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‘aye Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehom~d~fwrs. Automatic Washers, Clothes Orvers. freezers. Relrleerator-freezer AUTOMATIC DRYERS Electric Model LE9800XM Model LG9801XM Solid State Mark II Series Electronic Touch Control...
SAFETY FIRST STARTING YOUR DRYER AND SELECTING A CYCLE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CUSTOM DRY Controls TIMED DRY Controls FINISH GUARD” Control DRYING TIPS FLUFF AIR Setting c 1984 Whirlpool ELECTRONIC DRYNESS SENSOR Remove the Con- sumer Buy Guide DRUM before using your dryer.
Your Responsibilities Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Dryer Guide” carefully important use and safety information. You are personally responsible making sure that your dryer... is installed by a qualified installer. is properly maintained. is installed in an area protected from the weather.
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Starting your dryer and selecting a cycle Before starting your dryer, be sure laundry IS sorted and loaded properly [see your”Dryer Guide”) Be sure the door is tightly closed. Turn . power on Move the POWER SWITCH up. You will have 8 seconds to touch a FABRIC-TEMP Selector.
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This chart suggests fabric loads and drying TYPE OF LOAD COTTONS - LINENS EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts. HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - Sheets, pillowcases, cotton underwear, diapers LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS -‘i&;&i; organdies, lingerie PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS...
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Operating instructions TheCUSTOM DRYcontrols After touching a FABRIC-TEMP Selector, touch a CUSTOM DRY Control selection that describes dryness you prefer for your load. A sensor on the back the dryer drum “feels” the amount of moisture in the load. When the dryness have selected is reached,...
FINISH GUARD”Contro1 FINISH GUARD takes over automatically when the cycle It tumbles the load, without heat, every 5 minutes for up to 21% hours. This rearranges and fluffs the load to help prevent wrinkles that set in when a load remains in a warm dryer, Drying tips...
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[‘sing the dving rack The drying rack lets you dry Items that you may not want to tumble, example, sneakers, stuffea ?oys knitted wool, etc The rack does not move, bclr the drum turns. Make sure nothing hangs over the edges of the rack.
Lint screen Clean the lint screen before increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD Open the lid and pull the lint screen straight out. DO NOT run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged or missing. Doing so can cause over- heating, can damage...
Caring for your dryer Remove sharp objects from clothing before drying - pins, bucklesetc. Close metal zippers. Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft cloth.Spills allowed to remain dull or damage the finish. Non-colorfast items can stain the drum. Wipe carefully after drying make sure there is no dye to be...
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Corporation quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part R 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...
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Making your world a llttle easier Printed in U.S.A Part No. 691269 Rev. A c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation iallc Washers, Clothes Dryers. freezers. Retrtgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Bwll-In Ovens and Surlace Unlls, Ranges. Mlcr...