Whirlpool LE9520XT, LE9500XT, LG95OlXT, LG952lXT User Manual

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Cycle control knob

‘emperature selector

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Care Guide

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Cycle signal

Start button

Lint screen

Model and serial

DRY-MISEW sensor

SUPERCAPACITY

AUTOMATICDRYERS
LE9500XT LG95OlXT
LE9520XT LG952lXT

Electronic

Contents

Important Safety
Instructions.

Additional safety instructions

and your responsibilities

Operating Instructions

Starting your dryer
The automatic cycles .
Timed drying .
Using fluff air
Using TUMBLE PRESS@
Using damp dry
End-of-cycle signal
Lint signal.. .

Additional Dryer Features

Gentle heat system
FINISH GUARD@ setting

Caring For Your Dryer

Cleaning the lint screen
Cleaning the dryer interior

Lint removal
If You Need Service Or
Assistance.
Whirlpool Automatic Dryer

Warranty....................

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool

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appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the

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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 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

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place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

If 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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.

3. i;zeguish any open

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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 appliance. The
fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.

Important Safety Instructions

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Read all instructions before
using 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.

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DO NOT reach into a dryer if the
drum is moving.

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When discarding an old dryer,
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.

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DO NOT install or store dryer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.

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DO NOT tamper with the controls.

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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

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Use only fabric softeners specifi­tally labeled as not being harmful
to the dryer.

* FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to

materials can result from:

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

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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 load.

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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: on a floor that can support the

-it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot). weight in a well ventilated room.*

- It is damaged.

-parts are missing (i.e. door latch). - temperature is above 45°F (7.2%).

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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 making

sure that your dryer:

- is properly maintained.

- is properly installed and leveled

is located in an area where the

- is connected to the proper electrical
supply, outlet, water supply, plumbing
fixtures, drain and dryer exhausting
system.’
is properly connected to fuel and

­exhaust systems.*

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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.

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Operating Instructions

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

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 it.

TYPE OF LOAD
Cottons and linens

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress
pads, quilts

HEAVYWEIGHT - Towels, jeans,
corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT- Sheets, pillowcases,
cotton, underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT - Batistes, organdies,
lingerie

Permanent press, synthetics
and blends

HEAVYWEIGHT-Work clothes, jackets, AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS
raincoats PERMANENT PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT - Shirts, play clothes,
sheets, slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT - Lingerie, blouses, MEDIUM LOW

dresses
Knits

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blends, T-shins, slacks, shirts

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetic (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses

Delicate fabrics
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze,

lace, etc.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE

AUTOMATIC HEAVY HIGH

REGULAR

AUTOMATIC MEDIUM LOW

PERMANENT PRESS

AUTOMATIC EX LOW

PERMANENT PRESS

TEMPERATURE

PERM’T PRESS
KNITS GENTLE

KNITS GENTLE

Rubber, plastic,
heat-sensitive fabrics

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys
PLASTIC - Shower curtains, tablecloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,

SHEER NYLON
DO NOT OVERDRY.

Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling. and damage

some fabrics.

FLUFF AIR

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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 6-8 for further cycle
information.

2. Press a temperature selection
which matches the type of fabric
being dried. The indicator will appear
over the temperature selection 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.

0 Close the door, select a cycle (if nec-

essary) 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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