Whirlpool LEQ8858JT1, LEQ8858JQ1, LGQ8857JQ2, LEQ8858JZ1, LGQ8858JQ1 Use & Care Manual

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CONTENTS

DRYER SAFETY .................................................................. 3

PARTS AND FEATURES .................................................... 5

CHECKING YOUR VENT ..................................... _.............. 6

USING YOUR DRYER ......................................................... 7

Starting Your Dryer .......................................................... 7

Stopping and Restarting .................................................. 8

Loading Clothes ............................................................... 8

Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips .............................. 8

Cycle Descriptions ........................................................... 9

Additional Features ........................................................ 10

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER ........................................... 11

Cleaning the Lint Screen ............................................... 11

Cleaning the Dryer Interior ............................................ 12

Removing Accumulated Lint from Inside

the Dryer Cabinet ........................................................... 12

Changing the Drum Light .............................................. 12

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 13

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. 14

WARRANTY ....................................................................... 15

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DRYERSAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all

safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or

"WARNING." These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

immediately follow instructions,

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize I

the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. I

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injuryto persons when using the dryer, follow basic

precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the dryer.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils

may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a load to catch fire.

• Do not dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with

gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable,
or explosive substances as they give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.

• Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when

the dryer is used near children.

• Before the dryer is removed from service or dis-

carded, remove the door to the drying compart-
ment.

• Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.

• Do not install or store the dryer where it will be

exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-
mended in this Owner's Manual or in published user-
repair instructions that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.

• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of

the fabric softener or product.

• Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber
or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

• Clean lint screen before or after each load.

• Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint,

dust, and dirt.

• The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

• See Installation Instructions for grounding require-
ments.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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PARTSANDFEATURES

1. Control panel

2. Model and serial number label

3. Dryer drum

4. Lint screen

5. Exhaust grill

6. Wide-opening door

Additional features your dryer may

have:

End of Cycle Signal selector

WRINKLE SHIELD" selector
WRINKLE SHIELD" PLUS selector

ACCUDRY" electronic sensor
Automatic Dry sensor

Drying rack

Drum light
Small side-swing door

Large side-swing door

Super wide-swing door