Whirlpool LE6880XS User's Manual
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1. blouses dresses LOW LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC Sheer Curtains 2 or 3 panels PERMANENT Gauze lace etc 2 20 PRESS RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS FOAM RUBBER Pillows bras stuffed toys PLASTIC Shower curtains tablecloths RUBBER BACKED RUGS OLEFIN POLYPROPYLENE SHEER NYLON WARNING Drying these and other heat sensitive materials with heat can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD SUPER CAPACITY IMPERIAL 6 CYCLE INFINITE TEMP PUSH TO START O v mi 7 gt mm Z Z d 7 O 0 Z 7 Set 4 Select a CYCLE 2 TEMPERATURE SELECTOR AUTOMATIC REGULAR Turn the Control Knob either way to The Temperature Selector can be set point to the cycle and setting you on any desired temperature or any want See page 6 for information on where between 2 temperatures the cycles To stop and restart 3 Push the START Button the dryer The dryer will start tumbling when you To stop the dryer open the door or push the START Button turn the Control Knob to OFF If the START Button is pushed whenthe To restart the dryer close the door Cycle Control Knob is pointing to an select cycle if necessary and push OFF area the End of Cycle Signal will START sound Dryer will not start The Cycle Control Knob should point to an OFF area when the dryer is not in use If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished turn the Cycle Control Knob to2. 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 Lint screen Clean the lint screen before each load A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD Open the lid and pullthe lintscreen ROLL the lint off the screen with straight out your fingers YEN cl T A ed Tka DO NOT rinse or wash the screen dryer with the lint screen Push the screen firmly back into place loose damaged blocked or missing Doing so can cause overheating damage fabrics and be a FIRE HAZARD TVAOWNJX LNIT NJJAOS INN Sdil ONIAJG 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 4 Remove back panel electric e Avoid electrical shock Srlower QCCESS PANELON hazard unplug power 2 Avoid damaging wires _ supply cord or turn off thermostats funnel or igniter electrical power 3 Remove lint from shaded area e Avoid injury or damage do not see art with a soft brush of put hands inside cabinet vacuum cleaner e Make sure dryer is cool 4 Replace panel reconnect and re level dryer 9 Some pretreatment products can damage dials consoles and finish Do not use these
3. systems eis not installed against drapes or curtains e is used only for jobs normally expected of home clothes dryers e isnot used by children or anyone unable to operate if properly See installation Instructions for com plete information gt a N gt Z g T1 rmi gt AJ rv N e me O Z gt par mn gt sp rm 2 a _ A ome O O Z 2 Operating instructions AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS 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 SUGGESTED SUGGESTED TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE COTTONS LINENS EXTRA HEAVY Bedspreads To mattress pads quilts HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS Towels jeans corduroys work clothes PERM T PRESS MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS E MED Sheets pillowcases cotton underwear diapers LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS Batistes KNITS GENTLE organdies lingerie LOW PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS PERM T PRESS AND BLENDS MED HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS Work clothes jackets raincoats MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS Shirts play SPAT AGEN clothes sheets slacks LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS Lingerie blouses dresses MED LOW KNITS HEAVYWEIGHT Cottons rayons blends T shirts slacks shirts automatic MED LOW LIGHTWEIGHT Synthetics polyester PERMANENT acrylic etc and blends lingerie PRESS KNITS GENTLE
4. RRANTY Gentle Heat Purchase Date 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Important safety instructions Wy WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your dryer follow basic precautions including the following Read these laundry instructions carefully for important use and safety information before using your dryer NEVER dry items cleaned washed soaked in or spotted with wax paint gas oline or flammable fluids in the dryer The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EX PLOSION ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics containing these materials NEVER allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the dryer Close su pervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children When discarding an old dryer ALWAYS remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment DO NOT reach into a dryer if the drum is moving DO NOT install or store dryer where it will be exposed to the weather DO NOT tamper with the controls You are personally responsible for mak ing sure that your dryer is instalied repaired and parts replaced by a qualified person Use only fabric softeners specifically la beled as not being harmful to the dryer FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to moterials can result from e drying rubber rubber lik e and heat sensitive materials with heat e allowing lint build up inside the dryer or exhaust system cleaning should be done periodically by
5. a qualified person Ciean lint screen before or after each load DO NOT let dust lint paper rags chemi cals etc pile up around or under the dryer Dryer must b electrically grounded See the Installation Instructions e SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS e Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities NEVER operate the dryer if e it is not working right i e noisy too hot e it is damaged e parts are missing i e door latch e all panels are not in place e 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 e is properly maintained e 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 eis connected to the proper outlet and electrical supply eis properly connected to fuel and ex haust
6. 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 AUTOMATIC REGULAR GO AUTOMATIC a REGULAR to l E heavy without heat during the last 5 min utes This heips make the load easier to handle PERMANENT PRESS Use ees i AUTOMATIC i PERMANENT i PRESS to dry permanent press knits and other synthetic fabrics The load tumbles without heat during the last 10 minutes This helps keep wrinkles from sefting in and makes the load easier to handle and medium weight cotton items The load tumbles AUTOMATIC REGULAR TUMBLE PRESS 20 For the fi rst few loads set the Control Knob to point to an in either auto matic cycle When the dryer stops feel the dried items TUMBLE PRESS 20 e f items c are driertnan you like use a setting to the right of the the next time you dry a similar load TUMBLE PRESS 20 e f items c are enot as dry as you like t use a setting to the left of the the next time you dry a similar load OVERDRYING CAN CAUSE SHRINKAGE STATIC CLING AND DAMAGE TO SOME FABRICS Timed drying Use the TIMED DRYING Cycle for any load you want fo dry by time For exampl
