Whirlpool LE9480XW User manual

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Cycle control knob
Temperature selector
Start button
Lint screen
Model and serial
Electronic
DRY-MISEW control
Drying rack
(not shown)
SUPERCAPACITY
AUTOMATICDRYERS
LE9480XW LG948lXW

Contents
Page
Important Safety
Instructions . .
Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities .
Operating Instructions
Starting your dryer . . . .
The automatic cycles . . .
Timed drying . . . .
Using fluff air . . . . .
Using TUMBLE PRESS@
End-of-cycle signal
Lint signal. . .
Additional Dryer Features
Gentle heat system
Using the drying rack
FINISH GUARD@ setting
Caring For Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint screen
Cleaning the dryer interior .
Lint removal . . . .
If You Need Service Or
Assistance.
Whirlpool Automatic
Dryer Warranty.
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Purchase Date
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01990 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 briskly with thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
or
l Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-
ing 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 re-
move 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 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
Service Company Phone Number
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. f!fEeguish 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. The
fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.

ImportantSafetyInstructions
l Read all instructions before
using the dryer.
l NEVER dry items cleaned,
washed, soaked in or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline or flammable
fluids in the dryer. The fumes can
create a FIRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand
launder and air dry fabrics contain-
ing these materials.
l NEVER allow children to operate,
play with or crawl inside the dryer.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used
near children.
l DO NOT reach into a dryer if the
drum is moving.
l When discarding an old dryer,
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
l DO NOT install or store dryer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
l DO NOT tamper with the controls.
l You are responsible for
making sure that your
dryer is installed, repaired and
parts replaced by a qualified
person.
l Use only fabric softeners specifi-
cally labeled as not being harmful
to the dryer.
l FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
materials can result from:
-drying rubber, rubber-like and
heat sensitive materials with heat,
- allowing lint build-up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Clean-
ing should be done periodically
by a qualified person.
l Clean lint screen before or after
each load.
l DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the dryer,
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 service the dryer. Shut
off GAS VALVE if you have a gas dryer.
You are responsible for making
sure that your dryer:
- 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 (7.2%)
- 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
Startingyourdryer
Be sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, loading
and control setting information before starting it.
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
Cottons and linens
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress AUTOMATIC HEAVY HIGH
pads, quilts REGULAR
HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans,
corduroys, work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT - Sheets, ptllowcases. PERM’T PRESS
cotton, underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT - Batistes, organdies, KNITS GENTLE
lingerie
Permanent press, synthetics
and blends
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work clothes, jackets, AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS
raincoats PERMANENT PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT - Shirts, play clothes,
sheets, slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT - Lingerie, blouses, KNITS GENTLE
dresses
Knits
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetic (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses
AUTOMATIC KNITS GENTLE
PERMANENT PRESS
Delicate fabrics
Sheer curtains (2or 3 panels), gauze,
lace, etc. AUTOMATIC EX LOW
PERMANENT PRESS
Rubber, plastic,
heat-sensitive fabrics
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys FLUFF AIR
PLASTIC - Shower curtains, tablecloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,
SHEER NYLON
DO NOT OVERDRY. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage
some fabrics.
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1. 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.
2. Press a temperature selection
which matches the type of fabric
being dried. The red indicator will
appear over the temperature selec-
tion you have chosen.
3. Push the Start Button to start
the dryer.
4. To stop and restart the dryer:
l Open the door or turn the Cycle Con-
trol Knob to OFF to stop the dryer.
l Close the door, select a cycle (if nec-
essary) and push the Start Sutton 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.
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Operating Instructions
Continued
Theautomaticcycles
The automatic cycles allow you to
select the degree of dryness you prefer
for the clothes being dried.
The electronic DRY-MISER@ control
is an electronic sensor that determines
the amount of moisture in the clothes.
The dryer automatically shuts off when
the proper dryness is reached.
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 the Cool-Down
portion is complete, the Cycle Control
Knob automatically moves to an OFF
area and tumbling stops.
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 If items are drier than you like, use a
setting to the right of the * the next
time you dry 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.
NOTE: Overdrying can cause
shrinkage, static cling and damage to
some fabrics.

TIMEDDRYING
Use the TIMED DRYING cycle for any
load you want to dry by time.
l Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the
number of minutes you want from
10 to 70.
The last 5 minutes of this cycle are
without heat to help make the load
easier to handle.
UsingFLUFFAIR
Do not dry plastic or rubber items
1 with heat. IJ~~~~~~~IR setting, )
or line dry. Failure to do so could
result in fire or damaged items.
The dryer does nol 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 Stan Button

Operating Instructions
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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 PERM’T PRESS Tempera-
ture 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.
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.
Lintsignal
Clean the lint screen before each
load. If you neglect to clean your lint
screen, a 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 11.

