Whirlpool LE8860XW Use & Care Manual
Use &
Care
Guide
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LARGECAPACITY
AUTOMATICDRYERS
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Contents
Page
Important Safety lnstructlons
....... .3
Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities
............... .3
Operatlng lnstructlona
Starting your dryer..
....................... .4
The regular/permanent
press cyde.. ...............................
.6
The knits/delicate
cycle ................. .6
The fluff air cycle ...........................
.7
Using TUMBLE PRESS..
............. 7
Using damp dry .............................
.8
Additlonal Dryer Feature
Endof-cycle signal
........................ .8
Caring For Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint screen..
............... .9
Lint screen maintenance
............... .9
Cleaning the dryer..
...................... 10
Lint removal
.................................
11
If You Need Service Or
Asslstanca
.....................................
13
Whlrlpool Automatic Dryer
Warranty
........................................
16
0992 Whirlpool timoration
H your dryer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. lt will be easier
to remove before the dryer is used. To
remove any remaining glue:
. Rub briskly with thumb to make a
ball, then remove.
or
l 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
paw 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside the dryer.
You should wipe out the dryer drum
with a damp doth before using to
remove dust from storing or shipping.
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Flegistration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form bebw. Have this information ready
il you need service or call with a
question.
l Copy model and serial numbers from
label (on the frame behind the door)
and purchase date from sales slip.
. Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and
the sales slip together in a handy
place.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2 Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. it;Cf,suish any open
4. lmmebiateiy 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 appliance.
The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
L
2
Important Safety htructions
To reduce the rlsJc of fire, elsctrlcal shock, or
Injury to persons when uslng your dryer, follow
bask prscautlons, lncludlng the followlng:
@ Read all Instructions before using
l You are responsible for maklng
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
l Use only fabric softeners specifiilly
dryer. The fumes can create a PlRE
labeled as not being harmful to the
HALARD or EXPLOSION ALWAYS
dryer.
hand launder and air dry fabrics
l PIRE 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
sensitiie 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
l DO NOT reach into a dryer if the
should be done periodically by a
drum is moving.
qualified person.
0 Clean lint screen before or after
m When discarding an old dryer,
each bad.
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
l DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
l DO NOT install or store dryer where
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
it will be exposed to the weather.
under the dryer.
l DO NOT tamper with the controls.
l Dryer must be electrically grounded.
See the Installation Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTfONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
l NEVER operate the bryer U:
-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.
-is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight in a
well ventilated room.*
-is hated in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7%).
- is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical sup&.*
-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.’
-is not installed against drapes or
curtains.’
l ALWAYS shut off the gas valve
before leaving on vacation if you
have a gas dryer.
l 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.
l You are responsible for maklng
sure that your dryer:
-is properly maintained.
-is used only for jobs normally
expected d home dothes dryers.
- is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
‘See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.
3
Operating Instructions
Starting your dryer
Be
sure to refer to
the chart below and
the
Dryer Guide for proper sorting, bading
and control setting information before starting your dryer.
NOTE: Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static ding, and damage
some fabrics.
TYPE Of LOAD
SUGGESTED
SUGGESTED
CYCLE
TIME
Cottone and Ilneno
EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads, mattrass
pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT-To%&. jaans. cordumys,
work dottws
MEDIUMWEIGHT~~~~IS. pillowcasas.
cotton underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT-Batistas. cwgandies.
lingerie
RegulaVPemVt
Press
RegularIPemVt
Press
ReguWPermY
Press
KnitwlMiie
70-80 minutes
50-60 minutes
40-50 minutes
3040 minutes
Permanent pley synthetka
and blends
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work dorhes.
jackets,
raincoats
MEDIUMWEIGHTShirts. play dothas.
sheets, da&s
LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie. blcusas. dresses
RegukwPtarm’t
Press
RegulaSerm’t
Press
KniWDelicate
4050 minutes
3040 minutes
2030 minutes
KdIS
HEAWWEIGHT4ottons. myons, blends,
T-shirts, slacks, shirts
MEDlUMWElGHT-Synthat (pdyester.
aaylic, etc.), dress slacks, skkts. sweaters
LIGHTWEIGHTSynthetics (polyester,
acrylic. etc.) and blends.
lingefie. bbuses.
dresses
RegularIPermY
Press
Knits/Delicate
KniWDeliite
40-50 minutes
3040 minutes
2030 minutes
Delkale fabrh
Sheer curtains
(2
or 3 panels),
gauze, lace. etc.
Knits/Delicate
15-20 minutes
Rubber, plastic,
heaWbenalUve fabrka
FOAM RUBBEFtPillows, bras, stuffed toys
PlASTICShower arrtains. tablecloths
RUBBERBACKED RUGS
OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE.
SHEER NYLON
fluff Air’
Fluff Air’
Fluff Air’
Fluff Air’
2030 minutes
2030 minutes
40-50 minutes
15-20
minutes
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*See page 7.
1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle
Control Knob either way. Stop
when the indicator on the knob’s
outer ring points to the cycle and
time you want. See pages 6-6 for
further cycle information.
2. Push the Start Button to start
the dryer.
To stop and restart the dryer
l Open the door or turn the Cycle
Control Knob to OFF to stop the
dryer.
l Close the door, select a cycle (il
necessary) and push the Start
Button to restart the dryer.
To change the cycle and/or time,
turn the Cycle Control Knob either way
to point to a new setting.
The Cycle Control Knob should
point to an OFF area when the dryer is
not in use. if the dryer is stopped
before the cycle is finished, turn the
Cycle Control Knob to an OFF area.
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