Whirlpool LE6685XP User's Manual
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1. TEOS ARRI NSA S use amp care guide NEE y Eatate seris AUTOMATIC DRYERS Electric Model LE6685XP and U Gas Model LG6686XP Parts and features CYCLE CONTROL KNOB TEMPERATURE SELECTOR a LAUNDRY AEA INFORMATION CENTER ee BUTTON ae LINT SCREEN sumer Buy Guide la NUMBER PLATE bel before using your dryer It will be easier to remove Wipe out the LOADING DOOR dryer drum witha damp cloth to re move dust from stor ing or shipping Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Complete Model Number 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip complete Senonivo Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty sales slip Purchase Date and Dryer Guide in the Laundry Infor mation Center on the back ofthe dryer Service Company and console Telephone Number There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Contents PARTS AND FEATURES LINT SCREEN YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES LINT REMOVAL SAFETY FIRST 3 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER SELECTING A CYCLE AND Cleaning Dryer Interior STARTING YOUR DRYER Vacation Care OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Changing the Drum Light Automatic Cycles IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR2. elf the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt age e Is the door closed tightly e Did you push the START Button ie RER e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box 12 if your dryer does not heat e The AIR setting is without heat e The last minutes of heat settings are without heat e Is the gas turned on If not turn the Control Knob to OFF Turn on gas Wait 5 minutes 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 it drying time seems long e Is the lint screen clean e See page 7 of this book and page 6 of your Dryer Guide 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance or if serv ice is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of fran chised TECH CARE Service Compa nies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro vide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate TECH CARE serv
3. e dryer temperature selection See page in your Dryer Guide for more information End of cycle signal Mixed loads When drying a load with different kinds and weights of fabrics use the cycle suggested forthe 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 This is important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished The signal cannot be stops turned off and is not adjustable The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press synthetics and other items that should be taken out as soon as the dryer 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 pull the lint screen ROLL the lint offthe screen straight out with your fingers WARNING DO NOT run the DO NOT rinse or wash the screen dryer with the lint screen Push the screen firmly back into or Metelo de place Doing so can cause over heating can damage fabrics and can be a FIRE HAZARD Lint removal Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard This lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years or more often depending on dryer usage Funnel 7 Heat Element Terminals ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS Cleaning
4. Timed Drying ASSISTANCE DRYING TIPS 1 Before Calling for FLUFF AIR Setting Assistance TUMBLE PRESS Setting 2 If You Need Assistance Drying Times 3 If You Need Service Mixed Loads 4 If You Have a Problem 01985 Whirlpool Corporation Your Responsibilities e is located inan area where the tem Read this Use and Care Guide perature is above 45 7 2 C and your Dryer Guide carefully for is connected to the right kind of out important use and safety information let electric supply and grounding e is properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems eis used only for jobs normally ex You are personally responsible for making sure that your dryer e is installed by a qualified installer pected of home clothes dryers e is properly maintained e isnotrun where there may be explo eis installed in an area protected sive fumes from the weather eis not used by children or anyone e is properly installed and leveled in unable to operate it properly a well ventilated room on a floor See the Installation Instructions for that can support the weight complete information Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup NEVER operate the dryerif ply cord or turn off electrical e itis not working right power before attempting to e itis damaged service the dryer Shut off the parts are missing GAS VALVE if yours is a gas dryer all panels are not in place ALWAYS shut off the gas valve DO NOT le
5. should be done only by a qualified person WARNING 4 Remove back panel electric e Avoid electrical shock or lower access panel gas hazard unplug power 2 Avoid damaging wires _ supply cord or turn off thermostats tunnel or igniter electrical power 3 Remove lint from shaded area e Avoid injury or damage do not see art with a soft brush or put hands inside cabinet vacuum cleaner e Make sure dryer is cool 4 Replace panel reconnect and re level dryer po z 9 v un o zZ oH Mm 19 kasd m m z o Z 7 m lt g gt re emove all 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 Sharp or heavy objects should never be put on or in the dryer Check pockets for bolts nuts etc Some pretreatment products can damage dials consoles and finish Do not use these products on or hear your dryer Q Cleaning dryer interior Before cleaning interior unplug power supply cord or turn off electrical power to avoid electrical shock hazard Garments which contain unstable dyes such as denim blue jeans or bright ly colored cotton items may discolor the dryer interior If the interior is discolored clean with one of the following meth
6. and other heat sensitive materials with heat can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD Super Papacy SCYCLE 4 TEMP Dry Miser Control Energy Efficient System Permanent Press LOOL DOWN Care End O1 Cycle Signal temperature selector Select a l cYcLE automatic permanent Turn the Control Knob either way to point to the cycle and setting you want See page 6 for information on the cycles Push the 3 START Button push lo starr The dryer will start tumbling when you push the START Button The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use Set TEMPERATURE 2 SELECTOR JIDAD Y ONILDITIS e 43A9Q ANOA DNILAVIS Turn the Temperature Selector to the needed drying temperature To stop and restart the dryer 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 Operating instructions The automatic cycles The automatic cycles allow you to select the degree of dryness you prefer for the clothes being dried The Control Knob moves and stops several times until the load reaches the dryness setting you selected Then the knob automatically moves to OFF and tumbling stops LESS omy automatic f regular Satin A Use ey AUTOMATIC REGULAR to dry heavy weight cotton items The load tum bles without heat during the last 5 minutes This helps make the load easier to
