Whirlpool LG7801XK User's Manual
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1. End of Cycle Signal If You Need Service or Assistance 1 2 3 4 If You Need Assistance If You Need Service If You Have a Problem help you getthe bes drying results Save the manual for future use Before Calling for Assistance Loading your For best drying results and energy savings sort dryer loads carefully Separate loads according to the type of fabric and weight For exampie e Dry heavy fabrics denims towels cottons separately from light fabrics permanent press synthetics e Separate lint givers towels sweat shirts etc from lint takers synthetics blends permanent press e Keep dark colors and light colors separate e Keep colorfast items away from non colorfast fabrics Allow room for items tc tumbie freely The load will dry faster with fewer wrinkles When drying permanent press dry smaller than normal loads for the best wrinkle removal Use a mesh bag to hold small items such as baby socks Read the Dryer Guide for more hints on sorting and loading Lint Screen The lint screen is under the lid an top of the dryer Cieuri the ent screen before each loga A screen thats blocked by tint can cause ionger drying times CAUTION Do not operate the dryer with the lint screen removed or not securely in place as it may cause overheating possible damage to fab tics and dryer parts or create a fire hazard To remove the screen open the2. Models LE7800XK LG7801XK lt gt Whirlpd ol DRYER Use amp Care Guide LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER CYCLE CONTROL KNOB TEMPERATURE SELECTOR LINT SCREEN LOADING DOOR Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here When you need service or cali with a question have this information ee g oe ready oe Complete Modei and Serial Numbers from the plate just behind the door Sass eS gh as 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date installed Copy this information in these a rk s OTA spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Dryer Guide sales slip and warranty Before using your Dryer Please read this booklet to be sure your dryer is installed and used properly It will help you get the best results and longest life your dryer was designed to give You are personally responsi ble for making sure that your dryer e Is installed by a qualified installer e Is installed in an area protected from the weather Is properly installed and leveled in a well ventilated room on a floor that can support the weight e is located in an area where the tem perature is above 45 F 7 2 C e Is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply and grounding Is properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems e Is used only for jobs normally expected of home clothes dryers e Is properly maintained e Is not run where there may be explo sive fumes e Is not
3. the dryer may run but not heat DRYING TIME IS LONGER THAN USUAL Check the lint screen Remove lint Keep the screen clean for best drying results and times e Modern dryers are designed with drying temperatures needed to safely handle modern fabrics Cool down times have been added to neat set tings You might notice slightly longer drying times e Room temperature is cold 2 if you need assistance CT Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone num ber Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consul tants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is nec essary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE service techni cians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under Part No 690721 Rev D APPLIANCES ELECTRICAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES MAJOR MAJOR SERVICES REPAIRING amp PARTS REPA WHIRL
4. drying rack lets you dry items that you may not want to tumble like sneakers stuffed toys etc 1 Fit the rear legs of the rack into the grooves on the back wall of the dryer Push them in and let the front legs of the rack down on the front of the dryer as shown 2 Put items to be dried on top of the rack Allow space between them for air fo move around 3 The rack does not move but the drum turns Be sure nothing hangs over the edges of the rack Do not hang items from tne rack 4 Close the door and turn the Cycle Control Knob to a time setting in the TIMED DRYING Cycle 5 Drying time will depend on how much moisture the items hold Sug gested drying temperatures are given in ihe following cnart 6 Push the Start Button 7 Toremove the rack push it back lift up and pul out Items for Rack Drying Drying Temp Setting KN 1S LOW or PERM T PRESS MED HEAV Y HIGH 1 Wool Socks Block to shape and lay flat on rack 2 Stuffed Toys Cotton or polyester fiber filled 3 Stuffed Toys FLUFF AIR Foam rubber filled 4 Sneakers 5 Foam Rubber Pillows FLUFF AIR FLUFF AIR Drying with heat may damage the foam rubber and will be a fire hazard IMPORTANT Take the rack out for normal tumble drying End of Cycle Signal Asigral wil let you know that the aryer has stopped The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press synthetics ana other items that really
