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LE7800XM
and
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Remove the Consumer Buy Guide la~ bel before
using
your dryer. It will be
easier to remove.
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
,TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
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Wipe
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1
out
the
dryer drum with a
damp
cloth to remove dust from storing or shipping.
See your “Dryer
Guide” for information on fabrics, drying special-care
items,
drying
tips
and other details.
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your Model
and Serial Numbers here
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When
question,
you need
servtce
or call with
have this informatton
ready
1. Complete
(from-the
2. Purchase
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and Serial Numbers
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located
as shown)
date from sales slip
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tn these spaces
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sales slop
and “Dryer
Guide”
in the Laundry
Information
Center
on the back
of the dryer
console
Complete
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Complete
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Purchase
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~ Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
Number
Date
Company
Telephone
There IS no warranty
registration
to return
that IS required
for In-warranty
service
Number
and
Number
Proof-of-purchase
is all
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3
3
End-of-Cycle
Drying
Rack
Signal
LINT SCREEN
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
LINT REMOVAL
STARTINGYOUR
DRYER
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Automatic
Cycles
Timed Drying
DRYING TIPS
FLUFF AIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS Control
FINISH GUARD
Control
Drying
Times
Mixed
Loads
CARING
Vacation
FOR YOUR idYER
Care
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
1. Before Calling
for
Assistance
2 If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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Your
Responsibilities
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Read
this “Use and
Care
Guide”
and your “Dryer
Guide”
carefully
for
important
use and safety
Information.
You are personally
responsible
making sure that your dryer...
for
is installed
by CI qualified
installer.
l is properly
maintained.
. is installed
in an area
protected
from the weather.
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installed
and leveled
In
a well ventilated
room’
on CI floor
that can support
the weight.
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is located
in an area where the temperature
is above
45 F (7.2 C).
is connected
to the right kind of outlet, electric
supply
and grounding:
is properly
connected
to fuel and
exhaust
systems.*
is used only
for jobs normally
expected
of home clothes
dryers.
is not run where there may be explosive fumes.
is not used by children
or anyone
unable
to operate
it properly.
*See the “Installation
Instructions”
for
complete
information.
Selecting a cycle
and starting
your dryer
Before starting
your dryer, be
sure laundry
is sorted
and loaded
properly
(see your”Dryer
Guide”).
Be sure the door is tightly
closed.
SUGGESTED
CYCLE
TYPE OF LOAD
SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURE
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress
pods,
HEAVY/HIGH
quilts.
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -~i&is,
jeans,
corduroys,
MEDIUMWEIGHT
work
clothes
COTTONS -
Sheets, pillowcases,
underwear,
diapers
AUTOMATIC
REGULAR
cotton
PERMIT PRESS/
MEDIUM
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batisles;
organdies,
KNITS/LOW
lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work
clothes,
jackets,
raincoats
MEDIUMWEIGHT
clothes,
sheets.
FABRICS - Shirts, ploy
AUTOMATIC
PERMIT PRESS
slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses,
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons,
rayons,
blends,
T-shirts, slacks,
shirts
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics
[polyester,
acrylic.
etc.) and blends,
lingerie,
blouses,
dresses
AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer
Curtains
(2 or 3 panels)
Gauze. lace, etc.
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras.
stuffed
toys
PLASTIC - Shower
AUTOMATIC
PERMIT PRESS
tablecloths
Drying these and other heat-sensitive
materials
can damage
them or be a
FIRE HAZARD.
PERM’T PRESS/
MEDIUM
KNITS/LOW
AUTOMATIC
PERM’T PRESS
GENTLE/
EX LOW
TIMED
DRYING
20-30
MINS.
20-30
MINS.
curtains,
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON
A
KNITS/LOW
dresses
LIGHTWEIGHT
PERM’T PRESS/
MEDIUM
40-50 MINS.
15-20 MINS.
FLUFF
AIR
Select a
1. CYCLE
2.
Turn the Control
Knob either way to
point to the cycle
and setting
you
wont
See page
6 for informatron
on
the cycles.
will start tumbling
the START Button.
Changing
Turn the Temperature
Selector
needed
drying
temperature
to the
To stop and restart
the dryer
Push the
3. START Button
The dryer
you push
Set TEMPERATL’RE
SELECTOR
To stop the dryer, open the door for
turn the Control
Knob to OFF).
To restart the dryer, close the door,
select
cycle,
if necessary.
and push
START
when
a setting
The setting
con be changed
at any
time by turning
the Control
Knob to a
new setting.
The Cycle
Control
Knob should
point to OFF when the dryer
is not in use.
