Whirlpool LG6606XP User manual

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AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

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LE6605XP

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LG6606XP

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Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

I;\

s TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

START BUTTON

NUMBER PLATE

LOADING DOOR

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide label

before using your

dryer. It will be easier

to remove.

’ Wipe out the dryer

1 drum with a damp

1 cloth to remove dust

from storing or ship-

I ping.

Copyyour 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.

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

End-of-Cycle Signal 8

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. 3 LINT SCREEN.. 9

SAFETY FIRST. . . . . . . . . . 3 LINT REMOVAL.. . . . 9

SELECTING A CYCLE AND CARING FOR YOUR DRYER..

STARTING YOUR DRYER 4

Cleaning Dryer Interior. . . . 10

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6

Vacation Care. . . . . . . 10

The Automatic Cycles . .

6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

Timed Drying . .

6 ASSISTANCE. . . . . . . . . .

DRYING TIPS. . 7

1. Before Calling for

FLUFFAIR Setting . . 7 Assistance . . . . . 11

TUMBLEPRESS@Setting . 7 2. If You Need Assistance . 11

Mixed Loads . , . . . . 8 3. If You Need Service . . . .. 11

Drying Times . . , . 8 4. If You Have a Problem . 11

2 01986 Whirlpool Corporation

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Your

Responsibilities

Read thls “Use and Care Guide” and

your “Dryer Guide” carefully for impor-

tant use and safety information.

You are personally responsible for

making sure that your dryer...

l is installed by a qualified installer.

l is properly maintained.

l Is installed in an area protected from

the weather.

l is properly installed and leveled in a

well ventilated room’ on a floor that

can support the weight.

l is located in an area where the tem-

perature is above 45°F (7.2”C).

l isconnected to the right kind of outlet,

electric supply and grounding:

l is properly connected to fuel and ex-

haust systems:

l is used only for jobs normally ex-

pected of home clothes dryers

l is not run where there may be ex-

plosives fumes.

l is not used by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly

*See the “Installation Instructions” for

complete information.

. FOR YOUR SAFEIT.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI- II

3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN

FLAME.

4. IMMEDIATELY CALL

YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.

II~K)RYOURSAFETY~ II

-._ - ...-__

:LAMMABLE VAPORS AND

II LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY

OF THISOR ANY OTHER

am....-..-- II

Selecting a cycle

and starting

your dryer

Before starting your dryer, be

sure laundry is sorted and loaded

properly (see your “Dryer Guide”).

Be sum the door Is tightly closed.

SUGGESTED SUGQESTED

TYPEOF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA

HEAW

- Bedspreads,

mattress pads, qultts . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . .

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -

Towels.

jeans, corduroys, work cloth& . . . , . . . . .

MEDlUMWElGHT COTTONS-

Sheets, pillowcases. cotton

underwear, dlapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batlstes,

organdles, lingerie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PERMANENTPRESS,SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work

clothes.

jackets, mlncoats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MEDlUMWElGHT FABRtCS

- Shirts, play

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

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRlCS

- Lingerie,

blouses. dresses . . . . . . . .I . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AIJT~MATIC HEAW

REGULAR HIGH

AUTOMATIC PERM’T

PERMANENT PRESS

PRESS MED

KNITS

HEAWWEIGHT - Cattans, rayons,

blend&T-shirts, slacks,shtrts . . . . . . . . . . . .

LIGHTWEIGHT

- Synthetics (polyester,

acrylic, etc.] and blends, lingerle.

blouses. dresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PERMIT PRESS

AUTOk lATlC MED

PERMANENT

PRESS KNITS GENTLE

LOW

LIWTWEIWIT AND DELICATE FABRICS

SheerCurtains(2or3panels) . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

KNITS

GENTLE

LOW

RUBBER,PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS

F0AM RUBBER

- Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PLASTIC- Shower curtains,

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

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

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON . . .

TIMED FLUFF

DRYING

AIR

Set TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

Turnthe Control Knob either way to

point to the cycle and setting you

want. See page 6 for information on

the cycles.

Push the

3. START Button

The dryer will start tumbling when you

push the STARTbutton.

Ifthe STARTbutton is pushed when

the control knob is pointing to an OFF

area, the End-of-Cycle Signal will

sound. Dryer will not start.

The Cycle Control Knob should polnt

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).

restart

the dryer, close the door,

select cycle, if necessary, and push

START.

to OFF when the dryer Is not in use. 5

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 OFFand tumbling stops.

Operating instructions

weight cotton Kerns.The

load tumbles

wlihout heat during ihe last 5 mln-

utes. This

heIDS

make the load easier

to handle. ’

Use

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESSto dry

permanent

press, knits and other synmetic fabrics.

The load tumbles wlthout heat during

the last 10 minutes.

This helps keep

wrinkles from setting in.

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 60.

l The last 5 minutes of this cycle are

without heat - a cool-down time. This

helps make the load easier to

handle.

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 * the nex

time you dry a similar load.

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

a setting to the left of the * the next

time you dry a slmilar load.

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.

TUMBLE PRESS" Setting

Turn Temperature Selector to

FLUFFAIR.

2. Turn Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in me TIMED

DRYING CYCLE.

3. Push 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.

1. Set Control Knob to TUMBLEPRESS.

2. Set Temperature Selector to PERMIT

PRESS/MED.

3. Push STARTButton.

The load will tumble in heated air

for 10minutes. The heat shuts off and the

dryer continues to tumble me 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

StODS.

Mixed loads Drying times

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.

Toreduce wrinkling, take the load

from dryer as soon astumbling stops

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.

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 per-

manent press, synthetics and other items that

should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.

Lint screen

Clean

the

ilnt 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

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 otten, depending

on dryer usage.

/ Funnel

L Igniter

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

WARNING: 1.

Remove back panel (electric)

Avoid electrical shock

hazard - unplug power

supply cord or turn oti

electrical power.

Avold Injury or damage - do not

put hands lnslde cabinet.

Make sum dryer is cool.

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.

Remove loose and sharp objects

from pockets and cuffs before drying -

pins, buckles, etc.

Close metal

zippers.

Wlpe 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

WARNING: Before

cleaning interior, unplug

power supply cord or,

turn off elect&al power to

avoid electrlcal 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 or 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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