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Summary of Contents for LEC8858EQ0

Page 1: ...topping 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 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS ...

Page 2: ...ard 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 purc...

Page 3: ...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 nei...

Page 4: ...g 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 ...

Page 5: ...book Your model may not include all features Temperature pp 7 10 Cycle control knob may include temperature settings pp 6 9 Start button p 7 Model and serial number label p 2 Dryer drum p 15 I Lint screen p 14 Wide opening per door Other doors Small side swing door Large side swing door Reversible door see Installation Instructions Full width hamper door Additional features your dryer may have End...

Page 6: ...so can result in death or fire Explosion Hazard 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 Before Before using your dryer wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and s...

Page 7: ...e 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 d...

Page 8: ... 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 ...

Page 9: ...ycle 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 ...

Page 10: ...eight Sheets cotton underwear diapers Lightweight Batistes organdies lingerie PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS Heavyweight Work clothes jackets raincoats Mediumweight Shirts play clothes sheets slacks Lightweight Lingerie blouses dresses KNITS Heavyweight Cottons rayons blends T shirts slacks shirts Mediumweight Synthetics polyester acrylic etc dress slacks skirts sweaters Lightweight Synthet...

Page 11: ...eath or fire TYPE OF LOAD FLUFF AIR CYCLE minutes RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Foam Rubber Pillows padded bras stuffed toys Make sure coverings are securely stitched Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the Fluff Air cycle Make sure pillows are completely dry Foam rubber pillows take a long time to dry Plastic Shower curtains tablecloths Rubber backed rugs Olefin Polypropy...

Page 12: ...t Button as shown NOTE Unless you turn the Selector to Off the end of cycle signal sounds at the end of the drying cycle End of Cycle Signal Off On Push to Start End of cycle signal and FiNiSH GUARD feature on some modeJs You can turn the End of Cycle signal and FINISH GUARD feature on and off NOTE Unless you turn Off the Selectors for the FINISH GUARD feature and End of Cycle signal they operate ...

Page 13: ...cle and temperature if needed or the Fluff Air cycle see page 11 5 Push the Start Button NOTES See the chart below for suggested cycles and settings for the different types of items that might best be rack dried The rack must be removed for normal tumbling Drying time will depend on how much moisture the items hold The following chart suggests drying times Automatic cycles do not work with the dry...

Page 14: ...of synthetic fibers and natural fibers polyester and cotton blends may shed more lint than other towels causing your dryer s lint screen to fill up faster Be sure to remove lint from the lint As needed cleaning Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup on the lint screen This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes or cause the dryer to stop before your loa...

Page 15: ...items may discolor the dryer interior These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes It may be helpful to dry unstable dye items inside out to prevent dye transfer To clean dryer drum 1 Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water 2 Apply paste to a soft cloth OR Apply a liquid non flammable household cleaner to the stained area and _ rub ...

Page 16: ...he dryer by turning the cover clockwise To change drum light type 2 1 Unplug the dryer or disconnect the elec tricity leading to the dryer at the main power supply 2 Open the dryer door Remove the light bulb cover from the back wall of the dryer by removing the screw located in the lower right corner of the cover 3 Remove the light bulb by turning it counterclockwise 4 Replace the bulb with a 40 w...

Page 17: ... For all electric dryers or gas dryers which have a lower front access panel NOTE See page 18 if your dryer is gas and has a full front panel 1 Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power 2 Remove back panel electric or lower front access panel gas See the Installa tion Instructions 3 Remove lint from shaded area in illustra tion with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner Avoid damaging...

Page 18: ... lint from area shown in gas dryer illustration on page 17 with soft brush or vacuum cleaner Avoid damag ing wires funnel or ignitor 7 Reassemble in reverse order Before closing the top check the following Drum seal must be flared out see drum seal insets of View B and prop erly positioned against panel at back of drum Rotate drum counterclockwise one full turn to check drum seal Belt should be ce...

Page 19: ...neven drying and wrinkling and can cause items to wear out faster because of pilling You may need to rearrange large items sheets blankets tablecloths during a cycle to reduce bailing or rolling up For better tumbling action when drying only a few small items add one or two lint free towels This also prevents small lightweight items from blocking airflow Drying tips Close zippers snaps and hooks t...

Page 20: ...ergent or bar soap and rewash Some fabric softener sheets can clog the lint screen and slow drying if used repeat edly Use fabric softener sheets only once Remember to remove the sheet with the load Saving energy Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads Dry only full loads without overdrying Avoid overloading dryer adding wet items to a partly dried load or opening the door unnecessarily Plan your...

Page 21: ... with warm towels Set control for 20 minutes 3 Check after 10 minutes Remove when still damp Overdrying and long tumbling can cause shrinking and pilling 4 Place blanket on flat surface or over two lines to finish drying Gently stretch to original size and shape 5 When completely dry brush gently to raise nap Press binding with cool iron if needed Curtains slipcovers Draperies slipcovers Remove dr...

Page 22: ...ets Nylon or polyester Check label for fiber content then follow care label instructions 1 Dry garment for about 10 minutes Remove and turn inside out Dry for 10 more minutes 2 Remove from dryer immediately and hang on a non rusting hanger to finish drying This will help eliminate wrinkles Synthetic items Dry these items inside out to avoid pilling Washable knits Do not overdry knits Overdrying ca...

Page 23: ...tracts lint Shrinking Overdrying Fabric type and quality inappropriate for drying Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type Manufacturer s care label instructions not followed Slow drying Full or clogged lint screen See page 14 or clothes Load too large and bulky to dry quickly still wet Dryer located in room with temperature below 45 F 7 C Exhaust duct clogged restricted or too long Stains Drying ...

Page 24: ... Start Button Is lint screen clogged with lint ts the power cord plugged in Have you blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers The drum may be turning but you may not have heat _ For gas dryers are the valves open on the dryer and the supply line Is the lint signal sounding on some models If you still have problems see Requesting Assistance or Serv...

Page 25: ...SP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your WHIRLPOOL appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to ...

Page 26: ...ting 6 Stopping 7 DRYING Cycles chart 10 Rack 13 Special care items 21 Tips 19 END OF CYCLE signal 12 ENERGY Preferred setting 6 8 Saving 20 FINISH GUARD _ Feature 9 Selector 12 FLUFF AIR cycle 8 HEAVY DRY cycle 8 LINE DRYING 11 LINT Screen 14 Removal 17 Signal 15 LOAD Size 19 Sorting 19 RACK DRY Feature 9 Using 13 SAFETY 3 4 SELECTING CYCLE SETTING 7 SERVICE 25 SORTING LOAD 19 START BUTTON 7 TEMP...

Page 27: ...rs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 6 94 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights whic...

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