Whirlpool LE6600XP User's Manual
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1. lt lt gt gt Whirlpool Eatate series AUTOMATIC DRYERS Electric Model LE6600XP and Gas Model LG6601XP Parts and features CYCLE CONTROL LAUNDRY KNOB INF ORMATION CENTER TEMPERATURE SELECTOR START BUTTON DRYER DRUM MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LOADING DOOR Remove the Con sumer Buy Guide la bel before using your dryer It will be easier to remove Wipe out the 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 witha mation ready Complete Model Number 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown p ales slip Complete Serial Number question have this infor 2 Purchase date from s Copy this information Keep this book your warranty sales slip and Dryer Guide in th mation Center on the b console in these spaces e Laundry Infor Purchase Date ack ofthe dryer Service Company and Telephone Number There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in w Contents PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY FIRST SELECTING A CYCLE AN STARTING YOUR DRYER The Automatic Cycles Timed Drying DRYING TIPS FLUFF AIR Setting TUMBLE PRESS Setting Mixed Loads Drying Times End of Cycle Signal arranty service LINT SCREEN LINT REMOVAL CAR2. e itis not working right e itis damaged parts are missing all panels are not in place DO NOT let dust lint paper rags chemicals etc pile up around or under the dryer DO NOT install against drapes or curtains gt gt Z oO nm m gt cC A m nn e lt O Zc 7a a mi N me zZ 2 at m N I o ei gt mal m lt g 7 v i kerosene in or near your dryer ALWAYS hand launder or air dry fabrics treated with flammable FOR YOUR SAFETY fluids before putting them into IF YOU SMELL GAS your dryer 4 OPEN WINDOWS DON T TOUCH ELECTRI NEVER dry items containing CAL SWITCHES wax or paint in the dryer The FLAME IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to some materials can result from e drying heat sensitive mate rials with heat see page 4 operating the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged or missing e allowing lint to build up inside the dryer see page 9 2 fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD 3 EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN 4 e FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY NEVER allow children to oper OF THIS OR ANY OTHER ate play with or crawl inside APPLIANCE the dryer BR uke a Pe gt hah ome a a Wis eudi e SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Selecting a cycle and starting your dryer Before starting your dryer be sure laundr
3. e temperature of the wash rinse water e amount of lint in the lint screen dryer temperature selection See page 6in your Dryer Guide for more information The dryer sounds a signal to let you know stops 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 synthetics and other items that should be taken out as soon as the dryer Lint screen Clean the lint screen betore eachload Asc 2en blocked by lint can increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZAR Open the lid and pull the lint screen ROLLthe ntoffthe screen straight out with yo rfingers WARNING DO NOT run the DO NOT r seor wash the screen dryer with the lint screen Push the screen firmly back into oe Ko lololo o Ko duae PIace Doing so can cause over heating can damage fabrics and can be a FIRE HAZARD Q za Z v N e a pr aN O za m m zZ e zZ asd m 6 lt gt pa Lint removal Lint can gather inside the dryer and create lt tire hazard This lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years or mor often depending on dryer usage Heater Box eae l Thermostats j TA Heat Element N l Terminals ELECTRIC DRYERS C AS DRYERS Cleaning should be done only by a c ualified person e Avoid electrical shock 4 Remov gt back panel electric hazard unplug power or lowe r access
4. 1 cYCLE aulomatic 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 to starl 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 heavy high JIDAD Y ONILDIIIS AIAN ANOA ONUAVIS perature selector 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 egular 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 automatic LESS oar w regular E Use AUTOMATIC REGULAR to dry heavy and medium weight cotton items The load tum bles without heat during the last 5 minutes This helps make the load easier to handle DRYNESS SELECTOA automatic permanent press Use AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS to dry permanent press knits and other synthetic fab rics The load tumbles without heat during the last 40 min
5. NOT RUN 7 Coe TECH CARE Serv e Is power supply cord plugged in e Is door closed tightly PECHCARE ice Companies e Did you push START Button TECH CARE serv e Are fuses blown ora circuit breaker ice technicians are trained to fulfill tripped the produ t warranty and provide fter war anty service anywhere in DRYER DOES NOT HEAT a e The AIR setting is without heat the Unite States To locate TECH e The last minutes of heat settings are CARE serv ce in your area call our without heat COOL LIN service assistance tele e Is gas turned on Itnot turn Control Phone nur ber see Step 2 or look in Knob to OFF Turn on gas Wait 5 yourtele hone directory Yellow minutes Reset controls and start Pages uncer e An electric dryer usesa circuit APPLIANCES HO 3EHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVIC amp REPAIA OR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS breaker or 2 fuses If one fuse is WHIRLPOOL APPLIAN WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES blown the dryer may run but not FRANCHISED TECH AE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE MPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES neat Coe 129Maple 999 alec i pin aces DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG OR f SHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING e Is the lint screen clean e See page in your Dryer Guide z ALPOOL APPLIANCES ANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SEAVICE CO 2 If you need assistance r iane 999 9999 Call Whirlpool COOL LINE ser
