Whirlpool LE7760XW, WLG7761XW Use And Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
Cycle control knob
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Temperature selector
Start button
tint screen
Dryer drum
Model and serial
number label
EXTRALARGECAPACITY
AUTOMATICDRYERS
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Contents
Page
Important Safety Instruction*
. . . . . . . . 3
Additional safety instructions
and your
responsibilities
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Operating Instructions
Starting
your dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The
automatic cycles
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Timed drying
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6
Using
TUMBLE PRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using fluff air
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9
Caring For Your Dryer
Cleaning the
lint screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lint screen maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cleaning
the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Lint removal
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12
If You Need Service
Or
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
Whirlpool Automatic Dryer
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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01992 Whirlpool Corporation
lf 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 briskly 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 if 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.
Model Number
serial Number
Purchase Date
Semloe Company Phone Number
Important Safety Instructions
Fire Hazard
For your safety the information in
this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or exple
slon 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.
*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.
*If 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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tintinued
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
or
InJury to persons when using your dryer, follow
bask precautions, including the following:
l Reed ail instructions before using l You are responsible for making
the dryer.
sure
that your dryer
is installed,
l NEVER
dry items cleaned, washed,
repaired and has parts replaced by a
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,
qualified person.
gasoline or flammable fluids in the
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Use only fabric softeners specifically
dryer. The fumes can create a FIRE
labeled as not being harmful to the
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS
dryer.
hand launder and air dry fabrics
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FIRE HAZARD and
DAMAGE
to
containing these materials.
materials can result from:
l NEVER
allow children to operate,
play with or crawl inside the dryer.
-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
sensitive materials with heat.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used
-allowing lint build-up inside the
near children.
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning
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DO
NOT
reach into a dryer if the
should be done periodically by a
drum is moving.
qualified person.
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Clean lint Screen before or after
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When discarding an old dryer,
each load.
ALWAYS
remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
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DO
NOT
let dust, lint, paper, rags,
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DO
NOT
install or store dryer where
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
it will be exposed to the weather.
under the dryer.
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DO
NOT
tamper with the controls.
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Dryer must be electrically grounded.
See the installation Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTiONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
l 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.
l 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 setvice the
dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if you
have a gas dryer.
l 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
electriial suppfy.’
-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 WAD
SUGGESTED
SUGGESTED
CYCLE
TEMPERATURE
cotton88ndiilnns
EXTRA HEAW-Bedspmds,
mattress
pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels. jeans, axduroys.
work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Sheets, pillowceses,
wtton underwear, diapers
LlGHTWEIGHT-Batistes, organdes,
lingerie
Pmaient Pmw, l ynthetiu
snd bhda
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work dotheq jackets,
raincoats
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Shirts,
DiW cbttws.
AUTOMATIC
REGULAR
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
PERMIT PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
PERM’T PRESS
HEAW HIGH
. _
sheets, !il&zks
LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie, blouses, dresses
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
Knits
HEAWVVEIGHTXottons, rayons, blends,
T-shirts, slacka, shirts
MEDIUMWEIGHT4ynlhetcs (polyester,
scryllc, etc.), dress slacks, skiti, sweeten,
LlGHTWEIGHT4ynthetics (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses,
dmsses
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
PERM7 PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
Delicate
fabrics
AUTOMATIC
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),
PERMANENT
gauze, lace,
etc.
PRESS
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
Rubber, piimtk,
heat+ensilive
fabrics
FOAM RUBBE&Phvs, bras, stuffed toys
PlASTIG!%ower curtains, tab&cloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,
SHEER NYLON
‘Sac page 9.
TlMED DRYING
20-30 min.
FLUFF AIR’
20-30 min.
4040 min.
15-20 min.
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