Whirlpool LE7000XK User's Manual
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1. MED DRYING FLUFF AIR HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Olefin nylon etc MED DRYING FLUFF AIR To damp dry clothes for ironing set control in the TIMED DRYING Cycle for 15 to 25 minutes MIXED LOAD If you dry a load of various weights of fabrics select the cycle for the lighter weight fabric When dryer stops remove the ary articles and reset the contro FI P T 7 SdW31 ANY S3TOAD ONILOITIS SIWIL ONIAXA ONILLIS YIAU ANOA ONISN Using the Automatic Settings With AUTOMATIC REGULAR and AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS you select how dry you want the load to be When the load is as dry as the setting you have selected the Cycle Control will advance toward ending the cycle Use the AUTOMATIC REGULAR Cycle to dry most family loads During the last five minutes of the drying cycle the load is tumbled without heat This helps make the load easier to handle Use the AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS Cycle to dry permanent press knits and other synthetic fabrics The last 10 minutes of the drying cycle are with out heat This cool down time helps keep wrinkles from setting in For the first few loads set the Cycle Control Knob to point in the mid die between VERY DRY and LESS DRY automatic regular fess dry dryness selector very dry When the dryer stops feel the items in the load If they are about how you like them keep using this setting lf the items are drier than you like use a setting nea2. ELLFE AIR FLUFFY AIR FLUFF AIR Drying with heat may damage the foam rubber and will be a fire hazard IMPORTANT Take the rack out for normal tumbie drying Is electric power cord plugged in NS is the dryer door closed tightly Your dryer has a switch by the door that shuts off the dryer if the door is opened e Did you push the eggs ek Start Button ae meee e Check circuit breakers or both fuses in the fuse box DRYER RUNS BUT DOES NOT HEAT e s the Cycle Control Knob set cor rectly The last 5 minutes are cool down time in AUTOMATIC REGULAR tne last 10 minutes in AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS are without heat Is it a gas dryer See if the gas is turned on If not turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF Turn on the gas and wait five minutes for the automatic switch to reset Then try starting it again Is it an electric dryer Check the cir cuit breakers or fuses in the fuse box An electric dryer will have two fuses If one is blown the dryer may run but not heat DRYING TIME IS LONGER THAN USUAL e Check the lint screen Remove lint Keep the screen clean for best drying results and times e Modern dryers are designed to dry at the cooler temperatures needed by modern fabrics They may need more time than you are used to e Room temperature is cold Cc 4 zZ 2 gt S O gt 9 pd x z a on nn n a S gt c ad r m v
3. Models LE7000XK LG7001XK lt gt Whirlpd ol DRYER Use amp Care a LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER zx CYCLE CONTROL KNOB TEMPERATURE SELECTOR START BUTTON LINT SCREEN LOADING DOOR Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here When you need service or call with a question have tnis information ready Made Nu rbper 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate just behind the door 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date installed Seria Numoer Copy this information in these Puichass MsianaionDos spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Dryer Guide sales slip and warranty Service Compary and Prone Number Before using SAFETY FIRST your Dryer To prevent serious injury DO Please read tnis booklet to be NOT allow children to operate sure your dryer is s alled and used play with or crawl inside the properly It wil hep ou get the best dryer results and longest fe vour dryer was designed fo give You are personally responsi ble for making sure that your dryer FOR YOUR SAFETY e is installed by a qualified installer Do not store or use e s installed in ar area protected from x ihe waath r gasoline or other e Is properly instalied and leveled in a flammable vapors and well ventilated ream or a floor that liquids in the vicinity of can support the weight h e Is located in an area where the tem this or any other perature s abo
4. a m o o a Q a z 2 za gt co A ao m pa O fae m O gt me zZz 9 nm O kand 44 m tad O m 2 If you need assistance a lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE _FRANCHISED SERVICE Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone num ber Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consul tants The Consultant car instruct you in how o obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or If service is Nec essary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE service techni cians are trained to fulfi l fhe product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service In your area call our COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WrlR 2OCL ASPLIANCES 2 TECH CARE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS PP_ ANCES NTECm PARE SERVICE COMPANIES x2 SEAVICE OF 723 Map ga 9999 399 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES RANCHISED TECH CARE SFAVICE SERVICE COMPANIES xYZ SEAVIC
