Whirlpool LG9101XT, LE9100XT, LG9201XW User Manual

Use & Care Guide

Cycle control knob

Temperature selector

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Start button

Unt screen

Drying rack (not shown)

models E92OOXW LG9201 XW

IARGECAPACITYAUTOMATKDRYERS

LE9100XT LG91OlX-T LE9200XW LG92OlXW

Contents

Page

Important

Additional safety instructions and

your responsibilities ......................

Cparatlng InstructIons

Starting your dryer. .........................

The automatic cycles ....................

TIMED DRYING ............................

The FLUFF AIR cyde .....................

Addltlonal Dryer Features

Gentle Heat system ......................

FINISH GUAROO setting ................

Endof-cycle signal ........................

Using the drying rack

Caring For Your Dryer

Cleaning the lint screen ................

Lint screen maintenance ..............

Cleaning the dryer.. .....................

Lint removal .................................

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Asslstatlce
Whlrlpool Automatic Dryer
Warranty

The drawings in this book may vary
slightly from your dryer model. They are
designed to show the different features
of the models revered by this book.

NOTE: Your modal may not include all
the features shown.

lf your dryer has a Consumer Buy Guide
label, remove it tt 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 describsd 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

instrudion labels inside the dryer.

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Safety lnstructlons..

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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 Registration Card provided

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with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information
ready if you need service or call with a

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question.

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Copy model and serial numbers from

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plate (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

Sadal Number

Rmhaae Date

!SedoeCompnny Phone Number

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open wlndows.

2. Don’t touch electrlcal
switches.

3. fiFiegulsh any open

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4. lmmedlately call your
gas suppller.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use

gasollne or other
flammable vapors and
llqulds In the vlclnlty of
thls or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire
hazard or exploslon.

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the rlsk of fire, electrlcal shock, or
Injury to persons when uslng your dryer, follow
bask precautions,

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Read all lnstructlons before uslng

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.

) DO NOT reach into a dryer if the

drum is moving.

1 When discarding an oki dryer,

ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.

1 DO NOT install or store dryer where

it will be exposed to the weather.

1 DO NOT tamper with the controls.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTfONS -

lncludlng the followlng:

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You are responsible for maklng
sure that your dryer is installed,
repaired and has parts replaced by a
qualified person.

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Use only fabric softeners sp&fcally
labeled as not being harmful to the

dryer.

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FfRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
materials can resuft 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 bad.

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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 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 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
cuff ains.’

-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.

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Operating instructions

Starting your dryer

Be sure to refer to the chart bebw 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.

SUGGESTED

TEMPERATURE

TYPE Of LOAD

SUGGESTED

CYCLE

cononssnd lhflr

EXTRA HEAW-Badspreads, mattrass

padb, WNs

HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jaans, cordumys.

work dothes

MEDIUMWEIGHTSheets, pillowcasas.

cottul undarwear. diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT~tistes, organdies,

lingerie

ParmsnenI pm64 syntheIk#

snd bhda

HEAVYWEIGHT-Wok dothas, jackets,

mk
MEDIUMWEIGHTShirk, play dothas.

sheees, dada

LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie, blouses. drassas
Kdb

HEAWWEIGHTXottcns, rayons, blends,
T-&ii, slacks. shirk

MEDlUMWElGHTSynthet (polyester,
aqtic, etc.), dress da&, skirts, sweaters

UGHTWEIGHT-Synthet (polyestar,
acrylic, etc.) and bkds, rlngerie, blouses.

dlt3St3Mi

Ddkate faklcr
Sheer cwkins (2 or 3 panels)

gauze, lace, etc.

AUTOMATlC

REGULAR

AUTOhhTlC

PERMANENT PRESS

AUTOMATlC

PERMANENT PRESS

AUTOMATlC

PERMANENT PRESS -

HEAW HIGH

HEAW HIGH
PERMT PRESS
KNITS GENTLE

PERMT PRESS
PERMT PRESS
KNITS GENTLE

PERMT PRESS
KNITS GENTLE
KNITS GENTLE

KNITS GENTLE

RubN Wtlc,
best-lttve fabrIca

FOAM RUBBERPillows, bras, stuffad toys

rum-

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,

SHEER NYLON

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curtains.

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FLUFF AIR’

20-30 minutes
20-30 minutes

40250 minutes

15-20 minutas

No temperature
needs to be se­lected. Cycle is
unheated.

‘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
setting you want. See pages 6-7 for

further cycle information.

2. Prasa a temperature s&actlon
which matches the type of fabric
being dried. The indicator will
appear over the temperature
selectian you have chosen.

3. Push the Start Button to start
the dryer.

4. To stop and restart the dryer:

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Open the door or turn the Cycle
Control Knob to OFF to stop the
dryer.

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Close the door, select a cycle (if
necessary) and push the Start
Button to restart the dryer.

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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