Whirlpool LE6055XS User Manual
AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE6055XS
and
Gas Model
LG6056XS
Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners, Oehumldlflers. Automallc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrqerator-F
Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
SELECTOR
START BUllON
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
DOOR
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label
before using your
dryer. It will be easier
to remove.
Wipe out the dryer
drum with a damp
cloth to remove dust
from storing or ship-
ping.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
[from the plate located as shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip
and warranty
Please complete and mail the Owner
Registration Card furnished with this
product.
Model Number
Seriol Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
Telephone Number
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
Selecting a Cycle and
Starting Your Dryer
Dryer Cycles and Settings
Cool Down Times
DRYING TIPS .
FLUFF AIR Setting . . . .
TUMBLE PRESS@ Setting
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Mixed Loads..
2
Drying Times
LINT SCREEN
3
LINT REMOVAL..
4
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.
Cleaning Dryer Interior
Vacation Care
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY
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Addltional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
NEVER operate the dryer if...
e it is not working right (Le. noisy, too hot).
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it is damaged.
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parts are missing [Le. door latch).
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all panels are not in place.
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the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missina.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
I. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. Fatgeguish any open
.
4. Immediately call your
gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasollne or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leaving on vacation.
ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or
turn off electrical power before attempting
to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if
yours is a gas dryer.
You are personally responsible for maklng
sure that your dryer...
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is properly maintained.
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is properly installed and leveled in a well
ventilated room* on a floor that can support the weight.
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is located in an area where the tempera-
ture is above 45°F (7.2”C).
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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.’
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is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
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is not used by children or anyone unable
to operate it properly.
‘See ‘61nrtallation Instructions” for com-
plete lnformatlon.
appliance.
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TYPE OF LOAD
COHONS - LINENS
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE
TEMPERATURE
EXTRA HEAW - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts . . . . . . . . EX HEAVY
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes . . . . . HEAVY
MEDIUMWEIGHT COT-TONS -
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear,diapers . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . MEDIUM
PERMIT
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,
organdies, lingerie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LIGHT
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHmlCS
AND BLENDS
PERM’T PRESS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Work clothes,
jacketsraincoats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-20 MINS:
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
40-50
MINS.
PERMIT
PRESS
30-40
MINS.
HEAVY
HIGH
20-30
MINS.
PERMIT PRESS
40-50
MINS. HEAW HIGH
PERMIT PRESS
KNITS GENTLE
30-40
MINS.
LOW
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LOW
PERM’T PRESS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20-30
MINS.
PLASTIC - Shower curtains, FLUFF
tablecloths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON . . .
20-30
40-50
15-20
MINS.
MINS.
MINS.
AIR
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