Whirlpool LEQ8000HQ0 User manual

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Easy-To-Use
Electric and
Gas Dryers
A Note to You......................2
Dryer Safety ........................3
Parts and Features ............5
Checking Your Vent ............6
Using Your Dryer ................8
Starting your dryer............8
Loading ............................9
Selecting a cycle and
temperature setting..........9
Cycle descriptions ........10
Fluff Air cycle ................11
Using the optional
drying rack ....................12
Caring for Your Dryer ........13
Troubleshooting ................15
Assistance or Service........17
Warranty ............................20
In the U.S.A. for assistance or service,
call the Consumer Assistance Center:
1-800-253-1301
In Canada for assistance or service,
see page 18.
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A NOTE TO YOU
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL*appliance.
The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make
your life easier. 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.
Please record your model’s information.
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 the
“Parts and Features” page for the location of the label).
Please also record the purchase date of your
appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and
telephone number..
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number ______________________________
Serial Number________________________________
Purchase Date ______________________________
Dealer Name ________________________________
Dealer Address ______________________________
Dealer Phone ________________________________
1-800-253-1301
Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free.
In Canada, for assistance or service, see the “Assistance or Service” section.
To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer, to
purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at
www.whirlpool.com
In Canada, visit our Web site at www.whirlpool.com/canada

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DRYER SAFETY
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING”. These words mean:
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wWARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
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 death.
– 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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DRYER SAFETY
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
the dryer.
•Do not place items exposed to cooking
oils in your dryer. Items contaminated
with cooking oils may contribute to a
chemical reaction that could cause a
load to catch fire.
•Do not dry articles that have been
previously 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Do not repair or replace any part of the
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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Cycle SignalCycle Signal
Pushto Startush to Start
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Fluff AirFluff Air
Timed DryingTimed Drying
Electronic
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Dry
End of Cycle SignalEnd of Cycle Signal
Interior LightInterior Light
5 Cycle • 4 Temperature Cycle Logic5 Cycle • 4 Temperature Cycle Logic
Laundry System
Tumble
Press
Damp
Dry
VeryDry
LessDry
HEAVYNORMAL
WRINKLERESIST
QUICKDRY
DELICATE
Delicate
Knits/ LingerieKnits/ Lingerie
Quick Dry
Wrinkle Resist / P. PressWrinkle Resist / P. Press
NormalNormal
HeavyHeavy
High
1to 2 Items
Shirts/ BlousesShirts/ Blouses
Cotton/ SheetsCotton / Sheets
Towels/ Work ClothesTowels / Work Clothes
Medium
Low
Fabric / Temp
Off On
Finish GuardFinishGuard
PARTS AND FEATURES
CONTROL PANEL
Start button/Cycle
signal selector
(p. 8, 9)
Lint screen
(p. 13)
Cycle control
knob
(pp. 8-10)
Model and
serial number
label
(p. 2)
Dryer drum
(p. 14) Wide-opening
door
Exhaust grill
(p. 15)
Fabric/Temp. selector
(pp. 8-10)
FINISH GUARD*
selector
(p. 8)
Other features not shown:
Drying rack (available as an option)
(p. 12)
Drum light
(p. 14)

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CHECKING YOUR VENT
If the 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 installation, call
the company that installed the vent for adjustment.
1. Do not use plastic vent or flexible metal foil vent.
Use 4 in (10.16 cm)
heavy metal or flexible
metal 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.
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.
2. Use a 4 in (10.16 cm) exhaust hood. Smaller
hoods increase drying
times.
4"
in
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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.
Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and
shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your
Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Install
your dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45ºF (7ºC). Also
make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your installation Instructions for more
information.
4"
4"
4 in
(10.16 cm)
4 in
(10.16 cm)
4 in
(10.16 cm)

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CHECKING YOUR VENT
VENTING (CONT.)
6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use,
but at least every 2 years,
or when installing your
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.
4. Use the straightest path possible when routing
the exhaust vent. Use
the fewest number
of elbows and turns.
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.

