Whirlpool LE6405XP User's Manual
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1. use amp care guide e Pi RR IE RRS a a Re Re i dB aes 3 Ry i WG RE a gt Whirlpool Eatate series AUTOMATIC DRYERS Electric Model LE6405XP Gas Model LG6406XP Parts and features CYCLE CONTROL KNOB TEMPERATURE SELECTOR LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER START BUTTON LINT SCREEN DRYER DRUM LOADING DOOR Wipe out MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a Remove the Con sumer Buy Guide la bel before using your dryer It will be easier to remove the dryer drum with a damp cloth to re move dust from stor ing or shipping question have this information ready Complete Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown z ete Sonal Nunba 2 Purchase date from sales slip OM plete seng AMOS 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 of the dryer service Company and console Telephone Number There is no warranty registration to re that is required for in warranty service Contents PARTS AND FEATURES 2 LINT SCREEN YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES LINT REMOVAL SAFETY FIRST CARING FOR YOUR DRYER SELECTING A CYCLE AND Cleaning Dryer interior STARTING YOUR DRYER Vacation Care Dryer Cycles and Settings IF YOU NEED2. WARNING Before cleaning interior unplug power supply cord or turn oft 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 methods 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 9 E PE e ANOA AOI ONIAVSD IVAONII INIT N33dOS INI If you need service or assistance we suggest 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from littie things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your dryer does not run e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt age 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 10 If your dryer does not heat e The AIR setting is wi
3. I O TI Li PIZARRO BATE SIA Whirlpool A Home Ma Appliances a E a Making your world a little easier Part No 696747 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A matic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mi
4. SERVICE OR Cool Down Times 6 ASSISTANCE DRYING TIPS 1 Before Calling for FLUFF AIR Setting Assistance TUMBLE PRESS Setting 2 If You Need Assistance Mixed Loads 3 If You Need Service Drying Times 4 If You Have a Problem 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Your Responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and your Dryer Guide carefully for important use and safety information You are personally responsible for making sure that your dryer e is installed by a qualified installer e is properly maintained e is installed in an area protected from the weather e Is properly installed and leveled in a well ventilated room on a floor that can support the weight Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord or turn off electrical power before attempting to service the dryer Shut otf 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 solvents gasoline kerosene in or near your dryer ALWAYS hand launder or air dry fabrics treated with flammable fluids before putting them into your dryer NEVER dry items containing wax or paint in the dryer The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to some materiais can result from e drying heat sensitive mate riais with heat see page 4 e operating the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged or missing e allowing lint to build up in
5. AVY HIGH MORE TIME LESS TIME gt ex heavy If the load is not as dry as you want set the dial more to the left the next time you dry that kind of load Ifthe load is dryerthan you want set the dial more to the right the next time you dry that kind of load 6 Cool down times In all cycies the heat shuts off before the dryer stops tumbling This cool down time helps e keep wrinkles from setting in e make handling the hot load items easier ex heavy ect 60 a e 10 MINUTES 5 MINUTES COOL DOWN COOL DOWN The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle has 10 minutes of cooldown time atthe end ofthe cycle All other cycles have 5 minutes of cooldown time Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage to some fabrics To help reduce wrinkling take the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops This is very important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics 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 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 WARNING Drying plas tic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a FIRE HAZARD Mixed loads When drying a load with different kinds and weights of fab
6. AZARD Select a 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 The dryer will starttumbling 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 319049 V ONILIITIS e FAN SNOA ONILAVIS 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 Dryer cycles and settings 60 Tumble i permanenti Press press The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps provide the special care that perma nent press and synthetic fabrics need a period ofheated drying followed by a 10 minute cool down The chart on page 4 suggests time and temperature settings for different kinds of loads The EX HEAVY HEAVY MEDIUM and LIGHT cycles describe the loads they are designed to dry The chart on page 4 tells what is meant by EX HEAVY HEAVY MEDIUM and LIGHT loads At each setting the dryer will run about long enough to dry the load described by the setting Example The HEAVY Cycle is designed to be long enough to dry a load of heavy fabrics towels jeans corduroys etc when the Temperature Selector is set on PERM T PRESS HE
