Whirlpool LE2OOOXS User Manual

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DRYERS

Electric Model

LE2OOOXS
and
Gas Model

LG2OOIXS

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

\ LAUNDRY INWRMATION CENTER

// TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

- START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN

7 A, DRYER DRUM

DOOR

MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from the plate located as shown].

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip
and warranty.

Please complete and mail the
Reglstratlon Card turnlshed
product.

Owner

with this

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company
Telephone Number

Remove the Con­sumer Buy Guide label
before using your
dryer. It will be easier
to remove.

Wipe out the dryer
drum with a damp
cloth to remove dust
from stor.ing or ship-

ping.

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES . . - 2
IMPORTANT SAFEI’Y

INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4

Selecting a Cycle and

Starting Your Dryer . 4

Automatic Cycles.. . . . 6

Timed Drying . . . . . . . . 6

DRYING TIPS . . . . . . . 7

FLUFF AIR Setting . . . . . . 7

TUMBLE PRESS@ Setting . . . . . . 7

Automatic DRY-MISER@ Control 7

Gentle Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Mixed Loads .

Drying Times . . . . . . . .

Suggested Load Sizes..

End-of-Cycle Signal . . . . .

LINT SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LINT REMOVAL. . . . . .

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER..

Cleaning Dryer Interior. . .

Vacation Care . . . . . . .

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . .

WHIRLPOOL DRYER

WARRANTY . . . . . .

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Additional Safety lnsfrucfions and Your Responslbilifies

ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before

leaving on vacation.

NEVER use or store flammable fluids

(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker­osene] in or near your dryer. These sub- You are personally responsible for
stances give off vapors that can create

a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.

NEVER operate the dryer if...

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if is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).

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if is damaged.

. parts are missing (i.e. door latch).

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all panels are not in place.

9 the lint screen is loose, damaged or

missing.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.

3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME.

4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS

SUPPLIER.

ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord
or turn off electrical power before at­tempting to service the dryer. Shut off
GAS VALVE if Yours is a gas dryer.

maklng sure that your dryer...

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is properly maintained.

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is properly installed and leveled in a
well ventilated room’ on a floor that
can support the weight.

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is located in an area where the tem-

perafure is above 45°F (7.2%).

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is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’

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is properly connected to fuel and ex-

hausf systems.?

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is not installed against drapes or

curtains.*

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is used only for jobs normally ex-

petted of home clothes dryers.

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is not used by children or anyone un­able to operate if properly.

*See “lnstallatlon Instructlons” for

complete Informatlon.

TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAW - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts . . . . . . . . .

HEAVYWEIGHT

jeans, corduroys, work clothes . . . . .

FABRICS - Towels,

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

underwear, diapers . . . . . . . . . .

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie . . . . . . . . . . . ._

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS

clothes, sheets, slacks. . . . . . . .

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses . . . . . . . . . . . . .

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

blends,T-shirk, slacks, shirts . . . . . .

LIGHTWEIGHT

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,

blouses,dresses.......................

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) . . .

Gauze,

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER

sluffed toys , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PLASTIC-Shower curtains,

tablecloths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

- Synthetics (polyester,

lace, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

- Pillows, bras,

- Shirts, play

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON . . .

SUGOESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

HEAW

HIGH

AUTOMATIC

REGULAR

PERM’T PRESS

MED

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

PERM’T PRESS

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

MED

MED LOW

MED LOW

KNITS GENTLE

PRESS LOW

AUTOMATIC

Ex LOW

PERMANENT

PRESS

FLUFF EK LOW

AIR