Whirlpool LE6680XK User's Manual
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1. Modern dryers are designed with drying temperatures needed to safely handle modern fabrics Cool down times have been added to heat settings You might notice slighty onger drying times Cc 2 zZ gt Cc a Oo gt m 9 nn mm z nn N n Cc al mal gt re N 4 c g wo im m uv a m wn wn Q a xs z 9 xa gt x oo m n 0 re m O gt ae z 9 n O ye nn m Ed lt O m 2 If you need service lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE If your WHIRLP DOL appliance ever needs service anywhere in the United States help is just a phone call away to your neares Whirlpool franchised TECH CARE service representative Whirlpool maintains a nationwide network of francnised TECH CARE ser vice companies to fulfill your warranty and provide after warranty service and maintenance tc keep your WHIRLPOOL appliance in peak condition You ll find your nearest TECH CARE service compary listed in your local telephone book Yellow Pages under Washers Dryers Repairing or Servic ing Should you not find a listing dial free the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone num ber 800 253 1301 When calling from Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 If you move S make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure Its continued satisfactory operation please telephone your neare2. BLENDS shirts slacks polo snirts etc PERM T PRESS MED iIGATWEIGHT SYNTHETIC FIBERS polyester acrylic etc AND Bi ENDS Lingerie blouses dresses etc 5 f DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS Sheer Curtains 12 or 3 panels KNITS LOW vupuUuY rogue GENTLE EX LOW v U SML FOAM RUBBER ARTICLES Pillows bras etc ED DRYING FLUFF AIR To damp ary clothes for ironing set control in the TIMED DRYING Cycle for 15 to 25 minutes MIXED LOAD If you dry a iload of various weights of fabrics select the cycle for the lighter weight fabric When dryer stops remove the dry articles and reset the control c 2 Zz 9 lt e c xa O a lt m w m z 9 O a x zZ 2 z m zad wn m p gt m z 2 se m m Q gt z 17 _ m v 77 Using the Automatic Settings RE SULA and ere NE FESS 5 Oh Aer TO TAT Ss ye a Hor PS load te be ne overs Gesa edt shut off aute mate ally whet OGG as dry asthe setr a ise thee AL REGUL AT Mycle tc dr gt ost famey cads bunng the las five mM nutes of the arying cycle tne load is tumblsa w trout neat Tris help Make he oad easie to nandie use the AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS Cycie Oo dry permanent press knits and otrersyrtnet lt fabrics Tne ast 10 minutes of tre crying cycle are wrr out heat Trs coc acar time helos keeg wrink
3. Models LE6680XK LG6681XK lt gt Whirlpool prver Use amp Care LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER CYCLE CONTROL KNOB LN TEMPERATURE SELECTOR A START BUTTON LINT SCREEN LOADING DOOR Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here If you ever need to call for service you will need to give the Mode and Serial Num bers Your dryer has these numbers ona plate Mode No behind the door Copy the numbers in these spaces Seral No Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Dryer Guide sales slip ard warranty Purchase stallatior Date Before using your Dryer Please read nis booklet fo be sure your dryer is ns alled and used orocer y it will heec you get the dest results and longes ife your dryer was designed to give You are personally responsi ble tor making sure that your dryer e s installed by a qualified installer e Is properly installed and leveled in a well ventilated room on a floor that can support the weight e is connected to the nght kind of outiet electric supply arc grounding e Is properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems e is usec oniy for obs ormally expected of home ciothes dryers Is properly ma ntainea s out of the weather Is not run where there may be explo sive fumes e Is rot used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly Remove the Consumer Buy Suide label bef ore us rg your dryer If will be easier
4. Toys Cotton or polyeste fiber flied gt 3 Stuffed Toys Foam rubber filed 4 Sneakers 5 Foam Rubber Pillows Drying with heat may damage the foam rubber and will be a fire hazard IMPORTANT Take the rack out for normal tumble drying If You Need Service or Help We Suggest You Follow These Three Steps 4 Before calling for service Problery are sometimes caused rm Ize thing sou car correct without cols Check h s list before you call ter Service gt Y 2 DOES s DT RUN e s electric power cord plugged in est e dyer coor closed tightly Your Aner has a switch by the door that shis off the dryer if the door is opened e Did you push a the Start Button AL Creck circuit breakers or fuses in the fuse Dox DRYER RUNS BUT DOES NOT HEAT eis tne Cycle Control Knob set cor rectly The last 5 minutes are cool down time in AUTOMATIC REGULAR the last 10 minutes in AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS are without heat eis it a gas dryer See if the gas is turned on If not turn the Cycle Con tro Knob fo OFF Turn on the gas and wait five minutes for the auto matic switcn to reset Then try starting it again els it an electric dryer Check the circuit oreakers or fuses in the fuse pox An electric dryer will have two fuses If one is blown the dryer may run but not heat DRYING TIME IS LONGER THAN USUAL e Check the lint screen Remove lint Keep the screen clean e