5. ting you want crel Knob to one NOTE The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not being used IMPORTANT To help reduce wrin kling take the oad from the dryer as soon as tumbling stees This is very important for permanent press krits ard other synthetic fabrics automatic regular ess ry dryness Y dryness t selector ed Cau Tumble Press 7AN 50 damp oy 3 timed drying i Setting Drying Times Viodern dryers are desigred with drying temperatures reeded to safey hand e modern fabrics Cool down times have been added to neat set tings You night notice slight y onger arvirg times Ihe time r takes to dry a load depends or e Thewng fypnc ts wergnr on the A large load of jeans wil take alot longer to dry thar a small load of light synthetics e fhe anount of moisture in the load Towels hold a lot of moisture synthetics dont Synthetics dry faster e femperature of the rinse water Cold rinses help save on energy and wrinkles out a cold load will take slightly onger c dry than a warm one e 4 mount of inton the screen A ful lint screen slows the air flow and can make drying time onger e Poom temperature The dryer heats room ar If the room air temperature is not above 45 F 7 2 C the automatic cycle will not advance the timer and shut off the dryer Use Timed Drying as a temporary way of drying a load Drying times will be longer due to the cold a
6. E CO 23 Maple 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assis tance 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 999 9999 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase anda complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance Appllancas Part No 6 262 Pe 90k for ins where er mert mart Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigeralor Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built tn Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Healing and ir Conditioning Systems Printed in U S A
7. he signal can t be turned off and itis not adjustable Using the Drying Rack f The drying rack lets you dry tems that you may not want to tumble like sneakers stuffed toys etc 4 Fit the rear legs of the rack into the If You Need Service or Assistance We Suggest You Follow These Four Steps 4 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 grooves on the back wall of the dryer Push them in and let the front legs of the rack down on the front of the dryer as shown 2 Put items to be dried on top of the rack Allow space between them for air to move cround 3 The rack does not move but the drum turns Be sure nothing hangs over the edges of the rack Do not hang items from the rack 4 Close the door and turn the Cycle Control Knob to a time setting in the TIMED DRYING Cycle 5 Drying time will depend on how much moisture the items hold Sug gested drying temperatures are given ir the following chart 6 Push the Start Button 7 Toremove the rack push it back lift up and pull out Items for Rack Drying 1 Wool Socks Block to shape and lay flat on rack 2 Stuffed Toys Cotton or polyester fiber filled 3 Stuffed Toys Foam rubber filled 4 Sneakers 5 Foam Rubber Pillows Drying Temp Setting KNITS LOW or PERM T PRESS MED HEAVY HIGH
8. ht out Roll the lint off the screen with your fingers DO NOT rinse the screen or wash it Wet lint is hard to remove When replacing the screen push it firmly into place Close the lid NJJXOS LNIT ONIDVOT SINJILNOOD ONISN 340439 Using Your Dryer 1 Put the sorted load in the dryer and close the door tightly 2 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the cycle you want e Lse the Automaric vs for most loads Start woth the ocr ter atthe middle of ar Autzmrat z Cycle See page 6 for more rhurrl atior NOTE In tne Autom atic Cycles the Cycle Control Krot does not Keep roving starts anc toes depend ng on the hect arc the dryness of the load e Use TIMED DRY NG f or drying a certair number of minutes or craamp drying fluffing ortumbting ite s without air BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERDRY Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage to some fabrics 3 Set TEMPER ATURE SELECTOR e Turn the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR tc the arying temperature needed for the oad See page for suggested settir gs 4 Push the Start Button e Make sure the door i closed and the Cycle Control is set f t e door is opened during the cycle tne dryer w stop To restart the dryer close tre door and push tre Start Button 5 To stop the dryer e Open the door e Or turn the Cycie C of the OFF positions e To change the setting while the dryer is running turn the Cycle Control Knob either way so it paints to tne set
