Whirlpool LE6090XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE6090XS

and

Gas Model

LG6091XS

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Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

\ LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

START BUllON

DRYER DRUM

AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide label

before using your

dryer. It will be easier

to remove.

Wipe out the dryer

drum with a damp

cloth to remove dust

from storing or ship-

ping.

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

Model Number

(from the plate located as shown].

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Serial Number

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundry Information

Purchase Date

Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip

and warranty

Service Company

Please complete and mail the Owner Telephone

Number

Registration Card furnished with this product.

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

Selecting a Cycle and

Starting Your Dryer

Automatic Cycles

Timed Drying

DRYING TIPS

FLUFFAIR Setting

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

Automatic DRY-MISER R

Control

Page

Gentle Heat.

Mixed Loads

Drying Times

End-of-Cycle Signal

LINT SCREEN

LINT REMOVAL..

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.

Cleaning Dryer Interior..

Vacation Care

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

WHIRLPOOL DRYER

WARRANTY

2 ~1987 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer if... ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leav-

it is not working right [i.e. noisy, too hot). ing on vacation.

it is damaged. ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or

parts are missing (i.e. door latch). turn off electrical power before attempting

all panels are not in place. to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if

the lint screen is loose, damaged or yours is a gas dryer.

missing. You are personally responsible for making

FOR YOUR SAFETY

sure that your dryer...

is properly maintained.

If you smell gas:

is properly Installed and leveled in a well

1. Open windows.

ventilated room* on a floor that can sup-

2. Don’t touch electrical

port the weight.

is located in an area where the tempera-

switches.

ture ISabove 45 F (7 2 C].

3. EMzeguish any open

is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supp;y.’

is properly connected to fuel and ex-

4. Immediately call your

haust systems.’

gas supplier.

is not installec’ against drapes or

curtains.*

FOR YOUR SAFETY

is used only for jobs normally expected

of home clothes dryers.

Do not store or use gas-

* is not used by children or anyone unable

oline or other flammable

to operate it properly.

vapors and liquids in the

*See “Installation Instructions” for com-

vicinity of this or any other

plete information.

appliance.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts . HEAVY

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels, HIGH

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT COT-TONS - AUTOMATIC PERMIT PRESS

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton REGULAR MED

underwear,diapers KNITS GENTLE

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes, LOW

organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS-Shirts, play AUTOMATIC PERMIT PRESS

clothes, sheets, slacks.. PERMANENT MED

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS-Lingerie, PRESS

blouses, dresses MED LOW

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts MED LOW

AUTOMATIC

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester,

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, PER;tsENT KNITS GENTLE

blouses, dresses LOW

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC Ex LOW

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] PERMANENT

Gauze, lace, etc. PRESS

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,

stuffedtoys .._.... .

PLASTIC-Shower curtains, FLUFF Ex LOW

tablecloths............................ AIR

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON

. Select a CYCLE

Set

. TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the cycle and setting you

want. See page 6 for information on

the cycles.

. Push the START Button

The dryer will start tumbling when you

push the STARTButton.

If the STARTButton is pushed when the

Cycle Control Knob is pointing to an

OFF area, the End-of-Cycle Signal will

sound. Dryer will not start.

The Temperature Selector can be set

on any desired temperature or any-

where between 2 temperatures.

To stop and restart

the dryer

To stop the dryer, open the door (or

turn the Control Knob to OFF).

To restart the dryer, close the door,

select cycle, if necessary, and push

START.

The Cycle Control Knob should point to an OFF area when the dryer is not

in use. If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle

Control Knob to an OFF area. 5

The automatic cycles

The automatic cycles allow you

to select the degree of dryness you

prefer for the clothes being dried

The Cycle Control Knob will not

move until the clothes load is almost

dry, or the CCCL-DOWN portion

of the cycle has been reached. After

CCCL-DOWN, the knob automati-

cally moves to an OFF area and

tumbling stops.

weight cotton items. The load tumbles

without heat during the last 5 min-

utes. This helps make the load easier

to handle.

press, knits and other synthetic

fabrics. The load tumbles without

heat during the last 10 minutes. This

helps keep wrinkles from setting in

and makes the load easier to

handle.

