Whirlpool LE6600XS User Manual

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AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model
LE6600XS
and
Gas Model
LG6601XS

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Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

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sumer Buy Guide label
before using your

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DRYER DRUM

NUMBER PLATE

LOADING DOOR

Copy ~0% 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

Keen this book in the Laundry Information
Ceiter with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip

and warranty

Please complete and mail the Owner
Registration Card furnished with this
product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company
Telephone Number

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
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ,
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

Selecting a Cycle and

Starling Your Dryer

Automatic Cycles.

Timed Drying

DRYING TIPS

FLUFF AIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS@ Setting
Automatic DRI-MISERO

Control

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Mixed Loads
Drying Times ,

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End-of-Cycle Signal

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LINT SCREEN .
LINT REMOVAL. ,
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.

Cleaning Dryer Interior..

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Vacation Care

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

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ASSISTANCE .

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WHIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY .

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Addiffonal Safety Insfrucfions and Your Responsibilifies

ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before
leaving on vacation.

NEVER use or store flammable fluids
(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker­osene) in or near Your dryer. These sub­stances give off vapors that can create
a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.

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 (Le. door latch).

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all panels are not in place.

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the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

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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 at­tempting to service the dryer. Shut off
GAS VALVE if yours is a gas dryer.

YOU are personally responslble 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 tem­perature 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 ex-

petted of home clothes dryers.

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is

not USed

by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly.

*See “lnrfallatlon Instructlons” for

complete Informatlon.

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TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

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

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,

jeans, corduroys, work clothes . . . . .

MEDIUMWEIGHT COllONS -

Sheets, pillowcases, cotton

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

LIGHTWEIGHT COllONS - Batistes,

organdles, lingerie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS

AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Work clothes,

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

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play

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

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,

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

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,

stuffed toys . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . .

PLASTIC - Shower curtains,

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

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS , . . . . . . . . . . .

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON . . .

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE

AUTOMATIC HEAVY

REGULAR

AUTOMATIC PERMIT
PERMANENT

PRESS MED

AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT

PRESS

AUTOMATIC KNITS
PERMANENT

PRESS LOW

TIMED FLUFF

DRYING AIR

TEMPERATURE

HIGH

PRESS

PERM’T PRESS

MED

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

GENTLE