Whirlpool LE7800XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE7800XS
and
Gas Model
LG78OlXS
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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
\ LAUNDRY INK)RMATION CENTER
TEMPERATURESELECTOR
DRYERDRUM
NUMBER PLATE
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-
ELECTRONIC
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).
Model Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundrv Information
Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip
and warranty
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Please complete and mail the Owner
Registration Card furnished with this
product.
Service Company
Telephone Number
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Selecting a Cycle and
Starting Your Dryer
Automatic Cycles.
Timed Drying
DRYING TIPS
FLUFFAIR Setting
TUMBLEPRESS”Setting
FINISHGUARD*)Setting
Electronic DRY-MISER”
Control
Page
2
3
4
Gentle Heat.
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
Page
7
10
10
11
12
2 01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
NEVER operate the dryer if... ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leav-
l it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot]. ing on vacation.
l it is damaged. ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or
l parts are missing (i.e. door latch). turn off electrical power before attempting
l all panels are not in place. to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if
. the lint screen is loose, damaqed or yours is a gas dryer.
missing.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. :(;tteguish any open
.
4. Immediately call your
gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gas-
oline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
You are personally responsible for making
sure that your dryer...
l is properly maintained.
l is properly installed and leveled in a well
ventilated room* on a floor that can sup-
port the weight.
l is located in an area where the tempera-
ture is above 45 F (7.2’C).
l is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*
l is properly connected to fuel and ex-
haust systems.*
l is not installed against drapes or
curtains.’
l is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
l is not used by children or anyone unable
to operate it properly.
*See “Installation Instructions” for com-
plete information.
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Operating instructions
Selecting 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
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRAHEAVY- Bedspreads,
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE TEMPERATURE
mattress pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS- Batistes,
organdies, lingerie .
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work clothes,
jacketsraincoats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play
clothes, sheets, slacks, .
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses,dresses.......................
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blends,T-shirts, slacksshirts
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics [polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses .
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)
Gauze, lace, etc.
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffedtoys............................
PLASTIC-Shower curtains,
tablecloths............................
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS.
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON
HEAW
HIGH
AUTOMATIC PERMT PRESS
REGULAR
MED
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
PERM’TPRESS
MED
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS MED LOW
MED LOW
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT Ex LOW
PRESS
?!F
Ex LOW

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 START Bulton
The dryer will start tumbling when you
push the STARTButton.
2
Set
. TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
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,
select 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

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 OFFarea and
tumbling stops.
weight cotton items. The load tumbles
wlthout heat during the last 5 min-
utes. This helps make the load easier
to handle.
press, knits and other synthetic fab-
rics The load tumbles without heat
durlng the last 10 minutes. This helps
keep wrinkles from setting in, and
makes the load easier to handle.
Forthe 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 drierthan you like, use
a setting to the right of the * the next
time YOUdrv 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.

Drying tips
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 toys, sneakers,
etc.
1. Turn the Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in FLUFFAIR.
2. Push the STARTButton.
FINISH GUARD” Setting
When you are unable to unload the
dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can
form.
If you don’t open the door within
5 minutes afterthe dryer stops, FINISH
GUARDtakes over automatically to
protect the load. You don’t have to set
the Control Knob for FINISH GUARD.
FINISHGUARDtumbles the load
for a few seconds without heat, every
5 minutes for up to 40 minutes. This
tumbling rearranges and fluffs the load
to help avoid the wrinkles that set in
when the load remains in the warm
dryer.
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting
The TUMBLEPRESSsetting 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 TUMBLEPRESS.
2. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T
PRESVMED.
3. Push STARTButton.
The load will tumble in heated air
for 15minutes. The heat shuts off and
the dryer continues to tumble the load
for 5 more minutes.
For best results, TUMBLEPRESSonly a
few items at a time. Putthem on hang-
ers or fold them as soon as the dryer
stops.
Electronic DRY-MISER’”
Control
An electronic sensor determines
the amount of moisture in the
clothes and automatically shuts off
when the proper dryness is reached.
Gentle Heat
The dryer automatically reduces
the heat settings in HEAVYHIGH and
PERMITPRESSMED cycles. During
the last few minutes of each of
these cycles me dryer temperature
gradually reduces to a lower heat
setting. This helps prevent
overdrying.

Drying times
Drying times will vary depending on:
l amount of moisture in the clothes.
l type and weight of the fabric.
l size of 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 your “Dryer Guide” for
more information.
End-of-cycle signal
Mixed loads
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.
Toreduce wrinkling, take the load
from dryer as soon as tumbling stops
This is important for permanent press,
knits and synthetic fabrics.
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 per-
manent press, synthetics and other items that
should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.
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Lint signal
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 dtvina time and mav be a FIREHAZARD.
Open the lid and pull the lint screen
straight out.
ROLL the lint off the screen with
your fingers.
DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.
Push the screen firmly back 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.
I
1. Remove back panel (electric]
or lower access panel (gas).
2. Avoid damaging wires,
thermostats, funnel or igniter.
3. Remove lint from shaded area -
see art - with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
I 4. Replace panel; reconnect and re-level dryer. 9

Caring for your dryer
Remove loose and sharp objects
from pockets and cuffs 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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Some pretreatment products can
damage dials, consoles and finish.
Do not use these products on or near
your dryer.
Cleaning Odryerinterior
Garments which contain unstable
dyes, such as denim blue jeans or
brightly colored cotton items, may
discolor the dryer interior, Ifthe
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.
l Clean lint screen,