Whirlpool LG6881XS User manual

Cycle control knob
Temperature selector
Start button
Lint screen
dryness sensordryness sensor
Loading doorLoading door
SUPERCAPACITYAUTOMATICDRYERS
LE6098XS LE6880XS LE7080XS LE7680XS LE7800XS
LG6099XS LG6881XS LG7081XS LG7681XS LG7801XS

Contents
Important Safety Page
Instructions.. 3
Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities 3
Operating Instructions
Starting your dryer 4-5
The automatic cycles 6
Timed drying 7
Using FLUFF AIR 7
Using TUMBLE PRESS@ 7
Using DAMP DRY 8
End-of-cycle signal 8
Lint signal 8
Additional Dryer Features
Gentle Heat System 9
FINISH GUARD8 setting 9
Caring for Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint screen 10
Cleaning the dryer interior 1O-l 1
Lint removal 11
If You Need Service or
Assistance. 12-l 3
Whirlpool Warranty 16
01988 Whirlpool Corporation
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide
label. It will be easier to remove before
the dryer is used. To remove any re-
maining 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 rubbing alcohol or flam-
mable or toxic solvents, such as
acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
etc. These can damage the finish.
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 re-
move 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 plale (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. iFfieguish any open
.
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. The
fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
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ImportantSafetyInstructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury to persons when using your dryer, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
l Read these laundry instruc-
tions for important use and
safety information before
using your dryer.
l NEVER dry items cleaned,
washed, soaked in or spotted with
wax, paint, 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.
.q You are personally responsi-
ble for making sure that your
dryer is installed, repaired and
parts replaced by a qualified
person.
l Use only fabric softeners specifi-
tally 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.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Additional safetyinstructionsandyour responsibilities
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 gasdryer.
l You are personally responsi-
ble for making sure that your
dryer:
-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.
- ISnot used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
‘See the Installation Instructions for
- is properly maintained complete information. 3

OperatingInstructions
Starting your dryer
Be sure io 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
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress AUTOMATIC REGULAR HEAVY HIGH
pads, qutlts
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
Knits
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts
LIGHTWEIGHT- Synthetic (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses
AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS
PERMANENT PRESS MED
MEDIUM LOW
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
AUTOMATIC MEDIUM LOW
PERMANENT PRESS KNITS GENTLE
LOW
Delicate fabrics
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze,
lace, etc. AUTOMATIC EX LOW
PERMANENT PRESS
Rubber, plastic,
heat-sensitive fabrics
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys
PLASTIC-Shower curtains, tablecloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,
SHEER NYLON
FLUFF AIR
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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 Start Button to
restart the dryer.
The Cycle Control Knob should point
to an OFF area when the dryer is not in
use. II 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
Theautomatic cycles
The automatic cycles allow you to
select the degree of dryness you prefer
for the clothes being dried.
The automatic DRY-MISER@ control
is a thermostat that senses the dryer air
temperature. The dryer automatically
shuts off when the selected 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.

Timed drying
Use the TIMED DRYING cycle for any
load you want to dry by time.
l 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.
I
Drying plastic or rubber items
with heat may damage the items
or be a FIRE HAZARD. I
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 such as items
that may have ueen packed in a suit-
case, closet or items not removed from
the dryer.
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. 7

Operating Instructions
Continued
- UsingDAMPDRY
This setting should be used for damp
items that do not require an entire
drying cycle.
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
‘5
3
9-
’ ,\-
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.
Lint signal
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
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
(Models LE7800XS and LG78OlXS
only)
When you are unable to remove a load
from the dryer as soon as it stops,
wrinkles can form.
If you don’t open the door within 5
minutes after the PERMANENT
PRESS cycle stops, FINISH GUARD
takes over automatically to protect the
load. You don’t have to set the Cycle
Control Knob for FINISH GUARD.
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.

CaringForYourDryer
Cleaningthe lint screen
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.
Open the lid and pull the lint screen
straight out.
Roll lint off the screen with your
fingers. 00 not rinse or wash the
screen. Wet lint is hard to remove.
Push the lint screen firmly back into
place and close the lid.
Cleaningthe dryer interior
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.

Caring For Your Dryer
Continued
Thermostats Heat element
Heater box terminals
Electric Dryers
Igniter Funnel ~-
Gas Dryers
Powdered laundry detergent
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 to dry.
-OR-
Liquid household cleaner
Apply to stained area. Rub with a cloth
until all excess dye is removed. Tumble
a load of rags to dry.
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.
Electrical shock hazard.
l Unplug the power supply cord
or turn off the electrical power.
l Do not put hands inside the
cabinet.
l Make sure the dryer is cool.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock, injury or
damage.
Cleaning should be done only by a
qualified person.
1. Remove back panel (electric) or
lower access panel (gas).
2. Avoid damaging wires, thermostats,
funnel or ignrter.
3. Remove lint from boxed-in area with
a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
4. Replace panel; reconnect and
relevel the dryer.
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IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance
Wesuggestyou follow
thesefive 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 plugged into a live
circuit with the proper voltage?
l Is the door closed tightly?
l Did you push the Start Button?
l Have you checked your home’s main
fuses or circuit breaker box?
If your dryer does not heat:
l The FLUFF AIR cycle is without heat.
l The last minutes of heat settings are
without heat.
l Is the gas turned on? If not, turn the
Cycle Control Knob to OFF Turn on
gas. Wait 5 minutes. 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.
If drying time seems too long.
l Is the lint screen clean? See page 9
for cleaning instructions.
l See the Dryer Guide.
2. If you need assistance:..
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:
l-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained consul-
tants. The consultants can instruct you
in how to obtain satisfactory operation
from your appliance or, if service is nec-
essary, recommend a qualified service
company in your area.
3. If you need service’...
Whirlpool has a
nationwide network
of franchised TECH-
CARE servrce technrcians are trained to
fulfill the product warranty and provide
after-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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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. Donald Skinner
Director of Customer Relations
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
5. If you need FSP”
replacement parts*...
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts.
Look for this symbol of quality when-
ever you need a replacement part for
your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replace-
ment parts will fit right and work right,
because they are made to the same
exacting specifications used to build
every new Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts
in your area, refer to Step 3 or call
the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service
assistance number in Step 2.
*If you must call or write, please pro-
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This
information is needed in order to
better respond to your request
for assistance.

Notes
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Notes

Whirlpool”AutomaticDryerWarranty
DROOI
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to
WARRANTY correct defects in materials or workmanship.
From Date of Purchase Service must be provided by a franchised
TECH-CARE” service company.
WHIRLPOOL WILL MOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the dryer.
2. Instruct you how to use the dryer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace light bulbs.
B. Repairs when dryer is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in
the home.
D. Damage to dryer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of
God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please
contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
Part No. 3391344
01988 Whirlpool Corporatron Printed in U.S.A.