Whirlpool LG6811XS User manual

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Gas Model

LG6811XS

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Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL

KNOB

RMATION CENTER

RE SELECTOR

START BUllON

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide label

LINT SCREEN

before using your

dryer. It will be easier

DRYER DRUM

to remove.

Wipe out the dryer

drum with a damp

NUMBER PLATE

cloth to remove dust

from storing or ship-

ADING DOOR

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

Model Number

(from plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Serial Number

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundry Information

Purchase Date

Center with your “Dryer Guide” and sales

slip.

Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool Service ComPany Phone Number

product.

Please

complete and mail the Owner Registration Card fur-

nished with this product.

Contents

Page Page

PARTS AND FEATURES 2 Gentle Heat. 7

IMPORTANT SAFETY Drying Times 8

INSTRUCTIONS, 3 Mixed Loads 8

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4 End-of-Cycle 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

TUMBLE PRESS@Setting 7 ASSISTANCE 11

Automatic DRY-MISER” WHIRLPOOL DRYER

Control 7 WARRANTY 12

2 01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

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

it ISnot working right [i.e. norsy. 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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical

switches.

3. FatFeguish any open

4. Immediately call your

gas supplier.

You are personally responsible for making

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 to fuel and ex-

haust systems.’

is not installed against drapes or

curtains.’

FOR YOUR SAFETY

is used only for jobs normally expected

of home clothes drvers.

. is not used bv children or anyone unable

to operate it.properly.

*See “Installation Instructions” for com-

plete intormation.

TYPE OF LOAD

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,

organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE TEMPERATURE

HEAVY

HIGH

AUTOMATIC

REGULAR PERM’T PRESS

MED

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Work clothes,

jacket&raincoats .___.__._.___.,_._,._

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play AUTOMATIC

clothes, sheets, slacks. PERMANENT

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie, PRESS

blousesdresses .__.._._......_........

PERMIT PRESS

MED

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 MED LOW

PERMANENT

PRESS KNITS GENTLE

LOW

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT EX LOW

PRESS

FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,

stuffedtoys............................

PLASTIC - Shower curtains,

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

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE. SHEERNYLON

FLUFF

AIR EX LOW

. Select a CYCLE

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 START Button

The dryer will start tumbling when you

push the STARTButton.

Ifthe STARTButton is pushed when the

Cycle Control Knob is pointing to an

OFF area, the End-of-Cycle Signal will

sound. Dryer will not start.

Set

. TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

The Temperature Selector can be set

on any desired temperature or any-

where between 2 temperatures.

To stop and restart

the dryer

TOStop the dryer, open the door (or

furn the Control Knob to OFF).

TO r&art the dryer, close the door,

select

Cycle,

if necessary, and push

START.

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

II’

The automatic cycles

The automatic Cycles allow you to se-

lect the degree of dryness you prefer

for the clothes being dried.

The Control Knob will not move until

the clothes load is almost dry, or the

COOL-DOWN portion of the cycle has

been reached. Affer COOL-DOWN, the For the first few loads, set the Control

knob automatically moves to an OFF Knob to point to an * in either auto-

area and tumbling stops. matic cycle. When the dryer stops, feel

the dried items. 4

weight cotton items. The load tumbles

wlthout heat during the last 5 min-

utes. This helps make the load easier

to handle.

If items are drier than you like, use

a setting to the right of the * the next

time YOU dry a similar load.

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESSto dry

permanent

press, knits and other synthetic fab-

rics. The load tumbles without heat

during the last IO minutes. This helps

keep wrinkles from setting in, and

makes the load easier to handle.

If items are not as dry as you like, use

a setting to the lett 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 70.

The last 5 minutes of this cycle are

without heat - a cool-down time.

This helps make the load easier to

6 handle.

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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.

1. Turn the Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in FLUFFAIR.

2. Push the STARTButton.

Automatic DRY-MISER”

Control

The thermostat senses the air

temperature. The dryer automatically

shuts off when the selected dryness

is reached.

TUMBLE PRESS” Setting

The TU6tBLE PRES

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 TUMBLE PRESS.

2. Set Temperature Selector to PERMIT

PRESVMED.

3. Push STARTButton.

The load will tumble in heated air

for 15 minutes. The heat shuts off and

the dryer continues to tumble the load

for 5 more minutes. I

For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonly a

few items at a time. Put them on hang-

ers or fold them as soon as the dryer

stops.

Gentle Heat

The dryer automatically reduces

the heat settings in HEAVY HIGH and

PERMIT PRESSMED 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:

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 rlnse water.

amount of lint in the lint screen.

dryer temperature selection.

See in 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 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 lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can

increase drying time and may be a FIREHAZARD.

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Open the lid and pull the lint screen

straight out. ROLL the lint off the screen with

your fingers. I

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 at least every 2 to 3 years, or more otten,

depending on dryer usage.

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

1. 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. 9

Remove lo& 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 dry& interior

Garments which contain unstable

dyes, such as denim blue jeans or

brightly colored cotton Items, may

discolor the dryer interior. If the

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.

For gas dryers, close gas valve.

Clean lint screen

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