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wWARNING
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any
type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic
must be dried on a clothesline or by using
an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or fire.
4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Your dryer has a
FINISH GUARD* selector that you can set On
or Off. The FINISH GUARD feature protects your
clothes from wrinkling when you do not remove
them from the dryer as soon as it stops.
•The FINISH GUARD feature tumbles the load
without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes.
•A signal sounds every few minutes when
FINISH GUARD is running. The signal and cycle
stop when you open the dryer door.
5. (OPTIONAL STEP) The Cycle Signal (end of cycle
signal) selector is part of the Start button. Set the
Cycle Signal selector to On if you want the dryer
to sound a signal when a cycle is finished. The
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.
3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the cycle that
corresponds with the
one you chose on the
Fabric/Temp. selector.
USING YOUR DRYER
STARTING YOUR DRYER
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a
damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.
1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the
door. Do not pack the
dryer; allow space for
clothes to tumble freely.
2. Turn the Fabric/Temp. selector to the recom-
mended setting for the
fabric being dried. (See
the “Cycle description”
section.)
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Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had
anything flammable on it (even after
washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, explosion, or fire.

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USING YOUR DRYER
STARTING YOUR DRYER (CONT.)
Stopping and restarting your dryer
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 tempera-
ture (if desired), and push the Start button.
SELECTING A CYCLE AND TEMPERATURE SETTING
The following pages describe the drying cycles
on your dryer. The descriptions include suggested
temperature settings and drying times for various
loads.
Cycle and temperature tips
•Make sure you have selected the correct cycle
and temperature for your load.
•Use the Fluff Air cycle, or line dry rubber, plastic,
delicate, and heat-sensitive fabrics (see the “Fluff
Air cycle” section).
•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.
•Always use fabric softener sheets 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.
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a
cycle ends.
Loading suggestions
The chart below provides some guidelines on various types of drying loads. Load clothes loosely into the
dryer. Do not pack the dryer; allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
LOADING
Heavy Work Clothes
3 pair pants
3 shirts
4 pair jeans
1 coverall
1 overall
Towels
10 bath towels
10 hand towels
14 wash cloths
1 bath mat
Mixed Load
3 double sheets
4 pillowcases
8 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
8 handkerchiefs
Delicates
3 camisoles
1 quilted robe
4 slips
4 panties
2 bras
2 nighties
1 baby’s dress
6. Push the Start button.

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USING YOUR DRYER
Quick Dry
Wrinkle Resist / P. Press
Normal
Heavy
High
1 to 2 Items
Shirts / Blouses
Cotton / Sheets
Towels / Work Clothes
Medium
Low
Fabric / Temp
Your easy-to-use dryer has a color-coordinated
Cycle Control knob and Fabric/Temp. selector.
•When using the Automatic cycles, simply choose
the setting on the Cycle Control knob that
corresponds with the one you choose on the
Fabric/Temp. selector.
•When using Timed Drying, choose High,
Medium, or Low heat with the Fabric/Temp.
selector.
NOTE: Dry most loads using the Automatic cycles.
Automatic cycle(s)
Your dryer has five Automatic cycles (Heavy,
Normal, Wrinkle Resist, Quick Dry, and Delicates)
and three corresponding temperature selections.
•All of the Automatic cycles use ACCUDRY*
electronic sensor control that senses the amount
of moisture in the load. The Automatic cycle(s)
shuts off when the selected dryness is reached.
– 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 the Timed Dry cycle. Select a
setting closer to Very Dry the next time you
dry a similar load.
•The Cycle Control knob will not move until the
load is almost dry. After the cool-down and the
FINISH GUARD* portion of the cycle (if selected),
the Cycle Control knob automatically turns to an
Off area and tumbling stops.
Timed Drying cycle
Use the Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if
some items are damp after Automatic drying.
Timed Drying 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 the Fabric/Temp.
selector to High, and the Cycle Control knob for
50 to 70 minutes.
•Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and
knits that require a short drying time. Set the
Fabric/Temp. selector to Low, and the Cycle
Control knob for 20 to 30 minutes.
•The Timed Drying cycle also includes a Damp
Dry feature to dry items to a damp level or to dry
items that do not require an entire drying cycle.
Examples are heavy cottons, such as jeans,
which you do not want to become stiff, or cotton
clothes that are easier to press when damp. Set
the Fabric/Temp. selector to High and the Cycle
Control knob to Damp Dry.
•The Timed Drying cycle also includes the
TUMBLE PRESS* feature, that removes wrinkles
from clothes that have been packed in a suitcase
or closet, or from items not removed from the
dryer at the end of a cycle. As soon as the dryer
stops, fold or put the items on hangers. Set the
Fabric/Temp. selector to Medium and the Cycle
Control knob to TUMBLE PRESS.
Fluff Air cycle
Use the unheated Fluff Air cycle for items that
require drying without heat, as described on the
next page.
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