Whirlpool LE6090XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE6090XS

_and

Gas Model

Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room A=r Condptloners, Oehumldl/iers, Automahc Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrlgerator-F

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

SELECTOR

START BUT[ON

LINT SCREEN

DRYER DRUM

MODEL

AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

LOADING DOOR

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:

t. 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 Guidei' 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 ............

TUMBLEPRESS®Setting .......

Automatic DRY-MISER®

Control ...................

Gentle Heat .................

Page2Page

Mixed Loads ................ 8

Drying Times ................ 8

3 End-of-Cycle Signal ......... 8

4 Lint Signal .................. 8

LINT SCREEN .................. 9

4 LINT REMOVAL ................. 9

6 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER..... 10

6Cleaning Dryer Interior ...... 10

7 Vacation Care .............. 10

7 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

7ASSISTANCE .................. 11

WHIRLPOOL DRYER

WARRANTY ................... 12

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before

leaving on vacation.

NEVER use or store flammable fluids

(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker-

osene) in or near your dryer. These sub-

stances give off vapors that can create

aFIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.

NEVER operate the dryer if.,,

•it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).

• it is damaged.

• parts are missing (i.e. door latch).

• all panels are not in place.

• the lint screen is loose, damaged or

missing.

•FOR YOUR SAFETY •

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON'T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.

3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME.

4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS

SUPPLIER.

ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord

or turn off electrical power before at-

tempting to service the dryer. Shut oft

GAS VALVE if yours is a gas dryer.

You are personally responsible for

making sure that your dryer...

•is properly maintained.

•is properly installed and leveled in a

well ventilated room* on a floor that

can support the weight.

• _s located in an area where the tem-

)erature is above 45°F (7.2°C).

• _sconnected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply.*

• ts properly connected to fuel and ex-

haust systems.*

• is not installed against drapes or

curtains.*

• _s used only for jobs normally ex-

]ected of home clothes dryers.

• is not used by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly.

*See "Installatlon Instructions" for

complete information.

Operating instructions

Selecting a Cycle

and Starting

Your Dryer

Beforestarting your dryer, be

sure laundry issorted and loaded

properly (see your "Dryer Guide").

Besure the door istlghfly closed.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPEOFLOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS- LINENS

EXTRAHEAVY- Bedspreads,

mattresspads, quilts ...................

HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS- Towels.

jeans,corduroys,work clothes .........

MEDIUMWEIGHTCOTTONS-

Sheets,pillowcases, coffon

underwear, diapers ...................

LIGH1WEIGHTCOTTONS- Batistes,

organdies, lingerie ....................

PERMANENTPRESS,SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS- Workclothes,

jackets, raincoats .....................

MEDIUMWEIGHTFABRICS- Shirts,play

clothes,sheets,slacks..................

LIGHTWEIGHTFABRICS-Lingerie,

blouses,dresses .......................

HEAVY

HIGH

AUTOMATIC PERMg"PRESS

REGULAR MED

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT- Cottons,rayons,

blends,T-shirls,slacks,shirts............

LIGHTWEIGHT- Synthetics[polyester,

acrylic, etc.] and blends,lingerie,

blouses,dresses .......................

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

AUTOMATIC PERMg"PRESS

PERMANENT MED

PRESS

LIGHTWEIGHTAND DELICATEFABRICS AUTOMATIC

SheerCurtains (2 or 3 panels) ............ PERMANENT

Gauze. lace, etc......................... PRESS

MED LOW

FLUFF EXLOW

AIR

RUBBER,PLASTIC,HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS

FOAMRUBBER-Pillows,bras,

stuffedtoys ............................

PLASTIC-Showercurtains,

tablecloths ............................

RUBBER-BACKEDRUGS....................

OLEFIN,POLYPROPYLENE,SHEERNYLON ...

MED LOW

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT KNITSGENTLE

PRESS LOW

EXLOW

I. Select a CYCLE Set

2. TEMPERATURESELECTOR

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the cycle and setting you

want. See page 6 for information on

the cycles.

3. Pushthe STARTButton

The Temperature Selector can be set

on any desired temperature or any-

where between 2 temperatures.

To stop and restart

the dryer

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.

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 isfinished, 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 isalmost

dry, or the COOL-DOWN portion

of the cycle has been reached. After

COOL-DOWN, the knob automati-

cally moves to an OFF area and

tumbling stops.

Forthefirstfew loads,settheControl

Knob topointtoan _ ineitherauto-

maticcycle.When thedryerstops,feel

thedrieditems.

Use

AUTOMATIC

REGULARto

dry heavy

and medium-

weight cotton items. The load tumbles

wlthout heat during the last 5 mln-

utes. This helps make the load easier

to handle.

•If items are drier than you like, use

a setting to the right of the :_ the next

time you dry a similar load.

Use

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESSto dry

permanent

press, knits and other synthetic

fabrics. The load tumbles without

heat during the last t0 minutes. This

helps keep wrinkles from setting in

and makes the load easier to

handle.

•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.

Tuned 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 t0 to 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 TUMnLE PRESS ®Setting

FLUFF

The dryerdoes not heat when the

ControlKnob isseton FLUFFAIR.This

settingcon be used tofluffbedding,

plastictablecloths,foam rubber

pillows,stuffedtoys,sneakers,etc.

The TUMBLEPRESSsetting removes

wrinkles from dry clothing such as

items that may have been packed

in a suitcase, closet, or items not

removed from the dryer.

t. 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.

1. Set Control Knob to TUMBLEPRESS.

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 the

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'TPRESSMED 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.

Toreduce wrinkling, take the load

from dryer as soon as tumbling stops.

This is important for permanent press,

knits and synthetic fabrics.

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.

End-of-cycle signal The dryer sounds o signal to let you know when

the cycle is finished. The signal cannot be turned

off and is not adjustable.

The signal ishelpful when you are drying per-

manent press, synthetics and other items that

should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.

Lint signal

Clean lint screen before each load. If you

neglect to clean your lint screen, the signal will

sound. The (whistle tone) signal lets you know

the air flow is being restricted. Restricted air flow

reduces drying efficiency.

Turn offthe dryer and clean the lint screen as

shown on page 9.

Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. Ascreen 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.

Thermostats

Hea_erBox

Heat Element

Terminals

Funnel

Igniter

Lower

Access

Panel

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

WARNING:

• Avoid electrical shock

hazard - unplug power

supply cord or turn off

electrlcal power.

•Avold Injury or damage - do not

put hands Inslde cabinet.

• Make sure dryer is cool.

1. Remove back panel (electric)

or lower access panel (gas).

2. Avoid damaging wires,

thermostats, funnel or igniter.

3. Remove lint from shaded area -

see art- with a soft brush or

vacuum cleaner.

4. Replace panel; reconnect and

re-level dryer. 9

Caring for your dryer

Remove loose and sharp objects

from pockets and cuffs before drying -

pins, buckles, etc. Close metal

zippers.

Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, consoles and finish.

Do not use these products on or near

your dryer.

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

inyour dryer.

Sharp or heavy objects should

never be put on or in the dryer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts etc.

Cleaning dryer interior

WARNING: Before

cleaning interior, unplug

power supply cord or,

turn off electrical power to

avoid electrical shock hazard.

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 softcloth 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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