Whirlpool LE6090XSW0, LG6091XSW0 Owner’s Manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model
LE6090XS

_ and

Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room A=r Condptloners, Oehumldl/iers, Automahc Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrlgerator-F

Gas Model

Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

SELECTOR

START BUT[ON

LINT SCREEN

DRYER DRUM

MODEL
AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

LOADING DOOR

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

t. Complete Model and Serial Numbers Model Number

(from the plate located as shown}.

2. Purchase date from sales slip. Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundry Information Purchase Date
Center with your "Dryer Guidei' sales slip

and warranty. Service Company

Please complete and mail the Owner Telephone Number

Registration Card furnished with this product.

sumer Buy Guide label
before using your
dryer. It will be easier

to remove.

drum with a damp
cloth to remove dust

from storing or ship-

ping.

Remove the Con-

Wipe out the dryer

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES. ........

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS ................

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....

Selecting a Cycle and

Starting Your Dryer ........

Automatic Cycles ...........

Timed Drying ...............

DRYING TIPS ..................

FLUFFAIR Setting ............

TUMBLEPRESS®Setting .......

Automatic DRY-MISER®

Control ...................

Gentle Heat .................

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2

Mixed Loads ................ 8

Drying Times ................ 8

3 End-of-Cycle Signal ......... 8

4 Lint Signal .................. 8

LINT SCREEN .................. 9

4 LINT REMOVAL ................. 9

6 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER..... 10

6 Cleaning Dryer Interior ...... 10

7 Vacation Care .............. 10

7 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

7 ASSISTANCE .................. 11

WHIRLPOOL DRYER

7

WARRANTY ................... 12

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©1987Whirlpool Corporation

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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before

leaving on vacation.
NEVER use or store flammable fluids
(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker-

osene) in or near your dryer. These sub-
stances give off vapors that can create

a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.

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.

• 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.

ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord
or turn off electrical power before at-
tempting to service the dryer. Shut oft
GAS VALVE if yours is a gas dryer.

You are personally responsible for
making sure that your dryer...

• is properly maintained.

• is properly installed and leveled in a

well ventilated room* on a floor that
can support the weight.

• _s located in an area where the tem-
)erature is above 45°F (7.2°C).

• _sconnected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply.*

• ts properly connected to fuel and ex-

haust systems.*

• is not installed against drapes or

curtains.*

• _s used only for jobs normally ex-
]ected of home clothes dryers.

• is not used by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly.

*See "Installatlon Instructions" for

complete information.

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Operating instructions

Selecting a Cycle
and Starting

Your Dryer

Beforestarting your dryer, be

sure laundry issorted and loaded

properly (see your "Dryer Guide").

Besure the door istlghfly closed.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPEOFLOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE

COTTONS- LINENS

EXTRAHEAVY- Bedspreads,

mattresspads, quilts ...................

HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS- Towels.

jeans,corduroys,work clothes .........

MEDIUMWEIGHTCOTTONS-

Sheets,pillowcases, coffon

underwear, diapers ...................

LIGH1WEIGHTCOTTONS- Batistes,

organdies, lingerie ....................

PERMANENTPRESS,SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS- Workclothes,

jackets, raincoats .....................

MEDIUMWEIGHTFABRICS- Shirts,play

clothes,sheets,slacks..................

LIGHTWEIGHTFABRICS-Lingerie,

blouses,dresses .......................

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT- Cottons,rayons,

blends,T-shirls,slacks,shirts............

LIGHTWEIGHT- Synthetics[polyester,

acrylic, etc.] and blends, lingerie,

blouses,dresses .......................

LIGHTWEIGHTAND DELICATEFABRICS AUTOMATIC

SheerCurtains (2 or3 panels) ............ PERMANENT

Gauze. lace, etc......................... PRESS

RUBBER,PLASTIC,HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS

FOAMRUBBER-Pillows,bras,

stuffedtoys ............................

PLASTIC-Showercurtains,

tablecloths ............................

RUBBER-BACKEDRUGS....................

OLEFIN,POLYPROPYLENE,SHEERNYLON ...

AUTOMATIC PERMg"PRESS

REGULAR MED

AUTOMATIC PERMg"PRESS
PERMANENT MED

PRESS

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT KNITSGENTLE

PRESS LOW

FLUFF EXLOW

AIR

HEAVY

HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

MED LOW

MED LOW

EXLOW