6. panel gas supply cord or turn off 2 Avoid lt amaging wires _ electrical power thermce stats funnel or igniter nA Pa 3 i d area Avoid injury or damage donot 3 Remov z lint from shade put hands inside cabinet see ar with a soft brush or vacuu 1 cleaner Replac e panel reconnect and re leve dryer Moke sure dryer is cool 4 anit Q z as Remove sharp objects from clothing Neverleave wet or damp laundry in before drying pins buckles etc your dryer Close metal zippers Wipe off all spills with a damp soft Sharp or heavy objects should cloth Spills allowed to remain may never be put on orin the dryer dull or damage the finish Check pockets for bolts nuts etc Non colorfast items can stain the Some pretreatment products can drum Wipe carefully after drying to damage dials console and finish Do make sure there is no dye to be not use these products on or near transferred to items in the next load your dryer Vacation care Unplug power cord or For gas dryers close Clean lint screen turn off electrical power gas valve 10 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often re sult from little things you can find 3 If you need service and fix yourself without tools of any f kind P Whirlpool has oT a nationwide net Whirlpdol work of franchised DRYER DOES
7. selector 4 Turn Temperature Selector to FLUFF AIR 2 Turn Control Knob to the number of minutes you want in the TIMED DRYING CYCLE 3 Push START Button WARNING Drying plas tic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a FIRE HAZARD 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 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 10 minutes The heat shuts off and the dryer continues to tumble the load for 5 more 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 SNOILONALSNI ONILVAIdO YIHLO ONIANG GAWIL SIIOAD DILVWOLNY Mixed loads When drying a load with different kinds and weights of fabrics use the cycle suggested for the lightest fabrics 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 End of cycle signal Drying times Drying times will vary depending on e amount of moisture in the clothes e type and weight of the fabric size of the load e room temperature around the dryer
8. ING FOR YOUR DRYER D Vacation Care IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1 Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need 3 If You Need 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Assistance Service 4 If You Have a Problem Your Responsibilities e i s located in an area where the tem Read this Use and Care Guide perature is above 45 F 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 eis properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems eis used only for jobs normally ex pected of home clothes dryers e isnotrun where there may be explo sive fumes eis not used by children or anyone unable fo operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information You are personally responsible for making sure that your dryer e is installed by a qualified installer e is properly maintained eis installed in an area protected from the weather e i properly installed and leveled in a well ventilated room on a floor that can support the weight Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup pily cord or turn off electrical power before attempting to service the dryer Shut off the GAS VALVE if yours is a gas dryer ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leaving on vacation NEVER use flammable fluids dry cleaning soivents gasoline NEVER operate the dryer if
9. ances Making your world a little easier Part No 696206 Printed in U S A 1985 Whirlpool Corporation ymatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges MI
10. utes This helps keep wrinkles from setting in lt 7 ok DRYNESS SELECTOR 7 COOL DOWN very permane 7 press 7 3k DAYMESS i SELECTOR COOL DOWN 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 automalic permane f press 7 2 DRYNESS SELECTOR e If items are drier than you like use a setting to the right of the the next time you dry a similar load aulomatic permane e 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 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 heat 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 regular automa perman pres 7 gt ORTRESS q SELECTOR coo oww Drying tips The dryer does not heat when the Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF AIR This setting can be used to fluff bedding plastic tablecloths foam rubber pillows stuffed toys sneakers etc knils gentle perm l press low fabric temp temperature
11. v ice assistance telephone number Dial free from 4 If you have a problem Continental U S 800 253 1301 Cailou COOL LINE service as Michigan 800 632 2243 sistance l lephone number see Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 Step 2 an talk with one of our Con sultants o if you prefer write to Mr Steph 2n E Upton Senior V gt e President Whirlpoc Corporation Adminis ative Center 2000 US 53 North Benton F arbor MI 49022 If you mu t call or write please pro vide moc 3 number serial number CED OOS OS ONOH To date of pi rchase and a complete Qualify parts Look for this v of the problem This in symbol of quality whenever descriptic y 7 formation s needed in order to bet you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance ter respec id to your request for FSF replacement parts assistance will fit nght and work night because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op eration from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area FSP s a registered trademark 11 O gt 2 Z 0 i O ae lt O D Q a lt m a lt O c Z m faa Oo wn m n 9 m oO a gt wn 2 n gt z 2 m Whirlp ool Home p Appli
12. y is sorted and loaded Sees properly see your Dryer Guide Saes 3 o ee Be sure the door is tightly closed SUGGESTED SUGGESTED TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE COTTONS LINENS EXTRA HEAVY Bedspreads mattress pads quilts HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS Towels jeans corduroys work clothes AUTOMATIC MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS REGULAR Sheets pillowcases cotton underwear diapers LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS Batistes organdies lingerie PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS Work clothes AUTOMATIC PERM T jackets raincoats PERMANENT PRESS MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS Shirts play PRESS MED clothes sheets slacks LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS Lingerie blouses dresses KNITS HEAVYWEIGHT Cottons rayons PERM T PRESS i AUTOMATIC MED blends T shirts slacks shirts PERMANENT LIGHTWEIGHT Synthetics polyester PRESS KNITS GENTLE acrylic etc and blends lingerie blouses dresses LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC KNITS Sheer Curtains 2 or 3 panels PERMANENT GENTLE Gauze lace etc 0 PRESS LOW RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS FOAM RUBBER Pillows bras stufted toys TIMED PLASTIC Shower curtains DRYING tablecloths RUBBER BACKED RUGS OLEFIN POLYPROPYLENE SHEER NYLON a WARNING Drying these and other heat sensitive materials with heat can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD End Ot Cycle Signal Select a
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