Whirlpool LG6091XS User manual

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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
MODEL
AND SERIAL
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 your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
I. Complete Model and Serial Numbers Model Number
[from the plate located as shown].
2. Purchase date from sales slip. Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information Purchase Date
Center with your "Dryer Guide:' sales slip
and warranty. Service Company
Please complete and mail the Owner Telephone Number
Registration Card furnished with this product.
Contents 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
Automatic DRY-MISER°
Control ................... 7
Page
Gentle Heat ................. 7
Mixed Loads ................ 8
Drying Times ................ 8
End-of-Cycle 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
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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:
1. 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 valve 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 installe_ against draDe_ 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 istightly closed.
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPEOF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COl"rONS - LINENS
EXTRAHEAVY- Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts ...................
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS- Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes .........
MEDIUMWEIGHT Co1"rON S-
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear, diapers ...................
LIGHTWEIGHTCoI"rONS - Batistes,
organdies, lingerie ....................
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS- Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats .....................
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS- Shirts, play
clothes, sheets, slacks ..................
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS- Lingerie,
blouses, dresses .......................
HEAVY
HIGH
AUTOMATIC PERM'T PRESS
REGULAR MED
KNITSGENTLE
LOW
AUTOMATIC PERM'T PRESS
PERMANENT MED
PRESS
MED LOW
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT- Cottons, rayons,
blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts ............
LIGHTWEIGHT- Synthetics (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses .......................
MED LOW
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT KNITS GENTLE
PRESS LOW
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC EX LOW
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) ............ PERMANENT
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

I. Select a CYCLE Set 2.TEMPERATURESELECTOR
]urn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and setting you
want. See page 6 for information on
the cycles.
3, Pushthe STARTButton
The Temperature Selector can be set
on any desired temperature or any-
where between 2 temperatures.
To stop and restart
the dryer
The dryer will start tumbling when you
push the STARTButton.
Ifthe STARTBuflon 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 isstopped before the cycle isfinished, 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 automati-
cally 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 Iood tumbles
without heat during the last 5 min-
utes. This helps make the load easier
to handle.
• If items are drier than you like, use
a setting to the right of the >_the next
time you drv a similar load.
Use
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESSto dry
permanent
press, knits and other synthetic
fabrics. The load tumbles without
heat during the last 10 minutes. This
helps keep wrinkles from setting in
and makes 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,
• Turn the Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want- from 10to 70.
• The last 10 minutes of this cycle are
without heat- a cool-down time.
This helps make the load easier to
handle.

Drying tips
FLUFF
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.
1. Turn the Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in FLUFFAIR.
2. Push the STARTButton.
Automatic DRY-MISER"
Control
The thermostat senses the air
temperature. The dryer automatically
shuts off when the selected dryness
is reached.
1. 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.

Mixed loads Drying times
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.
Toreduce 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:
•amount of moisture in the clothes.
• type and weight of the fabric.
• size of load.
• room ti_mperature 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.
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.

Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time and may be a FIREHAZARD.
O.oen 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
Lintcan 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.
Thermostats Heat Element
Terminals
Funnel
Igniter
Lower
Access
Panel
ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
t. Remove back panel (electric]
or lower access panel [gas].
2. Avoid damaging wires,
thermostats, tunnel 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
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
10
Sharp or heavy objects should
never be put on or in the dryer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts etc.
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 _ater 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.