Vbl 01 2 Use&Care’Guide Cycle control knob Start button Model and serial number plate Access ELECTRICANDGAS COMPACTAUTDMATICDFWERS LE4900XT,LE4930)CT,LG493lXT door
Contents Page Important Safety Instructions.. , 3 Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities Operating 3 Instructions Starting your dryer End-of-cycle signal Drying Tips Caring for Your Dryer . 4-5 6 . 6 Cleaning the lint screen Cleaning the dryer interior . Lint removal . Optional accessories If You Need Service or Assistance. . Whirlpool Warranty , 7 7-8 8 9 1O-l 1 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
ImportantSafetyInstructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read these laundry instrucuse and safety information before using your dryer. NEVER dry items cleaned, l tions for Important l l l l l washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline or flammable fluids in the dryer. The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
OperatingInstructions Startingyour dryer Be sure to refer lo the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper and control setting information before starting it. sorting, loading SUGGESTED TYPE OF LOAD Cottons and linens HEAVYWEIGHT - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts, etc. MEDIUMWEIGHT AND LIGHTWEIGHTShirts, dresses, sheets, diapers, towels, work clothes, etc. REGULAR CYCLE HEAVY Permanent press HEAVYWEIGHT - Work clothes, jackets, raincoats, etc. MEDIUMWEIGHT - Shirts, uniforms, dresses, slacks, etc.
1. Select a cycle and time by turning the Cycle Control Knob either way to point to the cycle and time setting you want. 2. Push the Start Button the dryer. to start 3. To stop and restart the dryer: l Open the door or turn the Cycle Control Knob to an OFF area to stop the dryer. l Close the door, select a cycle (if necessary) and push the Start Button to restart the dryer. 4. To change the setting at any time, turn the Cycle Control Knob either way to point to a new time setting.
End-of-cyclesignal ‘/ P =L 3’ \’ The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished. The signal cannot be turned off and is not adjustable. The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetic and other items that should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops. DryingTips Dryer cycles are designed to provide proper drying for different kinds of fabrics. This dryer has 3 cycles: Regular Heavytumbles the load without heat during the last 5 minutes of the cycle.
CaringForYourDryer Cleaningthe lint screen The lint screen is inside the dryer drum, on the back wall. Clean it before load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. each 1. Use the finger holes to pull the lint screen straight out. 2. Lightly squeeze the body, as shown, while pulling the cover off. 3. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash the screen. Wet lint is hard to remove. 4. Replace the cover on the body of the lint screen. 5.
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 lo dry. Lint removal Thermostats I Heater box Heat element terminals . Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a FIRE HAZARD.
Optionalaccessories An Exhaust Deflector Kit (Part No. 346001) moves dryer exhaust to the side, up or down. The dryer can be mounted above the compact washer with one of the following kits: Electric dryers The Dryer Stand Kit (Part No. 695570), permanent installation secured to the wall. Stack Rack (Part No. 346721), freestanding installation. Stack Rack (Part No. 3390196 almond, 3390175 -white) mount dryer permanently onto the washer. Dryer Wall Mount Kit (Part No.
If YouNeedServiceOrAssistance Wesuggestyoufollow thesefiie steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your dryer does not run: Is the power supply plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? .
4. If you have a problem’... Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our consultants, or if you prefer, write to: Mr. Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M-63 Benton Harbor, Ml 49022 5. If you need FSP” replacement parts*... FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance.
Whirlpool”Automatic DryerWarranty DROO LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@ service company. 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.
