Whirlpool LE9800XP User Manual
AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE980OXP
and
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Gas Model
LG9801XP
Solid State Mark II Series
Electronic Touch Control
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wave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners, Dehumldlflers, Automallc Washers.
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Clothes
OVers.
Freezers, Refrigerator-freezer
Parts and features
POWER
ON /OFF INFORMATION CENTER
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready.
1. Complete Model and Senal Numbers
(from-the plate located as shown]
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-
matiOn
console.
that is required for In-warranty service.
Center on the back
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase IS all
LAUNDRY
SOLID STATE ELECTRONIC
TOUCH CONTROL
LINT SCREEN
ELECTRONIC
Of
the dryer
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Iabel before using
your dryer, It will be
easier to remove.
Wipe
dryer drum with a
damp cloth to remove dust from storing or shipping.
Complete
Complete Serial Number
Purchase Date
&,ce Company and
Telephone Number
Model Number
out the
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.
SAFETY FIRST.
STARTING YOUR DRYER AND
SELECTING A CYCLE.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CUSTOM DRY Controls
TIMED DRY Controls
FINISH GUARD” Control
DRYING TIPS.
FLUFF AIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS Control
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Drying Times.
Mixed Loads
End-of-Cycle Signal
Lint Signal
Drying Rack
LINT SCREEN
LINT REMOVAL
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.
Vacation Care,
Drum Light
If You Need Service or
Assistance
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Your Responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for
important use and safety information.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your dryer...
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is installed by a qualified installer.
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IS properly maintained.
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is installed in an area protected
from the weather.
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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 temperature is above 45 F (7.2 Cl.
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is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply and grounding.*
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is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.’
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is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home clothes dryers.
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is not run where there may be explosive fumes.
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is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the “Installation Instructions” for
complete information.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN
FLAME.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL
YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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DO NOT STORE OR USE
GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE
VAPORS AND
APPLIANCE.
Turn
1
. power on
Touch FABRIC-TEMP
2.
Selector
Move the POWER SWITCH up.
You will have 8 seconds to touch
a FABRIC-TEMP Selector.
Touch a CUSTOM DRY
3. or TIMED DRY Control
IMPORTANT: If you do not touch a
CUSTOM DRY or TIMED DRY Control,
the dryer will automatically select
NORMAL DRY.
If this is not the dryness you like,
you must touch one of the other
dryness Controls. See page 6 of this
book for more details.
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Within 8 seconds, touch the lower
part of a FABRIC-TEMP Selector. The
dryer will not operate if you touch the
upper half of the selector.
You may change the dryer setting
at any time during any cycle by
touching the desired selector or
selectors.
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To stop the dryer
1.
Open the door, or...
2. Move POWER SWITCH to OFF.
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To check the load
1.
Open door.
2. The dryer will remember where it
was in the cycle
dryer within 2 minutes.
selector with the blinking light to
restart.
if you restart the
Touch
2.
This chart suggests fabric
3.
loads and drying temperatures.
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,
jackets, raincoats
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play
clothes, sheets, slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blend&T-shirts, slacks, shirts
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,
stuffed toys . . .
PLASTIC - Shower curtains. tablecloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON
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SUGGESTED
FABRIC-TEMP SELECTOR
REG
HEAVY
HIGH
PERMIT
PRESS
MED
KNITS
GENTLE
LOW
KNITS
GENTLE
LOW
FLUFF
AIR
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