Whirlpool LE6600XP User manual

&dQk!L’ SERIES

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE6600XP

and

Gas Model

LG6601XP

crowave Ovens. Trash Compaclors. Room Air Condltloners. Dehumldlflers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-free

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Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL LAUNDRY

KNOB / /INFORMATION CENTER

/TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

START BUTTON

LINT SCREEN

DRYER DRUM

NUMBER PLATE

LOADING DOOR

Remove the 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 LModel and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this InformatIon ready

Complete Model Number

1. Complete

Model and Sertal Numbers

(from~the plate located as shown]

2. Purchase date from sales slop

Complete Serial Number

Copy this information in these spaces

Keep this book, your warranty, sales slop

Purchase Date

and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-

mation Center on the back of the dryer

Serwce Company and

console

Telephone Number

There IS no warranty reglstratlon to return Proof-of-purchase IS ull

that is required for In-warranty service

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

FLUFFAIR Setting 7

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting 7

Mixed Loads 8

Drying Times. 8

End-of-Cycle Signal 8

Page

LINT SCREEN 9

LINT REMOVAL 9

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER. 10

Vacation Care. 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE. 11

I, Before Calling for

Assistance 11

2. If You Need Assistance, 11

3,lfYouNeedService .._ 11

4. If You Have a Problem 11

2 0 1985 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

making 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

is located in an area where the tem-

perature is above 45-F (7.2 C).

is connected to the right krnd of out-

let, electric supply and grounding.*

is properly connected to fuel and

exhaust systems’

is used only for jobs normally ex-

pected of home clothes dryers.

is not run where there may be explo-

sive fumes.

IS not used by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

‘See the “Installation Instructions” for

that can support the weight. complete information

FOR YOUR SAFETY

IF YOU SMELLGAS:

1. OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI-

CAL SWITCHES.

;;;I$U’“H ANY OPEN

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 ;

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts.

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,

jeans, corduroys. work clothes AUTOMATIC HEAVY

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - REGULAR HIGH

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

underwear,diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes.

organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,

jackets, raincoats AUTOMATIC PERMIT

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play PERMANENT PRESS

clothessheets, slacks PRESS MED

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

blouses, dresses

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERM’T PRESS

blend&T-shirtsslacksshirts AUTOMATIC MED

LIGHTWEIGHT-Synthetics (polyester, PERMANENT

PRESS KNITS GENTLE

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, cow

blousesdresses

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC KNITS

Sheer Curtains [2 or 3 panels] PERMANENT GENTLE

Gauze. lace.etc. PRESS LOW

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,

stufted toys

PLASTIC - Shower curtains,

tablecloths ____, __...... _., __

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON

TIMED FLUFF

DRYING AIR

Select a

CYCLE Set TEMPERATl’RE

SELECTOR I

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the cycle and setting you

want See page 6 for lnformatlon on

the cycles

Push the

3. ST4RT Hutton

The dryer will start tumbling when

you push the START Button

The Cycle Control Knob should p

Turn the Temperature Selector to the 1

To stop and restart

the dwer

stop

the dryer, open the door (or

turn the Control Knob to OFF)

To restart

the dryer. close the door,

select cycle. tf necessary. and push

START

nt to OFF when the dryer is not in use.

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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 load reaches

the dryness setting You selected. Then

the knob automatically moves to

OFF and tumbling stops.

weight cotton items. The load tum-

bles without heat during the last 5

minutes. This helps make the load

easier to handle

Use

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESSto dry

permanent

press, knits and other synthetic fab-

rics. The load tumbles without heat

during the last 10 minutes. This helps

keep wrinkles from setting in.

For the first few loads, set the Control

Knob to point to an* 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 nexi

time You 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.

Timed drying

Use the TIMED DRYING Cycle for

any load you want to dry by time. For

example: small loads, large bulky

items, items to be fluffed or dusted

with the FLUFFAIR heat setting.

. Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want-from 10 to 60.

The last 5 minutes of this cycle are

without heat - a cool-down time. This

helps make the load easier to

handle.

Drying tips

FLUFF AIR

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.

Turn Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in the TIMED

DRYING CYCLE.

Push STARTButton.

TUMBLE PRESS” Settine

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. Set Cot+rol Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

2. Set Temperature Selector to

PERM’T PRESSIMED.

3. Push START Button.

The load will tumble in heated air

for 10 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

hangers or fold them as soon c

dryer stops.

Mixed loads Drying times

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

cycle suggested for the lightest

fabrics. When the dryer stops, remove

drv 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.

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.

0 dryer temperature selection.

See page 6 in your “Dryer Guide”

for more information.

End-of-cycle signal 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 screen

Clean the lint screen before each load.

A SC ?en blocked by lint can

increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZAR 1.

Open the Ild and pull the lint screen

straight out.

ROLL

the

with yo

DO NOT

Push the

place.

nt off the screen

I fingers.

rse or wash the screen.

screen firmly back Into

Lint removal

Lint can gather Inside the dryer and create c lire hazard.This

lint

should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more 8often, depending on

dryer usage.

Heat Element

Terminals

ELECTRIC DRYERS (: AS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a c ualified person.

Avoid electrical shoc:k

hazard - unplug power

supply cord or turn off

electrical power.

’ Avoid injury or damage - do not

put hands inside cabinet.

Make sure dryer is cool.

Remo\ ? back panel (electric)

or lowc r access panel (gas).

2. Avoid 1 amaging wires,

therm< jtats, funnel or igniter.

Remo\ ? lint from shaded area -

see ar -with a soft brush or

vacuu’ i cleaner.

4. Replac e panel; reconnect and

re-levc dryer.

Caring for your dryer

Remove sharp objects from clothing

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.

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

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, console and finish. Do

not use these products on or near

your dryer.

Unplug power cord or For gas dryers, close Clean lint screen.

turn off electrical power gas valve.

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