Whirlpool LE6400XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE6400XS

s. hlxrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Au Condltloners. Oehumldlflers. Aulomatlc Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Refrigerator-

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

LAUNDRY INK)RMATION CENTER

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

START BUITON

LINT SCREEN

-- ‘I

I/ DRYER DRUM

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

(from the plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundry Information

Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip

and warranty

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Please complete and mail the Owner

Registration Card furnished with this

product.

Service Company

Telephone Number

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS. . 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4

Selecting a Cycle and

Starting Your Dryer 4

Dryer Cycles and Settings . 6

Cool Down Times 6

DRYING TIPS 7

FLUFFAIR Setting . . . . 7

TUMBLE PRESS@Setting 7

Page

Mixed Loads 7

Drying Times . 7

LINT SCREEN 8

LINT REMOVAL.. . . . 8

CARING FCR YOUR DRYER.. . . 9

Cleaning Dryer Interior.. 9

Vacation Care . . . . 9

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.................. 10

WHIRLPOOL DRYER

WARRANTY . . . 12

2 01987 Whirlpool Corporation

tempting to service the dryer.

is properly maintained.

NEVER use or store flammable fluids

is properly installed and leveled in a

[dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker- well ventilated room* on a floor that

osene] in or near your dryer. These sub- can support the weight.

stances give off vapors that can create

is located in an area where the tem-

a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. perature is above 45°F (7.2%).

NEVER operate the dryer if...

is connected to the proper outlet and

it is not working right [i.e. noisy, too hot). electrical supply.’

it is damaged.

is properly connected to anexhaust

. parts are missing [i.e. door latch). system.*

all panels are not in place.

not

installed against drapes or

curtains.*

. the lint screen is loose, damaged or

missing.

is used only for jobs normally ex-

pected of home clothes dryers.

is not used by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly.

‘See ‘~lnrtallatlon Instructions” tar

complete Intormatlon.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COlTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAW - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts . . . . . . . EX HEAW

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes . . . . . . . HEAVY PERMIT

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - PRESS

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton HEAVY

underwear,diapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEDIUM HIGH

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

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

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS PERM’T PRESS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-50 MINS. PERM’T

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS-Shirts, play PRESS

clothes, sheets, slacks. . . . . . . 30-40 MINS. HEAW

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie, HIGH

blouses, dresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-30 MINS.

KNITS PERM’T PRESS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,

blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts . . . . . . . . PERM’T PRESS

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthettcs (polyester, 40-50 MINS. HmW l,lGH

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

blouses, dresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 30-40 MINS. LOW

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) . . . . . ~~~;&~;;s KNITS GENTLE

Gauze, lace, etc. . . . . 15-20 MINS: LOW

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS PERM’T PRESS

FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys . . . . . . . 20-30 MINS.

PLASTIC - Shower curtains, FLUFF

tablecloths. . . . . . . . . . 20-30 MINS. AIR

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-50 MINS.

. Select a CYCLE

Set

. TEMPERATURESELECTOR

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 STARTButton

The dryer will starttumbling when you

push the STARTButton.

Turn the Temperature Selector to the

needed drying temperature

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.

If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle Control

Knob to OFF.

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,the 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 is

Set

on PERM’T PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

C MORETIME LESSTIME + I

If the load is not as dry as you want,

set the dial more to the left the next

time you dry that kind of load.

If the load is dryer than you want,

set the dial more to the right the next

time you dry that kind of load.

Cool down times

In all cycles, 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 MlNUlES 5 MINUTES

COOL DOWN COOL DOWN 1

The PERMANENT PRESS Cvcle has

10 minutes of cool down t&e at the

end of the cycle.

All other cycles have 5 minutes of

cooldown time.

Drying tips

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.*

Turn Temperature Selector to

FLUFFAIR.

2. Turn Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in the TIMED

DRYING CYCLE.

3. Push STARTButton.

Mixed loads

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.

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 Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.

2. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

3. Push STARTButton.

The load will tumble in heated air

for 5 minutes. The heat shuts off and the

dryer continues to fumble the load

for 10 more minutes.

For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonly a

few itemsat a time. Put them on hang-

ers or fold them as soon as the dryer

stops.

Drying times

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 wafer.

amount of lint in the lint screen.

dryer temperature selection.

See your “Dryer Guide” for

more information.

Lint screen

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

increase drying time and may be a FIREHAZARD.

Ooen the lid and pull the lint screen ROLL the lint off the screen with

Lint removal

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

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

on dryer usage.

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 Inside cabinet.

Make sure dryer is cool.

1. Remove back panel.

2. Avoid damaging wires or

thermostats.

3. Remove lint from shaded area -

see art-with a soft brush or

vacuum cleaner.

4. Replace panel: reconnect and

relevel dryer.

Caring for your dryer

‘;

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 nea

your dryer.

Cleaning drye; 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 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.

0 Clean lint screen.

Kfyou need service or assistance,

we suggest you follow these five steps:

1. Before calling for

assistance...

Performance problems often result

from little things you can find and fix

yourself without tools of any kind.

IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT RUN:

Is the power supply plugged into a

live circuit with the proper voltage?

Is the door closed tightly?

Did you push the STARTButton?

IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:

The AIR setting is without heat.

The last minutes of heat settings are

without heat.

An electric dryer uses a circuit

breaker or 2 fuses. If one fuse is

blown, the dryer may run, but not

heat.

IF DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:

Is the lint screen clean? See page 8

of this book for cleaning instructions.

See page 7 of this book and your

“Dryer Guide:

Have you checked your home’s

main fuses or circuit breaker box?

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