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Summary of Contents for LEC8858EQ1

Page 1: ...u 2 Dryer Safety 3 4 Parts and Features 5 Checking Your Vent 6 Operating Your Dryer 8 Caring for Your Dryer 14 Troubleshooting 19 Requesting Assistance or Service 21 Index 23 Warranty 24 i 8oo z53 i3oi Call us with questions or comments Making Your World A Little Easier _ ...

Page 2: ... 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 for your appli ance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see the diagram on page 5 for the location of the label Also record the ...

Page 3: ...property 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 p...

Page 4: ... reach into the dryer if the drum is moving Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather Do not tamper with controls 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 Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless rec...

Page 5: ...l models covered by this book Your model may not include all features Cycle control knob pp 8 11 Model and serial number label p 2 CLEAN TOUCH TM panel or rotar_ p 8 I Start button p 8 Lint screen p 14 Exhaust grill Dryer drum p 15 Wide opening hamper door Other doors Small side swing door Large side swing door Reversible door see Installation Instructions Additional features your dryer may have E...

Page 6: ...he warranty NOTE Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for by the customer whether it was a paid installation or self installed For paid installa tion call the company that installed the vent for adjustment 1 Four inch heavy metal or flexible metal vent must be used Do not use plastic vent or flexible metal foil vent Do not kink or crush flexible metal vent It must be completely ex...

Page 7: ...nt periodically depending on use but at least every 2 years or when installing your dryer in a new location Disconnect vent from the dryer and clean one section at a time until you reach the exhaust hood Use the hose attach ment on your vacuum or a pole or wire with a feather duster or rag attached to clean out lint Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent moves freely When cleaning is compl...

Page 8: ...remove them from the dryer as soon as it stops Set the FINISH GUARD selector to On to tumble the load without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes after the drying cycle ends A signal will sound every few minutes while FINISH GUARD is running if the Cycle Signal End of Cycle Signal feature is set to On On some models this signal is fixed and cannot be turned off The signal and cycle end when yo...

Page 9: ...ave selected the correct cycle and temperature for your load Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting Use the Fluff Air cycle or line dry rubber plastic delicate and heat sensitive fabrics If some types of loads in the cycle descriptions on the following pages have more than one suggested temperature setting choose the lowest setting available on your dryer The last few minutes ...

Page 10: ...wear permanent press clothes and some knits Use a low heat setting for drying lightweight items such as lingerie blouses dresses and some knits NOTE If you have any questions about drying temperatures for various loads refer to care label directions Timed cycle s Use a Timed drying cycle to complete drying if some items are damp after the Automatic cycle A Timed drying cycle is also useful for Hea...

Page 11: ...loset 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 Set the Temperature selector to Medium or Low heat FINISH GUARD feature onsome models When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops wrinkles can form The FINISH GUARD feature periodically tumbles rearranges and fluffs the load to avoid wrinkles ...

Page 12: ...these items Failure to follow these instructions can result in death 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...

Page 13: ...uggested cycles and settings for items that might best be rack dried Drying time will depend on amount of moisture items hold 4 Select the Timed drying cycle and temperature or the Fluff Air cycle 5 Push the Start Button NOTE Make sure nothing hangs over the edge of the rack NOTE The rack must be removed for normal tumbling Automatic cycles do not work with the drying rack RACK DRY CYCLE TEMPERATU...

Page 14: ...lint may be falling off the screen because it is clogged Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup Use the following method 1 Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water 2 Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup 3 Push the lint screen firmly ba...

Page 15: ...ems 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 with a soft cloth until all excess dye is removed Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire 3 Wipe drum thoroug...

Page 16: ...urning the cover clockwise 3 Remove the light bulb by turning it counterclockwise 4 Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only 5 Replace the light bulb cover and lock in place by turning counterclockwise Tochan_e drum li_jht typez 1 Unplug the dryer or disconnect the electricity leading to the dryer at the main power supply 2 Open the dryer door Remove the light bulb cover from the back w...

Page 17: ...Hazard Disconnect power before cleaning Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 1 Unplug dryer or turn off power supply 2 Remove rear panel 3 Remove any lint using a vacuum cleaner or soft brush Avoid damaging wires and thermostats 4 Replace rear panel Thermostats Heater box 5 Open lint screen lid Remove 2 screws from lint screen area 6 Open top...

Page 18: ...y Dryer with front panel removed 10 Reassemble in reverse order Before closing the top check the following Drum seal must be flared out see drum seal insets of illustration and properly positioned against panel at back of drum Rotate drum counterclockwise one full turn to check drum seal Belt should be centered and tight on dryer drum Wire clip retainer which holds the door switch wires must be se...

Page 19: ...et blocking exhaust grill inside dryer drum Full lint screen See page 14 Load not properly sorted Overdrying especially synthetic fabrics that cause lint attracting static electricity Load size too big or heavy Tissue or paper left in pockets Pilling surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering attracts lint Overdrying Dryer fabric softener improperly used See package directions Load includes...

Page 20: ...ed a circuit breaker Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers The drum may be turning but you may not have heat _ Noises If the dryer hasn t been used forawhile there may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation If noises continue call the Consumer Assistance Center f Odor When operating a new dryer the new electric heating element may have an odor Are household chemi...

Page 21: ...rvice company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages Use and maintenance procedures IFYOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS If you need to order replacement parts we recom mend that you only use FSP_ factory authorized parts 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...

Page 22: ...CLES 10 11 CYCLE SIGNAL 8 DRUM LIGHT 16 DRYER Features 5 Restarting 9 Safety 3 4 Starting 8 Stopping 9 DRYING Cycles 10 11 Rack 13 END OF CYCLE SIGNAL 8 FINISH GUAREP 8 11 FLUFF AIR 12 LINE DRYING 12 LINT Removal 14 17 Screen 14 RACK DRY 13 SELECTING CYCLE SETTING 9 11 SERVICE 21 START BUTTON 8 TEMPERATURE SELECTOR 8 11 TIMED DRYING 10 TOWELS 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Dryer problems 20 Laundry problems 1...

Page 23: ...l installation not in accordance with local electrical or plumbing codes use of products not approved by Whirlpool or acts of God E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 10 96 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages s...

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