Whirlpool LE6098XT User manual

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Use& CareGuide
Cycle control knob
Temperature selector
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Start button
Lint screen
Model and serial
DRY-MISER@ sensor
Loading door
SUPERCAPACITYAUTDMATICDRYERS
LE6098XT LE6880XT LE7080XT
LG6099XT LG688lXT LG708lXl

Contents
Page
Important Safety
Instructions 3..................
Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities 9.....
Operating Instructions
Starting your dryer. ...........
The automatic cycles i .........
Timed drying ................
Using fluff air 5 ................
Using TUMBLE PRESS@ ......
Using damp dry i ..............
End-of-cycle signal 9...........
Lint signal ................... 8
Additional Dryer Features
Electronic DRY-MISER@ control
Gentle heat system i ...........
FINISH GUARD@ setting 9......
Caring For Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint screen 10.......
Cleaning the dryer interior 10.....
Lint removal 11.................
If You Need Service Or
Assistance 12...................
Whirlpool Automatic
Dryer Warranty. .............. 16
01990 Whirlpool Corporation
If your dryer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. It will be easier
to remove before the dryer is used.
To remove any remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
or
l Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-
ing detergent before removing glue
as described above.
Do not use sharp instruments,
rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or
abrasive cleaners. These can damage
the finish. See “Important Safety
Instructions” on page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside the dryer.
You should wipe out the dryer drum
with a damp cloth before using to
remove dust from storing or shipping.
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a
question.
l Copy model and serial numbers from
plate (on the frame behind the door)
and purchase date from sales slip.
l Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and
the sales slip together in a handy
place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1, Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. Mteguish any open
.
4. Immediately call your
gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
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ImportantSafetyInstructions
l Read all instructions before
l You are responsible for making
using the dryer. sure that your dryer is installed,
l NEVER dry items cleaned, repaired and parts replaced by a
washed. soaked in or SDOtkd with aualified oerson.
wax, pa/m, gasoline or flammable
fluids in the dryer. The fumes can
create a FIRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand
launder and air dry fabrics contain-
ing these materials.
l NEVER allow children to operate,
play with or crawl inside the dryer.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used
near children.
l DO NOT reach into a dryer if the
drum is moving.
l When discarding an old dryer,
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
l DO NOT install or store dryer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
l DO NOT tamper with the controls.
- SAVE THESE
l Use only fabric softeners specifi-
cally labeled as not being harmful
to the dryer.
l FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
materials can result from:
-drying rubber, rubber-like and
heat sensitive materials with heat.
-allowing lint build-up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Clean-
ing should be done periodically
by a qualified person.
l Clean lint screen before or after
each load.
l DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the dryer.
l Dryer must be electrically
grounded. See the Installation
Instructions.
INSTRUCTIONS -
Additionalsafetyinstructionsandyourresponsibilities
l 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.
l ALWAYS shut off the gas valve
before leaving on vacation if you have
a gas dryer.
l ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord or turn off electrical power before
attempting to service the dryer. Shut
off GAS VALVE if you have a gas dryer.
l You are responsible for making
sure that your dryer:
-is properly maintained.
- is properly installed and leveled
on a floor that can support the
weight in a well ventilated room.*
- is located in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7.2%).
- is connected to the proper outlet
and electrical supply.*
- is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.*
- is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*
- is used only for jobs normally
expected of home clothes dryers.
- is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
‘See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.

OperatingInstructions
The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your dryer model. They are
designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book.
Startingyourdryer
Be sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, loading
and control setting information before starting it.
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
Cottons and linens AUTOMATIC REGULAR
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress HEAVY HIGH
pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT - Towels, jeans, PERM’T PRESS
corduroys, work clothes MED
MEDIUMWEIGHT- Sheets, pillowcases,
cotton, underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT - Batistes. organdies, MEDIUM LOW
lingerie
Permanent press, synthetics
and blends
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats
MEDIUMWEIGHT - Shirts, play clothes,
sheets, slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT - Lingerie, blouses,
dresses
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT PRESS PERM’T PRESS
MED
MEDIUM LOW
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
Knits
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetic (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT PRESS PERM’T PRESS
MED
MEDIUM LOW
Delicate fabrics
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze,
lace, etc.
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT PRESS EX LOW
Rubber, plastic,
heat-sensitive fabrics
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys
PLASTIC -Shower curtains, tablecloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,
SHEER NYLON
FLUFF AIR
DO NOT OVERDRY. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage
some fabrtcs.
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1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle
Control Knob either way to point to
the cycle and setting you want. See
pages 6-6 for further cycle
information.
2. Set the Temperature Selector on
or between any desired temperature
settings.
3. Push the Start Button to start
the dryer.
4. To stop and restart the dryer:
l Open the door or turn the Cycle Con-
trol Knob to OFF to stop the dryer.
l Close the door, select a cycle (if nec-
essary) and push the Stan Button to
restart the dryer.
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.
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Operating Instructions
Continued
Theautomaticcycles
The automatic cycles allow you to
select the degree of dryness you prefer
for the clothes being dried.
The electronic DRY-MISER@ control
is an electronic sensor that determines
the amount of moisture in the clothes.
The dryer automatically shuts off when
the proper dryness is reached.
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 the Cool-Down
portion is complete, the Cycle Control
Knob automatically moves to an OFF
area and tumbling stops.
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shrinkage, static c%ng and damage to
some fabrics.