5. Y TUMBLE PRESS e Push the Start Button For best results TUMBLE PRESS only a few items at a time put them on hangers or fold them as soon as the dryer stops End of Cycle Signal A signal will let you know that tne dryer has stopped The signal s helpful wher you are drying permanent press synthetics ard other items that really should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops The signal can t be turned off and tis not adjustable Using the Drying he drying rack lets you dry items that you may ect want to tum ble ike sneakers stuffed toys etc 1 Fit the rear egs cf tne ack into the grooves on the back wail of the dryer Push them ir and et the front iegs of the rack down on the front of the dryer as shown 2 Put items to be arnec or top of the rack Allow space netween them for ro move around 3 The rack does ot rave but re drum turns Be sure nothing hangs ove the edges of the rack Do not hang items from the rack 4 Close the door ana turr the Cycle Control Knob to a time setting in the TIMED DRYING Cycle 5 Drying time wil depend on how much moisture the items nold Sug gested drying temperatures are giver in the following chart 6 Push the Start futtor 7 To remove the rack Ift up and pull out push If back Items for Rack Drying Drying Temp Setting KNITS LOW or PERM T PRESS MED HEAVY HIGH 1 Wool Socks Block to shape anq lay flat on rack 2 Stuffed
6. atting into permaner t press items Ihe TIMED DRYING Cycle can be used when you want o dry for aset number of Tnutes or when you want to damp dry or fluff tems without neat Ths dse amp Care Guide Contains suggestions o tne way fo use your dryer to get the best results ana longest usefui life from your dryer Please read i careful y Lint Screen The lint screen is under the id on top of the dryer Clean the lint screen before each ioad A screen that s blocked by lint can cause longer drying times CAUTION Do not operate the dryer with the lint screen removed or not securely in place as it may cause overheating possi ble damage to fabrics and dryer parts or create a fire hazard iege OG NE To remove the screen open the lid and pull the screen straight out Roll the lint off the screen with your fingers DO NOT rinse the screen or wash it Wet lint is hard to remove When replacing the screen pusn It firmly into piace Close the lid ao m pay 0 wn m 2 zZz 2 O 2 a m zZz _ w md oO gt g z c zZ O m a n gt z Q zZ a T z p oa ce a m m z Using Your Dryer 1 Put the sorted load in the dryer and close the door tightly 2 turn the Cycle Control Knob to the cycle you want e Use tne Automatic C sles for most oacs Start with the perniter at the middie of ar Automat Cycle See page for more information NOTE In the Automatic Cyc
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8. e it takes to dry a load deoends on e The kind of fabric its weight and the size of the load A large load of jeans will fake a lot longer to dry than a small load of light synthetics e The amount of moisture in the load Towels hold a lot of moisture synthetics don t Synthetics dry faster e Jemperature of the rinse water Cold rinses help save on energy and wrin kles but a cold load will take slightly longer to dry than a warm one e Amount of lint on fhe screen A full lint screen slows the air flow and can make drying time longer e jemperature around the dryer The aryer heats room air If that air is cold drying time will be longer Proper installation and exhaust sys tems For the fastest possible drying time installing and exhausting your dryer properly is important See instal lation instructions 3 Cycle 5 Temp Custom Dry Control Permanent Press COOL DOWN Care PUSH TO START SELECTING CYCLES AND TEMPERATURE SETTINGS Choose tne correct settings according to the chart below TEMPERATURE TYPE OF LOAD DRYING CYCLE SELECTOR COTTONS HEA Y Bedsprec T 7 4 r tress pads qui ts AUT NC HEAVY HIGH NIP OIONMIANE HGE WE Shirts aresses sheets diapers towe s work clothes f HEAVY HIGH PERMANENT PRESS HEAVY Work clothes jackets raincoats etc PERM T PRESS 1 MED MEIN WEIGHT Shirts uriforms dresses slacks etc PERM T PRESS 1 MED KNITS HEAVYWEIGHT COTTONS RAYONS
9. fo emove Wipe out he dur with a dame clotn to remove ary dust SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS See the Dryer Guide for drying tips informa tion about permanent press and knits instructions for drying special items and for things not to be dried in your dryer e See the installato ir structions for complete informaticn 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 SAFETY FIRST To prevent serious injury DO NOT allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the dryer FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance SAFETY Never operate your dryer without replacing all panels lower front access or service Please read this manual Follow the instructions to neip you get the best drying results Save the manual for future use Contents Before Using Your Dryer Loading Your Dryer Understanding Your Dryer Lint Screen Using Your Dryer Setting Drying Times Selecting Cycles and Temperature Settings Using the Automatic Settings FLUFF AIR TUMBLE PRESS Control End of Cycle Signal Using the Drying Rack If You Need Service or Help Before Calling for Service If You Need Service If You dave a Problem gt Fa Rau E ee th oi tO oowv oe Up N N Loading your Dr
