Whirlpool LE4900XT Manuel utilisateur

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Compact

Electric Models

LE4900XT (portable)

LE4930XT

Gas Model

LG4931XT

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Parts and features

, START BUTTON

CYCLE CONTROL

II ;I ’ - \

DOOR

AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

ACCESS DOOR [gas model OnlY)

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide label

before using your

dryer. It will be easier

to remove

Wipe out the dryer

drum with a damp

cloth to remove dust

from storing or ship-

ping.

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

Model Number

(from plate located as shown]

2. Purchase date from sales slip

Serial Number

Copy this information in these spaces

Keep this book in the Laundry lnformatron

Purchase Date

Center with your “Dryer Guide” and sales

slip.

Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool

Serwce Company Phone Number

product. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card fur-

nished with this product.

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Starting Your Dryer

Selecting a Cycle

Drying Times

Mixed Loads

Suggested Load Srzes

End-of-Cycle Slgnal

LINT SCREEN

Page

LINT REMOVAL

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER..

Cieanlng Dryer lntertor

Vacation Care

Voltage Requirements

Optlonal lnstallatlon

Accessorres

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

WHIRLPOOL DRYER’

WARRANTY

Page7

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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer If

ALWAYS

shut off the gas valve before leav-

it is not working right [I e noisy, too hot) lng on vacation

damaged

ALWAYS

unplug the power supply cord or

parts are missing

e door latch] turn off electrlcal power before attempting

all panels are not In place to service the dryer Shut

ofI GAS VALVE II

the lint screen IS loose damaged or yours IS a gas dryer

missing

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical

switches.

3. F..tzeguish any open

4. Immediately call your

gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gas-

oline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

You are personally responsible for making

sure that Your dryer...

properly maintained

properly installed and leveled in a well

ventilated room* on a floor that can sup-

port the weight

located in an area where the tempera-

ture

above 45 F (7 2 C]

IS connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply *

properly connected to fuel and ex-

haust systems ’

not installed against drapes or

curtains *

used only for jobs normally expected

of home clothes dryers

not used by children or anyone unable

to operate it properly

‘See “Installation Instructions” for com-

plete information.

Operating instructions

Starting Your Dryer

Before starting your dryer, be sure laundry ISsorted and loaded

properly (see your”Dryer Guide”) Be sure the door is tightly closed.

. Select a CYCLE

Set

. TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the cycle and time setting you

want

The dryer WIII start tumbling when

you push the START Button

. Push the START Button

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

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.

To stop and restart

the dryer

The setting can be changed at any

time by turning the Control Knob to a

new setting

Selecting a Cycle

Dryer cycles are designed forthe proper drying of different kinds of

fabrics. This dryer has 3 cycles:

REGULAR HEAVY-The heat

IS off

AIR - No heat. This cycle

useful

during the last 5 minutes of tum- when drying heat-sensitrve Items or

bling The load

cooled down for when fluffing pillows and bedding

more comfortable handling or dustrng sheers and curtains

‘I‘\ I’): <It‘ 1.0 \I) SI <iGt:SI‘Eo Cl c1.t:

COTTONS

HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts

MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT - Shirts,dresses,

sheets,diapers, towels, work clothes

PERMANENT PRESS

REGULAR HEAVY

HEAVY - Work clothes, jackets, rarncoats,etc. PERMANENT PRESS

MEDIUMWEIGHT -

Shirts,uniforms,dresses,slacks,etc PERMANENT PRESS

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - COTTONS, RAYONS, BLENDS -

T-Shirts,slacks,polo shirts,etc. PERMANENT PRESS

LIGHTWEIGHT - SYNTHETIC FIBERS (polyester,

acrylic, etc.) AND BLENDS -

Linqerie, blouses,dresses,etc. PERMANENT PRESS

DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS -

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] PERMANENT PRESS

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT SENSITIVE MATERIALS

Foam pillows, bras, etc.

Plasticshowercurtainstablecloths : : : AIR

” : :. : :. 1. 1.. 1.. AIR

Rubber backed rugs AIR

Olefin,polypropylene,s’heern’ylon 1. : : : : : : : : 1: : AIR

Drying times

See your “Dryer Guide”

Drying times will vary depending on. for more information

amount of moisture in the clothes.

type and weight of the fabric.

. size of the load.

room temperature around the dryer.

voltage used. See page 9 of this

book for L

roltage information

Mixed loads

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

cycle suggested for the lightest fab-

rlcs When the dryer stops, remove

dry Items and reset the control

To help reduce wrinkling, take

the load from the dryer as soon

as tumbling stops. This is very

important for permanent press,

knits and other synthetic

fabrics.

Suggested load sizes

Use these load size recommendations for your compact dryer.

