Whirlpool LE9380XT User manual

Cycle control knob
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Model and serial
SUPERCAPACITY
AUTOMATICDRYERS
LE9380XTLG9381XT

Contents
Page
Important Safety Instructions.. ...... .3
Additional safety instructions and
your responsibilities ...................... .3
Operating Instructions
Starting your dryer.. ....................... .4
The automatic cycles ..................... 6
TIMED DRYING ............................ .7
Using FLUFF AIR.. ........................ .7
Using TUMBLE PRESS’. .............. .7
Additional Dryer Features
Gentle Heat system ....................... 8
End-of-cycle signal.. ...................... .6
Caring For Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint screen.. ................ 9
Cleaning the dryer interior..
.......... 10
Lint removal ................................. 11
If You Need Service Or
Assistance ...................................... 12
Whirlpool Automatic Dryer
Warranty ......................................... 16
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
plate (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
0 1991 Whirlpool Corporation
Purchase Date
if your dryer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. lt will be easier
to remove before the dryer is used. To
remove any remaining glue:
. 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.
Service Company Phone Number
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. Extinguish any open
flame.
4. Immediately call your gas
supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.

ImportantSafetyInstructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
Injury to persons when using your dryer, follow
basic precautions, Including the following:
l Read all Instructions before using . 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.
-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.’
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:
-is properly maintained.
-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.
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
Cottons and linens
EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads, mattress
pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans, corduroys,
work dothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Sheets, pillowcases.
cotton, underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT-Batistes. organdies,
lingerie
AUTOMATIC
REGULAR HEAVY HIGH
HEAVY HIGH
PERM’T PRESS
KNITS GENTLE
Permanent press, synthetics
and blends
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work dothes, jackets. AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS
raincoats PERMANENT PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Shiw, play clothes, PERM’T PRESS
sheets, slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie. blouses, dresses EX LOW
Knits
HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons, blends, AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS
T-shirts, slacks, shirts PERMANENT PRESS
MEDlUMWElGHTSynthetic (polyester, KNITS GENTLE
acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
LIGHTWEIGHT-Synthetic (polyester, KNITS GENTLE
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses,
dresses
Delicate fabrics
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels)
gauze, lace, etc. AUTOMATIC EX LOW PERMANENT PRESS
Rubber, plastic,
heat-sensitive fabrics
FOAM RUBBER-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
PLASTIGShower curtains, tablecloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,
SHEER NYLON
FLUFF AIR
20 minutes
20 minutes
20 minutes
15-20 minutes
(No temperature
needs to be
selected.
Cyde is
unheated.)
DO NOT OVERDRY. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage
some fabrics.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
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 6-6 for
further cycle information.
Press a temperature selection
which matches the type of fabric
being dried. The indicator will
appear over the temperature
selection you have chosen.
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 Stat-t
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.
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Operating Instructions
Continued
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IheautomaticCyCleS
The automatic cycles allow you to
select the degree of dryness you
prefer for the clothes being dried.
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
Cool-Down 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 cotton 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 * in either
automatic cycle. When the dryer stops,
feel the dried items.
l ff items are drier than you like, use a
setting to the right of the +rthe 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.

TIMEDDRYING
Use the TIMED DRYING
load you want to dry by ti
Turn the Cycle Control
number of minutes you w
70. The last 5 minutes of
without heat to help make
easier to handle.
cycle for
me.
Knob to 1
‘ant from
this cycle
3the load
the
lot0
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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 Cycle
Control Knob is set in FLUFF AIR. This
cycle can be used to fluff or air dry bed-
ding, plastic tablecloths, foam rubber
pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the
number of minutes you want in
FLUFF AIR.
2. Push the Start Button.
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. Press the PERMIT PRESS Tem-
perature Selector.
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. 7

AdditionalDryerFeatures
GentleHeatsystem
The dryer automatically reduces the
heat settings in HEAVY HIGH and
PERMIT PRESS. During the last few
minutes of each of these temperature
settings, the dryer temperature
gradually reduces to a lower heat
setting. This helps prevent overdrying.
End-of-cyclesignal
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, synthetic and
other items that should be taken out as
soon as the dryer stops.

CaringForYourDryer
Cleaningthe lint screen
The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before each
load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.
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.
1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen
straight out.
2. Roll lint off the screen with your
fingers. Do not rinse or wash the
screen. Wet lint is hard to remove.
3. Push the lint screen firmly back into
place and close the lid.

Caring For Your Dryer
Continued
Cleaningthedryerinterior
ElectricafShock 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 shock 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. If the interior is discol-
ored, clean with one of the following
methods to avoid staining later load
items.
Powdered laundry detergent
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 to dry.
-OR-
Liquid non-flammable household
cleaner
Apply to stained area. Rub with a cloth
until all excess dye is removed. Tumble
a load of rags to dry.
To clean dryer exterior, wipe with a
soft, damp cloth.
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Thermosl~ts Heat element
Electric dryer
biter \I
- 1 1 Fuyel
Gas dryer
Lint removal
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be
a fuel for fire. This lint should be
removed at least every 2 to 3 years,
or more often, depending on dryer
usage.
Electrical Shock and
Personal Injury Hazard
l Unplug the power supply cord
or turn off the electrical power
before removing lint.
l Do not put hands inside the
cabinet.
l Make sure the dryer Is cool.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock, injury or
damage.
Cleanlng should be done only by a
qualified person.
1. Unplug the power supply cord or
turn off the electrical power.
2. Remove back panel (electric) or
lower access panel (gas).
3. Avoid damaging wires, thermostats,
funnel or igniter.
4. Remove lint from boxed-in area
with a soft brush or vacuum
cleaner.
5. Replace panel; reconnect and
relevel dryer.

IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance
Wesuggestyoufollow
thesesteps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix
yoursei-f without tools of any kind.
If 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?
If your dryer does not heat:
. The FLUFF AIR setting is without
heat.
l The last minutes of heat settings are
without heat.
l Is the gas turned on? H not, turn the
Cycle Control Knob to OFF. Turn on
gas. Wait 5 minutes. Reset controls
and start.
l An electric dryer circuit uses 2 break-
ers or 2 fuses. lf one breaker is
tripped or one fuse is blown, the
dryer may run, but not heat.
If drying time seems too long:
l Is the lint screen clean? See page 9
for cleaning instructions.
l Is the exhaust duct clogged? Clean
exhaust duct.
l See the Dryer Guide.
2. If you need assistance’...
Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance
Center telephone number. Dial free
from anywhere in the U.S.:
1-800-253-l 301
and talk with one of our trained consult-
ants. The consultant 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.
tf you prefer, write to:
Mr. Donald Skinner
Director of Consumer Relations
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Please include a daytime phone number
in your correspondence.
3. If you need service*...
Whirlpool has a
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T@
or
nationwide network
of authorized
SERVICEWhirlpoolSM service
companies.
Whirlpool service technicians are trained
to futfill 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:
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4. If 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 Consumer Assistance Center
number in Step 2.
5. If 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 or
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.

Notes
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Notes
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WHIRLPOOL”
AutomaticDryerWarranty
DR006
LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR 1
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FSP@replacement parts and repair labor to
correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by an authorized
WhirlpoolSM service company.
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. Pick up 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.
Hyou 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, l-800-253-1301, from
anywhere in the U.S.
@ Registered Trademark / SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation
Part No. 3391371
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