Whirlpool LE4905XM User's Manual
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1. e m m Z 2 Oo m Mixed loads When drying a load with different kinds and weights of fabrics use the cycle suggested for the lightest fab rics 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 dryersthat are listed in the Dryer Guide FABRIC TYPE MIXED LOAD Permanent press dress or knits 2 pairs slacks 2 blouses Medium weight 1 pair pajamas 2 pillowcases 3 shins 2 sets of underwear 2 single sheets and 2 pillowcases _ _ Heavyweight 3 work shirls 2 work pants End of cycle signal UNMIXED LOAD 6 shirts OR 2 pantsuits OR 3 4 dresses 1 king or queen size sheet OR 1 double sheet and 2 pillowcases OR 8 bath towels OR 6 bath towels 3 hand towels and 6 washcloths OR 3 pairs of jeans The dryer sounds a signal to let you know that should be taken out as soon as the dryer Psi when the cycle is finished The signal cannot be uu turned off and is not adjustable The signal is helpful when you are drying 9 NS permanent press synthet2. mn a lt c a a lt m a If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four 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 e Is gas turned on If not turn Control Knob to OFF Turn on gas wait 5 minutes reset controls and start e An electric dryer uses circuit breaker or 2 fuses If one fuse is blown the dryer may run but not heat Is the power supply cord plugged If drying time seems long into a live circuit with the proper l voltage See page 9 Is the door closed tightly Did you push the START Button out Squeeze body pull cover off Have you checked your home s Is the lint screen clean main fuses or circuit breaker box See page 7 of this book and page 6 Have you checked the electric of your Dryer Guide company for a power failure If your dryer does not heat The AIR setting is without heat e The last minutes of heat settings are without heat 10 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of ourtrained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct youin how fo obtain satisfactory op eration fro
3. OBESSE TEGERE REESE REGII LOS 2 a SE Whirlpool AUTOMATIC DRYERS Compact Electric Models LE4905XM portable LE4935XM Gas Model LG4936XM wave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezer Parts and features START BUTTON LINT SCREEN Remove the Con CYCLE sumer Buy Guide la KNOB bel before using your dryer It will be DRYER DRUM easier to remove LOADING Door Wipe out the dryer drum witha damp cloth to re move dust from stor ing or shipping MODEL See your Dryer AND SERIAL Guide for informa NUMBER PLATE fabrics dry ing special care items drying tips aero Melon and other details Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty sales slip Purchase Date and Dryer Guide Complete Model Number Complete Seria Number Service Company and Telephone Number There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase ts all that is required for in warranty service Contents PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY FIRST STARTING YOUR DRYER SELECTING
4. Dryer Guide Be sure the dooris tightly closed Portable 3 Cycle Heavy Duty Permanent Press Cool Down Care a End Ot Cycle Signal push to start Select Push the 1 CYCLE and TIME 2 START Button Turn the Control Knob either way to The dryer will start tumbling when point to the cycle and time setting you push the START Button you want To stop and To change 3 restart the dryer 4 the setting To stop the dryer open the door or The setting can be changed at any turn the Control Knob to OFF time by turning the Control Knob toa To restart the dryer close the door new setting select cycle if necessary and push START The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use 4 Selecting a cycle Dryer cycles are designed for the proper drying of different kinds of fabrics This dryer has 3 cycles REGULAR HEAVY The heat is off AIR No heat This cycle is useful during the last 5 minutes of tumbling when drying heat sensitive items or The load is cooled down for more when fluffing pillows and bedding comfortable handling or dusting sheers and curtains PERMANENT PRESS The heat is off during the last 10 minutes of tumbling WARNING Drying plas to help keep wrinkles from setting in Clothing wrinkled from packing in suitcases or closets can be smoothed out by tumbling them in this cycle for about 20 minutes tic or rubber items with heat may damage the ite
5. see 7 NEVER allow children to oper ate play with or crawl inside the dryer is located in an area where the tem perature is above 45 F 72 C is connected to the right kind of out let electric supply and grounding eis properly connected to exhaust systems eis used only for jobs normally ex pected of home clothes dryers e is not run where there may be explo sive fumes is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information NEVER operate the dryer if e it is not working right itis damaged e parts missing all panels not in place DO NOT let dust lint paper rags chemicals etc pile up around or under the dryer DO NOT install against drapes or curtains FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS 1 OPEN WINDOWS DON T TOUCH ELECTRI CAL SWITCHES 2 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS v 2 70 eo gt zZ g m gt m L lt O c s mi e D 2 2 2 m gt m m lt 21 e ber Starting your dryer Before starting your dryer be sure laundry is sorted and loaded properly see your
6. A CYCLE End of Cycle Signal LINTSCREEN LINT REMOVAL CARING FOR YOUR DRYER Cleaning Dryer Interior Vacation Care Voltage Requirements Optional Installation Accessories IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 2 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Your Responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and your Dryer Guide carefully for important use and safety information You are personally responsible for making sure that your dryer is installed by a qualified installer e is properly maintained eis installed in an area protected from the weather e is properly installed and leveled in well ventilated room on a floor that can support the weight Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply or turn off electrical power before attempting to service the dryer Shut off the GAS VALVE if yours is a gas dryer ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leaving vacation NEVER use flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents gasoline kerosene in or near your dryer ALWAYS hand launder or air dry fabrics treated with flammable fluids before putting them into your dryer NEVER dry items containing wax or paint in the dryer The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to some materials can result from drying heat sensitive mate rials with heat see page 5 operating the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged or missing allowing lint to build up inside the dryer
