Whirlpool LE9800XK User's Manual
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1. HEAWWEIGH COTTONS RAYONS BLENDS LIGHTWEIGHT SYNTHETIC FIBERS polyester acrylic etc AND BLENDS Lingerie blouses dresses etc DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS Sneer curtains 2 or 3 panels KNITS GENTLE LOW HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Olefin Alan etc To leave a load slightly damp for roning select the DAMP DRY setting FABRIC TEMP SELECTOR HEAW Bedspreads mattress pads quilts towels work clothes REG HEAVY HIGH REG HEAVY HIGH PERM T PRESS MED PERM T PRESS MED T shirts slacks polo KNITS GENTLE LOW KNITS GENTLE LOW FLUFF AIR FLUFF AIR If you dry aload with mixed weights of a fabric use the FABRIC TEMP SELECTOR for the lightest one When the dryer stops take out the dry items and restart the dryer CUSTOM DRY Controls If you use one of the CUSTOM DRY Control selections VERY DRY MORE DRY NORMAL DRY LESS DRY or DAMP DRY the dryer wel run until the selected dryness ss reached There is no need toset atime As the load tumbles the items touch a sensor on the back of the dryer drum This sensor feels the amount of moisture in the load When the dryness you have selected s reached the dryer automatically shuts off You may need to try different dryness settings to find the one you like Each CUSTOM DRY Control selection has up to 10 minutes of cool down before the dryer stops During the last few minutes the load is tumbled without heat This cool down h2. expected of home clothes dryers els properly maintained is not run where there may be explo sive fumes is not 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 informa tion about permanent press and knits instructions for drying special items and for things not to be dried in your dryer See the Instaliation instructions for complete information See Setting Drying Times page 8 nn on SAFETY Never operate your dryer without replacing all panels lower front access or service N 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 SAFETY FIRST To prevent serious injury DO NOT allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the dryer Please read this manual Follow the instructions to help you get the best drying results Save the manual for future use FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Understanding Loading your your Dryer This dryer is ciftere t from ones you may nave sse bet gt e It is impor tant that vou read 15 U and Care Gui
3. SOLID STATE Mark II Series ELECTRONIC TOUCH CONTROL Models LE9800XK and LG9801XK lt gt Whirlpool DRYER Use amp Care Guide POWER ON OFF 24 u LEVER o LAUNDRY INFORMATION ee CENTER SOLID STATE ELECTRONIC So Gan ae TOUCH CONTROL j LINT SCREEN amp ooo DOOR Copy Your Modei and Serial Numbers Here When you neeu service or call vith a question have this information SEAN eady DE AG Sipit Complete Model ana Serial Numbers from the plate just behind the door SMES RE SE R See 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date f As nstalled i Copy this information in these E aE ane SEa E a oe spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Dryer Guide sales slip and warranty ee ey Before using your Dryer Please read toie booklet fo be sure your dryer is ir s alled and used properly It will help sou get the best results and longes fe your dryer was designed to give You are personally responsi ble for making sure that your dryer e Is installed by a qualified installer nstalled in an crea protected from the weather e Is properly instalie a and leveled ina well ventilated room ona floor that can support the weight e Is located in an area where the tem perature is above 45 F 7 2 C gt Is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply and grounding e is properly connected to fuel and exnaust systems Is used only for jobs normally
