Whirlpool LG7081XS, LE7080XS User Manual
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AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE7080XS
and
Gas Model
LG7081XS
Iashen. Clothes Dryers. Freezen. Relrigwalor-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishrashen, Buill-In Ovens and Sutiace Unils. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compac
Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
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TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
LOADlNG DOOR
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 Owner
Registration Card furnished with this
pmduct.
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 storing or shipping.
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4
Selecting a Cycle and
Starting Your Dryer .
Automatic Cycles.
Timed Drying . . 6
DRYING TIPS . . , 7
FLUFF AIR Setting . ,
TUMBLE PRESS@ Setting
Electronic DRY-MISER@
Control .
Gentle Heat 7
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Drying Times .
Mixed Loads,. .
End-of-Cycle Signal
Lint Signal . . . .
LINT SCREEN
4 LINT REMOVAL..
6 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER. . . .
Cleaning Dryer Interior .
Vacation Care
7 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
7 ASSISTANCE . . . . . .
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
7 WARRANTY . . . . . .
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Additional Safety Insfrucfions and Your Responsibilffies
ALWAYS
leaving on vacation.
NEVER
(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, kerosene) in or near your dryer. These sub-
stances give off vapors that can create
a
NEVER
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it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot). well ventilated room* on a floor that
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it is damaged.
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parts are missing (i.e. door latch].
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all panels are not in place.
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the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
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2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS
shut off the gas valve before
use or store flammable fluids
FIRE HAZARD
or
EXPLOSION.
operate the dryer if...
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
OPEN WINDOWS.
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.
You are personally responsible tar
maklng sure that your dryer...
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is properly maintained.
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is properly installed and leveled in a
can support the weight.
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is
located
in an area where the tem-
perature is above 45°F (7.2%).
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connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’
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is properly connected to fuel and ex-
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haust systems:
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is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*
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is used only for jobs normally expetted of home clothes dryers,
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is not used by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly.
*See “lnstallatlon InstructIons” tor
complete Intormatlon.
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TYPE OF LOAD
COllONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear,diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT COllONS - Batistes,
organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work clothes,
jackets,raiixoats .,............,._.._.
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,
stuffedtoys.........................
PLASTIC-Shower curtains,
tablecloths.........................
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS . . .
OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE. SHEER NYLON
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE
AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS
REGULAR
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT KNITS GENTLE
PRESS
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
FLUFF
AIR
TEMPERATURE
HEAVY
HIGH
MED
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
PERMIT PRESS
MED
MED
LOW
MED LOW
LOW
Ex LOW
Ex LOW
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