Whirlpool LE61OOXS User manual

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AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE61OOXS
and
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LG6101XS
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Parts and features
ATION CENTER
STARTBUTTON
LINT SCREEN
1
-LOADING DOOR
G
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
\\\
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 shipping.
DRYER DRUM
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from plate located as shown).
2. Purchase date from the sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center on the back of the dryer
console.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
’ Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES .......... 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES ....... 3
SAFETY FIRST .................. 3
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER ........ 4
The Automatic Cycles ....... 6
Timed Drying ................ 6
DRYING TIPS ................... 7
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting ....... 7
Damp Dry Setting ........... 7
Mixed Loads ................ 8
Drying Times ................ 8
End-of-Cycle Signal ......... 8
Lint Signal ................... 8
Page
LINT SCREEN . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . 9
LINT REMOVAL , , , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . 9
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER . . . . . 10
Cleaning Dryer Interior . . . . . . 10
Vacation Care , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Changing the Drum Light . . . . 11
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1. Before Calling for
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2. If You Need Assistance . . . . 12
3. If You Need Service . . . . . . . 13
4. If You Have a Problem . . . . . 13
2 01986 Whirlpool Corporation

Your responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide” and
your “Dryer Guide” carefully for important
use and safety information.
You are personally responsible for mak-
ing 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 (7.2C).
l is connected to the right kind of outlet,
electric supply and grounding:
l is properly connected to fuel and ex-
haust system:’
l is not run where there may be explosive
fumes.
l is not used by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly.
*See the “Installation Instructions” for com-
plete information.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL
SWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN
FLAME.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR
GAS SUPPLIER.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY.
DO NOT STOREOR USE
GASOLINE OR OTHERFLAM-
MABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THEVICINITY OF THISOR
ANY OTHERAPPLIANCE.
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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.
TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED CYCLE
COllONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts . . . . . .
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Towels, jeans,
corduroys, work clothes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - Sheets, pillowcases,
cotton underwear, diapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIGHTWEIGHTCOTTONS - Batistes, organdies,
lingerie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERMANENT PRESS
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Work clothes, jackets,
raincoats..........................................
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play clothes,
sheets, slacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS-Lingerie, blouses, dresses . . . . .
PERMANENT PRESS
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,
slacks, shirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIGHTWEIGHT- Synthetic (polyester, acrylic, etc.)
and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KNITS
LIGHTWEIGHT & DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels) . . . . , . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . .
Gauze,lace,etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNITS
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras, stuffed toys ..............
PLASTIC - Shower curtains, tablecloths ...............
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS ................................
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,SHEERNYLON .................
LINE DRY
(See page 12 of
the Dryer Guide.)
4

A Select a Push the
2. START Button
Turn the Control Knob either way to point
to the cycle and setting you want. See
page 6 for information on the cycles.
The dryer will start tumbling when you
push the STARTButton.
Gentle Heat
The dryer automatically reduces the
heat setting in PERM’T PRESSand TIMED
DRYING cycles.The last 7 minutes of each
of these cycles gradually reduces the
dryer temperature to a lower heat setting.
This helps prevent over drying.
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 Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use. 5

Operating instructions
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 COOL DOWN portion
of the cycle is reached. After COOL
DOWN, the knob automatically moves to
OFF and tumbling stops.
load tumbles without heat during the last
5 minutes. This helps make loads easier to
handle.
press,
cottons, blends and other synthetic fab-
rics. The load tumbles without heat for
the last 10 minutes. This helps keep
wrinkles from setting in.
For the first few loads, set the Control
Knob to point to the middle mark in either
automatic 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 middle mark
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 middle mark the
next time you dry a similar load.
Timed drying
Use the TIMED DRYING Cycle for any
load you want to dry by time (ie...small
loads, large loads, large bulky items).
l Turn the Control Knob to the number of
minutes you want-from 10 to 70.
l The last 10 minutes of this cycle are with-
out heat - a cool-down time. This helps
make the load easier to handle.
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Drying tips
TUMBLE PRESS@Setting
The TUMBLE PRESSsetting removes
wrinkles from clothing such as items that
may have been packed in a suitcase,
closet, or items not removed from the
dryer.
Damp Dry Setting
This setting should be used for damp
items that do not require an entire drying
cycle.
For Damp Dry:
1. Set the Control Knob to the mark
between 20 and 40 minutes in the
Timed Drying cycle.
2. Push the STARTButton.
The dryer heats for 20 minutes and con-
tinues to tumble the load for10 minutes
without heat on the Damp Dry setting.
For TUMBLE PRESS:
1. Set the Control Knob to the 20 minute
mark in the Timed Drying cycle.
2. Push the STARTButton.
The load will tumble in heated air for 10
minutes, The heat shuts off and the dryer
continues to tumble the load for IO more
minutes.
For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonly a few
items at a time. Put them on hangers or
fold them as soon as the dryer stops.