7. area Rub with cloth until all excess dye is re moved Tumble a load of rags Vacation care Unplug power cord or turn off electrical power gas valve Voltage Requirements Dryer Model LE4935XM operates on household current of 240 or 208 volts Dryer times will be longer if 208 volt current is used Power supply for Dryer Model LE4935XM For gas dryers close Clean lint screen Dryer Models LE4905XM and LG4936XM operate on household cur rent of 120 vc Its Drying times will be longer than for dryers that c perate on 240 volts Power supply for Dryer 5 LE4905XM LG4936XM Optional Installation accessories The WINDOW EXHAUST KIT Part No LCK 3000 isa convenient way to exhaust your dryer through a window An EXHAUST DEFLECTOR Part LCK 4000 moves dryer exhaust to the side or up or down The dryer can be mounted on a wall with the DRYER WALL MOUNT KIT Part No LCK 2001 FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS ONLY The wall must be strong enough to support the weight Not to be used in mobile homes This allows you to have an eye level dryer with floor space beneath for a washer The dryer c in be mounted on a stand at ey level with the STACK RACK KIT P rt 1100 A com pact washe can be permanently installed ar 41 operated under the dryer Another STA 2K RACK KIT Part No 1000 is avc table for washers that will only be tored underthe dryer gt a z
8. ats funnel or igniter 3 Remove lint from shaded area see with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner 4 Replace panel reconnect and re level dryer m rm m o Z 0 gt lt Q rent m L zZ mr 20 m m c e zZ 2 aa 2 2 Remove loose and sharp objects from pockets and cuffs before drying pins buckles etc Close metal zippers cloth Spills allowed to remain may dull or damage the finish 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 T Some pretreatment products can damage dials consoles and finish Do not use these products on or near your dryer Cleaning dryer interior Before cleaning interior unplug power supply cord or turn off electrical power to avoid electrical shock hazard Garments which contain unstable dyes such as denim blue jeans or bright ly colored cotton items may discolor the dryer interior If the interior is discolored clean with one of the following methods to avoid staining later load items 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
9. ics and other items stops Lint screen The lint screen is inside the dryer drum on the back wall Clean it before each load screen blocked by lint can increase Pull straight out drying time 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 Squeeze body pull cover off 4 Replace the cover on the body of the lint screen 5 Push the lint screen straight back in until it clicks into place CAUTION RUNNING THE DRYER WITH THE LINT SCREEN LOOSE DAMAGED OR MISSING CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING DAMAGE TO FABRICS AND DRYER PARTS OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD Lint removal Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard This lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years or more often depending on dryer usage Heater Box gt ben oe f d ci Heat Element ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person WARNING e Avoid electrical shock hazard unplug power supply cord or turn off electrical power Avoid injury or damage do not put hands inside cabinet e Make sure dryer is cool 1 Remove back panel electric orlower access door gas 2 Avoid damaging wires thermost
10. m your appliance if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Serv ice Companies TECH CARE serv ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 or look in yourtelephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR lt gt 7 Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISEO TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO SERVICE CO 123 999 9999 123 999 9999 oR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Con sultants or if you prefer write to Mr Stephen E Upton Senior Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please
11. ms or be a FIRE HAZARD TYPE OF LOAD Ayes NE uL SUGGESTED CYCLE COTTONS HEAVY Bedspreads mattress pads quilts REGULAR HEAVY MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT Shirts dresses sheets diapers towels work clothes PERMANENT PRESS HEAVY Work clothes jackets raincoats 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 Lingerie blouses dresses etc PERMANENT PRESS DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS Sheer Curtains 2 or 3 panels PERMANENT PRESS RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Pillows bras etc AIR Plastic shower curtains tablecloths AIR Rubber backed rugs AIR Olefin polypropylene sheer nylon _ AIR REGULAR REAY i WARNING Drying these and other heat sensitive gt materials with heat can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD Drying times See page in your Dryer Guide Drying times will vary depending on for more information amount of moisture in the clothes type and weight of the fabric DO NOT OVERDRY Overdrying size of the load can cause shrinkage static e room temperature around the dryer cling and can damage some voltage used See page 9 ofthis fabrics book for voltage information p 2 2 zZ Q lt O a 20 n4 m
12. pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This in formation is needed in order to bet ter respond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation tor quality parts Look for this symbol of quality wnenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance M mn lt o 2 m U e rm a lt m oO Aa gt t e gt Z m LEERLO SON AEA GAA aug rae lt gt Whirlpool Home ppliances Making your world little easier Part No 696749 Printed in U S A 1985 Whirlpool Corporation natic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Micro
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