Whirlpool LEC8858EQ0, LEC8858EZ0, LER7646EQ0, LGR8857EQ0 Owner’s Manual

HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN. TM

Use And Care

A Note to You ......................... 2

Dryer Safety ......................... 3-4

Parts and Features ................ 5

Operating Your Dryer ............ 6

Before starting your dryer ... 6

Starting your dryer .............. 6

Stopping/restarting

your dryer ........................... 7

Selecting the right cycle

and setting .......................... 7

End of cycle signal ............ 12

End of cycle signal and FINISH GUARD ®feature ... 12

Using the drying rack ........ 13

Caring for Your Dryer .......... 14

Laundry Tips ........................ 19

Troubleshooting ................... 23

Requesting Assistance

or Service ............................. 25

Index ...................................... 26

Warranty ............................... 28

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ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ®appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL dryers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of

trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. tt contains valuable informa- tion about how to operate and maintain your dryer properly and safely. Please read it care-

fully. Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model's information.

Whenever you call to request service on your appliance, you need to know your

complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model

and serial number label (see diagram on page 5 for location of label).

Please also record the purchase date of

your appliance and your dealer's name, address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

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Model Number

Serial Number Purchase Date

Dealer Name Dealer Address

Dealer Phone

Dryer Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special

attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana-

tion of the use of the symbol.

WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be

followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent prop-

erty damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

- 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.

This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other

injuries.

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING -To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including

the following:

• Read all instructions before using

the dryer.

eDo not dry articles that have been

previously cleaned in, washed in,

soaked in, or spotted with gaso-

line, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substan- ces as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

oDo not allow children to play on

or in the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.

eBefore the dryer is removed from

service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.

eDo not reach into the dryer if the

drum is moving.

eDo not install or store the dryer

where it will be exposed to the weather.

eDo not tamper with controls. eDo not repair or replace any part

of the dryer or attempt any

servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and

Care guide or in published user-repair instructions that you

understand and have the skills to carry out.

eDo not use fabric softeners or

products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

eDo not use heat to dry articles

containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

eClean 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 machine and

exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service

personnel.

eSee Installation Instructions for

grounding requirements.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Parts and Features

The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer

to those pages for more information about the features.

NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not

include all features.

Temperature

(pp. 7, 10)

Cycle control knob

(may include temperature

settings*) (pp. 6-9)

Model and serial number label

(p. 2)

Dryer drum

(p. 15)

Other doors:

Small side-swing door*

Large side-swing door*

(Reversible door - see Installation Instructions)

Start button

(p. 7)

"-Lint screen

(p. 14)

Wide-opening

per door*

Additional features your

dryer may have:

End of cycle signal selector(p. 12)

FINISHGUARD_feature selector (p. 12)

Drying rack(p. 13)

Lint signal (p. 15) Drum light (p. 16)

Full-width hamper door*

Super wide-opening door* (Reversible door - see

installation instructions)

*On some models

Operating Your Dryer

The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer to "Laundry Tips" on page 19 for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most types of washables.

NOTES:

• Make sure your dryer is properly vented before using it. See warning below and your Installation Instructions.

• Make sure your dryer is properly installed in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is above 45°F (7°C).

• Make sure your dryer is leveled on a floor that can support the weight.

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to do so can result in death

or fire.

Never place items in the dryer that are dampened with gasoline or other

flammable fluids. Do not wash or dry items soiled with

vegetable or cooking oils because

they may contain some oil after

laundering. Doing so can result in death,

explosion, or fire.

Explosion Hazard

Before

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum

starting your dryer

with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

Starting your dryer

1. Load clothes into the dryer and close

the door.

Your dryer may have a Dryer Features

Guide (usually located on top of the dryer). Remove it and

place it with your Use and Care Guide. The Features

Guide provides you with more information about your dryer.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the

Preferred Automatic Setting (*)

to dry most loads (see page 8).

.__ desired cycle. Use the Energy

3.If your dryer has a Temperature Selector,

set it to the desired setting

_ (see page 10). Some dryer

....... models have either a rotary

O knob or tap touch

Temperature Selector.

4. Push the Start Button.

NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends.

Stopping/restarting your dryer

You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. To stop the dryer, either:

• Open the dryer door.

• Turn the Cycle Control Knob

to Off.