Mixed loads Drying times
When drying a load with different kinds
and weights of fabrics, use the cycle sug-
gested for the lightest fabrics. When the
dryer stops, remove dry items and reset
the control.
To reduce wrinkling, take the load from
the dryer as soon as tumbling stops. This is
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.
See page 6 in your “Dryer Guide” for
more information.
End-of-cycle signal
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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, synthetics and other items that
should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.
Lint signal
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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.
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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 ROLL the lint off the screen with your
straight out. 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 should be
removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
/ Funnel
Lower
Access
Panel
ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
WARNING:
l Avoid electrical shock
hazard - unplug power sup-
ply cord or turn off electrical
power.
l Avoid injury or damage-do not put
hands inside cabinet.
l Make sure dryer is cool.
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 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.
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 electrical
power to avoid electrical shock hazard.
Garments which contain unstable dyes,
such as denim blue jeans or brightly col-
ored cotton items, may discolor the dryer
interior. Ifthe interior is discolored, clean
with one of the following methods to
avoid staining later loads.
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.
Sharp or heavy objects should never be
put on or in the dryer. Check pockets for
bolts, nuts, etc.
10

Vacation care
Unplug power cord or turn
off electrical power. For gas dryers, close the
gas valve. Clean the lint screen.
Changing the drum light
1. Ooen the drver door and remove the
light cover by turning it clockwise. 2. Remove the light bulb by turning it
counterclockwise.
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3. Replace the light bulb only with a 40-
watt appliance bulb available from
most hardware, grocery orvariety
store.
4. Replace the light bulb cover and lock
it in place by turning counterclockwise.
CAUTION: The bulb cover must be securely in place during dryer operation to
prevent overheating and possible damage to fabrics. Operating the dryer with the
bulb cover removed can cause the dryer to fail or create a FIRE HAZARD.

If you need setice or assistance,
we suggest you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from
little things you can find and fix yourself
without tools of any kind.
IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT RUN:
l Is the power supply cord plugged in?
l Is the door closed tightly?
l Did you push the STARTButton?
l Have you checked your home’s main
fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Is the gas turned on? If not, turn the Con-
trol Knob to OFF.Turn on gas.Wait 5 min-
utes. Reset controls and start,
l An electric dryer uses a circuit breaker
or 2 fuses. If one fuse is blown, the dryer
may run, but not heat.
l Is the lint screen clean?
l See page 7 of this book or page 6 of your
“Dryer Guide:’
IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:
l Is the Control Knob set to the mark left of
20 minutes in the Timed Drying cycle?
The last 10 minutes are without heat.
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2. If you need assistance?..
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINEa service as-
sistance telephone number. Dial free
from:
Continental U.S. . . . . . (800) 253- 130 1
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii . . . . (800) 253-l 121
and talk with one of our trained Consul-
tants The Consultant can instruct you in
how to obtain satisfactory operation from
your appliance or, if service is necessary,
recommend a qualified service com-
pany in your area.
3. If you need serviceJ;...
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Whirlpool has a
nationwide network
of franchised TECH-
CARE’eJ Service Com-
panies. TECH-CARE
service technicians
are trained to fulfill the product warranty
service, anywhere in the United States. To
locate TECH-CARE service in your area,
call our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow Pages
under:
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MAJOR- SERVICE 8 REPAIR MAJOR- REPAIRING 8 PARTS
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4. If you have a problem*...
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) and talk
with one of our Consultants, or if you prefer,
write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
*If you must call or write, please provide:
model number, serial number, date of pur-
chase, and a complete description of the
problem. This information is needed in
order to better respond to your request for
assistance.
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of Whirlpool Corporation for
quality parts. Look for this
FSP
symbol of quality whenever
you need a replacement part
for your Whirlpool appliance.
FSPreplacement parts
will fit right and work right, because they are
made to the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
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SERVICE COMPANIES
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For visually and physically impaired consumers
The dryer (LE6100XS/LG6101XS) you have
purchased features easy to read:
l control panel instructions
l Use & Care literature
For consumers who have difficulty turning
the control knobs, an Easy Grip Knob kit is
available. The kit includes easy to grip
rubber control knob covers for your dryer
and the matching washer (LA61OOXS).
For visually impaired consumers, audio
cassettes and Braille Use & Care literature
are also available.
If you need the Easy Grip Knob kit, Braille or
audio cassette version of Use & Care literature
in order to use this appliance, please write to:
Literature Department
Whirlpool Corporation
LaPorte Division
1900 Whirlpool Drive
LaPorte, IN 46350
Select one of the following materials:
Kit 389211 Easy Grip Knob kit*
Kit 787482 Audio Cassette Use & Care
litemtufe
Kit 787481 Braille Use & Care literature
*One Easy Grip Knob kit contains knob covers
for both your dryer and the LA61OOXS washer.
If ordering for both appliances, order only
one kit.
Include your name, mailing address plus the
model and serial numbers for your Whirlpool
appliance to the address shown above. We
will send the kit you select at no charge.
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Notes
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