5. CS Sheer Curtains 2 or 3 panels Y J m gt U uU U SdWI1 ONY SJNOAO ONILOINIS SINU SNIAXA NILIS YJANC ANOA ONISN Using the Automatic Settings With AUTOMATIC REGULAR and AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS you select how dry you want the load to be When the load is as dry as the setting you have selected the Cycle Control will advance toward ending the cycle Use the AUTOMATIC REGULAR Cycle to dry most family loads During the last five minutes of the drying cycle the load is tumbled without heat Tris helps make the load easier ta nandle Use the AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS Cycle to dry permanent press knits and other synthetic fabr cs Tre ast 10 minutes of the drying cycle are wi out neat Tns cool down tme relos keep wrinkles from setting In For the first few loads set the Cycle Control Knob to point in the mid die between VERY DRY and LESS DRY automatic regular less dry dryness selector When the dryer stops feel the items in the load If they are about how you like them keep using this setting If the items are drier than you like use a setting nearer LESS DRY or COOL DOWN the next time you dry a load like that If the items are not as dry as you want use a setting nearer VERY DRY the next time you dry a load like that After drying a few loads you will find a favorite setting to use FLUFF AIR This temperature setting is useful for fluffing bedding pillows and c
6. POOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECrH CARE WHIRLPOOL APPL ANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Mape 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance E s aegsleres tagenrark Corporanos for SOW Bets at where er Saul A 900 Aon arce Prec ace erl parts vw ftrghtaca aork gr cecause trey are othe same exacting spec to ations SECO Dever ea AT poo ampa ance Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Relrigeralor Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Condilioning Systems Printed in U S A
7. lid and pull the screen straight out Roll the lint off the screen with your fingers DO NOT rinse the screen or wash it Wet lint is hard to remove When replacing the screen push it firmly into place Close the lid NJJXOS INN ONIGVO1 SINILNOO ONISN 3490539 Using Your Dryer 41 Put the sorted load in the dryer and close the door tightly 2 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the cycle you want Sage at a mdaie of ar far traey page 6 fama whore amon NOTE ini the s Cyce Corto Krab toes not keer Moving starts and stops depena na entre meat and tt dryness cf the oad 1 eae OP AE Fg g gt Bt romat Cycles the e Use TIMED 2R number of menwtes ortor dame dryirg fluffig or ftumbiing tems without air BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERDRY Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage to some fabrics 3 Set TEMPER ATURE SELECTOR e urs the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR the dyng tempecon t eded for ad See page 5 tur suugested settings 4 Push the Start Button Make sure tpe Joor oC osed ara inr Cyes Contro is et f fre de Ole hed anime ie stow To restart the dryer c A E E hire heed AES A R W NAA A EA ENON 5 To stop the dryer Orentre do PUM Tne ia yr the OFF pastens e To change the setting while the dryer is running tur e Cycle Control Knob ether way sc toons tothe set INg yOu wan NOTE The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is
8. loth ing or dusting drapes It is also best to use when damp drying heat sensitive items Drying plastic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a fire hazard FLUFF AIR should be used for such items as plastic shower Curtains or tablecloths rubber backed rugs some pillows stuffed toys etc e Turn the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to FLUFF AIR e Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number of minutes you want in the TIMED DRYING Cycle TUMBLE PRESS Control Ths seitng s usefu for removing we mkles from packing r suitcases or closets TUMBLE PRESS will help put them back nt tothe r pre set shape e Set Cycie Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS EG Tumble press aso 20 damp dry Set TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to PERM T PRESS MED or HEAVY HIGH e Push the Start Button For best results TUMBLE PRESS only a few items ata time put them on rangers or fold them as soon as the dryer stops FINISH GUARD Control When you are not able to unload the dryer as soon as it stops wrinkles can set in Your dryer has a feature called FINISH GUARD If you don t open the door within five minutes after the dryer stops FINISH GUARD takes over automaticallly The FINISH GUARD Control tum bles the load without heat every five minutes for up to 40 minutes This tum bling rearranges and fluffs the load to help avoid the wrinkles that set in when the load remains in a warm dryer Using the Drying Rack The
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10. should be aken out as soon as the dryer stops The signal cant be turned off and itis not adjustable If You Need Service or Assistance We Suggest You Follow These Four Steps 4 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind DRYER DOES NOT RUN e is electric power cord plugged in ERTA A A e s the dryer door closed tightly Your dryer has a switch by the door that shuts off the dryer if the door is opened e Did you push the Start Button ah pgs Mee e Check circuit breakers or fuses in the fuse Dox DRYER RUNS BUT DOES NOT HEAT e ls the Cycle Control Knob set cor rectly The last 5 minutes are cool down time in AUTOMATIC REGULAR the last 10 minutes in AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS are without heat e Is ita gas dryer See if the gas is turned on If not turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF Turn on the gas and wait five minutes for the automatic switch to reset Then try starting it again gt Cc pr O z z wn m zZ 9 nn mn Cc nm al 2 a 4 Cc Qo m v Aa m Ww nn a zZ N x 9 Cc gt za O Q a x zZz 0 a gt OQ A _ ao m T a m O gt maai zZ 9 nN oO a n m a lt QO m Is it an electric dryer Check the cir cult breakers or fuses in the fuse box An electric dryer will have two fuses f one is blown
11. uard Permanent Press COOL DOWN Care temperature selector ipushita start SELECTING CYCLES AND TEMPERATURE SETTINGS Choose the correct settings according to the chart beiow TEMPER ATURE TYPE OF LOAD DRYING CYCLE SELECTOR COTTONS HEAVY Bedspreads Mattress pads quilts AUTOMATIC HEAVY HIGH REGULAR MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT Shirts dresses sheets HEAVY HIGH diapers towels work clothes AUTOMAT REGULAR PERMANENT PRESS HEAVY Work clothes jackets raincoats etc TOMATIC PERM T PRESS ERMANENT MED RESS UTOMATIC PERM T PRESS RMANENT MED ESS C rV MED UM WEIGHT Shirts uniforms dresses slacks etc vu U ve KAN KNITS HEAVYWE GHT COTTONS RAYONS BLENDS T shirts slacks polo shirts etc gt LTOMATIC PERM T PRESS RMANENT MED RESS UTOMATIC KNITS LOW RMANENT RESS JUTOMATIC GENTLE ERMANENT EX LOW RESS FOAM RUBBER ARTICLES Pillows bras etc TIMED DRYING FLUFF AIR HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Olefir nylon etc TIMED DRYING FLUFF AIR To damp dry clothes for ironing set control in the TIMED DRYING Cycle for 15 to 25 minutes MIXED LOAD If you dry a load of various weights of fabrics select the cycle for the lighter weight fabric When dryer stops remove the dry articles and reset the Control UD m iIGHTWE GHT SYNTHETIC FIBERS polyester acrylic etc AND BLENDS Lingerie blouses dresses etc i D esaii i DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRI
12. used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before using your dryer It will be easier to remove Wipe out the drum with a damp cloth to remove any dust SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS See the Dryer Guide for drying tips intorma tion about permanent press and knits instructions for drying special items and for things not to be dried in your dryer See tne Installation Instructions for complete information See Setting Drying Times page 4 FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance SAFETY FIRST To prevent serious injury DO NOT allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the dryer C FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical switche 3 Extinguish any flame 4 Immediately c your gas supplier SAFETY S open all Never operate your dryer without replacing all panels lower front access or service Please read this manual Follow the instructions to ontents Before Using Your Dryer Loading Your Dryer Lint Sereen Using Your Dryer Set Sel ting Drying Times ecting Cycles and Temperature Settings Using the Automatic Settings FLUFF AIR TUMBLE PRESS Control FIN ISH GUARD Control Using the Drying Rack
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