Whirlpool LE6600XS User manual

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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
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LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
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DRYER DRUM
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NUMBER PLATE
LOADING DOOR
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.
Copy ~0% 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
Keen this book in the Laundry Information
Ceiter with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip
and warranty
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Please complete and mail the Owner
Registration Card furnished with this
product.
Service Company
Telephone Number
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ,
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
Selecting a Cycle and
Starling Your Dryer
Automatic Cycles.
Timed Drying
DRYING TIPS
FLUFFAIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS@Setting
Automatic DRI-MISERO
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Mixed Loads
Drying Times ,
End-of-Cycle Signal
LINT SCREEN .
LINT REMOVAL. ,
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.
Cleaning Dryer Interior..
Vacation Care
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE .
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY .
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Addiffonal Safety Insfrucfions and Your Responsibilifies
ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord
leaving on vacation. or turn off electrical power before at-
NEVER use or store flammable fluids tempting to service the dryer. Shut off
(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker- GAS VALVE if yours is a gas dryer.
osene) in or near Your dryer. These sub- YOU are personally responslble for
stances give off vapors that can create making sure that your dryer...
a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
l is properly maintained.
NEVER operate the dryer if...
l is properly installed and leveled in a
l it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot]. Well ventilated room* on a floor that
l it is damaged. can support the weight.
l parts are missing (Le. door latch).
l is located in an area where the tem-
l all panels are not in place. perature is above 45°F (7.2’C).
l the lint screen is loose, damaged or
l is connected to the proper outlet and
missing. electrical supply.’
l is properly connected to fuel and ex-
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
haust systems.*
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
l is not installed against drapes or
1. OPEN WINDOWS. curtains.*
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME. petted of home clothes dryers.
l is not USed by children or anyone un-
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS
SUPPLIER. able to operate it properly.
*See “lnrfallatlon Instructlons” for
complete Informatlon.
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TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS - LINENS
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE TEMPERATURE
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes . . . . .
MEDIUMWEIGHT COllONS - AUTOMATIC HEAVY
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton REGULAR HIGH
underwear, diapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIGHTWEIGHT COllONS - Batistes,
organdles, lingerie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . .
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play
clothes,sheets,slacks..................
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
AUTOMATIC PERMIT
PERMANENT PRESS
PRESS MED
blouses, dresses . , , . . . .y . . . . . . . . .
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERM’T PRESS
AUTOMATIC MED
PERMANENT
PRESS KNITS GENTLE
LOW
AUTOMATIC KNITS
PERMANENT GENTLE
PRESS LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tablecloths............................
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS , . . . . . . . . . . .
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON . . .
TIMED FLUFF
DRYING AIR

1
. Select a CYCLE 2
Set
n 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 STARTBulton
The dryer will start tumbling when you
push the STARTButton.
if the 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.
The Cycle Control KI
If the dryer is stopped
Knob to OFF.
nob should point
before the cycle
Turn the Temperature Selector to the
needed drying temperature
To stop and restart
the dryer
To restart the dryer, close the door,
select cycle, if necessary, and push
START.
to OFF when the dryer is not in use.
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turn the Control
ISmsnea, turn me cycle Control

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
CCCL-DOWN portion of the cycle has
been reached. After CCCL-DOWN, the
knob automatically moves to an OFF
area and tumbling stops.
weight cotton items. The load tumbles
wlthoul heat during the last 5 min-
utes. This helps make the load easier
to handle.
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
makes the load easier to handle.
For the first few loads, set the Control
Knob to polnt to an * in either auto-
matic cycle. When the dryer stops, feel
the dried items.
l If items are drter than you like, use
a setting to the right of the * the next
time you dry a similar load.
l If items are not as dry as you like, use
a setting to the letl 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.
l 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
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 Temperature Selector to
FLUFFAIR.
2. Turn the Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in the TIMED
DRYING Cycle.
3. Push the STARTButton.
Automatic DRI-MISER”
Control
The thermostat senses the air
temperature. The dryer automati-
cally shuts off when the selected
dryness Is reached.
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting I
The TUMBLE PRESSsetting 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 Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.
2. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T
PRESS/MED.
3. Push STARTButton.
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 on hang- I
ers or fold them as soon as the dryer
stops.

Mixed loads
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.
To reduce wrinkling, take the load
from dryer as soon as tumbling stops.
Drying times
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.
l dryer temperature selection.
See 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 per-
manent press, synthetics and other items that
should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.

II’
Lint screen
Open the lid and pull the lint screen ROLL the lint off the screen with
straight out. your fingers.
Clean the lint s,creen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time and may be a FIREHAZARD.
.
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.
ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
WARNING:
l Avoid electrical shock
hazard - unplug power
supply cord or turn off
electrical power.
l Avoid Injury or damage - do not
put hands Inside cabinet.
l Make sure dryer Is cool.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove back panel (electric)
or lower access panel (gas].
Avoid damaging wires,
thermostats, funnel or igniter.
Remove lint from shaded area -
see art-with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
Replace panel; reconnect and
re-level dryer. 9

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Remove loose and sharp objects
from pockets and cuffs before drying -
pins, buckles, etc. Close metal
zlppen.
Some pretreatment products can
damage dials, consoles and finish.
Do not use these products on or near
your dryer.
Wlpe 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.
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Cleaning dryer interior
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WARNING: Before
cleaning Interior, unplug
power supply cord or,
turn off electrical power to
avoid electrlcal shock hazard.
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
ail 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
l Unplug power cord or turn off
electrical power.
l For gas dryers, close gas valve.
l Clean lint screen.