10. les the Cycle Control Knob does not keep moving It starts and stops depend ing on the heat ara tne dryness of the load e Use TIMED DRYING far drying a certain number of minutes or for damp drying fluffing or tumbting items without air BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERDRY Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage to some foley foi 3 Set TEMPERATURE SELECTOR e Turn the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR fo the arying temperature needed for the load See page 4 for suggested settings 4 Push the Start Button e Make sure the door is closed and the Cycle Control is set If the door is opened during the cycle the dryer wi stop To restart fhe dryer close the door and push the Start Button 5 To stop the dryer e Open the door e Or turn the Cycle Control Knob to one of the OFF positions e To change the setting while the dryer is running turn the Cycle Control Knob either way so it points fo the set ting you want NOTE The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not being used IMPORTANT To help reduce wrin kling take the load from the dryer as soon as tumbl Ng stops This is very important for permanent press knits and other synthetic fabrics Setting Drying Times Modern dryers are designed with drying temperatures needed to safely handle modern fabrics Cool down times nave been added to heat settings You might notice slightly longer drying times The tim
11. les frorn sering In For the first tfew cads set he Cycle Control Kn ab te poirt n the mid die betweer VEF DRY and LESS DRY Bie aes vie AUTOMATIC REGULAR DRYNESS SELECTOR gt VERY DRY _ When the dryer stops fee the temsinthe oac It they are about how you ke them keer using this setting Ifthe iferes are grier than you lks use a setting nearer FES DRY or COO DOWN tre next ume you dv aload lke tral he tems ares iat as ary as you war US O se ig e VERY DRY the next ne youdr a cad Kketnat ter gdy gate loads yous Ote settrgi use A fndata One FLUFF AIR This temperature setting is useful for fluffing bedaing pillows and cloth ing or dusting drapes It is also best to use wher dampo drying heat sensitive 4 items Drying plastic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a fire hazard FLUFF AIR should be used for such ters as plastic shower curtains or cplecloths rubber backed ugs some gt ows stuffed toys etc e urr tne TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to L JFF AIR e Curr the Cycle Control Knob to the au nber of minutes you want in the TIMIED DRYING Cycle TUMBLE PRESS Control This setting 1s useful for removing wrinkles from packing in suitcases or cosets TUMBLE PRESS will help put them pack into their pre set shape Set Cycle Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS e Set TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to PERM T PRESS MED or HEAVY HIGH g 10 X 20 DAMP DR
12. st TECH CARE service company for installation or to get the name of a qualified installer Installation cost will of course be paid by you Helpful hints You can help your TECH CARE service representative give you faster service if you include the mode and serial number of your appliance when requesting service Also retain your sales slip and warranty to verify your warranty status Remember Your TECH CARE service representative is specially trained in the expert repairing and servicing of your WHIRLPOOL appliances He can help you maintain the quality originally built into your WHIRLPOOL appliance So why not take the time now to took up his telephone number and jot it down in the space provided on the cover 3 If you have a problem Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL LINE service assistance telepnone number see Step 2 or write Mr Stephen E Upton Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 If you must call or write please provide your name address telephone number type of appliance brand model serial number date of purchase the dealer s name and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 2 saregisterea trade ark ot Winerigoc Corporation for aua ty parts Lock fortn s Whirlpool Part No 690730 Rav A
13. yer a For best crying results and energy savings sort dryer oads carefully Separate loads according to the type of fabric and weight For example e Dry heavy fabrics iden s towels cottons separately from ight fabrics permanent press synthetics e Separate lint givers towels sweat shirts etc from lint takers synthetics blends permanent press e Keep dark colors and ligh colors separate e Keep colorfast tems away from non colortast fabrics Allow room for items to tumble freely The load will dry faster with fewer wrinkles When drying permarent press dry smaltler than normal loads for the best wrinkle removal Use a mesh bag o hold small items such as baby socks Read the Dryer Guide for more hints on sorting and loading Understanding your Dryer This dryer has a setting for TIMED DRYING like most other dryers But it also has two automatic cycles AUTO MATIC REGULAR and AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS These automatic settings allow you to choose how Jry you want the oad instead of how iong you need to dry it For example in the AUTOMATIC REGULAR Cycle you can set the Cycle Control Knob anywhere between VERY DRY and LESS DRY The Cycle Control Knob won t move until the load begins to get as dry as the setting you selected Tha AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS Cycie operates very uon tne same Out If as a onger coo down time at tre end The coo down s impor tant to help keep wrirkles from s
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