Whirlpool LE6098XT, LG6099XT, LE7080XT, LE6880XT, LG708lXl User Manual

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Use &
Cycle control knob
Temperature selector
CareGuide
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Start button
Model and serial
DRY-MISER@ sensor
Loading door
SUPERCAPACITYAUTDMATICDRYERS
LE6098XT LE6880XT LE7080XT
LG6099XT LG688lXT LG708lXl
Contents
Page Important Safety
Instructions 3 ..................
Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities 9 .....
Operating Instructions
Starting your dryer. ...........
The automatic cycles i .........
Timed drying ................
Using fluff air 5 ................
Using TUMBLE PRESS@ ......
Using damp dry i ..............
End-of-cycle signal 9 ...........
Lint signal ................... 8
Additional Dryer Features
Electronic DRY-MISER@ control
Gentle heat system i ...........
FINISH GUARD@ setting 9 ......
Caring For Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint screen 10 .......
Cleaning the dryer interior 10 .....
Lint removal 11 ................. If You Need Service Or
Assistance 12 ................... Whirlpool Automatic
Dryer Warranty. .............. 16
01990 Whirlpool Corporation
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.
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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.
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
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1, Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. Mteguish any open
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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. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
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Important Safety Instructions

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Read all instructions before using the dryer.
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NEVER dry items cleaned, washed. soaked in or
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with wax, pa/m, gasoline or flammable fluids in the dryer. The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics contain­ing these materials.
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NEVER allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.
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DO NOT reach into a dryer if the drum is moving.
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When discarding an old dryer, ALWAYS remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment.
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DO NOT install or store dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.
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DO NOT tamper with the controls.
- SAVE THESE
You are responsible for making sure that your dryer is installed, repaired and parts replaced by a aualified oerson.
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Use only fabric softeners specifi­cally labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
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FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to materials can result from:
-drying rubber, rubber-like and
heat sensitive materials with heat.
-allowing lint build-up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Clean­ing should be done periodically by a qualified person.
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Clean lint screen before or after each load.
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DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
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Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the Installation
Instructions.
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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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.*
- 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.
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
and control setting information before starting it.
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE Cottons and linens AUTOMATIC REGULAR
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT - Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT- Sheets, pillowcases, cotton, underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT - Batistes. organdies, lingerie
Permanent press, synthetics and blends
HEAVYWEIGHT-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
MEDIUMWEIGHT - Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT - Lingerie, blouses, dresses
Knits
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetic (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
Delicate fabrics
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze,
lace, etc.
Dryer
Guide for proper sorting, loading
SUGGESTED
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT PRESS
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT PRESS
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT PRESS
SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURE
HEAVY HIGH
PERM’T PRESS
MED
MEDIUM LOW
PERM’T PRESS
MED
MEDIUM LOW
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
PERM’T PRESS
MED
MEDIUM LOW
EX LOW
Rubber, plastic, heat-sensitive fabrics
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys PLASTIC -Shower curtains, tablecloths RUBBER-BACKED RUGS OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,
SHEER NYLON
FLUFF AIR
DO NOT OVERDRY. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, some fabrtcs.
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static
cling, and damage
1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle
Control Knob either way to point to the cycle and setting you want. See pages 6-6 for further cycle information.
2. Set the Temperature Selector on or between any desired temperature settings.
3. Push the Start Button to start the dryer.
4. To stop and restart the dryer:
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Open the door or turn the Cycle Con­trol Knob to OFF to stop the dryer.
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Close the door, select a cycle (if nec­essary) and push the Stan 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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