7. d uct 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 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SEAVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 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 pre fer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 S If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance If you must call or write please provide model n
8. e small loads large bulky items items to be fluffed or dusted with the FLUFF AIR heat setting e Turn the Control Knob to the number of minutes you want from 10 to 70 e The last 5 minutes of this cycle are without heat a cool down time This helps make the load easier to handle AUTOMATIC REGULAR Drying tips FLUFF AIR RET CIIN EU T S g y The dryer does not heat when the Control Knob is set on FLUFF AIR This setting can be used to fluff bedding plastic tablecloths foam rubber pillows stuffed toys sneakers etc PEAME RESS AUTOMATIC REGULAR 4 Turn the Control Knob to the number of minutes you want in FLUFF AIR 2 Push the START Button WARNING Drying plas tic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a FIRE HAZARD Electronic DRY MISE R Control An electronic sensor determines the amount of moisture in the clothes and automatically shuts off when the proper dryness is reached TUMBLE PRESS Setting 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 AUTOMATIC REGULAR 10 TUMBLE PRESS 20 DAMP DAY 30 TIMED DAYING 4 Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS 2 Set Temperature Selector to PERM T PRESS MED 3 Push START Button The load will tumble in heated air for 15 minutes The heat shuts off and the dryer continues to
9. ften result from little things you can find and fix your self without tools of any kind IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT RUN e Is the power supply plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Is the door closed tightly e Did you push the START Button e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT HEAT e The AIR setting is without heat e The last minutes of heat settings are with out heat e 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 e 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 e Is the lint screen clean See page 9 of this book for cleaning instructions e See page 8 of this book and your Dryer Guide 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere In the U S 1 800 253 1304 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 service Whirlpool has a nationwide net lt Whirlpool work of franchised TECH CARE Serv TECH CARE ice Companies FRANCHISED SERVICE TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the pro
10. products on or near your dryer Remove loose and sharp objects from pockets and cuffs before drying pins buckles etc Close metal zippers 0 Wipe off all II spills with a damp soft Cleaning dryer interior cloth Spills allowed to remain may duil or damage the finish WARNING Before cleaning interior unplug power supply cord or turn off electrical power to avoid electrical shock hazard awi 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 Never leave wet or damp laundry avoid staining later load items in your dryer 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 e Unplug power cord or turn off electrical power e For gas dryers close gas valve e Clean lint screen Sharp or heavy objects should never be put on or in the dryer Check pockets for bolts nuts etc 10 If you need Service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems o
11. te to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange _ Whirlpool Part No 3388797 Rev A j 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A utomatic Washers Clothes Oryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges
12. tumble the load for 5 more minutes For best results TUMBLE PRESS only 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 T PRESS MED 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 Sdil ONIANG SNOILONALSNI ONILWdddO Drying times Mixed loads Drying times will vary depending on When drying a load with different e amount of moisture in the clothes kinds and weights of fabrics use the le suggested for the lightest fab e type and weight of the fabric ye ssizedihe lodd rics When the dryer stops remove dry items and reset the control room temperature around the dryer e temperature of the wash rinse water e amount of lint in the lint screen e dryer temperature selection See your Dryer Guide for more information End of cycle signal The dryer sounds a signal fo let you know when a the cycle is finished The signal cannot be turned Z off and is not adjustable The signal is helpful when you are drying per f os g p gp manent press synthetics and other items that shouid be taken out as soon as the dryer stops Lint signal Clean lint screen before each load If you neglect to clean your lint screen the signal will sound The whistle tone signal lets you
13. umber 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 11 O gt a Z Tl O 7 lt 0 C 7 U 7 lt mi 7 lt OQ z mi m O m 79 lt O m O 70 gt U a gt 2 m WHIRLPOOL DRYER WARRANTY __ 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 NOT PAY FOR 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 Repairs when dryer is used in other than normal single family household use Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home 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 CONSE QUENTIAL 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 sta
14. use amp care guide AUTOMATIC DRYERS Electric Model LE6880XS and Gas Model LG6881XS Parts and features CYCLE CONTROL KNOB LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER TEMPERATURE SELECTOR a Remove the Con ia ee ee sumer Buy Guide label E LINT SCREEN before using your DRYER DRUM dryer It will be easier fo remove Wipe out the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing or ship LOADING DOOR ping ELECTRONIC DRYNESS SENSOR Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown Model Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Serial Number Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Dryer Guide sales slip and warranty Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this Service Company product Telephone Number Contents PARTS AND FEATURES Drying Times IMPORTANT SAFETY Mixed Loads INSTRUCTIONS End of Cycle Signal OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lint Signal selecting a Cycle and LINT SCREEN Starting Your Dryer LINT REMOVAL Automatic Cycles CARING FOR YOUR DRYER Timed Drying Cleaning Dryer Interior DRYING TIPS Vacation Care FLUFF AIR Setting IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR TUMBLE PRESS Setting ASSISTANCE Electronic DRY MISER WHIRLPOOL DRYER Control WA
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