Whirlpool GLE7900XM User's Manual
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1. AUTOMATIC DRYER Electric Model GLE7900XM 93 Parts and features CYCLE CONTROL KNOB TEMPERATURE SELECTOR LAUNDRY x INFORMATION CENTER E IP gt START BUTTON LINT SCREEN DRYER DRUM LOADING DOOR Remove the Con sumer Buy Guide la bel before using your dryer It will be easier to remove Wipe out the dryer drum with a damp cloth to re MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE move dust from stor ing or shipping See your Dryer Guide for informa tion on fabrics dry ing special care items drying fips and other details 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 Complete Model Number Complete Serial Number Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty sales slip and Dryer Guide in the Laundry Infor mation Center on the back of the dryer Service Company and console Telephone Number There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Purchase Date Contents PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY FIRST SELECTING A CYCLE AND STARTING YOUR DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Dryer Cycles and Settings Cool Down Times DRYING TIPS FLUFF AIR TUMBLE PRESS Setting Mixe2. AIR 2 Set the Control Knob to the PERMA NENT PRESS Cycle and select the number of minutes you want 3 Push the START Button TUMBLE PRESS Setting The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes wrinkles from dry clothing such as items that may have been packed in a suitcase closet or items not removed from the dryer Tumble Press VP ermanent 3 cin 30 40 P press ee ee ee EEE 4 Set Temperature Selector to PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH 2 Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS 3 Push START Button The load will tumble in heated air for 5 minutes The heat shuts off and the dryer continues to tumble the load for 10 more minutes For best results TUMBLE PRESS only a few items ata time Put them on hangers or fold them as soon as the dryer stops Mixed loads O v m z 2 c 3 Z Re a Cc O Oo z e LJ Oo A x z 0 T nn h i M Phinuaw wy When drying a load with different kinds and weights of fabrics use the cycle suggested for the lightest fabrics When the dryer stops remove dry items and reset the control Drying times Drying times will vary depending on e amount of moisture in the clothes e type and weight of the fabric e size of the load room temperature around the dryer temperature of the wash rinse water e amount of lint in the lint screen e dryer temperature selection See page 6in your Dryer Guide for more information Lint screen Clean the
3. lint screen before each load A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD R Open the lid and pull the lint screen ROLL the lint off the screen straight out with your fingers DO NOT run the dryer with DO NOT rinse or wash the screen the lint screen loose Push the screen firmly back into damaged or missing place Doing so can cause over heating can damage fabrics and can be a FIRE HAZARD TELD MEARAN ROR ALTER E VOU ETE et n RESO MASSE A EE TIS ERE Foard en on MOREA Lint removal Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard This lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years or more often depending on dryer usage Heat Element Terminals ELECTRIC DRYERS Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person Avoid electrical shock 1 Remove back panel hazard unplug power 2 Avoid damaging wires or ther supply cord or turn off mostats electrical power 3 Remove lint from shaded area Avoid injury or damage donot see art with a soft brush or put hands inside cabinet vacuum cleaner 4 Replace panel reconnect and re Make sure dryer is cool level dryer P Nus jV j r Caring for your dryer d d N Remove sharp objects from clothing Never leave wet or damp laundry in before drying pins buckles etc your dryer Close metal zippers Sharp or heavy objects should cloth Spills allowed
4. MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS Sheets pillowcases cotton underwear diapers LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS Batistes organdies lingerie PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS Work clothes jackets raincoats MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS Shirts play Clothes sheets slacks LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS Lingerie blouses dresses SUGGESTED SUGGESTED CYCLE TEMPERATURE EX HEAVY MEDIUM PERM T PRESS 40 50 MINS 30 40 MINS 20 30 MINS 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 OLEFIN POLYPROPYLENE SHEER NYLON Drying these and other heat sensitive materiats can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD PERM T PRESS PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH KNITS GENTLE LOW 40 50 MINS 30 40 MINS PERM T PRESS 20 30 MINS 15 20 MINS PERM T PRESS KNITS GENTLE LOW 20 30 MINS 20 30 MINS 40 50 MINS 15 20 MINS Regal 9 SCYCLE 3 TEMP Heavy Duly Permanent Press COOL DOWN Care temperature selector push to stari Select a Set TEMPERATURE 1 CYCLE 2 SELECTOR o permanent Cc m m ie Z o gt 9 lt Oo m m e e
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6. d Loads Drying Times LINT SCREEN LINT REMOVAL CARING FOR YOUR DRYER Vacation Care IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1 Before Calling for Assistance When You Return to the U S If You Need Assistance If You Need Service Your Responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and your Dryer Guide carefully for important use and safety information You are personally responsible for making sure that your dryer e is installed by a qualified installer e is properly maintained 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 Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord or turn off electricai power before attempting to service the dryer NEVER use flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents gasoline kerosene in or near your dryer ALWAYS hand launder or air dry fabrics treated with flammable fluids before putting them into your dryer NEVER dry items containing wax or paint in the dryer The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to some materials can result from e drying heat sensitive mate rials with heat see page 4 operating the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged or missing allowing lint to build up inside the dryer see page 8 e is located inan area where the tem perature is above 45 F 72 C is connected to the right kind of o
