Whirlpool LG6801XT, LE7000XT, LG6091XT, LE6090XT, LG7001XT User Manual

Use & Care Guide

Cycle control knob

Temperature selector

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Start button

Model and serial

LARGECAPACITYAUTOMATICDRYERS

LE6090XT LE6800XT LE7000XT

LG6091XT LG6801XT LG7001XT

Contents

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Important Safety Instructions

Additional safety instructions

and your responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operating Instructions

Starting your dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The automatic cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Timed drying ,....,............................ 7

Using fluff air ..__.............................. 7

Using TUMBLE PRESS@ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

End-of-cycle signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Additional Dryer Features

Gentle heat system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

FINISH GUARD@ setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Caring For Your Dryer

Cleaning the lint screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cleaning the dryer interior . . . . . . . . . . 10

Lint removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1

If You Need Service Or

Assistance ._._.__._............................ 12

Whirlpool Automatic Dryer

Warranty . . . .._.____............................ 16

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information

ready if you need service or call with a

question.

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Copy model and serial numbers from
plate (on the frame behind the door)
and purchase date from sales slip.

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Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and
the sales slip together in a handy
place.

Model Number

Serial Number

01990 Whirlpool Corporation

If your dryer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. It will be easier
to remove before the dryer is used. To

remove any remaining glue:

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Rub briskly with thumb to make a

ball, then remove.
or

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Soak area with liquid hand
dishwashing detergent before
removing glue as described above.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive

cleaners. These can damage the
finish. See “Important Safety

Instructions” on page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent

instruction labels inside the dryer.

You should wipe out the dryer drum

with a damp cloth before using to

remove dust from storing or shipping.

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

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 gas­oline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or
explosion.

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the
injury to persons when using your dryer, follow
basic precautions,

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Read all instructions before using
the dryer.

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NEVER dry items cleaned, washed,
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,
gasoline or flammable fluids in the
dryer. The fumes can create a FIRE
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS
hand launder and air dry fabrics
containing these materials.

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NEVER allow children to operate,
play with or crawl inside the dryer.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used
near children.

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DO NOT reach into a dryer if the
drum is moving.

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When discarding an old dryer,
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.

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DO NOT install or store dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather.

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DO NOT tamper with the controls.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

risk of fire, electrical

shock, or

including the following:

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You are responsible for making
sure that your dryer is installed,
repaired and has parts replaced by a
qualified person.

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Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the
dryer.

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FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
materials can result from:

-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
sensitive materials with heat.

-allowing lint build-up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning
should be done periodically by a
qualified person.

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Clean lint screen before or after each
load.

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DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the dryer.

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Dryer must be electrically grounded.
See the Installation Instructions.

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

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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.

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ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before

leaving on vacation if you have a gas

dryer.

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ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord or turn off electrical power before
attempting to service the dryer. Shut

off

GAS VALVE if you have a gas

dryer.

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You are responsible for making
sure that your dryer:

- is properly maintained.

- is properly installed and leveled on
a floor that can support the weight
in a well ventilated room.’

- is located in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7.2%).

- is connected to the proper outlet
and electrical supply.’

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is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.*

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is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*

- is used only for jobs normally
expected of home clothes dryers.

- is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.

‘See the Installation Instructions for

complete information.

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Operating Instructions

The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your dryer model. They are
designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book.

Starting your dryer

Be sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, loading

and control setting information before starting it.

SUGGESTED

TYPE OF LOAD

Cottons and linens

EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads, mattress

pads, quilts

HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans, corduroys,

work clothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT-Sheets, pillowcases,

cotton, underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT-Batistes, organdies, KNITS GENTLE
lingerie LOW

Permanent press, synthetics
and blends

HEAVYWEIGHT-Work clothes, jackets,
raincoats

MEDIUMWEIGHT-Shirts, play clothes,
sheets, slacks

LIGHTWEIGHT-Linaerie. blouses, dresses
Knits

HEAVYWEIGHT- Cottons, rayons, blends,
T-shirts, slacks, shirts

LIGHTWEIGHT-Synthetic (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses,
dresses

Delicate fabrics
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze,
lace, etc.

AUTOMATIC REGULAR

CYCLE

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT PRESS

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT PRESS

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT PRESS

SUGGESTED

TEMPERATURE

HEAVY HIGH

PERM’T PRESS

MED

PERM’T PRESS

MED

MEDIUM LOW

MEDIUM LOW

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

EX LOW

Rubber, plastic,

heat-sensitive fabrics

FOAM RUBBER-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
PLASTIC-Shower curtains, tablecloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,

SHEER NYLON
DO NOT OVERDRY. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage

FLUFF AIR

20 minutes
20 minutes
20 minutes

15-20 minutes

(No temperature

needs to be

selected.

Cycle is

unheated.)

some fabrics.

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3. Push the Start Button to start the

4. To stop and restart the dryer:
. Open the door or turn the Cycle

Control Knob to OFF to stop the
dryer.

9 Close the door, select a cycle (if

necessary) and push the Start

Button to restart the dryer.

The Cycle Control Knob should point
to an OFF area when the dryer is not

in use, If the dryer is stopped before

the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle

Control Knob to an OFF area.

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