Do not use the load sizes for larger capacity dryers that are listed

in the “Dryer Guide:’

MIXED LOAD

1 pair slacks

2 pillowcases

2 shirts

2 T-shirts

HEAVY WORK CLOTHES TOWELS

3 work shirts 9 bath towels

2 pair pants -or-

6 bath towels

3 hand towels

6 wash cloths

PERMANENT PRESS

6 shirts

-or-

2 double sheets

2 pillowcases

-or-

2 single sheets

2 pillowcases

KNITS

2 slacks

2 shirts

-or-

3 dresses

DELICATES

1 camisole

2 slips

2 panties

2 bras

1 nightie

1 half slip

End-of-cycle signal

The dryer sounds a signal to let you know

when the cycle ISfinished The signal cannot be

turned off and is not adjustable

The signal IShelpful when you aredrying

permanent press,synthetics and other items

that should be taken out as soon as the dryer

stops

Lint screen

The lint screen

is inside the dryer

drum, on the

back wall. Clean

it before each

load. A screen

blocked by lint

3. Roll lint off the

screen with

your fingers

DO NOT rinse

or wash the

screen. Wet I

lint is hard to

Pull straight can increase remove.

drying time. Squeeze body;

out. pull cover off.

Use the finger holes to pull the lint 4. Replace the cover on the body of

screen straight out the lint screen

Lightly squeeze the body, as 5. Push the lint screen straight back

shown, while pulling the cover off in until it clrcks into place

Lint removal

Lint can gather inside the dryer and cre

should be removed at least every 2 to 3

on dryer usage.

tate a FIRE HAZARD. This lint

years, or more often, depending

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

1. Remove back panel (electric)

or lower access panel [gas)

2. Avoid damaging wares,

thermostats, funnel or igniter

3. Remove lint from shaded area -

see art- with a soft brush or

vacuum cleaner

4. Replace panel. reconnect and

re-level dryer

Remove loose and sharp objects Some pretreatment products can

from Dockets and cuffs before drvrna - damaae dials. consoles and finish

pins, buckles, etc. Close metal -

zippers.

Wipe off all spills with a damp soff

cloth Spills allowed to remain may

dull or damage the ftnrsh

Never leave wet or damp laundry

In your dryer

Sharp or heavy objects should

never be put on or in the dryer

Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc

Do not;se these products on or

near your dryer

Cleaning dryer interior

Garments which contain unstable dyes,

such as denrm blue jeans or bright-

ly colored cotton items, may discolor

the dryer interror If the interior

ISdrscolored clean wrth one of the

following methods to avoid staining

later load Hems

Powdered laundry detergent and

very warm water

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 thor-

oughly with a damp cloth Tumble

a load of rags -OR-

Liquid spray household cleaner

Spray on stained area Rub with a

cloth until all excess dye

re-

moved Tumble a load of rags.

kxation care

Unplug power cord or For gas dryers, close Clean lint screen

turn off electrical power gas valve

Voltage Requirements

Dryer Model LE4930XT operates on

household current of 240

or 208

volts.

Dryer times will be longer if 208 volt

current is used.

Dryer Models LE4900XT and

LG4931XT

operates on household cur-

rent of 120 volts.

Drying times will be longer than for

dryers that operate on 240 volts.

Power

supply

for

Dryer Model LE493OXT

1 4

Power supply for

Dryer Models LE4900XT

LE493lXT

Optional Installation Accessories

An EXHAUST DEFLECTOR KIT[Part No.

346001) moves dryer exhaust to the

side or up or down.

The dryer can be mounted above

the compact washer with one of the

following kits:

ELECTRIC DRYERS only

DRYER STAND KIT (Part No. 695570),

permanent installation secured to

the wall.

DRYER WALL MOUNT KIT(Part No.

345994), steel bracket secures to wall

and supports the dryer. Wall must be

solidly constructed to support the

dryer. Do not use in mobile homes.

GAS DRYERS

DRYER STAND KIT(Part No. 695570),

permanent installation secured to

the wall.

STACK RACK (Part No. 346721), free-

standing installation.

STACK KITS(Part No. 3390196-

almond, 3390175-white) mount dryer

permanently onto the washer.

If you need service or assistance,

we suggest you follow these five steps:

l. 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 cord plugged

into a live circuit with the proper volt-

age?

Is the door closed tightly?

Do you push the STARTButton?

Have you checked your home’s

main fuses or circuit breaker box?

IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:

The AIR setting is without heat.

The last minutes of heat settings are

without heat.

Is the gas turned on? If not, turn the

Control Knob to OFF. Turn on gas.

Wait 5 minutes. Reset controls and

start.

An electric dryer uses a circuit

breaker or 2 fuses. If one fuse is

blown, the dryer may run, but not

heat.

IF DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:

Pull straight

out. Squeeze body;

pull cover off.

Is the lint screen clean? See page 7

of this book for cleaning instructions.

See page 5 of this book and your

“Dryer Guide”

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