Whirlpool LE6098XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE6098XS
and
Gas Model
LG6099XS
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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LAUNDRYINFORMATIONCENTER
TEMPERATURESELECTOR
STARTBUI"rON
' SERIAL
iNUMBERPLATE
ELECTRONIC
DRYNESS
SENSOR
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.
LOADING DOOR
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.
Please complete and mail the Owner
Registration Card furnished with this
product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
Telephone Number
Contents Page
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Page
PARTS AND FEATURES ......... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ................ 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .... 4
Selecting a Cycle and
Starting Your Dryer ........ 4
Automatic Cycles ........... 6
Timed Drying ............... 6
DRYING TIPS .................. 7
FLUFFAiR Setting ............ 7
TUMBLEPRESS" Setting ....... 7
Electronic DRY-MISERR
Control ................... 7
Gentle Heat ................. 7
Drying Times ................ 8
Mixed Loads ................ 8
End-of-Cycle Signal ......... 8
Lint Signal .................. 8
LINT SCREEN .................. 9
LINT REMOVAL ................. 9
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER..... 10
Cleaning Dryer Interior ...... 10
Vacation Care .............. 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE .................. 11
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY ................... 12
2 _1987 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
NEVER operate the dryer if...
•it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).
• it is damaged.
• parts are missing [i,e. door latch].
• all panels are not in place.
• the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
t. Open windows.
2. Don't touch electrical
switches.
3. Extinguish any open
flame.
4. Immediately call your
gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gas-
oline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
ALWAYS shut off the gas vane before leav-
ing on vacation.
ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or
turn off electrical power before attempting
to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if
yours is a gas dryer.
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."
• 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.

Operating instructions
Selecting a Cycle
and Starting
Your Dryer
Before starting your dryer, be
sure laundry is sorted and loaded
properly [see your "Dryer Guide"].
Be sure the door is tightly closed.
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPEOF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
CoI"rONS - LINENS
EXTRAHEAVY- Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts ...................
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS- Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes .........
MEDIUMWEIGHT CoI"rONS -
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear, diapers ...................
LIGHTWEIGHTCo1"rONS -Batistes,
organdies, lingerie ....................
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS-Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats .....................
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS- Shirts, play
clothes, sheets, slacks ..................
LIGHTWEIGHTFABRICS- Lingerie,
blouses, dresses .......................
HEAVY
HIGH
AUTOMATIC PERM"rPRESS
REGULAR MED
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
KNITSGENTLE
LOW
PERM'T PRESS
MED
MED LOW
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT- Cottons, rayons,
blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts ............
LIGHTWEIGHT- Synthetics (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses .......................
AUTOMATIC MED LOW
PERMANENT
PRESS KNITS GENTLE
LOW
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) ............ PERMANENT EX LOW
Gauze, lace, etc ......................... PRESS
RUBBER,PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys ............................
PLASTIC- Shower curtains,
tablecloths ............................
RUBBER-BACKEDRUGS ....................
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,SHEERNYLON ...
FLUFF EXLOW
AIR

1. Select a CYCLE Set
2. TEMPERATURESELECTOR
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and setting you
want. See page 6 for information on
the cycles.
3. Push the START Button
The Temperature Selector can be set
on any desired temperature or any-
where between 2temperatures.
To stop and restart
the dryer
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.
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 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 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 automatically
moves to an OFF area and tumbling
stops.
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.
Use
AUTOMATIC
REGULAR to
dry heavy
and medium-
weight cotton items. The load tum-
bles without heat during the last 5
minutes. This helps make the load
easier to handle.
• It items are drier than you like, use
a setting to the right of the_the next
time you dry a similar load,
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 and
ma kes the load easier to handle.
•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 70.
• The last 5 minutes of this cycle are
without heat - a cool-down time. This
helps make the load easier to
handle.
6

Drying tips
FLUFF AIR
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.
TUMBLE PRESS" Setting
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.
t. Turn the Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in FLUFFAIR.
2. Push the STARTButton.
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.
t. Set Control Knob to TUMBLEPRESS.
2. Set Temperature Selector to PERM'T
PRESS/MED.
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.
For best results, TUMBLEPRESSonly 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
PERM'TPRESSMED 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 rinse water.
• amount of lint in the lint screen.
• 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 is finished. The signal cannot be turned
off and is not adjustable.
The signal ishelpful when you are drying per-
manent press, synthetics and other items that
should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.
\
Lint signal
Clean lint screen before each load. Ifyou
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
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 at least every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage. Funnel
Heater Box.
Thermostats
ELECTRIC DRYERS
Igniter
Lower
Access
Panel
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

Caring for your dryer
Remove loose and sharp objects Some pretreatment products can
damage dials, consoles and finish.
from pockets and cuffs before drying -Do not use these products on or near
pins, buckles, etc. Close metal your dryer.
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.
Cleaning dryer interior
Sharp or heavy objects should
never be put on or in the dryer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts etc.
10
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.
• For gas dryers, close gas valve.
• Clean lint screen.