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Summary of Contents for LEQ 8800 JQ1

Page 1: ...liances ELECTRIC AND GASDRYERS Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Tableof Contents 2 L_ 5gO L kE _00 J T ...

Page 2: ...tarting 8 Loading Clothes 8 Drying Cycle and Temperature Tips 8 Cycle Descriptions 9 Additional Features 10 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 11 Cleaning the Lint Screen 11 Cleaning the Dryer Interior 12 Removing Accumulated Lint from Inside the Dryer Cabinet 12 Changing the Drum Light 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 14 WARRANTY 15 2 ...

Page 3: ...l you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize I the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or death I Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT T...

Page 4: ...ve the door to the drying compart ment Do not 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 Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recom mended in this Owner s Manual or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills ...

Page 5: ...5 Exhaust grill 6 Wide opening door Additional features your dryer may have End of Cycle Signal selector WRINKLE SHIELD selector WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS selector ACCUDRY electronic sensor Automatic Dry sensor Drying rack Drum light Small side swing door Large side swing door Super wide swing door ...

Page 6: ...t after installation Refer to your Installation Instructions for proper length requirements of vent 2 Use a 4 in 10 2 cm exhaust hood Smaller hoods increase drying times 3 The exhaust vent can be muted up down left right or straight out the back of the dryer Space requirements are listed in your Installation Instructions 4 Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust vent Use the few...

Page 7: ...not pack the dryer Allow space for clothes to tumble freely 2 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting to dry most heavyweight and medium weight loads See Drying Cycle and Temperature Tips 4 Select a temperature setting on models with a Temp Fabric selector The cycle descriptions include temperature setting sug...

Page 8: ... Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles Cool Down makes the loads easier to handle Drying tips Follow care label directions when they are available i If you use fabric softener sheets use only ones labeled as dryer safe Follow package instructions Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling This is especially important for...

Page 9: ...ad and the dryness selected affect drying time See Temperature tips Use your Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after the Automatic cycle Also use Timed Drying for heavyweight and bulky items such as bedspreads and work clothes or large loads that require a long drying time Set the temperature selector if available to High Heat On some models you may use the Timed Dry cy...

Page 10: ...ector if available to High Heat DRYEL products When using the DRYEL products select the DRYEL setting in the Timed Dry cycle and the DRYEL setting High Heavy on the temperature selector DRYEL when used in accordance with the manufacturer s directions has been tested and approved for use in full size dryers built by Whirlpool Corporation Damp Dry Select this setting to dry items to a damp level or ...

Page 11: ...ch load A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time To clean 1 Pull the lint screen towards you Roll lint offthe screen with your fingers Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint Wet lint is hard to remove 2 Push the lint screen firmly back into place IMPORTANT Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged blocked or missing Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the d...

Page 12: ... jeans or brightly colored cotton items may discolor the dryer interior These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes Dry unstable dye items inside out to prevent dye transfer RemovingAccumulatedLint fromInside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be removed every two years or more often depending on dryer usage Cleaning should be done by a qualified person The dru...

Page 13: ...and with items that hold moisture cottons Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly Separate the load to tumble freely Dryer will not run Check the following Is the power cord plugged in Has a fuse blown or has circuit breaker tripped Was a regular fuse used Use a time delay fuse Is the dryer door firmly closed Was the START button firmly pressed Is a cycle selected Unusualsounds Has the drye...

Page 14: ...ow the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance This information will help us to better respond to your request If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use FSP_ factory specified parts These parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appli...

Page 15: ... to be repaired in the home 7 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 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 so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and y...

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