Whirlpool LE6880XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE6880XS

and

Gas Model

LG6881XS

Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condllloners. Oehumidlfiers Aulomatlc Washers Clothes Dryers. Freezers Refrlgeralor-

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Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

TEMPERATURESELECTOR

START BU’ITON

LINT SCREEN

DRYERDRUM

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AND SERIAL

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MODEL

,’ / / -b/J. ” ’ ’ NUMBER PLATE

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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.

KeeD this book in the Laundrv Information

Ce&er with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip

and warrantv.

Please complete and mail the Owner

Registration Card furnished with this

product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company

Telephone Number

Contents

Page Page

PARTS AND FEATURES 2

Drying Times . 8

IMPORTANT SAFETY

Mixed Loads 8

INSTRUCTIONS. . . 3

End-of-Cycle Signal 8

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4

Lint Signal 8

Selecting a Cycle and

LINT SCREEN . 9

Starting Your Dryer

4 LINT REMOVAL.. . 9

Automatic Cycles.. .

6 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.. 10

Timed Drying 6 Cleaning Dryer Interior.. . 10

DRYING TIPS . 7

Vacation Care . . . 10

FLUFFAIR Setting

7 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

TUMBLEPRESSaSetting

7 ASSISTANCE .

Electronic DRY-MISER@

WHIRLPOOL DRYER

Control .

7 WARRANTY .

Gentle Heat.. 7

01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer if... ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leav-

it is not working right (Le. noisy, too hot]. ing on vacation.

it is damaged. ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or

parts are missing (i.e. door latch). turn off electrical power before attempting

all panels are not in place. to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if

the lint screen is loose, damaged or yours is a gas dryer.

missing.

FORYOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical

switches.

3. FatEeguish any open

4. Immediately call your

gas supplier.

FORYOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gas-

oline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

You are personally responsible for maklng

sure that your dryer...

is properly maintained.

is properly installed and leveled in a well

ventilated room’ on a floor that can sup-

port the weight.

is located in an area where the tempera-

ture is above 45°F (7.2”C).

is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply.’

. is properly connected lo fuel and ex-

haust’systems.’

is not installed against drapes or

curtains.*

is used only for jobs normally expected

of home clothes dryers.

. is not used by children or anyone unable

to operate it properly.

*See “Installation Instructions” for com-

plete information.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COlTONS - LINENS

EXTRAHEAVY- Bedspreads, HEAVY

mattress pads, quilts . HIGH

HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS- Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes AUTOMATIC PERMITPRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHTCOTTONS- REGULAR MED

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHTCOTTONS- Batistes, KNITSGENTLE

organdies, lingerie . . . . LOW

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

PERM’TPRESS

HEAVyWEIGHT

FABRICS-Work

clothes,

MED

jackets, raincoats . .

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS-Shirts,

play

AUTOMATIC

clothes, sheets, slacks. . PERMANENT

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS

- Lingerie, PRESS

blouses, dresses . . .

MED LOW

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT

- Cottons, rayons,

blends,T-shirts, slacks, shirts

LIGHTWEIGHT

- Synthetics (polyester,

acrylic, etc.] and blends, lingerie,

blouses, dresses . . . .

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] . . . . . . . ,

Gauze, lace, etc. . . . .

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

FOAM RUBBER

- Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys . . . . .

PLASTIC

- Shower curtains,

tablecloths. . .

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS . . .

OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE. SHEERNYLON

FLUFF Ex LOW

AIR

. 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 Cycle Control Knob should point to an OFF area when the dryer Is

not in use. If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle

Control Knob to an OFF area. 5

The dryer will start tumbling when you

push the STARTButton.

Ifthe STARTButton is pushed when the

Cycle Control Knob is pointing to an

OFFarea, the End-of-Cycle Signal will

sound. Dryer will not stat-t.

The Temperature Selector can be set

on any desired temperature or any-

where between 2 temperatures.

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 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 is almost

dry, or the COOL-DOWN portion

of the cycle has been reached. After

COOL-DOWN, the knob automati-

cally moves to an OFFarea and

tumbling stops.

AUTOMATIC

REGULARto

dry heavy

and mediun

weight cotton items.

The load tumbles

without heat during the last 5 min-

utes. This helps make the load easier

to handle.

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESSto dry

permanent

press, knits and other synthetic

fabrics.

The load tumbles without

heat during the last IO minutes.

This

helps keep wrinkles from setting in

and makes the load easier to

Forthe first few loads, set the Control

Knob to point to an * in either auto-

matic cycle. When the dryer stops, feel

the dried items.

l If items are drier than you like, use

a setting to the right of the I the next

time you dry a similar load.

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

a setting to the left of the ;i: the next

time you dry a similar load.

Timed drying

Usethe TIMEDDRYING 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.

l Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want - from 10to 70.

l The last 5 minutes of this cycle are

without heat - a cool-down time. This

helps make the load easier to

handle.

Drying tips

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

The dryer does not heat when the

Control Knob is set on FLUFFAIR.This

setting can be used to fluff bedding,

plastic tablecloths, foam rubber

pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.

Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in FLUFFAIR.

2. Push the STARTButton.

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.

Set Control Knob to TUMBLEPRESS.

2. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T

PRESEJMED.

3. Push STARTButton.

The load will tumble in heated air

for 15minutes. The heat shuts off and

the dryer continues to tumble the load

for 5 more minutes.

For best results, TUMBLEPRESSonly a

few items at a time. Putthem on hang-

ers or fold them as soon as the dryer

stops.

Electronic DRY-MISER”

Control

An electronic sensor determines

the amount of moisture in the

clothes and automatically shuts off

when the proper dryness is reached.

Gentle Heat

The dryer automatically reduces

the heat settings in HEAVYHIGH and

PERMITPRESSMED 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.

Drying times Mixed loads

Drying times will vary depending on:

l amount of moisture in the clothes.

l type and weight of the fabric.

l size of the load.

l room temperature around the dryer.

l temperature of the wash rinse water.

l amount of lint in the lint screen.

l dryer temperature selection.

See your “Dryer Guide” for more

information.

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.

End-of-cycle signal

The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when

the cycle isfinished. The signal cannot be turned

off and is not adjustable.

The signal is helpful when you are drying per-

manent press, synthetics and other items that

should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.

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

straiaht out

ROLL

the lint off the screen with

your fingers.

DO NOT

rinse or wash the screen.

Push the screen firmly back into place. I

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. I

Igniter

Lower

Access

- ,#.I

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS I

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

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. 0

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 near

your dryer.

Cleaning dryer interior

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

l Unplug power cord or turn off

electrical power.

l For gas dryers, close gas valve.

0 Clean lint screen.

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