4. as Z K r c gt n g a wn Cc wn ma gt ard Setting Drying Times Modern dryers are designed with drying temperatures needed to safely handle modern fabrics Cooldown times have been added to heat set tings You might notice slightly longer drying times The time it takes to dry aload depends on e The kind of fabric its weight and the size of the load A large load of jeans will take a lot longer to dry than a small load of light synthetics The amount of moisture in the load Towels hold a lot of moisture synthetics don t Synthetics dry faster e Jemperature of the rinse water Cold rinses cause less wrinkling and help save energy Out a cold load will take slightly longer to dry than a warm one e Amount of lint on the screen A full lint screen slows the air flow and can make drying time longer e Room temperature The dryer heats room air If the room temperature is not above 45 F 7 2 C drying time will be longer and removal of wrinkles may be poor Use a TIMED DRY Control e Proper installation and exhaust sys tems For the fastest possible drying time installing and exhausting your dryer properly is important See installa tion instructions End of Cycle Signal i N The dryer will beep five times to let you know when the cycle is finished Dryer will also beep after each FINISH GUARD tumbling The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press synthetics and other it
5. de It contains sugges ens on the way to use your dryer to get the best results and longest useful life from your dryer Please read t caret dl y Contents iJ m nn 0 an m C 2 z 2 c zZ O m hd an gt z zi z Q p gt 0 gt g z Before Using Your Dryer 2 For best drying results and energy Understanding Your Dryer 3 savings sort dryer loads carefully Loading Your Dryer 3 Sort loads according to the type Starting Your Dryer 4 of fabric and weight For example Other Selections Dry heavy fabrics denims towels Selecting A Drying Temperature 6 Cottons separately from light fabrics CUSTOM DRY CONTROL 6 permanent press synthetics TIMED DRY CONTROL 7 Separate lint givers towels sweat TUMBLE PRESS Control 7 shirts etc from lint takers synthetics FINISH GUARD Control 7 blends permanent press FLUFFAIR eee 7 Keep dark colors and light colors Setting Drying Times 8 separate End of Cycle Signal g keep colorfast items away from non Lint Screen g colorfast fabrics Drum Light 8 Allow room for items to tumble Using the DryingRack 9 freely The load will dry faster with fewer If You Need Service or Assistance 10 wrinkles 1 Before Calling for Assistance 10 When drying permanent press 2 If You Need Assistance __ 40 Ory smaller than normal loads for the 3 If You Need Service 44 best wrinkle removal 4 If You Have a Problem 14 Use a me
6. elps keep wrinkles from setting in and makes han dling the dry items easier SUGGESTIONS e For the first few loads you dry use NORMAL DRY When the dryer stops check to see if the load is as dry as you want f the load is not as dry as you like use MORE DRY or VERY DRY e f the load is too dry you can use LESS DRY the next time or DAMP DRY if you want to iron the clothes Bulky loads bedspreads blankets quilts will dry better if you use the TIMED DRY Control setting Start wilh 60 minutes e For best drying and wrinkle free results use the CUSTOM DRY Control TIMED DRY Controls Use a TIMED DRY Control setting for any load you want to dry by time For example very small loads or large bulky item loads e Touch a FABRIC TEMP Control setting Touch the number of minutes you want 20 30 40 60 or 80 Each TIMED DRY Control setting has a cool down time That time depends on the setting 20 30 40 60 80 SD Includes 5 Minute Includes 10 Minute Cool Down Cool Down Be careful not to overdry Over drying can cause shrinkage damage to some fabrics and static cling TUMBLE PRESS Control This setting is useful for removing wrinkles from items packed in suitcases or closets TUMBLE PRESS gives you 15 minutes of tumbling at the medium fabric temperature and 5 more minutes of tumbling without heat FINISH GUARD is automatically selected with this cycle For best r
7. ems that should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops The signal can t be turned off and it is not adjustable Lint Screen The lint screen is under the lid on top of the dryer Clean the lint screen before each load A screen that s blocked by lint can cause longer drying times CAUTION Do not operate the dryer with the lint screen removed or not securely in place as it may cause over heating possible damage to fabrics and dryer parts or create a fire hazard To remove the screen open the 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 Drum Light When the light inside the drum needs to be changed you can reach it through the dryer door 4 Unplug the dryer to avoid possible electrical shock 2 Open the door and remove the light bulb cover by turning it clockwise 3 Remove the light bu b by turning it counterclockwise 4 Replace the bulb only with a 40 watt appliance bulb from most hardware grocery or variety stores 5 Replace the light boulb cover and lock in place by turning counterclockwise CAUTION The bulb cover must be securely in place during dryer operation to prevent overheating and possible damage to fabrics Operating the dryer with the bulb cover removed can cause the dryer to fail or create a fire ha
