Whirlpool LE61OOXS User manual

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AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE61OOXS

and

Gas Model

LG6101XS

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Air Condrtioners. Dehumidrfiers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges,

Parts and features

ATION CENTER

STARTBUTTON

LINT SCREEN

-LOADING DOOR

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

\\\

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 shipping.

DRYER DRUM

MODEL

AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

(from plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from the sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip

and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Informa-

tion Center on the back of the dryer

console.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

’ Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES .......... 2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES ....... 3

SAFETY FIRST .................. 3

SELECTING A CYCLE AND

STARTING YOUR DRYER ........ 4

The Automatic Cycles ....... 6

Timed Drying ................ 6

DRYING TIPS ................... 7

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting ....... 7

Damp Dry Setting ........... 7

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

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

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

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

Page

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

LINT REMOVAL , , , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . 9

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER . . . . . 10

Cleaning Dryer Interior . . . . . . 10

Vacation Care , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Changing the Drum Light . . . . 11

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1. Before Calling for

Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2. If You Need Assistance . . . . 12

3. If You Need Service . . . . . . . 13

4. If You Have a Problem . . . . . 13

2 01986 Whirlpool Corporation

Your responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide” and

your “Dryer Guide” carefully for important

use and safety information.

You are personally responsible for mak-

ing sure that your dryer...

is installed by a qualified installer.

is properly maintained.

is installed in an area protected from

the weather.

is properly installed and leveled in a

well ventilated room* on a floor that

can support the weight.

is located in an area where the tem-

perature is above 45°F (7.2C).

is connected to the right kind of outlet,

electric supply and grounding:

is properly connected to fuel and ex-

haust system:’

is not run where there may be explosive

fumes.

is not used by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly.

*See the “Installation Instructions” for com-

plete information.

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY.

DO NOT STOREOR USE

GASOLINE OR OTHERFLAM-

MABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS

IN THEVICINITY OF THISOR

ANY OTHERAPPLIANCE.

Selecting a cycle

and starting

your dryer

Before starting your dryer, be sure

laundry is sorted and loaded properly

(see your “Dryer Guide”). Be sure the

door is tightly closed.

TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED CYCLE

COllONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts . . . . . .

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Towels, jeans,

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

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - Sheets, pillowcases,

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

LIGHTWEIGHTCOTTONS - Batistes, organdies,

lingerie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PERMANENT PRESS

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Work clothes, jackets,

raincoats..........................................

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play clothes,

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

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS-Lingerie, blouses, dresses . . . . .

PERMANENT PRESS

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,

slacks, shirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LIGHTWEIGHT- Synthetic (polyester, acrylic, etc.)

and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

KNITS

LIGHTWEIGHT & DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels) . . . . , . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . .

Gauze,lace,etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNITS

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras, stuffed toys ..............

PLASTIC - Shower curtains, tablecloths ...............

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS ................................

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,SHEERNYLON .................

LINE DRY

(See page 12 of

the Dryer Guide.)

A Select a Push the

2. START Button

Turn the Control Knob either way to point

to the cycle and setting you want. See

page 6 for information on the cycles.

The dryer will start tumbling when you

push the STARTButton.

Gentle Heat

The dryer automatically reduces the

heat setting in PERM’T PRESSand TIMED

DRYING cycles.The last 7 minutes of each

of these cycles gradually reduces the

dryer temperature to a lower heat setting.

This helps prevent over drying.

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 OFF when the dryer is not in use. 5

Operating

instructions

The automatic cycles

The automatic cycles allow you to

select the degree of dryness you prefer

for the clothes being dried.

The Control Knob moves and stops

several times until the COOL DOWN portion

of the cycle is reached. After COOL

DOWN, the knob automatically moves to

OFF and tumbling stops.

load tumbles without heat during the last

5 minutes. This helps make loads easier to

handle.

press,

cottons, blends and other synthetic fab-

rics. The load tumbles without heat for

the last 10 minutes. This helps keep

wrinkles from setting in.

For the first few loads, set the Control

Knob to point to the middle mark in either

automatic cycle. When the dryer stops,

feel the dried items.

If items are drier than you like, use a

setting to the right of the middle mark

the next time you dry a similar load.

If items are not as dry as you like, use a

setting to the left of the middle mark the

next time you dry a similar load.

Timed drying

Use the TIMED DRYING Cycle for any

load you want to dry by time (ie...small

loads, large loads, large bulky items).

Turn the Control Knob to the number of

minutes you want-from 10 to 70.

The last 10 minutes of this cycle are with-

out heat - a cool-down time. This helps

make the load easier to handle.

Drying tips

TUMBLE PRESS@Setting

The TUMBLE PRESSsetting removes

wrinkles from clothing such as items that

may have been packed in a suitcase,

closet, or items not removed from the

dryer.

Damp Dry Setting

This setting should be used for damp

items that do not require an entire drying

cycle.

For Damp Dry:

1. Set the Control Knob to the mark

between 20 and 40 minutes in the

Timed Drying cycle.

2. Push the STARTButton.

The dryer heats for 20 minutes and con-

tinues to tumble the load for10 minutes

without heat on the Damp Dry setting.

For TUMBLE PRESS:

1. Set the Control Knob to the 20 minute

mark in the Timed Drying cycle.

2. Push the STARTButton.

The load will tumble in heated air for 10

minutes, The heat shuts off and the dryer

continues to tumble the load for IO more

minutes.

For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonly a few

items at a time. Put them on hangers or

fold them as soon as the dryer stops.

Mixed loads Drying times

When drying a load with different kinds

and weights of fabrics, use the cycle sug-

gested for the lightest fabrics. When the

dryer stops, remove dry items and reset

the control.

To reduce wrinkling, take the load from

the dryer as soon as tumbling stops. This is

Drying times will vary depending on:

amount of moisture in the clothes.

type and weight of the fabric.

size of the load.

room temperature around the dryer.

temperature of the wash rinse water.

amount of lint in the lint screen.

See page 6 in your “Dryer Guide” for

more information.

End-of-cycle signal

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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

permanent 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 off the dryer and clean the lint screen as

shown on page 9.

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 ROLL the lint off the screen with your

straight out. 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 should be

removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

/ Funnel

Lower

Access

Panel

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

WARNING:

Avoid electrical shock

hazard - unplug power sup-

ply cord or turn off electrical

power.

Avoid injury or damage-do not put

hands inside 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

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.

Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, consoles and finish. Do not

use these products on or near your dryer.

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 col-

ored cotton items, may discolor the dryer

interior. Ifthe interior is discolored, clean

with one of the following methods to

avoid staining later loads.

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.

Sharp or heavy objects should never be

put on or in the dryer. Check pockets for

bolts, nuts, etc.

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