Whirlpool LE7000XS, LG70OIXS User Manual

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AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model
LE7000XS
and
Gas Model
LG70OIXS

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

LeUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

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TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

BUllON

LINT SCREEN

I( /DRYER DRUM

DOOR

MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE

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

Wipe out the dryer
drum with a damp
cloth to remove dust
from storing or ship-

ping.

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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

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

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip
and warranty

Please complete and mail the Owner
Registration Card furnished with this Service Company
product.

Model Number

serial Number
Purchase Da+e

Telephone Number

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4

Selecting a Cycle and

Starting Your Dryer 4 LINT REMOVAL.. . . .

Automatic Cycles. 6 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER..

Timed Drying 6 Cleaning Dryer Interior.. . . . .

DRYING TIPS 7

FLUFF AIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS@ Setting
Automatic DRY-MISER@

Control . . . . 7 WARRANTY . . .

Gentle Heat. . . . 7

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Drying Times
Mixed Loads..
End-of-Cycle Signal .
Lint Signal

LINT SCREEN .

Vacation Care .
7 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
7 ASSISTANCE . . .

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ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before
leaving on vacation.

NEVER use or store flammable fluids
(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker­osene) in or near Your dryer. These sub­stances give off vapors that can create
a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.

NEVER operate the dryer if...

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it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot].

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it is damaged.

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parts are missing (i.e. door latch].

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all panels are not in place.

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the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.

. FOR YOUR SAFETY.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.

3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME.

4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS
SUPPLIER.

ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord
or turn off electrical power before at­tempting to service the dryer. Shut off
GAS VALVE if Yours is a gas dryer.

You are personally rerponslble tor
maklng sure that your dryer...

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is properly maintained.

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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”C).

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is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*

. is properly connected to fuel and ex-

haust systems:

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is not installed against drapes or
curtains.?

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is used only for jobs normally ex­pected of home clothes dryers.

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is not used by children or anyone un­able to operate ii properly.

*See “lnstallatlon Instructions” tor

complete information.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . .

MEDIUMWElGHT FABRICS-Shirts, play

clothes, sheets, slacks. . . . . . . .

LIGHTWElGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

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 .

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SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

HEAVY

HIGH

AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS

REGULAR MED

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

PERM’T PRESS

AUTOMATIC

MED

PERMANENT

PRESS

MED LOW

MED LOW

AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT

PRESS

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT

DC LOW

PRESS

FLUFF

Ex LOW

AIR