8. esults TUMBLE PRESS only a few items at a time Put them on hangers or fold them as soon as the dryer stops FINISH GUARD Control When the dry cycle is completed FINISH GUARD takes over automatically The FINISH GUARD Control tum bles tne icad without heat every five minutes for up to 212 hours This tumbling rearranges and fluffs the load to help prevent wrinkles that set in when a load remains In a warm dryer The indicator light will stay on as long as FINISH GUARD is tumbling the load TO CANCEL FINISH GUARD Touch FINISH GUARD Control selector at any time during the cycle light will go out FLUFF AIR FLUFF AIR gives you 20 minutes of tumbling without heat To remind you of what will happen the FLUFF AIR and FINISH GUARD lights will be on You can cancel FINISH GUARD by touching it This setting is useful for fluffing bedding pillows and clothing Use it also for damp drying heat sensitive items such as plastic shower curtains or tablecloths rubber backed rugs some pillows stuffed toys etc Drying plastic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a fire hazard If you want more than 20 minutes of tumbling touch the FLUFF AIR and the TIMED DRY Control for the amount of time you want up to 80 minutes g x z 2 m uv m fac gt i za m 0 Cc N O o ro lt m Oo 9 ny lt Cc J p m v a m a 2 3 m
9. l the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool nas a naticn wide network of framchised TECH ARE Service Companies TECH TARE service Whirlpool a technicians are tra rea to fulfill the roa product waranty are provide after TECH CARE warranty service arywhere in the United States To scare TECH CARE HOME PRODUCTS SERVICE service In your area call our COOL LINE service assistance faiephone number ae see Step 2 or lock r vaur telephone vai directory Yellow Fages under wo m wv Oo 5 m O APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES WASHING MACHINES DRYERS gt MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRL PUD APPUANCES OR whaIRLPOOL AP LANCES OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES 2 ERANTHISFC This CARE ekuo FRANCHISED TFC CARE SERVICE RANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICER COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANTES SERVICE COMPANIES n XYZ SERVICE CO V7 SEAVICE ON xYZ SERVICE CO e 120 Na eed Huse 2A Mast 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9995 D gt n 4 If you have a problem 2 Call o
10. re calling for assistance Problems ar 5 gt 1etimes Caused by life tnings au an corect without tools Creska shs r2 ore you cail for service DRYER DOES NOT Ie JY e Is electric power uc plugged in e Is the aryer door closed tightly Your dryer has c switch by he door that shuts off the dryer if he door is opened e Did you move the POWER SWITCH to ON And touch a FABRIC TEMP SELECTOR within eight seconds Sous e Check circuit breakers or both fuses in the fuse box e Was there an electncal interruption or brownout condition The dryer shuts off so motor will not be damaged Restart dryer 10 DRYER RUNS BUT DOES NOT HEAT e Did you touch a FABRIC TEMP SELECTOR other than FLUFF AIR e is ita gas dryer See if the gas is urned on If not move the POWER SWITCH to OFF Turr on the gas and wait five minutes for the automatic switch to reset Then try starting it again e is it an electric aryer Check the cir cult breakers or fuses in the fuse box An electric dryer will have two fuses If one is blown the dryer may run but not heat DRYING TIME IS LONGER THAN USUAL Check the lint screen Remove lint Keep the screen clean Modern dryers are designed with drying temperatures needed to safely handle modern fabrics Cool down times have been added to heat set tings You might notice slightly longer drying times e Room temperature is cold 2 If you need assistance Cal
