AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE6098XS
and
Gas Model
LG6099XS
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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
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TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
START BUllON
LINT SCREEN
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MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
ELECTRONIC
DRYNESS
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready
1. Complete
(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
product.
Model and Serial Numbers
with this
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
Telephone Number
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 shipping.
Remove the Con-
Wipe out the dryer
Contents
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
FLUFF AIR Setting 7
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting 7
Electronic DRY-MISER”
Control 7
Gentle Heat.. 7
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Drying Times
Mixed Loads : : : : : : : :
End-of-Cycle Signal
Lint Signal
LINT SCREEN
LINT REMOVAL..
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.
Cleaning Dryer Intenor..
Vacation Care
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
NEVER operate the dryer if
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it is not working right [i.e. noisy, too hot).
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it is damaged.
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parts are missing (i,e. door latch).
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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. ;;tkeguish any open
.
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
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 making
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 ex-
haust 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 “Installation Instructions” for com-
plete information.
appliance.
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TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY
mattress pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,
organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-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
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)
Gauze, lace, etc.
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffedtoys............................
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tablecloths............................
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
- Bedspreads,
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE
AUTOMATIC PERM’T PRESS
REGULAR
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
FLUFF
AIR
TEMPERATURE
HEAVY
HIGH
MED
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
PERMIT PRESS
MED
MED LOW
MED LOW
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
Ex LOW
EX LOW