Whirlpool LE9680XW User manual

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46’
Apphances
Use&Cire Guide
Cycle control knob
Start button
Model and serial
Electronic
DRY-MISER” sensor
Drying rack
(not shown)
Drum light
(in drum)
SUPERCAPACITY
AUTOMATICDRYERS
LE9680XW LG968lXW

Contents
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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@
Using damp dry .
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
Changing the drum light
If You Need Service Or
Assistance
Whirlpool Automatic
Dryer Warranty.
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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 oul 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
Purchase Date
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 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.
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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 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-
tally labeled as not being harmful
to the dryer.
* 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 vacalion 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 ifyou have a gas dryer.
l You are responsible for making
sure that your dryer:
-is properly maintained.
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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, pillowcases, PERM’T PRESS
cotton, underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT - Balistes. 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, MEDIUM LOW
dresses
Knits
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blends, T-shirts, slacks, shorts
LIGHTWEIGHT-Synthetic (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses
AUTOMATIC MEDIUM LOW
PERMANENT PRESS KNITS GENTLE
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,
sluffed toys
PLASTIC-Shower curtains, lablecloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE,
SHEER NYLON
FLUFF AIR
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 fabnc
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 Button 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
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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.
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
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 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
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Operating Instructions
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UsingDAMPDRY
Use this setting to dry damp items that
do not require an entire drying cycle, or
to dry items to damp level. (Two exam-
ples are heavy cottons, such as jeans,
which you do not want to become stiff,
or cotton clothes which are easier to
press when damp.)
1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on
DAMP DRY in the TIMED DRYING
cycle.
2. Push the Start Button.
The dryer tumbles the load with heat
for 25 minutes, then without heat for
5 minutes.
End-of-cyclesignal
The dryer sounds a signal to let you
know when the cycle is finished. The
signal can be turned on or off.
The signal is helpful when you are
drying permanent press, synthetics and
other items that should be taken out as
soon as the dryer stops. To use the
Cycle Signal:
l Press the Cycle Signal ON pad before
a cycle starts. The ON indicator will
show. The signal will sound when the
cycle is finished.
l If no signal is desired, press the Cycle
Signal OFF pad. Make sure the OFF
indicator is showing.
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.

AdditionalDlyerFeatures
GentleHeatsystem
The dryer automatically reduces the
heat settings in HEAVY HIGH and
PERM’T PRESS. During the IaSt 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 start the dryer.
See page 10 for suggested cycles
and temperature settings when
using the drying rack.

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.
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TO RACK DRY: CYCLE TEMPERATURE
Wool sweaters
(Block to shape and lay flat on
the rack.)
TIMED DRYING 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
toad 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
Control Knob for FINISH GUARD.
FINISH GUARD takes over automati-
tally to protect the load if you don’t
open the door within 5 minutes after the
PERMANENT 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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