WhiríiMÍol HomeAppliances Use & Care Guide Cycle control knob Temperature selector Start button Lint screen Model and serial — number plate --------------Electronic DRY-MISER'^ sensor Dryer drum Loading door SUPER CAPACITY AUTOMATIC DRYERS LE6098XT LE6880XT LE7080XT LG6099n LG688in LG7081)CT
Contents Page Important Safety Instructions.......................................... 3 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 Using damp dry............................... 8 End-of-cycle signal..........................
Important Safety Instructions ^WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, eiectrical shock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, foiiow basic precautions, inciuding the foliowing: • Read all instructions before • You are responsible for making using the dryer. sure that your dryer is installed, repaired and parts replaced by a • NEVER dry items cleaned, qualified person. washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline or flammable • Use only fabric softeners specifi fluids in the dryer.
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.
1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Control Knob either way to point to the cycle and setting you want. See pages 6-8 for further cycle information. KNds f.fNrit PtHM T PHC 5S lO'.V 2. Set the Temperature Selector on or between any desired temperature settings. MED t' lO.-. f ^ HEAi W" INFINITE TEMPERATURE SELECTOR 3. Push the Start Button to start the dryer. O 4. To stop and restart the dryer; • Open the door or turn the Cycle Con trol Knob to OFF to stop the dryer.
Operating Instructions Continued The automatic cycles The automatic cycles allow you to select the degree of dryness you prefer for the clothes being dried. The electronic DRY-MISER® control is an electronic sensor that determines the amount of moisture in the clothes. The dryer automatically shuts off when the proper dryness is reached. The Cycle Control Knob will not move until the clothes load is almost dry, or the Cool-Down portion of the cycle has been reached.
TIMED DRYING Use the TIMED DRYING cycle for any load you want to dry by time. • Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number of minutes you want from 10 to 70. The last 5 minutes of this cycle are without heat to help make the load easier to handle. Awarning Fire Hazard Drying plastic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a FIRE HAZARD. Using FLUFF AIR The dryer does not heat when the Cycle Control Knob is set in FLUFF AIR.
Operating Instructions Continued Using DAMP DRY Use this setting to dry damp items or to leave wet items damp. (Heavy cottons, for example, are easier to press when damp and do not become stiff.) TUMBLE PRESS 20 DAMP DRY 30 TIMED DRYING 50 go 70 1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on DAMP DRY in the TIMED DRYING cycle. 2. Push the Start Button. The dryer tumbles the load with heat tor 25 minutes, then without heat for 5 minutes.
Additional Dryer Features Electronic DRY-MISER” control The electronic DRY-MISER control is an electronic sensor that determines the amount of moisture in the clothes. The dryer automatically shuts off when the proper dryness is reached. Gentle Heat System The dryer automatically reduces the heat settings in HEAVY HIGH and PERMT PRESS MED. During the last few minutes of each of these tempera ture settings the dryer temperature gradually reduces to a lower heat set ting. This helps prevent overdrying.
Caring For Your Dryer Cleaning the lint screen The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. ^WARNING Fire Hazard Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked or missing. Doing so can cause overheating, damage and be a FIRE HAZARD. 1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen straight out. 2. Roll lint oft the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash the screen. Wet lint is hard to remove.
Powdered laundry detergent Make a paste with detergent and very warm water. Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is removed. Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth. Tumble a load of rags to dry. -ORLiquid household cleaner Apply to stained area. Rub with a cloth until all excess dye is removed. Tumble a load of rags to dry. To clean dryer exterior, wipe with a soft, damp cloth. Lint removal Thermostats Heat element Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a FIRE HAZARD.
If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
4. If you need FSP" replacement parts*... 5. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved*... FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality when ever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replace ment parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
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Whiripoor Automatic Dryer Warranty DR001 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool®“ service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the dryer. 2. Instruct you how to use the dryer. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4. Replace light bulbs. B.