To restart the dryer:

1. Close the door.

2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).

3. Push the Start Button.

NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use.

Selecting the right cycle and setting

The following pages describe the cycles on your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages

10-11 for help in selecting drying cycles.

Drying guidelines

• Always follow care label directions when they are available.

• The last few minutes of all cycles are without heat to make the load cooler to handle.

• To help reduce wrinkling, remove the load

from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops.

This is especially important for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.

• Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage to some fabrics.

• Refer to pages 19-22 for information about:

- sorting clothes for drying

- choosing load sizes

- drying tips

- using dryer fabric softener sheets

- saving energy

- drying special-care items.

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Cycle descriptions

Automatic Cycle(s) Dry most loads using the Energy

Preferred Automatic Setting (*/. Your

Automatic cycle(s) shuts off when the selected

dryness is reached. The Cycle Control Knob will

not move until the load is almost dry. After the

cool-down, the Knob auto- matically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops.

• If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time

you dry a similar load.

• If the load is not as dry as you like, com- plete drying using a Timed cycle. Select a

setting closer to Very Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

Some models offer high heat and low heat Automatic cycles (see page 10).

NOTES:

• Some Automatic cycles use an electronic DRY-MISER _ control that senses the

amount of moisture in the load.

• Other Automatic cycles use an automatic DRY-MISER control that senses the

exhaust temperature and determines the dryness of the load.

Timed Cycle(s)

Use a Timed cycle to complete drying if

some items are damp after Automatic drying.

Timed drying is also useful for:

• Delicate items and small loads that need

a short drying time.

• Bulky items and large loads that require a

long drying time.

Some models offer high heat and low heat Timed cycles (see page 10).

Fluff Air Cycle

(on some models)

The FluffAir cycle has no heat. Use this un-

heated cycle to fluff or air dry bedding, plastic table-

cloths, foam pillows, sneakers, etc. See page

11 for more information

about the FluffAir cycle. NOTE: If your model

does not have the Fluff

Air cycle, line dry heat-

sensitive items.

Heavy Dry Cycle

(on some models)

Use Heavy Dry and a high heat setting to

dry large items or items that are thicker or

heavier than a regular load (such as heavy

cotton bath towels or robes).

Damp Dry Cycle

(on some models)

Use Damp Dry to dry items to damp level or

to dry items that do not require an entire drying

cycle. Two examples are heavy cottons, such

as jeans, which you do not want to become stiff, or cotton clothes which

are easier to press

when damp.

TUMBLE PRESS _ Cycle

(on some models)

The TUMBLE PRESS cycle removes

wrinkles from clothes that have been packed in a

suitcase or closet, or from items not removed

from the dryer at the end of a cycle. As soon as

the dryer stops, fold or put the items on hangers.

Towels Feature

(on some models)

When you have large loads of towels to dry,

you may want to use the Towels feature in the

Automatic cycle. The Towels setting allows for

more drying time and automatically shuts off

the dryer when the selected dryness is

reached. The Towels

feature also can be used for extra heavy items such as mattress pads and quilts.

Rack Dry Feature

(on some models)

You may want to dry some items without

_aoko_ tumbling (such as wool

sweaters, stuffed toys, or pillows). Use the drying

rack (see page 13) and the Rack Dry feature for these items, and a low

temperature setting. During the drying cycle,

the drum turns, but the

rack does not move. Drying time depends on the amount of moisture in the items.

NOTES:

• Be sure to follow the instructions on page 13 for installing the drying rack in your

dryer and placing items on the rack.

• Use the chart on page 13 to determine

temperatures and drying times.

• You may use either the Timed cycle or

Fluff Air cycle for rack drying.

FINISH GUARD ® Feature

(on some models)

When you are unable to remove a load from

the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The FINISH GUARD feature tumbles the load

without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes

after the cycle ends. This tumbling rearranges and

fluffs the load to avoid

wrinkles. You do not have to set the Cycle Control Knob for the FINISH GUARD

feature, tf you do not open the dryer door within a few minutes after the cycle stops,

the FINISH GUARD feature takes over to protect the load.

A signal sounds every few minutes when FINISH GUARD is running. The signal and cycle stop when you open the dryer door.

NOTE: See page 12 if your model has a FINISH GUARD On/Off selector.

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