7. DO NOT run the DO NOT rinse or wash the screen dryer with the lint screen loose damaged or missing Doing so can cause over heating can damage fabrics and can be a FIRE HAZARD SON ES E REUE PRLS ORR 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 AL Tell Heat Element Terminals ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person WARNING 1 Remove back panel electric or lower access panel gas 2 Avoid damaging wires thermostats funnel or igniter e Avoid electrical shock hazard unplug power supply cord or turn off 3 Remove lint from shaded area electrical power see art with a soft brush or e Avold Injury or damage do not vacuum cleaner put hands Inside cabinet 4 Replace panel reconnect and e Make sure dryer is cool re level dryer 8 Remove loose and sharp objects from pockets and cuffs before drying pins buckles etc Close metal zippers 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 near your dryer Cleaning dryer interior
8. XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DAYERS amp IRONEAS SERVICING WHIALPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE gt Whirlp ol TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES R MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 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 order to better re spond to your request for assistance for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made fo the same exacting specifications FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part used to bulid every new Whirlpool appliance 11 n lt le Cc Pd m m O 7 m wa lt O m Oo a gt wn 2 si gt z 9 m Soana CIO ROLO IE PER IE RIE
9. losed TYPE OF LOAD 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 PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS Work clothes jackets raincoats MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS Shirts play clothes sheets slacks LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS Lingerie blouses dresses KNITS HEAVYWEIGHT Cottons rayons blends T shirts slacks shirts LIGHTWEIGHT Synthetics polyester acrylic etc and blends lingerie blouses dresses LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS Sheer Curtains 2 or 3 panels Gauze lace etc RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS FOAM RUBBER Pillows bras Stuffed toys PLASTIC Shower curtains tablecloths RUBBER BACKED RUGS OLEFIN POLYPROPYLENE SHEER NYLON SUGGESTED SUGGESTED CYCLE TEMPERATURE EX HEAVY MEDIUM LIGHT PERM T PRESS PERM T 40 50 MINS PRESS HEAVY 30 40 MINS HIGH 20 30 MINS PERM T PRESS PERM T PRESS 40 50 MINS HEAVY HIGH KNITS GENTLE LOW 30 40 MINS PERM T PRESS 20 30 MINS 15 20 MINS PERM T PRESS KNITS GENTLE LOW 20 30 MINS 20 30 MINS 40 50 MINS 15 20 MINS WARNING Drying these and other heat sensitive materials with heat can damage them or be a FIRE H
10. rics use the cycle suggested for the lightest fabrics When the dryer stops remove dry items and reset the control 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 29 10 n 60 Tumble 20 i f permanent Press VE ao 50 press 1 Set Temperature Selector to PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH 2 Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS 3 Push START Button The load will tumble in heated air for 5 minutes The heat shuts off and the dryer continues to tumble the load for 10 more minutes For best results TUMBLE PRESS only a few items ata time Putthem on hangers or fold them as soon as the dryer stops Drying times Drying times will vary depending on e amount of moisture in the clothes e type and weight of the fabric e size of the load e 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 page 6 in your Dryer Guide for more information O A z O v vv e O uv mi aci rd Z n xa c O e Z vw Lint screen Clean the lint screen before each load A screen blocked by lintcan increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD Open the lid and pull the lint screen ROLL the lint off the screen straight out with your fingers WARNING
11. side the dryer see page 8 NEVER allow children to oper ate play with or crawl inside the dryer e is located in an area where the tem perature is above 45 F 7 2 C e is connected to the right kind of out let electric supply and grounding e is 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 e is not used by children or anyone unabie to operate It properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information NEVER operate the dryerit e it is not working right e itis damaged e parts are missing ali panels are not in place DO NOT le dust lint paper rags chemicals etc pile up around or under the dryer DO NOT install against drapes or curtains FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS 4 OPEN WINDOWS 2 DON T TOUCH ELECTRI CAL SWITCHES 3 EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME 4 IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE e SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ISAIA A134VS e S3lLINISISNOdS3 ANOA e SIINLVIJ ANY Si Vd Selecting a cycle and starting your dryer Before starting your dryer be sure laundry is sorted and loaded TUMBIE fou oe press Press properly see your Dryer Guide Be sure the door is tightly c
12. thout 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 If 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 felephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawali 800 253 1424 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 service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIA WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO
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