7. o per gt De Z lt O a a O Le lt m ne Turn the Control Knob either way to Turn the Temperature Selector to the point to the cycle and setting you needed drying temperature want See page 6 for information on the cycles Push the To stop and restart 3 START Button the dryer The dryer will start tumbling when To stop the dryer open the door or you push the START Button turn the Control Knob to OFF To restart the dryer close the door select cycle if necessary an h Changing a setting SUE n al ce The setting can be changed at any time by turning the Control Knob toa new setting The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is notin use Operating instructions Dryer cycles and settings wie Press hom permanent damo al 30 40 press The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps provide the special care that perma nent press and synthetic fabrics need a period of heated drying followed by a 10 minute cool down The chart on page 4 suggests time and temperature settings for different kinds of loads The EX HEAVY HEAVY MEDIUM and LIGHT cycles describe the loads they are designed to dry The chart on page 4 tells what is meant by EX HEAV Y HEAV Y MEDIUM and LIGHT loads At each setting the dryer will run about long enough to dry the load described by the setting Example The HEAVY Cycle is designed to be long enough to dry a load of heavy fabrics towels jeans cordu
8. roys etc when the Temperature Selector is set on PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH MORE TIME LESS TIME heavy med T If the load is not as dry as you want set the dial more to the left the next time you dry that kind of load If the load is dryerthan you want set the dial more to the right the next lime you dry that kind of load 6 Cool down times In all cycles the heat shuts off before the dryer stops tumbling This cool down time helps e keep wrinkles from setting in e make handling the hot load items easier 10 MINUTES COOL DOWN 5 MINUTES COOL DOWN The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle has 10 minutes of cool down time at the end of the cycle All other cycleshave 5 minutes of cooldown time Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage to some fabrics To help reduce wrinkling take the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops This is very important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics Drying tips The dryer does not heat when the Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF AIR This setting can be used to fluff bedding pillows and clothing orto dust drapes It can also be used to damp dry heat sensitive items such as plastic shower curtains rubber backed rugs plastic tablecloths foam rubber pillows stuffed toys sneakers etc Drying plastic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a FIRE HAZARD 1 Set the Temperature Selector to FLUFF
9. to remain may never be put on or inthe dryer dull or damage the finish Check pockets for bolts nuts etc Z pr d 9 J m m zZ L n z a m Oo lt gt e iq gt e Z 3 m O 7 lt Oo c 7 Oo 72 lt m 9 Non colorfast items can stain the Some pretreatment products can drum Wipe carefully after drying to damage dials console and finish Do make sure there is no dyeto be not use these products on or near transferred to items in the next load your dryer Vacation care Disconnect power Clean lint screen supply cord If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps DRYER DOES NOT HEAT he AIR setting is without heat The last minutes of heat settings are without heat An electric dryeruses a circuit 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often re sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind breaker or 2 fuses If one fuse is blown the dryer may run but not DRYER DOES NOT RUN heat DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG e ls power supply cord plugged in Is door closed tightly Did you push START Button Is the lint screen clean See page in your Dryer Guide Are fuses blown ora circuit breaker tripped 10 2 When you return to the United States Migratory Policy We realize that you re purchasing a Whirlpool appliance for what may bea temporary sta
10. ut let electric supply and grounding is properly connected to exhaust systems is used only for jobs normally ex pected of home clothes dryers e isnotrun where there may be explo sive fumes eis not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information NEVER aliow children to oper ate play with or crawl inside the dryer NEVER operate the dryer if e it is not working right e itis damaged e parts are missing e all paneis are not in place DO NOT let dust lint paper tags chemicals etc pile up around or under the dryer DO NOT instali against drapes or curtains FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE e SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS vu gt re o gt Z Jg mau m 2 7 laa c e lt o c x 0 m o V 0 Z e e m 7 e eo 2 nau m m lt m 7 nn per Selecting a cycle and starting your dryer Before starting your dryer be sure laundry is sorted and loaded properly see your Dryer Guide Be sure the dooris tightly closed ex heavy Tumble Prem 6 B rmanent mwe Presa a x M 30 40 50 Pe press TYPE OF LOAD COTTONS LINENS EXTRA HEAVY Bedspreads mattress pads quilts HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS Towels jeans corduroys work clothes
11. y in a particular area If you are transferred to the United States and find that your Whirlpool appliance requires service within the warranty pe riod simply contact a Whirlpool autho rized dealer or service agent All he ll re quireis proof ofthe purchase date ofthe appliance Service will be supplied at no charge NOTE The parts to convert this machine to 120 voit 60 Hz operation are in cluded in the console of the ma chine These parts must be installed by an authorized Whirlpool service agent 3 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 andtalk with one of ourtrained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op eration from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 4 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Serv ice Companies TECH CARE serv ice technicians 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 assistance tele phone number see Step 3 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt 4 Whielp ol TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE A
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