Whirlpool LG6661XP, LE6660XP User Manual

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AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Electric Model

LE6660XP
and
Gas Model

LG6661XP

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Parts and features

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

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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, your warranty, sales slip

and “Dryer Guide” in the laundry Infor-

mation Center on the back of the dryer

console.

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase IS all

that is required for in-warranty service.

-- LAUNDRY
INFORMATION CENTER

-Lv START BUTTON

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LINT SCREEN

Remove the Con­sumer Buy Guide la­bel before using
your dryer. It will be
easier to remove.

Wipe
dryer drum with a
damp cloth to re­move dust from stor­ing or shipping.

Complete Model Number

Complete Sertal Number

Purchase Date

Serwce Company and
Telephone Number

out the

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES.. . . . . . 2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES . 3
SAFETY FIRST . . . 3
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER. 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 6

Automatic Cycles . . . . 6

Timed Drying 6

DRYING TIPS . . 7

FLUFF AIR Setting . . 7
TUMBLE PRESS@ Setting 7
Drying Times . 8

Mixed Loads . . . . . . . . 8

End-of-Cycle Signal 8

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Page

LINT SCREEN.
LINT REMOVAL.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.

Vacation Care

Changing the Drum Light
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE. . . . . . .

1. Before Calling for

Assistance . . . . . . . . . .

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service . . . .

4. If You Have a Problem

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Your Responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for
important use and safety information.

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

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is installed by a qualified installer.

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is properly maintained.

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is installed in an area protected

from the weather.

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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 right kind of out­let, electric supply and grounding.*

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is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.*

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is used only for fobs normally ex­pected of home clothes dryers.

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is not run where there may beexplo­sive fumes.

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

‘See the “Installation Instructions” for

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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. ;;T&dFUlSH ANY OPEN

4. IMMEDIATELY CALL
YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.

9 FOR YOUR SAFETY.

DO NOT STORE OR USE
GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.

TYPE OF LOAD
COllONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,

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,

stuffed toys

PLASTIC - Shower curtains,

tablecloths .._.._.. _.._ .._ .

RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE. SHEER NYLON

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SUGGESTED SUGGESTED

CYCLE

AUTOMATIC

REGULAR

AUTOMATIC PERMIT PRESS
PERMANENT

PRESS

AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT

PRESS

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PRESS

TIMED

DRYING

20-30 MINS.
20-30 MINS.

40-50 MtNS.

15-20 MINS.

TEMPERATURE

HEAVY

HIGH

PERM’T PRESS

MED

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

MED

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

PERMIT PRESS

MED

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

LOW

FLUFF

AIR

Select a

1. CYCLE

Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and setting you
want. See page 6 for information on
the cycles.

Set TEMPERATURE

2.

SELECTOR

Turn

the Temoerature

Selector tn +ha

Push the

3. START Button

The dryer will start tumbling when
you push the START Button.

The Cycle Contl

,ol Knob should poinl

To stop and restart

the dryer

To stop the dryer, open the door [or
turn the Control Knob to OFF).
To restart the dryer, close the door,
select cycle. if necessary, and push

START.