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Use & Care Guide Cycle control knob and temDerature CUSTOMIZED SERIES LARGE CAPACITY AUTOMATIC DRYERS LE6150XS LG6151XS Start button Lint screen Dryer drum ading door Drum light (not shown)
You should wipe out the dryer drum with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping. Page Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance..3 Please complete and tration Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below.
Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, Read ail instructions before using the dryer. NEVER dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline or flammable fluids in the dryer.
Operating Instructions 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 your dryer. NOTE: Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage some fabrics. TYFEOFLOAD cottonsand- MTRAHEAVY-Be&qw&~...
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1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Control Knob either way. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the cycle and setting you want. See pages 6-7 for further cycle information. 2. Push the Start Button to start the dryer.
Operating instructions Continued The automatic cycles The automatic cycles allow you to select the degree of dryness you prefer for the dothes being dried. The automatic DRY-MISER@ control is a thermostat that senses the dryer air tempera- ture. The dryer automatically shuts off when the selected dryness is reached.
TIMED DRYING Use the TIMED DRYING cycle for any load you want to dry by time. This cycle is designed for small loads, large bulky items or items to be fluffed or dusted. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number of minutes you want from 10 to 70.
Additional Dryer Features ‘5 ’ \’ system Gentle Heat For better fabric care, the Gentle Heat system helps prevent overdrying. Drying tempera- tures are automatically reduced to a lower heat setting during the last few minutes of drying. Gentle Heat is followed by a cool-down period in all cycles to make your clothes easier to handle.
Caring For Your Dryer Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics. Product and Fabric Damage Hazard Cleaning the lint screen The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer.
For Your Dryer Caring Continued Cleaning the dryer Electrical Shock and Personal injury Hazard l Tum off the electrical power before cleaning the interior. @Make sure the dryer is cool. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or injury. Fire Hazard non-flammable cleaner.
Heat etemont temtlndr Eketttcdryuwtthbeckpmelremovad Gas dryer with lower front eccesfi panel removed Lint removal Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. It is recommended the lint be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
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Caring For Your Dryer Continued Remove screws before opanlng top View D lfyourdryerisgasandhasafullfmntpanel, remove fmnt panei as follows: 1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power. Open lint screen lid. Remove two screws in lint screen area. 3.
5. Replace the light bulb cover and lock in place by turning countercicckwise. 6. Reconnect power supply. Whirlpool offers you: Easy to read Control panel instructions. NOTE: The control panel also includes Braille labels. aEasy to read Use and literature.
Is the exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged? Clean if needed. See the Dryer Guide. 2. If you need assistance*... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: and talk with one of our trained consultants.
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Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2. 5.lf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved*...
Whirlpool. E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN- TIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or wnse- quential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.