Whirlpool LEC8858EQ1 User manual

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PART NO. 3406071A
Use1;Care
Electricand
GasDryers
A Note to You ............ 2
Dryer Safety .......... 3-4
Parts and Features ... 5
Checking Your Vent ... 6
Operating Your
Dryer ......................... 8
Caring for Your
Dryer ....................... 14
Troubleshooting ...... 19
Requesting
Assistance
or Service ................ 21
Index ....................... 23
Warranty ................. 24
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AN ToYou
Thankyouforbuyin_aWHIRLPOOL®appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL dryers are easy to use, save time, and
help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this
Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly
and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us
notify you about any new information on your appliance+
Pleaserecordyourmodel'sinformation.
Whenever you call to request service for your appli-
ance, you need to know your complete model number
and serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number label (see the diagram on
page 5 for the location of the label). Also, record the
other information shown in the next column.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
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DIWERSAF
Yoursafetyisimportanttous.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special attention to
these symbols and follow any instructions given.
Here is a brief explanation of the symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards
such as fire, electrical shock, or
other injuries.
WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal
injury, or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the
dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
•Read all instructions before using • Do not repair or replace any part of the
the dryer.
•Do not dry articles that have been previ-
ously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable, or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
• Do not allow children to play on or in
the dryer. Close supervision of children
is necessary when the dryer is used
near children.
•Before the dryer is removed from service
or discarded, remove the door to the
drying compartment.
• Do not reach into the dryer if the drum
is moving.
• Do not install or store the dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather.
• Do not tamper with controls.
dryer or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this Use and
Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
• Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by
the manufacturer of the fabric softener
or product.
• Do not use heat to dry articles containing
foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-
like materials.
• Clean lint screen before or after each load.
• Keep area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free from
the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
• The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent
should be cleaned periodically by qualified
service personnel.
• See Installation Instructions for grounding
requirements.
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PARTSANDFEAIURES
The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to
those pages for more information about the features.
NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the
different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.
Cycle control
knob
(pp. 8-11)
Model and
serial number
label
(p. 2)
CLEAN TOUCH TM panel
or rotar_
(p.8)
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Start button
(p. 8)
Lint screen
(p. 14)
Exhaust grill
Dryer drum
(p. 15) Wide-opening
hamper door*
Otherdoors:
Small side-swing door*
Large side-swing door*
(Reversible door- see Installation
Instructions)
Additionalfeaturesyourdryermayhave:
End of cycle signal selector (p. 8)
FINISH GUARD ®feature selector (p. 8)
Drying rack (p, 13)
Drum light (p. 16)
Super wide-opening door*
(Reversible door - see Installation
Instructions) * On some models

CHECKINGYOURVENT
Your dryer must be propedy installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and
shorten drying times. Install your dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always
above 45°F (7°C). Also make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions
for more information.
VEN11NG
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent,
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or fire.
Ifthe dryer is not properly installed and vented, it
will not be covered under the warranty.
NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting
will be paid for by the customer, whether it was a
paid installation or self-installed. For paid installa-
tion, call the company that installed the vent for
adjustment.
1. Four-inch heavy metal or flexible metal vent must
be used. Do not use
plastic vent or flexible
metal foil vent. Do not
kink or crush flexible
metal vent. It must be
completely extended to
allow adequate exhaust
air to flow. Check vent
after installation. Refer
to your Installation
Instructions for proper
length requirements of vent.
2. Use a 4" exhaust hood. Smaller hoods increase
drying times.
4"
3, The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left,
right, or straight out the
back of the dryer. Space
requirements are listed
in your Installation
Instructions.

VENTING(com.)
4, Use the straightest path possible when routing
the exhaust vent. Avoid
90° turns, if possible.
Allow room when using
elbows or making turns.
Bend vent gradually to
avoid kinking.
5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use
screws to secure vent.
Lint may catch on
screws.
6, Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use,
but at least every 2 years,
or when installingyour
dryer in a new location.
• Disconnect vent from
the dryer and clean one
section at a time until
you reach the exhaust
hood.
• Use the hose attach-
ment on your vacuum,
or a pole or wire with a
feather duster or rag attached, to clean out lint.
• Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent
moves freely.
• When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer
for final product check.