TIMEDDRYING
Use the TIMED DRYING cycle for any
load you want to dry by time.
. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the
number of minutes you want from
10 to 70.
The last 5 minutes of this cycle are
without heat to help make the load
easier to handle.
Drying plastic or rubber items
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UsingFLUFFAIR
The dryer does not heat when the Cycle
Control Knob is set in FLUFF AIR. This
cycle can be used to fluff or air dry bed-
ding, plastic tablecloths, foam rubber
pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to
the number of minutes you want
in FLUFF AIR.
2. Push the Start Button.
UsingTUMBLEPRESS”
The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes
wrinkles from clothing that has been
packed in a suitcase or closet, and from
items not removed from the dryer at the
end of a cycle.
1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on
TUMBLE PRESS.
2. Set the Temperature Selector on
PERM’T PRESS MED.
3. Push the Start Button.
The load will tumble in heated air for
15 minutes, Then the dryer will tumble
the clothes for 5 more minutes without
heat.
For best results, put only a few items
at a time in this cycle. As soon as the
dryer stops, put the items on hangers or
fold them.
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Operating Instructions
Continued
UsingDAMPDRY
Use this setting to dry damp items or to
leave wet items damp. (Heavy cottons,
for example, are easier to press when
damp and do not become stiff.)
1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on
DAMP DRY in the TIMED DRYING
cycle.
2. Push the Start Button.
The dryer tumbles the load with heat
for 25 minutes, then without heat for
5 minutes.
End-of-cyclesignal
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3
Y-
’ ,\-
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, synthetic and
other items that should be taken out
as soon as the dryer stops.
Lintsignal
Clean the 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 10.

AdditionalDryerFeatures
ElectronicDRY-MISER”
control
The electronic DRY-MISER control is
an electronic sensor that determines
the amount of moisture in the clothes.
The dryer automatically shuts off when
the proper dryness is reached.
GentleHeatSystem
The dryer automatically reduces the
heat settings in HEAVY HIGH and
PERM’T PRESS MED. During the last
few minutes of each of these tempera-
ture settings the dryer temperature
gradually reduces to a lower heat set-
ting. This helps prevent overdrying.
FINISHGUARD”setting
When you are unable to remove a load
from the dryer as soon as it stops,
wrinkles can form.
FINISH GUARD tumbles the load,
without heat, every 5 minutes for up to
40 minutes. This tumbling rearranges
and fluffs the load to help avoid wrinkles
that set in when the load remains in
the drum.
You don’t have to set the Cycle Con-
trol Knob for FINISH GUARD. FINISH
GUARD takes over automatically to
protect the load if you don’t open the
door within 5 minutes after the PERMA-
NENT PRESS cycle stops.
A signal will sound every 5 minutes
during FINISH GUARD, for up to 40
minutes. The signal will stop when the
dryer door is opened.

CaringForYourDryer
Cleaningthelintscreen
The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer, Clean it before each
load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.
Do not run the dryer with the lint screen
loose, damaged, blocked or missing. Doing so
can cause overheating, damage and be a
FIRE HAZARD.
I. Open the lid and pull the lint screen
stratght out.
2. Roll lint off the screen with your
fingers. Do not rinse or wash the
screen. Wet lint is hard to remove.
3. Push the lint screen firmly back into
place and close the lid.
Cleaningthedryerinterior
Electric Shock Hazard
Unplug the power supply cord
or turn off the electrical power
before cleaning the interior.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or injury.
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.
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