Whirlpool LE6600XP User manual

&dQk!L’ SERIES
AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE6600XP
and
Gas Model
LG6601XP
crowave Ovens. Trash Compaclors. Room Air Condltloners. Dehumldlflers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-free

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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL LAUNDRY
KNOB / /INFORMATION CENTER
/
/TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
NUMBER PLATE
LOADING DOOR
Remove the Con-
sumer Buy Guide la-
bel before using
your dryer. It will be
easier to remove.
Wipe out the
dryer drum with a
damp cloth to re-
move dust from stor-
ing or shipping.
Copy your LModel and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this InformatIon ready
Complete Model Number
1. Complete Model and Sertal Numbers
(from~the plate located as shown]
2. Purchase date from sales slop
Complete Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces
Keep this book, your warranty, sales slop
Purchase Date
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-
mation Center on the back of the dryer
Serwce Company and
console
Telephone Number
There IS no warranty reglstratlon to return Proof-of-purchase IS ull
that is required for In-warranty service
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
FLUFFAIR Setting 7
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting 7
Mixed Loads 8
Drying Times. 8
End-of-Cycle Signal 8
Page
LINT SCREEN 9
LINT REMOVAL 9
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER. 10
Vacation Care. 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE. 11
I, Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance, 11
3,lfYouNeedService .._ 11
4. If You Have a Problem 11
2 0 1985 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
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
l is located in an area where the tem-
perature is above 45-F (7.2 C).
l is connected to the right krnd of out-
let, electric supply and grounding.*
l is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems’
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home clothes dryers.
l is not run where there may be explo-
sive fumes.
l IS not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
‘See the “Installation Instructions” for
that can support the weight. complete information
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
IF YOU SMELLGAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI-
CAL SWITCHES.
3. ;;;I$U’“H ANY OPEN
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL
YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE
GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER ;

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SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts.
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,
jeans, corduroys. work clothes AUTOMATIC HEAVY
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - REGULAR HIGH
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear,diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes.
organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats AUTOMATIC PERMIT
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play PERMANENT PRESS
clothessheets, slacks PRESS MED
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERM’T PRESS
blend&T-shirtsslacksshirts AUTOMATIC MED
LIGHTWEIGHT-Synthetics (polyester, PERMANENT
PRESS KNITS GENTLE
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, cow
blousesdresses
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC KNITS
Sheer Curtains [2 or 3 panels] PERMANENT GENTLE
Gauze. lace.etc. PRESS LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stufted toys
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tablecloths ____, __...... _., __
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON
TIMED FLUFF
DRYING AIR

Select a
1. CYCLE Set TEMPERATl’RE
2. SELECTOR I
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and setting you
want See page 6 for lnformatlon on
the cycles
Push the
3. ST4RT Hutton
The dryer will start tumbling when
you push the START Button
The Cycle Control Knob should p
Turn the Temperature Selector to the 1
To stop and restart
the dwer
To stop the dryer, open the door (or
turn the Control Knob to OFF)
To restart the dryer. close the door,
select cycle. tf necessary. and push
START
nt to OFF when the dryer is not in use.

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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 load reaches
the dryness setting You selected. Then
the knob automatically moves to
OFF and tumbling stops.
weight cotton items. The load tum-
bles without heat during the last 5
minutes. This helps make the load
easier to handle
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.
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.
l If items are drier than You like, use
a setting to the right of the* the nexi
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 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 60.
l The last 5 minutes of this cycle are
without heat - a cool-down time. This
helps make the load easier to
handle.
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Drying tips
FLUFF AIR
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
Turn Temperature Selector to
FLUFFAIR.
Turn Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in the TIMED
DRYING CYCLE.
Push STARTButton.
TUMBLE PRESS” Settine
The TUMBLE PRESS setting 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 Cot+rol Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.
2. Set Temperature Selector to
PERM’T PRESSIMED.
3. Push START Button.
The load will tumble in heated air
for 10 minutes. The heat shuts off and
the dryer continues to tumble the
load for 5 more minutes.
For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonly
a few items at a time. Put them
hangers or fold them as soon c
dryer stops.

Mixed loads Drying times
When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
cycle suggested for the lightest
fabrics. When the dryer stops, remove
drv items and reset the control.
To reduce wrinkling, take the load
from dryer as soon as tumbling stops.
This is important for permanent press,
knits and synthetic fabrics.
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.
0 dryer temperature selection.
See page 6 in your “Dryer Guide”
for more information.
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
permanent 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 SC ?en blocked by lint can
increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZAR 1.
Open the Ild and pull the lint screen
straight out.
ROLL the
with yo
DO NOT r
Push the
place.
nt off the screen
I fingers.
rse or wash the screen.
screen firmly back Into
Lint removal
Lint can gather Inside the dryer and create c lire hazard.This lint
should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more 8often, depending on
dryer usage.
Heat Element
Terminals
ELECTRIC DRYERS (: AS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a c ualified person.
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l Avoid electrical shoc:k
hazard - unplug power
supply cord or turn off
electrical power.
’ Avoid injury or damage - do not
put hands inside cabinet.
l Make sure dryer is cool.
1. Remo\ ? back panel (electric)
or lowc r access panel (gas).
2. Avoid 1 amaging wires,
therm< jtats, funnel or igniter.
3. Remo\ ? lint from shaded area -
see ar -with a soft brush or
vacuu’ i cleaner.
4. Replac e panel; reconnect and
re-levc dryer.
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Caring for your dryer
Remove sharp objects from clothing
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.
Non-colorfast items can stain the
drum. Wipe carefully after drying to
make sure there is no dye to be
transferred to items in the next load
Vacation care
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, console and finish. Do
not use these products on or near
your dryer.
Unplug power cord or For gas dryers, close Clean lint screen.
turn off electrical power gas valve.
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