OPEWNG¥OURDRYER
To get the best dryer results possible, you must use your dryer correctly. This section tells you how
to use your dryer properly and efficiently.
STARTINGYOURDRYER
Explosion Hazard
Never place items in the dryer that are
dampened with gasoline or other
flammable fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any
type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a
damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.
If your dryer has a Features Guide, remove it and
place it with this Use and Care Guide.
1, Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the
door. Do not pack the
dryer; allow space for
clothes to tumble freely.
3, If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set it to
the recommended setting for the type of fabric
being dried. The cycle descriptions on the
following pages include temperature setting
suggestions.
4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Some dryers have an On/Off
FINISH GUARD ®selector. The FINISH GUARD
feature protects your clothes from wrinkling when
you do not remove them from the dryer as soon
as it stops.
• Set the FINISH GUARD selector to On to
tumble the load without heat every few minutes
up to 45 minutes after the drying cycle ends.
• A signal will sound every few minutes while
FINISH GUARD is running if the Cycle Signal
(End of Cycle Signal) feature is set to On. On
some models, this signal is fixed and cannot be
turned off. The signal and cycle end when you
open the dryer door.
•Set the FINISH GUARD selector to Off if you do
not want to run this feature.
NOTE: Some dryers have a FINISH GUARD feature
that cannot be turned On or Off. See page 11.
5. (OPTIONAL STEP) If your dryer has a Cycle
Signal (End of Cycle Signal) selector, set the
selector to On if you want the dryer to sound
a signal when a cycle is finished.
eThe signal is helpful when you are drying
permanent press, synthetics, and other items
that should be removed from the dryer as
soon as it stops.
• On some models, the End of Cycle Signal is
part of the Start Button.
6. Push the Start Button.
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the recommended
cycle for the type of load
being dried, as described
on pages 10 and 11.
• Use the Energy
Preferred Automatic
Setting (,) to dry
most loads.
NOTE: On some
models, the Tempera-
ture selector is part of
the Cycle Control Knob.
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a
cycle ends.
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STARINGYOURDRYER(CONT.)
StoppinS,andrestartin_yourdryer
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
To stop your dryer:
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control Knob
to Off.
NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point to an
Off area when the dryer is not in use,
To restart your dryer:
Close the door, select a new cycle and temperature
(if desired), and push the Start Button.
SELECTINGTHERIGHTCYCLEAND1T:MPERAllJRESETRNG
The following pages describe the drying cycles
on your dryer. The descriptions include suggested
temperature settings and drying times for various
loads.
Cycleandtemperaturetips
• Make sure you have selected the correct cycle
and temperature for your load.
• Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting (.).
•Use the Fluff Air cycle, or line dry rubber, plastic,
delicate, and heat-sensitive fabrics.
• If some types of loads in the cycle descriptions
on the following pages have more than one
suggested temperature setting, choose the
lowest setting available on your dryer.
• The last few minutes of all cycles are without
heat to make the load cooler to handle.
Drying,tips
• Always follow care label directions when they are
available.
• If you use fabric softener sheets, always use
softener sheets that are labeled as dryer safe and
follow package instructions carefully.
• Remove the load from the dryer as soon as
tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling. This is
especially important for permanent press, knits,
and synthetic fabrics.

CYCLEDESCRIPtiONS
Automaticcycle(s)
Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
Depending on your
model, the Automatic
cycle uses either an
electronic or automatic
DRY-MISER ®control
that senses the mois-
ture in the load and
shuts off the dryer
when the selected
dryness is reached.
The Cycle Control Knob
does not move until the load is almost dry. After the
cool-down, the Knob automatically turns to an Off
area and tumbling stops.
•If the load is drier than you like, select a setting
closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a
similar load.
• If the load is not as dry as you like, complete
drying using a Timed cycle. Select a setting closer
to Very Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
Drying time with an Automatic cycle varies accord-
ing to the type of fabric, size of load, and dryness
setting. Your model may not have all heat settings
listed. Some general guidelines are:
• Use a high heat setting for drying heavyweight
items, such as towels and work clothes.
• Use a medium heat setting for drying medium-
weight items, such as sheets, underwear,
permanent press clothes, and some knits.
• Use a low heat setting for drying lightweight
items such as lingerie, blouses, dresses, and
some knits.
NOTE: If you have any questions about drying
temperatures for various loads, refer to care label
directions.
Timedcycle(s)
Use a Timed drying cycle to complete drying if some
items are damp after the
Automatic cycle. A Timed
drying cycle is also
useful for:
•Heavyweight and bulky
items, such as bed
spreads and work
clothes, and large loads
that require a long drying
time. Set your dryer for
High heat.
• Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and
knits that require a short drying time. Set your dryer
for Low heat.
• Drying time and temperature will depend on your
dryer model.
FluffAircycle
(onsomemodels)
Use the unheated Fluff Air cycle for items that require
drying without heat.
The chart on page 12
includes examples of
items that require air
drying.
NOTE: If your model
does not have the Fluff
Air cycle, line dry heat-
sensitive items.
HeavyDrycycle
(onsomemodels)
Use the Heavy Dry cycle to dry large items or items
that are thicker or
heavier than a regular
load (such as heavy
cotton bath towels
or robes.) Set your
Cycle Control Knob to
Heavy Dry and your
Temperature selector to
High heat.
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