Whirlpool LE6090XSW1, LG6091XSW1 Owner’s Manual

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AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

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LE609OXS

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LG6091XS

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Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

START BUTTON

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:

I. 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 Guide:' sales slip
and warranty. Service Company

Please complete and mail the Owner Telephone Number

Registration Card furnished with this product.

Remove the Con-

sumer 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.

Contents Page

PARTS AND FEATURES ......... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS ................ 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .... 4

Selecting a Cycle and

Starting Your Dryer ........ 4

Automatic Cycles ........... 6

Timed Drying ............... 6

DRYING TIPS .................. 7

FLUFFAIR Setting ............ 7

TUMBLEPRESS_Setting ....... 7

Automatic DRY-MISER°

Control ................... 7

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Gentle Heat ................. 7

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

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

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

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

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

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER..... 10

Cleaning Dryer Interior ...... 10

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

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE .................. 11

WHIRLPOOL DRYER

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

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gas-
oline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other

ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leav-

ing 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 making
sure that your dryer...

• is properly maintained.

• is properly installed and leveled in a well
ventilated room* on a floor that can sup-

port the weight.

• is located in an area where the tempera-
ture is above 45 F[7,2 C].

• is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply.*

• is properly connected to fuel and ex-

haust systems."

• is not installe_ against draDe_ or

curtains.*

• is used only for jobs normally expected

of home clothes dryers.

• is not used by children or anyone unable
to operate it properly.

_See "Installation Instructions" for com-

plete information.

appliance.

Operating instructions

Selecting a Cycle
and Starting

Your Dryer

Before starting your dryer, be

sure laundry is sorted and loaded
properly [see your "Dryer Guide"),

Be sure the door istightly closed.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

TYPEOF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COl"rONS - LINENS

EXTRAHEAVY- Bedspreads,

mattress pads, quilts ...................

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS- Towels,

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

MEDIUMWEIGHT Co1"rON S-

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

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

LIGHTWEIGHTCoI"rONS - Batistes,

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

PERMANENT PRESS,SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS- 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 AUTOMATIC EX LOW

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) ............ PERMANENT

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

RUBBER,PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,

stuffed toys ............................

PLASTIC- Shower curtains,

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

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

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,SHEERNYLON ...

AUTOMATIC PERM'T PRESS

REGULAR MED

AUTOMATIC PERM'T PRESS
PERMANENT MED

PRESS

AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT KNITS GENTLE

PRESS LOW

FLUFF EXLOW

AIR

HEAVY

HIGH

KNITSGENTLE

LOW

MED LOW

MED LOW