AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE701OXS
and
Gas Model
LG7OllXS
asherr. Clothes Dryers. Freezen. Relriperalor-Freezer. Ice Makers, Oishwarhen. Buill-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranpes. Microwave ovens, Tnrh Compacta
Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
DRY INFORMATION CENTER
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
NUMBER PLATE
ADING DOOR
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label
before using your
dryer. It will be easier
Wipe out the dryer
drum with a damp
cloth to remove dust
from storing or ship-
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 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” and sales
slip.
Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool
product. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase bate
Service C9mp9nY Ph9ne Nurnber
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
fNSTRUCTlONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
Selecting a Cycle and
Starting Your Dryer
Automatic Cycles,
Timed Drying
DRYING TIPS
FLUFF AIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting
Automatic DRY-MISERn
Control
2
Page
2
Gentle Heat..
Drying Times
3
Mixed Loads
4
End-of-Cycle Signal
LINT SCREEN
4
LINT REMOVAL.
6
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER..
6
Cleaning Dryer Interior..
7
Vacation Care
7
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
7
ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
7
WARRANTY
01987 Whirlpool Corporation
Page
7
B
8
8
9
9
10
10
10
11
12
Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
NEVER operate the dryer if...
l
it is not working right [i,e. noisy, too hot]
l
it is damaged.
l
parts are missing [i.e. door latch).
. all panels are not in place.
. the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. FMfieguish any open
.
4. Immediately call your
gas supplier.
K)R YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gas-
oline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leaving on vacation.
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.
You are personally responsible for making
sure that your dryer...
l
is properly maintained
l
is properly installed and leveled in a well
ventilated room* on a floor that can support the weight.
l
is located in an area where the temperature is above 45 F (7.2 C].
l
is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’
l
is properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems.’
l
is not installed against drapes or
curtains.’
l
is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
l
is not used by children or anyone unable
to operate it properly
*See “Installation Instructions” for com-
plete information.
appliance.
3
I I
Operating instructions
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.
TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAW - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes
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 - Shirts, play
clothes,sheets,slacks.
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses .
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blend&T-shirts, slacks, shirts
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels]
Gauze, lace, etc.
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
slufted toys
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tablecloths............................
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE
AUTOMATIC PERM’I PRESS
REGULAR MED
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS KNITS GENTLE
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
FLUFF
AIR
TEMPERATURE
HEAVY
HIGH
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
PERMIT PRESS
MED
MED LOW
MED LOW
LOW
Ex LOW
Ex LOW