For the first few loads, set the Control

Knob to point to an z# in either auto-

matic cycle. When the dryer stops, feel

the dried items.

If items are drier than you like, use

a setting to the right of the * the next

time vou dry a similar load.

If items are not as dry as you like, use

a setting to the left of the * the next

time you dry a similar load.

Tied drying

Use the TIMED DRYING Cycle for

any load you want to dry by time.

Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want-from 10to 70.

The last 10 minutes of this cycle are

without heat - a cool-down time.

This helps make the load easier to

handle.

Drying tips

The dryer does not heat when the

Control Knob is set on FLUFFAIR. This

setting can be used to fluff bedding,

plastic tablecloths, foam rubber

pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.

1. Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in FLUFFAIR.

2. Push the STARTButton.

Automatic DRY-MISER”

Control

The thermostat senses the air

temperature. The dryer automatically

shuts off when the selected dryness

is reached.

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

The TUMBLE PRESSsetting removes

wrinkles from dry clothing such as

items that may have been packed

in a suitcase, closet, or items not

removed from the dryer.

1. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

2. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESS/MED.

3. Push STARTButton.

The load will tumble in heated air

for 15 minutes. The heat shuts off and tne

dryer continues to tumble the load

for 5 more minutes.

For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonly a

few items at a time. Put them on hang-

ers or fold them as soon as the dryer

stops.

Gentle Heat

The dryer automatically reduces

the heat settings in HEAVY HIGH and

PERM’T PRESSMED cycles. During

the last few minutes of each of

these cycles the dryer temperature

gradually reduces to a lower heat

setting. This helps prevent

overdrying.

Mixed loads Drying times

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

cycle suggested for the lightest fab-

rics When the dryer stops, remove dry

items and reset the control.

To reduce wrinkling, take the load

from dryer as soon as tumbling stops.

This is important for permanent press,

knits and synthetic fabrics

End-of-cycle signal

‘/

\’

Drying times will vary depending on:

amount of moisture in the clothes.

type and weight of the fabric.

size of load.

room temperature around the dryer.

temperature of the wash rinse water.

amount of lint in the lint screen.

dryer temperature selection.

See your “Dryer Guide” for more

information.

The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when

the cycle is finished. The signal cannot be turned

off and is not adjustable.

The signal is helpful when you are drying per-

manent press, synthetics and other items that

should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.

Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can

increase drying time and may be a FIREHAZARD.

Open the lid and pull the lint screen

straight out. ROLL the lint off the screen with

your fingers.

DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.

Push the screen firmly back into place.

Lint removal

Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a FIRE HAZARD. This lint

should be removed at least every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending

on dryer usage.

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

Remove back panel (electric]

or lower access panel (gas].

Avoid damaging wires,

thermostats, funnel or igniter.

Remove lint from shaded area -

see art-with a soft brush or

vacuum cleaner.

Replace panel; reconnect and

re-level dryer. 9

Remove loose and sharp objects

from pockets and cuffs before drying -

pins, buckles, etc. Close metal

zippers.

Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft

cloth. Spills allowed to remain may

dull or damage the finish.

Never leave wet or damp laundry

in your dryer.

Sharp or heavy objects should

never be put on or in the dryer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts etc

Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, consoles and finish.

Do not use these products on or near

your dryer.

Cleaning dryer interior

Garments which contain unstable

dyes, such as denim blue jeans or

brightly colored cotton items, may

discolor the dryer interior. Ifthe

interior is discolored, clean with

one of the following methods to

avoid staining later load items,

Powdered laundry detergent and

very warm water

Make a paste with detergent and

very warm water. Apply paste to

a soft cloth and scrub area until

all excess dye is removed. Wipe

thoroughly with a damp cloth.

Tumble a load of rags. -OR-

Liquid spray household cleaner

Spray on stained area. Rub with

a cloth until all excess dye is

removed. Tumble a load of rags.

Vacation care

Unplug power cord or turn off

electrical power.

For gas dryers, close gas valve.

Clean lint screen.

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