Whirlpool LE6098XSW0, LE6098XSW1 Owner’s Manual
AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE6098XS
and
Gas Model
LG6099XS
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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LAUNDRYINFORMATIONCENTER
TEMPERATURESELECTOR
STARTBUI"rON
' SERIAL
i NUMBERPLATE
ELECTRONIC
DRYNESS
SENSOR
DRYER DRUM
LOADING DOOR
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.
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
FLUFFAiR Setting ............ 7
TUMBLEPRESS" Setting ....... 7
Electronic DRY-MISERR
Control ................... 7
Gentle Heat ................. 7
2 _1987 Whirlpool Corporation
Page
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
Telephone Number
Drying Times ................ 8
Mixed Loads ................ 8
End-of-Cycle Signal ......... 8
Lint 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
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.
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Page
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:
t. 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
ALWAYS shut off the gas vane 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 installed against drapes 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.
vicinity of this or any other
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 is tightly closed.
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPEOF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
CoI"rONS - LINENS
EXTRAHEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts ...................
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS- Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes .........
MEDIUMWEIGHT CoI"rONS -
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear, diapers ...................
LIGHTWEIGHTCo1"rONS - Batistes,
organdies, lingerie ....................
PERMANENT PRESS,SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS - Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats .....................
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS- Shirts, play
clothes, sheets, slacks ..................
LIGHTWEIGHTFABRICS- 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
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) ............ PERMANENT EX LOW
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"rPRESS
REGULAR MED
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
AUTOMATIC MED LOW
PERMANENT
PRESS KNITSGENTLE
FLUFF EXLOW
AIR
HEAVY
HIGH
KNITSGENTLE
LOW
PERM'T PRESS
MED
MED LOW
LOW
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