Whirlpool Gold LEQ8621PW2, Gold LEQ8611PG2, Gold GGQ8811PW2, Gold GGQ8811PL2, Gold GGQ8811PG2 User Instructions

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DRYERUSERINSTRUCTIONS

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TableofContents/Indice

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................ 1

DRYER SAFETY ............................................... 2

DRYER USE ...................................................... 4

DRYER CARE ................................................... 5

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 6

WARRANTY ...................................................... 8

AYUDA O SERVlClO TleCNICO ....................... 9

SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA .................... 9

USO DE LA SECADORA ................................ 11

CUIDADO DE LA SECADORA ....................... 13

SOLUClON DE PROBLEMAS ........................ 14

GARANTiA ....................................................... 16

Assistance or Service

If you need assistance or service, first see the "Troubleshooting"
section. Additional help is available by calling our Customer

Interaction Center at 1-800-253-1301 from anywhere in the
U.S.A., or write:

Whirlpool Corporation

Customer Interaction Center

553 Benson Road

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

To order parts and accessories, call 1-800-442-9991 or visit our

website at www.whirlpool.com.

Keep this book and your sales slip together for future
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation
date for in-warranty service.

Write down the following information about your appliance to help
you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need

to know your complete model number and serial number. You can
find this information on the model and serial number label, located
at the top inside dryer door well.

Dealer name
Serial number

Address
Phone number

Model number
Purchase date

8578190

DRYERSAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

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:

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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 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 instruc-

tions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

[] 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.

[] 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 sur-

rounding 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.

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

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.

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. See the Installation Instructions for more
information.

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.

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.

1. Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4" (10.2 cm)
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.

2. Use a 4" (10.2 cm) exhaust hood.

3. Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent.

4.

5.

Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or
other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent

to secure vent.
Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at

least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new
location. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final
product check.

DRYERUSE

Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following charts show examples
of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.

ULTRA CAPACITY, SUPER CAPACITY and SUPER CAPACITY PLUS DRYERS

Heavy Work Clothes Mixed Load Towels Delicates

4 pair of pants 3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin) 10 bath towels 3 camisoles
4 pair of jeans 4 pillowcases 10 hand towels 1 robe

2 sweatshirts 9T-shirts 14 washcloths 4 slips
2 sweatpants 9 pair of shorts 1 bath mat 8 undergarments
4 shirts 3 blouses 2 sets of sleepwear

10 handkerchiefs 1 child's outfit

3 shirts

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.

This booklet covers several different models. Your dryer may not

have all of the cycles and features described.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to

remove dust from storing and shipping.

Starting Rotary Models

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 Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the
type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred setting to
dry most heavy to medium weight fabrics.

3. If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set it to the
recommended setting for the type of fabric being dried. See
"Dryer Cycle Descriptions" (separate sheet) for temperature
suggestions. On some models, temperature is included in the
cycle selections.

4. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have a WRINKLE SHIELD TM
feature selector. When you are unable to remove a load from
the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. This feature
periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without

heat to help avoid wrinkling.

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.

5. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have an End of Cycle Signal. The
signal is helpful when drying items that should be removed
from the dryer as soon as it stops.

• On some models, the volume of the End of Cycle signal

can be adjusted. Turn the selector to the desired volume.

• On other models, the End of Cycle signal is part of the

Start button and is selectable. Turn the START button to
ON or OFR The signal will sound only if the selector is set

to On.

6. Select the desired Option. See "Dryer Cycle Descriptions"
(separate sheet).

7. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package
instructions.

8. Push the START button.

Stopping and Restarting

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).
Push the START button.

Starting Electronic Models

1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not

pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.

2. Select one of the Automatic or Timed Cycles.

• Use the Heavy Duty, Towels/Cotton or Normal cycles to
dry most heavyweight and medium weight fabrics.

• If you select an Automatic Cycle, you may change the
dryness level. Press the plus (+) or minus (-) pads for

MORE DRY or LESS DRY.

• If you select a Timed Cycle, you may change the time and
temperature settings. To change the time, press the plus
(+) or minus (-) pads to get MORE TIME or LESS TIME. To
change the temperature press the TIMED CYCLES TEMP
pad.

3. Select the WRINKLE SHIELD TM setting, if desired. When you
are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops,

wrinkles can form. This feature periodically tumbles,
rearranges and fluffs the load without heat to help avoid
wrinkling.

4. Select the CYCLE SIGNAL, if desired. The signal is helpful
when drying items that should be removed from the dryer as

soon as it stops.

5. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package
instructions.

6. Push the START pad.

Stopping, Pausing and Restarting

You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.

To stop your dryer

Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice.

To restart your dryer

Close the door. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).
Push the START pad.

To pause your dryer

Open the door or press PAUSE/CANCEL once. Close the door
and press START to resume the cycle.

NOTE: Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted
if you close the door and press START within 5 minutes. If the

cycle is interrupted for more than 5 minutes, the dryer will shut off.
You will need to select new cycle settings before restarting the
dryer.

Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows
without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack does not move.

NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do not
use the automatic cycle with the drying rack.

To use the drying rack

1. Place drying rack in dryer.

Style 1: Your drying rack has front legs. Slide rear pegs into
the dimples on the back wall of the dryer. Lower the front legs
to rest on the dryer opening.

Style 2: Your drying rack does not have front legs. Do not
remove the lint screen. Slide drying rack over the bottom of

the dryer door opening. Push down to secure rack on frame.

2. Put wet items on top of rack, leaving space between items.
Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack. Close
the door.

3. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle.
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a
clothesline or by using an air cycle. Refer to the following
table.

4. Start the dryer. Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.

Rack Dry Cycle Temp Time

Washable wool items (block Timed Low 60 min.
to shape, lay flat on rack) Drying

Stuffed toys/pillows (cotton Timed Low 60 min.
or polyester filled) Drying

Stuffed toys/pillows Air N/A 90 min.
Foam rubber filled (no heat)

DRYERCARE

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the

flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

gasoline, away from dryer,
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor

for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint
can increase drying time.

IMPORTANT:

• Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged,
blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and

damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

• If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check
the exhaust hood and remove the lint.

Every Load Cleaning

Style 1:

1. The lint screen is located on top of the dryer. Pull the lint
screen toward you. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.

Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to
remove.

2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.