Whirlpool LG6801XT, LE7000XT, LG6091XT, LE6090XT, LG7001XT User Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Cycle control knob
Temperature selector
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Start button
Model and serial
LARGECAPACITYAUTOMATICDRYERS
LE6090XT LE6800XT LE7000XT
Contents
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Important Safety Instructions
Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Instructions
Starting your dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The automatic cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Timed drying ,....,............................ 7
Using fluff air ..__.............................. 7
Using TUMBLE PRESS@ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
End-of-cycle signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Additional Dryer Features
Gentle heat system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
FINISH GUARD@ setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Caring For Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cleaning the dryer interior . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lint removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
If You Need Service Or
Assistance ._._.__._............................ 12
Whirlpool Automatic Dryer
Warranty . . . .._.____............................ 16
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information
ready if you need service or call with a
question.
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Copy model and serial numbers from
plate (on the frame behind the door)
and purchase date from sales slip.
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Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and
the sales slip together in a handy
place.
Model Number
Serial Number
01990 Whirlpool Corporation
Purchase Date
If your dryer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. It will be easier
to remove before the dryer is used. To
remove any remaining glue:
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Rub briskly with thumb to make a
ball, then remove.
or
Service Company Phone Number
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Soak area with liquid hand
dishwashing detergent before
removing glue as described above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the
finish. See “Important Safety
Instructions” on page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside the dryer.
You should wipe out the dryer drum
with a damp cloth before using to
remove dust from storing or shipping.
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. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or
explosion.

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the
risk of fire, electrical
shock, or
injury to persons when using your dryer, follow
basic precautions,
including the following:
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Read all instructions before using
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You are responsible for making
the dryer.
sure that your dryer is installed,
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NEVER dry items cleaned, washed,
repaired and has parts replaced by a
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,
qualified person.
gasoline or flammable fluids in the
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Use only fabric softeners specifically
dryer. The fumes can create a FIRE
labeled as not being harmful to the
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS
dryer.
hand launder and air dry fabrics
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FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
containing these materials.
materials can result from:
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NEVER allow children to operate,
play with or crawl inside the dryer.
-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
sensitive materials with heat.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used
-allowing lint build-up inside the
near children.
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning
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DO NOT reach into a dryer if the
should be done periodically by a
drum is moving.
qualified person.
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Clean lint screen before or after each
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When discarding an old dryer,
load.
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
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DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
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DO NOT install or store dryer where
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
it will be exposed to the weather.
under the dryer.
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DO NOT tamper with the controls.
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Dryer must be electrically grounded.
See the Installation Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

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NEVER operate the dryer if:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too
hot).
-it is damaged.
-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
-all panels are not in place.
-the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.
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ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before
leaving on vacation if you have a gas
dryer.
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord or turn off electrical power before
attempting to service the dryer. Shut
off
GAS VALVE if you have a gas
dryer.
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You are responsible for making
sure that your dryer:
- is properly maintained.
- is properly installed and leveled on
a floor that can support the weight
in a well ventilated room.’
- is located in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7.2%).
- is connected to the proper outlet
and electrical supply.’
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is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.*
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is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*
- is used only for jobs normally
expected of home clothes dryers.
- is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
‘See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.
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Operating Instructions

The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your dryer model. They are
designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book.

Starting your dryer

Be sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, loading
and control setting information before starting it.
SUGGESTED
SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD
CYCLE
TEMPERATURE
Cottons and linens
EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads, mattress
AUTOMATIC REGULAR
HEAVY HIGH
pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans, corduroys,
work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Sheets, pillowcases,
PERM’T PRESS
cotton, underwear, diapers
MED
LIGHTWEIGHT-Batistes, organdies, KNITS GENTLE
lingerie LOW
Permanent press, synthetics
and blends
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work clothes, jackets,
AUTOMATIC
PERM’T PRESS
raincoats
PERMANENT PRESS
MED
MEDIUMWEIGHT-Shirts, play clothes,
sheets, slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT-Linaerie. blouses, dresses
MEDIUM LOW
Knits
HEAVYWEIGHT- Cottons, rayons, blends,
AUTOMATIC
MEDIUM LOW
T-shirts, slacks, shirts
PERMANENT PRESS
LIGHTWEIGHT-Synthetic (polyester,
KNITS GENTLE
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses,
LOW
dresses
Delicate fabrics
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze,
lace, etc.
AUTOMATIC
EX LOW
PERMANENT PRESS
Rubber, plastic,
heat-sensitive fabrics
FOAM RUBBER-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
PLASTIC-Shower curtains, tablecloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,
SHEER NYLON
FLUFF AIR
20 minutes
20 minutes
20 minutes
15-20 minutes
(No temperature
needs to be
selected.
Cycle is
unheated.)
DO NOT OVERDRY. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage
some fabrics.
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3. Push the Start Button to start the
4. To stop and restart the dryer:
. Open the door or turn the Cycle
Control Knob to OFF to stop the
dryer.
9 Close the door, select a cycle (if
necessary) and push the Start
Button to restart the dryer.
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 to an OFF area.
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