Operating
instructions
The automatic
cycles
The automatic
cycles
allow
you
to select
the degree
of dryness
you
prefer
for the clothes
being
dried.
The Control
Knob moves
and stops
several
times until the load reaches
the dryness
setting
you selected.
Then the knob automatically
moves
to OFF and tumbling
stops.
cotton
items. The load tumbles without heat during the last 5
minutes. This helps make the load
For the first few loads, set the Control
Knob to potnt to an*rn
either automatic
cycle
When the dryer stops,
feel the drred items
weight
easier
to handle.
press, knits and other
rics. The load tumbles
during
keep
If items ore drier than you like, use
a settrng to the right of the*the
next
time you dry CI srmilar
load.
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Use
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS to dry
permanent
synthetic
fob-
without heat
the last 10 minutes. This helps
wrinkles
from
setting
in
Timed drying
Use the TIMED DRY Cycle
for any
load you wont to dry by time. For
example:
small loads, large
bulky
items, items to be fluffed
or dusted
with the FLUFF AIR heat setting.
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Turn the Control
Knob to the number
of minutes
you wont - from 10 to 60.
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The last 5 minutes
of this cycle
ore
without
heat - a cool down time.
This helps make the load easier
to
handle.
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If items ore not as dry as you like,
use a setting
to the left of the*the
next time you dry a similar
load.
FINISII
The dryer does not heat when the
Temperature
Selector
is set on FLUFF
AIR. This setting
can be used to fluff
bedding,
plastic
tablecloths,
foam
rubber
pillows,stuffed
toyssneakers.
etc.
1. Turn the Temperature
Selector
to
FLUFF AIR.
2. Turn the Control
Knob to the number of minutes
you want in the
TIMED DRYING Cycle.
3. Push the START Button
Tl‘MHLE
PHESS’i Setting
The TUMBLE PRESS setting
wrinkles
from dry clothing.
removes
1. Set Control
Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.
2. Set Temperature
Selector
to PERM’T
PRESS/MED.
3. Push START Button,
The load will tumble
in heated
air
for 5 minutes.
The heat shuts off and
the dryer continues
to tumble
the
load for 10 more minutes.
for best results, TUMBLE PRESS only
a few items at a time. Put them on
hangers
or fold them as soon as the
dryer stops.
G1~.\RD
Control
When you are not able to unload
the dryer as soon as It stops, wrinkles
can form
If you don’t open the door wrthrn 5
mrnutes
atter the dryer stops, FINISH
GUARD takes over automatically
to protect
the load
You don’t have
tosei
the Control
Knob for FINISH
GUARD.
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
the wrinkles
that set in when
the load remains
in the warm dryer.
Drying
times
Drying
times WIII vary
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amount
of moisture
. type and weight
of
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size of the load
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room temperature
dryer.
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temperature
of the
water.
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amount
of lint in the
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dryer temperature
See page
6 in your
for more information.
depending
on
in the clothes.
the fabric.
around
wash
the
rinse
lint screen.
selection
“Dryer
Gurde”
Mixed loads
When drying
a load with different
kinds and weights
of fabrics,
use the
cycle
suggested
for the lightest
fabrics.
When the dryer stops, remove
7
dry items and reset the control.
End-of-cycle
signal
The dryer sounds
a srgnal to let you know
when the cycle
IS frnished
The signal
cannot
turned
off and IS not adjustable
The srgnal
IS helpful
when you are drying
permanent
press, synthetics
and other items
that should
be taken out as soon as the dryer
[‘sing the drying
be
stops
rack
The drying
rack lets You dry Items that you may not want to tumble.
for
example,
sneakers,
stuffed
toys, knitted
wool. etc
The rack does not move, but the drum turns Make sure nothing hangs
over the edges
of the rack.
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PUSH IN
1.
3.
2. Frt rear legs into
indents
Push in against
the springs
in the legs
Rear legs on the
rack fit into Indents
in
the back wall of the
dryer
4. Put wet rterns on top of the rack
Leave
space
between
them so air
can reach
all surfaces
Lower the front
so legs rest on dryer
opening
5. Close the door.
temperature,
push
set time and
the START Button
Use a setting
In the TIMED DRY Cycle
Dryrng time will depend
on how
much moisture
the items hold The following
chart suggests
temperature
settings
for different
kinds of Items that might best be rack drred
To rack
Use Temperature
dry...
Wool sweaters
[Block to shape
flat on the rack
Stuffed
KNITS GENTLE
and
setting...