11. rt of a LOWER part of a FABRIC TEMP a a CUSTOM DRY or TIMED SELECTOR See chart page 6 DRY Control for correct selection for load type TUMBLE PRESS Control e Use this setting for freshening and removing wrinkles frorn dry items e Move the POWER SWITCH to ON e Touch the TUMBLE PRESS Selector See page 7 for details cuslom dry control limed dry control biel ver i ae pe ay 20 i 30 40 60 a0 CUSTOM DRY TIMED DRY Select the setting that Touch the control for describes how dry you the drying time you want the load to be want from 20 to 80 DAMP DRY LESS DRY minutes See page 7 NORMAL DRY MORE DRY for details or VERY DRY You may need to try different set tings to find the degree of dryness you like See page 6 for details IMPORTANT If you do not touch a CUSTOM DRY or TIMED DRY selector the dryer will automatically select NORMAL DRY If this is not the dryness you like you must touch one of the other dryness selectors AJAXA ANOA ONILAWILS TYPE OF LOAD COTTONS denims MEDIUM ANC Li GHTWEIGHT PERMANENT PRESS MEDIUMWEIGHT KNITS shirts etc FOAM RUBBER ARTICLES MIXED LOADS SELECTING A DRYING TEMPERATURE The chart below has suggested fabric loads and drying temperatures Shirts dresses sheets diapers HEAVY Work clothes ackets raincoats etc Shirts uniforms dresses slacks efc
12. sh bag to hold small items such as baby socks Read the Dryer Guide for more hints on sorting and loading Starting Your Dryer 4 Put the sorted load into a the dryer and close the door tightly To Stop Dryer Open the door or e Move POWER SWITCH to OFF To Check Load e Open door e Dryer will remem ber setting if you restart within 2 min utes Touch selector with blinking light to restart To Restart Dryer e Close dryer door Touch FABRIC TEMP SELECTOR with the blinking light Dryer will remem ber CUSTOM DRY or TIMED DRY setting you were using 4 Finish Guard Permanent Press COOL DOWN Care IMPORTANT If a finished load is not as dry as you like 1 Clear dryer memory by moving the POWER SWITCH to OFF and then back to ON 2 Touch the FABRIC TEMP SELECTOR for the load type 3 Touch the 20 minute TIMED DRY Control Remember to select a dif ferent dryness setting for the next similar load Move the POWER a SWITCH to ON power on power off Other Selections FINISH GUARD Control e FINISH GUARD is automatic in all cycles If a load is not removed at the end of a cycle the dryer will tumble the load in short cycles to help prevent wrinkling e lf you do not want FINISH GUARD touch the FINISH GUARD Selector The FINISH GUARD light will go out See page 7 for details Within 8 seconds Touch the Touch the LOWER pa
13. ur COOL LINE service assistance s telephone number see Step 2 and talk d with one of our Consultants or if you re prefer write to m Mr Guy Turner Vice Presidert Whirlpool Coreoration Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 Model and Serial Number Plate If you must call or write please NG provide model number serial number j date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance so regstared trademark AIIP Lorporction for qua ily parts 20k for this sympa of Quaity whenever you eed arepiacement part aripoal appliance E replacement parts will it rgant and wor ight because they are made to the same exacting seect us 0 tc bul every Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Buill in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Part No 690720 Rev D Printed in U S A
14. zard Using the Drying Rack The drying rack lets you dry items that you may not want to tumble like sneakers stuffed toys etc IMPORTANT Take the rack out for normal tumble drying 1 Fit the rear legs of the rack into the grooves on the back wall of the dryer Push them in and et the front legs of the rack down on the front of the dryer as shown 2 Lay wet items on top of the rack Allow space between them for air to 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 the rack 4 Toremove the rack push it back lift up and pull out NOTE Use the TIMED DRY Control set tings Drying times will depend on how much moisture the items hold Sug gested drying temperatures are given in the following chart Items for Rack Drying 1 Wool Sweaters Block to shape and lay flat on rack 2 Stuffed Toys Cotton or polyester fiber filled 3 Stuffed Toys Foam rubber filled 4 Sneakers 5 Foam Rubber Pillows Drying Temp Setting KNITS GENTLE LOW REG HEAVY HIGH FLUFF AIR FLUFF AIR FLUFF AIR Drying with heat may damage the foam rubber and will be a fire hazard A 2 O z gt r pand z a a O rae m m z lt O asd Cc T I a Oo ay x z 2 a gt K If You Need Service or Assistance We Suggest You Follow These Four Steps 1 Befo
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