Whirlpool LE6400XP User manual

&&!!.& SERIES

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE6400XP

and

Gas Model

LG6401XP

Eve Ovens Trash Compactors. Room AII Condllloners. Oehumldlllers Aulomallc Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers. Aetrlgerator~Freezer

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

l.n”I.Yn I

-INFORMATION CENTER

START BUTTON

LINT SCREEN

DRYER DRUM

LOADING DOOR

MODEL

AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

Remove th’e Con-

sumer Buy Guide la-

bel before using

your dryer. It will be

easier to remove.

Wipe out the

dryer drum with a

damp cloth to re-

move dust from stor-

ing or shipping.

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

Complete Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

(from the plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Complete Serial

Number

Copy this information In these spaces.

Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip

Purchase Dote

and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-

mation Center on the back of the dryer

Service Company and

console Telephone

Number

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.

SAFETY FIRST.

SELECTING A CYCLE AND

STARTING YOUR DRYER..

Dryer Cycles and Settings

Cool Down Times

DRYING TIPS

FLUFFAIR Setting

TUMBLE PRESS@Setting

Mixed Loads

Drying Times.

Page LINT SCREEN

LINT REMOVAL

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER..

Vacation Care.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.

I. Before Calling for

Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

4. IfYou Have a Problem

Page

2 01985 Whirlpool Corporation

Your

Responsibij lities

is located in an area where the tem-

Read this “Use and Care Guide” perature is above 45°F (7.2 C].

and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for

is connected lo the right kind of out-

important use and safety information. let, electric supply and grounding.’

You are personally responsible for

is properly connected to fuel and

making sure that your dryer... exhaust systemsT

is used only for jobs normally ex-

is installed by a qualrfied installer. petted of home clothes dryers.

is properly maintained.

is not run where there may be explo-

is installed in an area protected sive fumes.

from the weather.

is not used by children or anyone

is properly installed and leveled in unable to operate it properly.

a well ventilated room’ on a floor ‘See the “Installation Instructions” for

that can support the weight. complete information.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI-

CAL SWITCHES.

3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN

FLAME.

4. IMMEDIATELY CALL

YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE

GASOLINE OR OTHER

FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND

LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

APPLIANCE.

TYPE OF LOAD

COTTONS - LINENS

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts. EX HEAVY

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels, PERM’T

jeans. corduroys. work clothes HEAVY PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - HEAVY

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton HIGH

underwear, diapers MEDIUM

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie LIGHT

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS PERM’T PRESS

AND BLENDS

HEAVVWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes, PERMIT

jackets, raincoats PO-50 MINS. PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play HEAVY

clothes, sheet&slacks 30-40 MINS. HIGH

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses _. 20-30 MINS.

KNITS PERM’T PRESS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons. PERM’T PRESS

blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts 4OkO MINS. HEAVY HIGH

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester,

acrylic. etc.] and blends, lingerie, KNITS GENTLE

blouses, dresses 30-40 MINS. LOW

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] PERM’T PRESS KNITS GENTLE

20-30 MINS.

Gauze, lace, etc. . . 1520 MINS. LOW

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stutted toys

PLASTIC - Shower curtains,

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

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS . .

OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE. SHEER NYLON

PERM’T PRESS

20-30 MINS. FLUFF

AIR

20-30 MINS.

40-50 MINS.

15-20 MINS.

Select a Set TEMPERATI’RE

1. CYCLE

SELECTOR

Turn the Control Knob either way to Turn the Temperature Selector to the

point to the cycle and setting you needed drying temperature

want See page 6 for InformatIon on

the cycles

Push the

3. ST.4RT Hutton To stop and restart

the dmer

The dryer WIII start tumbling when

you push the START Button

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.

_ ‘.. .

Operating instructions

Dryer cycles and settings

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps

provide the special care that perma-

nent press and synthetic fabrics

need...a period of heated drying

followed by a 10 minute cool down.

The chart on page 4 suggests time

and temperature settings for different

kinds of loads.

The EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and

LIGHT cycles describe the loads

they are designed to dry The chart

on page 4 tells what is meant by

EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and LIGHT

loads.

At each setfing,fhe dryer will run

about long enough to dry the load

described by the setting. Example:

The HEAVY Cycle is designed to be

long enough to dry a load of heavy

fabrics [towels, jeans, corduroys, etc.)

when the Temperature Selector ISset

on PERM’T PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

f MORE TIME LESSTIME + I

If the load is not as dry as you want,

set the dial more to the lefl the next

time you dry that kind of load.

If the load is dryerthan you want,

set the dial more to the right the next

time you dry that kind of load.

Cool down times

In all cycle&the heat shuts off

before the dryer stops tumbling. This

cool down time helps:

keep wrinkles from setting in.

make handling the hot load items

easier.

10 MINUTES ’ 5 MINUTES \

COOL DOWN COOL DOWN I

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle has

10 minutes of cool down time at the

end of the cycle.

All other cycles have 5 minutes of

cooldown time.

Drying tips

JMBLE PRESS” Setting

The dryer does not heat when the

Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF

AIR. This setting can be used to fluff

bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam

rubber pillows, stuffed toys. sneakers,

etc.

The TUMBLE PRESS setting 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. Turn the Temperature Selector to

FLUFFAIR.

2. Turn the Control Knob to the num-

ber of minutes you want in the

TIMED DRYING Cycle.

3. Push the STARTButton.

1. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

2. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

3. Push START Button.

The load will tumble in heated air

for 5 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

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

cycle suggested for the lightest

fabrics. When the dryer stops, remove

dry items and reset the control.

Drying times

Drying times will vary depending on

amount of moisture in the clothes.

type and weight of the fabric.

size of the load.

loom temperature around the

dryer.

temperature of the wash rinse

water.

amount of lint in the lint screen.

dryer temperature selection.

See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”

for more information. 7

Lint screen

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

increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.

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 every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on

dryer usage.

Heat Element

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

- . Avnrd arsctrical shock

unplug power

3rd or turn off

i~,II~41 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.

Remove lint from shaded area -

see art - with a soft brush or

vacuum cleaner.

4. Replace panel:

reconnect and

re-level dryer.

Caring for your dryer

Remove sharp objects from clothing

before drying - pins, buckles, etc.

Close metal zippers.

Never leave wet or damp laundry in

your dryer.

Wipe off all spills wrth a damp, soft

cloth. Spills allowed to remain may

dull or damage the finish.

Sharp or heavy objects should

never be put on or in the dryer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etC

Non-colorfast items can stain the

drum. Wipe carefully after drying to

make sure there is no dye to be

transferred to items in the next load.

Vacation care

Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, console and finish. Do

not use these products on or near

your dryer.

Unplug power cord or

turn off electrical power For gas dryers, close

gas valve.

Clean lint screen.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest

you follow these four steps:

1. Before calling for

assistance.. .

Performance problems often re-

sult from little things you can find

and fix yourself without tools of any

kind.

DRYER DOES NOT RUN:

Is power supply cord plugged in?

Is door closed tightly?

Did you push START Button?

Are fuses blown or a crrcuit-breaker

tripped?

DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:

The AIR setting is without heat.

The last minutes of heat settings are

without heat.

Is gas turned on? If not, turn Control

Knob to OFF.Turn on gas. Wait 5

minutes. Reset controls and start

An electric dryer uses a circuit

breaker or 2 fuses. If one fuse is

blown, the dryer may run, but not

heat

DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:

Is the lint screen clean?

See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide:’

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