AdditionalDryerFeatures
GentleHeatsystem
The dryer automatically reduces the
heat settings in HEAVY HIGH and
PERM’T PRESS. During the last few
minutes of each of these temperature
settings, the dryer temperature gradu-
ally reduces to a lower heat setting.
This helps prevent overdrying.
Usingthedryingrack
The drying rack lets you dry items that
you may not want to tumble. The rack
does not move, but the drum turns.
Make sure nothing hangs over the edge
of the rack.
1. Fit rear legs of the rack into indenta-
tions in the back wall of the dryer.
2. Lower the front so the legs rest on
the dryer opening.
3. Put wet items on top of the rack.
Leave space between them so air
can reach all surfaces.
4. Close the door and stat-l the dryer.
See page 10 for suggested cycles
and temperature settings when
using the drying rack.

Additional Dryer Features
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Drying rack suggestions
Drying time will depend on how much moisture the items hold. The following chart
suggests cycles and temperature settings for different kinds of items that might best
be rack-dried.
TO RACK DRY:
Wool sweaters
(Block to shape and lay flat on
the rack.)
SUGGESTED
CYCLE
TIMED DRYING
SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURE
KNITS GENTLE
Stuffed toys or pillows
(Cotton or polyester fiber filled.) TIMED DRYING PERM’T PRESS
Stuffed toys or pillows
(Foam rubber filled.) FLUFF AIR
Sneakers or canvas shoes FLUFF AIR
NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tumble drying.
FINISHGUARD@setting
When you are unable to remove a load
from the dryer as soon as it stops,
wrinkles can form.
FINISH GUARD tumbles the load,
without heat, every 5 minutes for up to
40 minutes. This tumbling rearranges
and fluffs the load to help avoid wrinkles
that set in when the load remains in the
drum.
You don’t have to set the Cycle Con-
trol Knob for FINISH GUARD. FINISH
GUARD takes over automatically to
protect the load if you don’t open the
door within 5 minutes after the PERMA-
NENT PRESS cycle stops.
A signal will sound every 5 minutes
during FINISH GUARD, for up to 40
minutes. The signal will stop when the
dryer door is opened.
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CaringForYour
Dryer
Cleaningthelint 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.
Fire Hazard
Do not run the dryer with the lint screen
loose, damaged, blocked or missing. Doing so
can cause overheating, damage and be a
FIRE HAZARD.
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. 4
3. Push the lint screen firmly back into
place and close the lid.
Cleaningthedryerinterior
Electric Shock Hazard
Unplug the power supply cord
or turn off the electrical power
before cleaning the interior.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or injury.
Garments which contain unstable dyes,
such as denim blue jeans or brightly
colored cotton items, may discolor the
dryer interior. If the interior is discolored,
clean with one of the following methods
to avoid staining later load items.
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Caring For Your Dryer
Continued
Thermostats Heat element
I Heater box terminals
,
Electric dryer
Igniter Funnel ~-
Gas dryer
Powdered laundry detergent
Make a paste with detergent and very
warm waler. 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 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.
Lintremoval
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.
Electrical Shock and
Personal Injury Hazard
DUnplug 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.
Cleaning should be done only by a
qualified person.
1, Remove back panel (electric) or
lower access panel (gas).
2. Avoid damaging wires, thermostats,
funnel or igniter.
3. Remove lint from boxed-in area with
a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
4. Replace panel; reconnect and
relevel the dryer.
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IfYouNeedSenriceOrAssistance
Wesuggestyoufollow
thesesteps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from
little things you can find and fix yourself
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:
l The FLUFF AIR setting is without heat.
l The last minutes of heat settings are
without heat.
l 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 An electric dryer circuit uses 2 break-
ers or 2 fuses. If 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 11
for cleaning instructions.
l See the Dryer Guide.
2. If you need assistance’..
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE”
service assistance telephone
number. Dial free from anywhere
in the U.S.:
l-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained consul-
tants. The consultant can instruct you in
how to obtain satisfactory operation
from your appliance or, if service is nec-
essary, recommend a qualified service
company in your area.
If you prefer, write to:
Mr. Donald Skinner
Director of Consumer Relations
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
rized WhirlpoolSM
service com-
panies. Whirlpool service technicians
are trained to fulfill the product warranty
and provide after-warranty service, any-
where in the United States. To locate
the authorized Whirlpool service com-
pany in your area, call our COOL-LINE@
service assistance telephone number
(see Step 2) or look in your telephone
directory Yellow Pages under:

If You Need Service Or Assistance
Continued
4. If you need FSP *
replacement parts:..
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporatron for qualrly parts.
Look for this symbol of quality when-
ever you need a replacement part for
your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replace-
ment 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 COOL-LINE service
assrstance number in Step 2.
5. If you are not satisfied with
how the problem was solved:..
l Contact the Major Appliance Con-
sumer Action Panel (MACAP).
MACAP is a group of Independent
consumer experts that voices con-
sumer 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 infor-
mation is needed in order to better
respond to your request.

Notes

Whirlpool”AutomaticDryerWarranty
DROO1
1 LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FSPe replacement parts and repair labor to
correct defects in materials or workmanship.
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.
6. 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.
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 franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
If 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 COOL-LINE@ service assistance telephone number, l-800-253-1301, from
anywhere in the U.S.
Part No. 3391358
01990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.