7. handle y ELECTOR permanent Use AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS to dry permanent 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 medium viomat c um vir pay aulomal iT DA eguiar x permane DASS L press il n 7 x DT SS SELECTOR Com CONN 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 tomatic gular e If items are drier than you like use a setting to the right of the the next time you dry a similar load omatic u ven ony aulomatic PIT ET E permane ORYNESS Se press SELECTOR EH 7 de DRYNESS e E SELECTOR e if items are notas dry as you like use a setting to the left of the the nexttime 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 to dry by time For example small loads large bulky items items to be fluffed or dusted with the FLUFF AIR heal setting Turn the Control Knob to the number of minutes you want from 10 to 60 The last 5 minutes of this cycle are without heat a cool down time This helps make the load easier to handle automatic var ony automa reguiar x a perman oavmess gt o pres SELECTOR N Z x DES m e SELECTOR io Com DO Tumble Press Dry
8. ice in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under gt Whirlpool 7ECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERYICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYEAS 8 IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED SER TECH CARE SERVICE VICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 4 if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Stephen E Upton Senior Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in orderto better re spond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this Fse symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement pa
9. ing tips FLUFF AIR gi me The dryer does not heat when the Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF AIR This setting can be used fo fluff bedding plastic tablecloths foam rubber pillows stuffed toys sneakers etc WARNING Drying plas tic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a FIRE HAZARD 4 Turn the Temperature Selector to FLUFF AIR 2 Turn the Control Knob to the num ber of minutes you want in the TIMED DRYING Cycle 3 Push the START Button 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 7 DRYNESS SELECTOR 4 Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS 2 Set Temperature Selector to PERM PRESS MED 3 Push START Button The load will tumble in heated air for 10 minutes The heat shuts off and the dryer continues to tumble the load for 5more minutes For best results TUMBLE PRESS only a few items ata time Put them on hangers or fold them as soon as the dryer stops O vu m 7 gt 2 Z o Zz mn wa 9 O zZ nm o Q xa y O vu m Drying times Drying times will vary depending on e amount of moisture inthe clothes etype and weightof the fabric e size of the load e room temperature around the dryer e temperature of the wash rinse water e amount of lintin the lint screen
10. ods 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 all excess dye is removed Wipe thor oughly 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 re moved Tumble a load of rags Vacation care e Unplug power cord or turn off elec trical power e For gas dryers close gas valve e Clean lint screen Changing the drum light W WARNING Unplug the dryer to avoid possible electric shock 4 Open the dryer door and remove 2 Remove the light bulb by turning light bulb cover by turning it it counterclockwise clockwise 3 Replace the bulb only with a 4 Replace the light bulb cover 40 watt appliance bulb from most and lock itin place by turning hardware grocery or variety stores counterclockwise CAUTION The bulb cover must be securely in place during dryer opera tion to prevent overheating and possible damage to fabrics Operating the dryer with the bulb cover removed can cause the dryer to fall or create a FIRE HAZARD EN ei INOA JOJ DNIJVI If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and f x yourself without tools of any kind
11. rts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance 13 lt O Cc zZ m m o mn m a O m oO a gt mn 2 nm gt zZ m Notes Notes gt nik ERA LTR AAA SERENA SEE RUE EEG AAA A gs en ee me a A A em Making your world a little easier Part No 696223 Printed in U S A 1985 Whirlpool Corporation matic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Micr
12. t dust lint paper before leaving on vacation rags chemicals etc pile up around or under the dryer DO NEVER use flammable fluids NOT install against drapes or dry cleaning solvents gasoline curtains kerosene in or near your dryer ALWAYS hand launder or air dry a fabrics treated with flammable FOR YOUR SAFETY fluids before putting them into IF YOU SMELL GAS your dryer OPEN WINDOWS ER DON T TOUCH ELECTRI NEVER dry items containing wax or paint in the dryer The CAL SWITCHES fumes can create a FIREHAZARD ae ANY OPEN FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to IMMEDIATELY CALL some materials can result from e drying heat sensitive mate YOUR GAs SUPPLIER rials with heat see page 4 e operating the dryer with the FOR YOUR SAFETY lint screen loose damaged or DO NOT STORE OR USE missing EA GASOLINE OR OTHER allowing lint to build up inside FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND the dryer see page 9 LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY NEVER allow children to oper OF THIS OR ANY OTHER ate play with or crawl inside APPLIANCE the dryer v gt a par o gt zZ Oo mn m gt 4 c x m nm lt 0 e aS 7 m nm v oO z 2 E m o o nm gt ma m lt zu 7 Qa SAVE THESE 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 is tightly closed au
13. tomatic seguiar timed drying Tumble 22 gt 20 P s ress rate 30 TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED CYCLE TEMPERATURE COTTONS LINENS EXTRA HEAVY Bedspreads mattress pads quilts HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS Towels jeans corduroys work clothes MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS Sheets pillowcases cotton underwear diapers LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS Batistes organdies lingerie AUTOMATIC REGULAR HEAVY HIGH PERM T PRESS MED KNITS GENTLE LOW PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS Work clothes jackets raincoats MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS Shirts play clothes sheets slacks LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS Lingerie blouses dresses AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS PERM T PRESS MED KNITS GENTLE LOW KNITS HEAVYWEIGHT Cottons rayons blends T shirts slacks shirts LIGHTWEIGHT Synthetics polyester acrylic etc and blends lingerie blouses dresses AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS PERM T PRESS MED KNITS GENTLE LOW LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS Sheer Curtains 2 or 3 panels Gauze lace etc AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS KNITS GENTLE LOW RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS FOAM RUBBER Pillows bras stuffed toys PLASTIC Shower curtains tablecloths RUBBER BACKED RUGS y OLEFIN POLYPROPYLENE SHEER NYLO Y TIMED DRYING 20 30 MINS 20 30 MINS 40 50 MINS 15 20 MINS WARNING Drying these
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