Whirlpool LE7800XS User Manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model
LE7800XS
and
Gas Model
LG78OlXS

shen. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Relriperator-Freezer Ice Makers Dlshwashen, Built-In Ovens and Suriace Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compacl~

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

LAUNDRY INK)RMATION CENTER

\

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

Remove the Con­sumer Buy Guide label
before using your

DRYER DRUM

NUMBER PLATE

ELECTRONIC
SENSOR

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready:

1. Complete

(from the plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundrv Information
Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip
and warranty

Please complete and mail the Owner

Registration Card furnished with this
product.

Model and Serial Numbers

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company
Telephone Number

dryer. It will be easier
to remove.

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

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Selecting a Cycle and

Starting Your Dryer
Automatic Cycles.
Timed Drying

DRYING TIPS

FLUFF AIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting
FINISH GUARD*) Setting
Electronic DRY-MISER”

Control

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Page

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Gentle Heat.
Drying Times

3

Mixed Loads

4

End-of-Cycle Signal
Lint Signal

LINT SCREEN
LINT REMOVAL
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

Cleaning Dryer Interior.
Vacation Care

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY

01987 Whirlpool Corporation

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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer if...

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it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot].

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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.

. the lint screen is loose, damaqed or

missing.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.

3. :(;tteguish any open

.

4. Immediately call your
gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gas­oline 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...

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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 tempera-

ture is above 45 F (7.2’C).

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is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply.*

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is properly connected to fuel and ex­haust systems.*

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is not installed against drapes or

curtains.’

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is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.

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is not used by children or anyone unable

to operate it properly.

*See “Installation Instructions” for com-

plete information.

appliance.

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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 HEAVY - 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,

jacketsraincoats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS -

Shirts, play

clothes, sheets, slacks, .

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS

- Lingerie,

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

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT

- Cottons, rayons,

blends,T-shirts, slacksshirts

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

TEMPERATURE

HEAW

HIGH

AUTOMATIC PERMT PRESS

REGULAR

MED

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

PERM’T PRESS

AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT

PRESS

MED

MED LOW

MED LOW

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT

PRESS

?!F

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Ex LOW

Ex LOW