Whirlpool LE9805XP, LG9806XP User Manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE9805XP and Gas Model

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LG9806XP

Solid State Series

Electronic Touch Control

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Parts and features

POWER

ON /OFF INFORMATION CENTER

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Cops, your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

questlon, have this InformatIon ready

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from-the plate located as shown)

2. Purchase date from sales slop Copy this InformatIon in these spaces

Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip Purchase Date and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Information Center on the back of the dryer console Telephone

There IS no warranty reglstratlon to return Proof-of-purchase

that

IS

required for In-warranty service

LAUNDRY

SOLID STATE ELECTRONIC

TOUCH CONTROL

LINT SCREEN

, ELECTRONIC

DRYNESS

SENSOR

Complete Model Number

Complete Serlol Number

Se,v,ce Company and

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Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before using your dryer. It will be easier to remove.

Wipe

dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing or shipping.

Number

out

IS all

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 PRES&etting Drying Times

Mixed Loads End-of-Cycle Signal

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Lint Signal . . .

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Using the Drying Rack

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LINT SCREEN.

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LINT REMOVAL. CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.

4

Cleaning Dryer Interior

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Vacation Care

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Changing the Drum Light

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

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ASSISTANCE.

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I. Before Calling for

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7 8 8 8

Assistance .

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem

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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.

9 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

Iport the weight.

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is located in an area where the temperature is above 45°F (7.2’C).

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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 expected of home clothes dryers.

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is not run where there may be explo-

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we 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. ;;T$$U’SH ANY OPEN

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 LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

Turn

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. 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 dunng 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 it you restart the dryer within 2 minutes. Touch selector with the blinking light to

restart.

This chart suggests fabric loads and drying temperatures.

SUGGESTED

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 -‘Batrstes:

organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play

clothes, sheets, slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lrngerie.

blouses, dresses

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

blends 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

FABRIC-TEMP SELECTOR

REG

HEAVY

HIGH

PERMIT

PRESS

MED

KNITS

GENTLE

LOW

KNITS

GENTLE

LOW

FLUFF

AIR