Whirlpool LE7700XW, LG77OlXW User Manual
Use &Care Guide
Cycle control knob
Temperature selector
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Start button
Lint screen
Dryer drum
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EXTRALARGECAPACITY
AUTOMATICDRYERS
LE7700XW LG77OlXW
Contents
Page
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 3
Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating Instructions
Starting your dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The regular cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The permanent press cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using fluff air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using TUMBLE PRESS’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using damp dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Caring For Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lint screen maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cleaning the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lint removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
II You Need Service Or
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 .
Whirlpool Automatic Dryer
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Q1992 Whirlpool Corporation
If your dryer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. It will be easier
to remove before the dryer is used. To
remove any remaining glue:
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Rub briskiy with thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
or
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Soak area with liquid hand
dishwashing detergent before
removing glue as described above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the finish.
See “Important Safety Instructions” on
page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside the dryer.
You
should wipe out the dryer drum
with a damp cloth before using to
remove dust from storing or shipping.
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information ready
it you need service or call with a
question.
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Copy model and serial numbers from
label (on the frame behind the door)
and purchase date from sales slip.
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Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and
the sales slip together in a handy
place.
Mode! Number
Serial Number
Purchase Data
&vice Company Phone Number
Important Safety Instructions
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 loss of life.
-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:
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Do Not try to light any appliance.
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Do Not touch any electrical switch; Do Not use
any phone in your building.
*Clear the room, building or area of all occu-
pants.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
4f you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
-Never install dryer up against draperies or curtains, or on carpet.
-Keep any and all items from falling or collecting
behind the dryer.
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
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Important Safety Instructions
Continued
To reduce the risk of fire,
Injury to persons when using your dryer, follow
bask precautions, Including the following:
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Read all Instructions before using
the dryer.
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NEVER dry items cleaned, washed,
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,
gasoline or flammable fluids in the
dryer. The fumes can create a FIRE
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS
hand launder and air dry fabrics
containing these materials.
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NEVER allow children to operate,
play with or crawl inside the dryer.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used
near children.
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DO NOT reach into a dryer if the
drum is moving.
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When discarding an old dryer,
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
. DO NOT install or store dryer where
it will be evosed to the weather.
. DO NOT tamper with the controls.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTlONS -
electrical shock, or
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You are responsible for making
sure that your dryer is installed,
repaired and has parts replaced by a
qualified person.
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Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the
dryer.
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FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
materials can result from:
-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
sensitive materials with heat.
-allowing lint build-up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning
should be done periodically by a
qualified person.
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Clean lint screen before or after
each load.
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DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the dryer.
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Dryer must be electrically grounded.
See the Installation Instructions.
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
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NEVER operate the dryer if:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy,
too hot).
- it is damaged.
-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
-all panels are not in place.
-the lint screen is loose, damaged
or missing.
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ALWAYS shut off the gas valve
before leaving on vacation if you
have a gas dryer.
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord or turn off electrical power
before attempting to service the
dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if you
have a gas dryer.
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You are responsible for making
sure that your dryer:
4 -is properly maintained.
-is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight in a
well ventilated room.*
-is located in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7°C).
-is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’
-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.*
- is not installed against drapes or
curtains.’
-is used only for jobs normally
expected of home clothes dryers.
-is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
*See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.
Operating Instructions
Starting your dryer
Be sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, loading
and control setting information before starting your dryer.
NOTE: Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage
some fabrics.
TYPE OF LOAD
Cottons and linens
EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads, mattress
pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans, corduroys,
work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Sheets, pillowcases,
cotton underwear, diapers
UGHTWEIGHT-Batistes, organdies,
lingerie
SUGGESTED
CYCLE
EXTRA HEAVY
HEAVY
MED
LIGHT
SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURE
PERMIT PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
Permanknt preor, 6ynthetic6
and blend6
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work domes, jackets,
raincoats
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Shirts, play clothes,
sheets, slacks
UGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie, blouses, dresses
Knit6
HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons, blends,
T-shirts, slacks, shirts
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Synthetics (polyester,
acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
LlGHTWEIGHT-Synthetics @h/ester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses,
dresses
Delicate fabric6
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),
gauze. lace, etc. LOW
Rubber, plastic,
heat-rctnsifive fabric6
FOAM RUBBER-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
PLASTIC-Shower curtains, tablecloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS 40-50 min
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, 15-20 min
SHEER NYLON
‘See page 8. 5
PERMANENT PRESS
40-50
min
30-40 min
20-30 min
PERMANENT PRESS
40-50
min
30-40 min
20-30 min
PERMANENT PRESS
15-20 min
PERMANENT PRESS
20-30 min FLUFF AIR
20-30 min
PERM’T PRESS
KNITS GENTLE
PERMIT PRESS
KNITS GENTLE
KNITS
HEAVY HIGH
LOW
HEAVY HIGH
LOW
GENTLE
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