LOW
lay
]
PERM’T PRESS MED.
toys or pillows
[Cotton
or polyester
fiber filled ]
Stuffed
[Foam
Sneakers
toys or pillows*
rubber
FLUFF AIR
frlled)
or canvas
shoes*
FLUFF AIR
*WARNING: Drying with heat may damage
rubber and will be a FIRE HAZARD.
Be sure to take the rack
out for normal
tumble
the foam
drying.
Lint screen
Clean
Increase
the lint screen
drying
Open the lid and
straight
out
time
before
and
may
each
load. A screen
be a FIRE HAZARD.
Doing
wrth your
so can
cause
by lint can
ROLL the lint off the ;creen
pull the lint screen
fingers.
DO NOT rrnse or wash
DO NOT run the dryer with
the lint screen loose,
damaged
or missing.
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blocked
Push the screen
place.
firmly
the screen.
back
into
over-
heating, can damage
fabrics
can be a FIRE HAZARD.
and
Lint removal
Lint can
gather
Inside
should be removed
dryer usage.
the dryer
every
and
a fire hazard
This lint
or more otten, depending
on
create
2 to 3 years,
--Funnel
Heat Element
ELECTRIC
Cleaning
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DRYERS
should
be done only by a qualified
Avoid electrical
shock
hazard - unplug power
supply cord or turn off
electrical
power.
’ Avoid injury or damage
- do not
put hands inside cabinet.
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Make sure dryer is cool.
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1. Remove
person.
back
panel
(electrrc)
or
front panel
(gas]
2. Avoid damaging
wires, thermostats,
funnel or igniter.
3. Remove
lint from shaded
area see art - with a so17 brush or
vacuum
cleaner.
4. Replace
panel;
reconnect
and relevel dryer.
Caring for your dryer
Remove sharp objects from clothing
before drying - pins, buckles, etc.
Close metal zippers.
Never leave
your dryer.
wet or damp
laundry
Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft
cloth. Spills allowed
to remain may
dull or damage
the finish.
Sharp or heavy objects should
never be put on or in the dryer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc.
Non-colorfast
items can stain the
drum. Wipe carefully
after drying to
make sure there is no dye to be
transferred
to items in the next load.
Some pretreatment
products
can
damage
dials, console and finish. Do
not use these products on or near
your dryer.
Vacation care
Disconnect
power
supply cord.
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For gas dryers,
gas valve.
close
Clean
lint screen.
in
If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
I. Before calling
for assistance..
Performance
problems
often result from little things you can find
and fix yourself
without
tools of any
kind.
DRYER DOES NOT RUN:
9 Is power
supply
cord plugged
in?
l Is door
closed
tightly?
l Did
you push START Button?
l Are
fuses blown
or a circuit-breaker
tripped?
.
the product
warranty
and provide
after-warranty
service,
anywhere
In
the United
States
To locate
TECHCARE service
in your area, call our
COOL-LINE
service
assistance
telephone
number
(see Step 2) or look In
your telephone
directory
Yellow
Pages under
APPLlANCES
HO”SEHOLD ELECT~ICIL~PPLI~NCES~
MAJOR-SERVlCE
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DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:
. The AIR setting
is without
heat.
. The last minutes
of heat settings
ore
without
heat.
l Is gas
turned
on? If not, turn Control
Knob to OFFTurn
on gas. Wait 5
minutes
Reset controls
and start
. An electric
dryer has two fuses, if
not a circuit-breaker.
If one is
blown,
the dryer may run, but not
heat.
DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:
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Is the lint screen
clean?
See page
6 in your”Dryer
Guide:’
2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool
COOL-LINE a service assistance
telephone
number.
Dial free horn:
Continental
U.S. . (800) 253-1301
. . . . . . , (800) 632-2243
Michigan
Alaska IL Hawaii
(800) 253-1121
and talk with one of our trained
Consultants.
The Consultant
can instruct
you in how to obtain
satisfactory
operation
from your appliance
or, if
service
is necessary,
recommend
a
qualified
service
company
in your
area.
3. If you need service*.
ice
technicians
..
Whirlpool
has
a nationwide
network of franchised
TECH-CAREa
Service Companies.
TECH-CARE
servare trained
to fulfill
1. If you have a problem*...
Call
our COOL-LINE
service
assistance
telephone
number
[see
Step 2) and talk with one of our Consultants,
or if you prefer, write to.
Mr Guy Turner, Vice President
Whirlpool
Corporation
Administrative
Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton
Harbor,
MI 49022
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provide
model
number,
serial
number,
date of purchase,
and a complete
description
of the problem.
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is needed
in order to better respond
to your
request
for
assistance.
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