CI 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 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 be explo-
sive fumes.
l is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the “Installation Instructions” for
complete information.

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electing a cycle
and starting
your dryer
Before starting your dryer, be
sure laundry is sorted and loaded
properly (see your”Dryer Guide”).
Be sure the door is tightly closed.
TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress pods, quilts.
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -~i&is, HEAVY/HIGH
jeans, corduroys, work clothes AUTOMATIC
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - REGULAR
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
PERMIT PRESS/
underwear, diapers
MEDIUM
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batisles;
organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
KNITS/LOW
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats
AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS/
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, ploy
PERMIT PRESS MEDIUM
clothes, sheets. slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses
KNITS/LOW
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERM’T PRESS/
blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts
AUTOMATIC MEDIUM
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics [polyester,
PERMIT PRESS
acrylic. etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses
KNITS/LOW
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)
AUTOMATIC GENTLE/
Gauze. lace, etc. PERM’T PRESS
EX LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE TIMED
FABRICS DRYING
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras.
stuffed toys
20-30 MINS.
FLUFF
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
AIR
tablecloths 20-30 MINS.
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS 40-50 MINS.
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON 15-20 MINS.
Drying these and other heat-sensitive
materials can damage them or be a
FIRE HAZARD.
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Select a
1. CYCLE Set TEMPERATL’RE
2. SELECTOR
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and setting you
wont See page 6 for informatron on
the cycles.
Push the
3. START Button
Turn the Temperature Selector to the
needed drying temperature
To stop and restart
the dryer
The dryer will start tumbling when
you push the START Button.
Changing a setting
The setting con be changed at any
time by turning the Control Knob to a
new setting.
To stop the dryer, open the door for
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 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 fob-
rics. The load tumbles without heat
during the last 10 minutes. This helps
keep wrinkles from setting in
For the first few loads, set the Control
Knob to potnt to an*rn either auto-
matic cycle When the dryer stops,
feel the drred items
l If items ore drier than you like, use
a settrng to the right of the*the next
time you dry CI srmilar load.
l If items ore 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 DRY Cycle for any
load you wont to dry by time. For
example: small loads, large bulky
items, items to be fluffed or dusted
with the FLUFF AIR heat setting.
l Turn the Control Knob to the number
of minutes you wont - from 10 to 60.
l The last 5 minutes of this cycle ore
without heat - a cool down time.
This helps make the load easier to
handle.
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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 toyssneakers.
etc.
1. Turn the Temperature Selector to
FLUFF AIR.
2. Turn the Control Knob to the num-
ber of minutes you want in the
TIMED DRYING Cycle.
3. Push the START Button
Tl‘MHLE PHESS’i Setting
The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes
wrinkles from dry clothing.
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 PRESS only
a few items at a time. Put them on
hangers or fold them as soon as the
dryer stops.
FINISII G1~.\RD Control
When you are not able to unload
the dryer as soon as It stops, wrinkles
can form
If you don’t open the door wrthrn 5
mrnutes atter the dryer stops, FINISH
GUARD takes over automatically
to protect the load You don’t have
tosei the Control Knob for FINISH
GUARD.
FINISH GUARD tumbles the load,
without heat, every 5 minutes for up
to 40 minutes. This tumbling rear-
ranges and fluffs the load to help
avoid the wrinkles that set in when
the load remains in the warm dryer.
Drying times
Drying times WIII vary depending on
l amount of moisture in the clothes.
. type and weight of the fabric.
l size 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 Gurde”
for more information.
Mixed loads
When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
cycle suggested for the lightest
fabrics. When the dryer stops, remove
dry items and reset the control. 7

End-of-cycle signal
The dryer sounds a srgnal to let you know
when the cycle IS frnished The signal cannot be
turned off and IS not adjustable
The srgnal IS helpful when you are drying
permanent press, synthetics and other items
that should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops
[‘sing the drying rack
The drying rack lets You dry Items that you may not want to tumble. for
example, sneakers, stuffed toys, knitted wool. etc
The rack does not move, but the drum turns Make sure nothing hangs
over the edges of the rack.
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1. Rear legs on the
rack fit into Indents in
the back wall of the
dryer
PUSH IN \
2. Frt rear legs into 3. Lower the front
indents Push in against so legs rest on dryer
the springs in the legs opening
4. Put wet rterns on top of the rack
Leave space between them so air
can reach all surfaces
5. Close the door. set time and
temperature, push the START Button
Use a setting In the TIMED DRY Cycle Dryrng time will depend on how
much moisture the items hold The following chart suggests temperature
settings for different kinds of Items that might best be rack drred
To rack dry... Use Temperature setting...
Wool sweaters
KNITS GENTLE LOW
[Block to shape and lay
flat on the rack ]
Stuffed toys or pillows
[Cotton or polyester
fiber filled ]
PERM’T PRESS MED.
Stuffed toys or pillows*
[Foam rubber frlled) FLUFF AIR
Sneakers or canvas shoes* FLUFF AIR
*WARNING: Drying with heat may damage the foam
rubber and will be a FIRE HAZARD.
Be sure to take the rack out for normal tumble drying.

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 lid and pull the lint screen ROLL the lint off the ;creen
straight out wrth your fingers.
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DO NOT run the dryer with
DO NOT rrnse or wash the screen.
the lint screen loose,
Push the screen firmly back into
damaged or missing.
place.
Doing so can cause over-
heating, can damage fabrics and
can be a FIRE HAZARD.
Lint removal
Lint can gather Inside the dryer and create a fire hazard This lint
should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more otten, depending on
dryer usage.
Heat Element
ELECTRIC DRYERS
--Funnel
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
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l Avoid electrical shock
hazard - unplug power 1.
Remove back panel (electrrc) or
front panel (gas]
supply cord or turn off
electrical power.
2. Avoid damaging wires, ther-
mostats, funnel or igniter.
’ Avoid injury or damage - do not
put hands inside cabinet.
l Make sure dryer is cool.
3. Remove lint from shaded area -
see art - with a so17 brush or
vacuum cleaner.
4. Replace panel; reconnect and re-
level dryer.

Caring for your dryer
Remove sharp 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.
Never leave wet or damp laundry in
your dryer.
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
Some pretreatment products can
damage dials, console and finish. Do
not use these products on or near
your dryer.
Disconnect power
supply cord.
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For gas dryers, close
gas valve. Clean lint screen.