9. ir Removal of wrinkles may be poor e Proper installation and exhaust sys tems For the fastest possible drying time installing and exhausting your dryer properly ts important See installa tlon instructions Be careful not to overdry Overdry ing can cause shrinkage damage to some fabrics and static cling size OF PRE IO IMPERIAL Regal e CYCLE 5 TEMP Custom Dry Controli Permanent Prees COOL DOWN Care H f temperature selector push to start SELECTING CYCLES AND TEMPERATURE SETTINGS Choose the correct settings according to the chart below TEMPERATURE TYPE OF LOAD DRYING CYCLE SELECTOR COTTONS HEAVY Bedspreads Mattress pads quilts AUTOMA HEAVY HIGH REGULAR MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT Shirts dresses sheets AUTOMAT HEAVY HIGH diapers towels work clothes i LAR PERMANENT PRESS HEAVY Work clothes jackets raincoats etc PERM T PRESS MED MEDIUM WEIGHT Shirts uniforms dresses slacks etc PERM T PRESS MED KNITS HEAVYWEIGHT COTTONS RAYONS BLENDS Tshirts T PERM T PRESS slacks polo shirts etc Lite amp MED LIGHTWEIGHT SYNTHETIC FIBERS polyester acrylic KNITS LOW etc AND BLENDS Lingerie blouses dresses etc ithe Sone DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS Sheer Curtains GENTLE 2 or 3 panels bed stats Parii a ih EX LOW FOAM RUBBER ARTICLES Pillows bras etc
10. r 3 Exting uish any open Assistance See eee 7 flame 1 Before Calling for Assistance 7 2 If You Need Assistance 8 4 Immediately call 3 If You Need Service 8 4 IfYouHaveaProblem 8 your gas supplier Loading your Dryer For best dry ng results and energy savings sort dryer ioads carefully Separate loads according to the type of fabric and weight For example e Dry neavy fabrics denims towels cottons separately from light fabrics permanent press synthetics e Separate lint givers towels sweat shirts etc from lirt takers synthetics blends permanent press Keep dark colors anc ligat colors separate e Keep colorfast items away from non colorfast fabrics Allow room for items to tumble treely The load will dry faster with fewer wrinkles When drying permanent press dry smaller than normal loads for the best wrinkle removal Use a mesh bag te hold small items such as baby socks Read the Dryer Guide for more hints on sorting and loading Lint Screen The lint screen is under the lia on top of the dryer Clean the lint screen before each load A screen that s blocked by int can cause longer drying times CAUTION Do not operate the dryer with the lint screen removed or not securely in place as it may cause overheating possi ble damage to fabrics and dryer parts or create a fire hazard To remove the screen open the lid and pull the screen straig
11. rer LESS DRY or COOL DOWN the next time you dry a load like that If the items are not as dry as you want use a setting nearer VERY DRY the next time you dry a toad like that After drying a few loads you will find a favorite setting to use FLUFF AIR This temperature setting is useful for fluffing bedding pillows and cloth ing or dusting drapes It is also best to use when damp drying heat sensitive tees Drying plastic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a fire hazard FLUFF AIR should be used for such items as plastic shower curtains or tablecloths rubber backed rugs some pillows stuffed toys etc e Turn the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to FLUFF AIR e Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number of minutes you want in the TIMED DRYING Cycle TUMBLE PRESS Control This setting is useful for removing wrinkles from packing In suitcases or closets TUMBLE PRESS will help put them back into their pre set shape e Set Cycle Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS damp dry Set TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to PERM T PRESS MED or HEAVY HIGH e Push the Start Button 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 End of Cycle Signal A signal will let you know that the dryer has stopped The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press synthetics and other items that really should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops T
12. ve 45 F 7 2 C appliance e Is connected te he right kind of outlet electric supply and grounding e Is properly connected to fuel and exnaust systems e Is used only for jobs normally expected of home clothes dryers e Is properly maintained e Is not run where there may be explo sive fumes Is rot used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before using your dryer It will be easier to remove Wipe out the drum with a damp cloth to remove any dust SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS See the Dryer Guide for drying tips informa tion about permanent press and knits instructions for drying special Contents items and for things not to be dried in SAFETY Never operate your dryer without replacing all panels lower front access or service Piease read this manual Follow the instructions to help you get the best drying results Save the manual for future use Before Using Your Dryer 2 your dryer Loading Your Dryer 3 See the Installation Instructions for Lint Screen 3 complete information Using Your Dryer 4 See Setting Drying Times page 4 Setting Drying Times 4 Selecting Cycles and Temperature Settings 5 FOR YOUR SAFETY Using the Automatic Settings 6 If yousmell gas FLUFF AIR mr 6 1 Open windows TUMBLE PRESS Control 6 2 Donttouch End of Cycle Signal 6 f Using the Drying Rack 7 electrical switches If You Need Service o
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