Whirlpool LE886UXW, LG8861XW User Manual

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AUTOMATICDRYERS

LE886Uxw LG8861xw

Contents

Page

Important Safety lnstructlons

Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities

Operatlng lnstructlona

Starting your dryer..
The regular/permanent

press cyde.. ...............................

The knits/delicate

The fluff air cycle ...........................

Using TUMBLE PRESS..

Using damp dry .............................

Additlonal Dryer Feature

Endof-cycle signal

Caring For Your Dryer

Cleaning the lint screen..
Lint screen maintenance
Cleaning the dryer..
Lint removal

If You Need Service Or
Asslstanca
Whlrlpool Automatic Dryer
Warranty

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.

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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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Purdlau Data

8avlcm Company Phone Number

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

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or other flammable vapors

and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.

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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

the dryer.

l NEVER dry items cleaned, washed,

soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,
gasoline or flammable fluids in the
dryer. The fumes can create a PlRE
HALARD or EXPLOSION ALWAYS
hand launder and air dry fabrics
containing these materials.

l 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.

l DO NOT reach into a dryer if the

drum is moving.

m When discarding an old dryer,

ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.

l DO NOT install or store dryer where

it will be exposed to the weather.

l DO NOT tamper with the controls.

l You are responsible for maklng

sure that your dryer is installed,
repaired and has parts replaced by a
qualified person.

l Use only fabric softeners specifiilly

labeled as not being harmful to the
dryer.

l PIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to

materials can result from:

-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
sensitiie materials with heat.

-allowing lint build-up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning
should be done periodically by a
qualified person.

0 Clean lint screen before or after

each bad.

l DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,

chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the dryer.

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.

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 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.’

-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.

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Operating Instructions

Starting your dryer

Be

sure to refer to

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

the chart below and

the

Dryer Guide for proper sorting, bading

SUGGESTED

CYCLE

SUGGESTED

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

Permanent pley synthetka

and blends
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work dorhes.

raincoats
MEDIUMWEIGHTShirts. play dothas.

sheets, da&s
LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie. blcusas. dresses

KdIS

HEAWWEIGHT4ottons. myons, blends,

T-shirts, slacks, shirts

MEDlUMWElGHT-Synthat (pdyester.

jackets,

aaylic, etc.), dress slacks, skkts. sweaters

LIGHTWEIGHTSynthetics (polyester,

acrylic. etc.) and blends.

dresses

Delkale fabrh

Sheer curtains
gauze, lace. etc.

(2

lingefie. bbuses.

or 3 panels),

RegulaVPemVt
Press
RegularIPemVt
Press
ReguWPermY
Press

KnitwlMiie

RegukwPtarm’t
Press

RegulaSerm’t

Press

KniWDelicate

RegularIPermY
Press
Knits/Delicate

KniWDeliite

Knits/Delicate

70-80 minutes
50-60 minutes
40-50 minutes
3040 minutes

4050 minutes
3040 minutes
2030 minutes

40-50 minutes

3040 minutes

2030 minutes

15-20 minutes

Rubber, plastic,
heaWbenalUve fabrka

FOAM RUBBEFtPillows, bras, stuffed toys
PlASTICShower arrtains. tablecloths
RUBBERBACKED RUGS
OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE.

SHEER NYLON

4

fluff Air’

Fluff Air’

Fluff Air’

Fluff Air’

2030 minutes
2030 minutes

40-50 minutes

15-20

minutes

*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.