Whirlpool EL5030V, EL6050V, EL4030V User Manual

UseAndCare

A Note To You

PartsAnd Features 4

Operating

Instructions 5 Caaig For Your

13 Laundry Guide 17 If You Need Assistance

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Warranty 24

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LARGE CAPACITY ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS

MODELS EL4030V GL4030V

EL5030V GL5030V EL6050V GL6050V

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Roper appliance.

You have purchased a quality, B&&&S home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance property and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Cwnership Registration Card provided with your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and folbw any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrbal shock

This symbol will help you avoid actions which

could cause product damage (scratches, dents,

etc.) and damage to your personal property.

Our TOLL-FREE number, l-60044-ROPER (l-800-447-6737), is available 24 hours a day.

lf you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, feel free to call us for help. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram for your model on page 4 or 5). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep

this bode and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. Model Number

!%lal Number

Purchase Date

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open wlndows.

2. Don’t touch electrlcal switches.

3. Extlngulsh any open flame.

4. lmmedlately call your gas suppller.

Dealer Name Dealer Phone

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasollne or other flammable vapors and

llqulds In the vlclnlty of thls or any other appliance. The fumes can create a flre hazard or exploslon.

ImDortant Safetv Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

l Read all InstructIons before using the

dryer.

l NEVER dry items deaned, washed, soaked

in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline or flammable fluids in the dryer. The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics containing these materials.

l NEVER allow children to operate, play with

or crawl inside the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.

l DO NOT reach into a dryer if the drum is

moving.

l When discarding an old dryer, ALWAYS

remove the door to prevent accidental

l You are r88pOnSible for maklng 8ur8 that

your dryer is installed, repaired and has parts replaced by a qualified person.

l Use only fabric softeners specifically labeled

as not being harmful to the dryer.

. RRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to materials

can result from:

-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat sensitive materials with heat.

-allowing lint build-up inside the dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should be done periodically by a qualified person.

l Clean lint screen before or after each load.

l DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,

etc. pile up around or under the dryer.

entrapment. l Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the

. DO NOT install or store dryer where it will be

Installation Instructions.

exposed to the weather.

l DO NOT tamper with the controls.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTlOf4S -

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

. NEVER operate the dryer if:

-II is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).

-it is damaged.

-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).

-all panels are not in place.

-the lint screen is loose, damaged or missing.

l ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before

leaving on vacation if you have a gas dryer.

l ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or

turn off electrical power before attempting to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if you have a gas dryer.

l You 8re responsible for maklng 8ur8 that

your dryer:

-is properly maintained.

-is property installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weigM in a well

ventilated mm.*

- is located in an area where the temperature is above 45OF (7°C).

- is conneded to the proper outlet and electrical supply.’

- is properly connected to fuel and exhaust

systems.’

- is not installed against drapes or curtains.’

- is used only for jobs normally expected of home cbthes dryers.

- is not used by anyone unable to operate it PropedY.

*See the Installation Instructions for complete

information.

Parts And Features

Your dryer’s parts and features are illustrated in this section. B-me familiar with all parts and features before king your appliance.

Models EL4030V and GL403OV

Control panels EL4030V and GL403OV

Models EWOBOV and GL503OV

EL5030V and GL503OV

Models EL6050V and GL605OV

Control panel EL6050V and GL605OV

Operating Instructions

In This Section

Starting your dryer .-. --ll........l ---I6

CydesEL4O3OV and GL402OV M............... --.Q

Gydeo-ELWOV, QL503OV, EIAOSOV and GL605OV .@

lJ8lng mlnkla free..-....,.,.---...---.10

Your Roper dryer is designed for ease of operation and maximum drying efficiency. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your dryer.

NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside the dryer. You should wipe out the dryer

drum with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping.

ff your dryer has a Consumer Buy Guide label, remove it. lt will be easier to remove before the dryer is used. To remove any remaining glue:

l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then

remove. OR

l Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing

detergent before removing glue as described above.

POW

lJslngdampdry,-- -...--I ----11

Pa*

The no hsat fluff cycle3 or Mting ,----.l 1 End-ofeyde l lgnnl ..---,-e--w.-12 osntb halt 8y8tem -..--~-~~.--...12

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the finish. See ‘Important Safety

Instructions’ on page 3.

Starting your dryer

Be sure to refer to the chart below for proper sorting, loading and control setting information before starting your dryer.

NOTE: Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static din& and damage some fabrics.

TYPE OF LOAD COITONS AND LINENS

Extra Heavy-5edspreads.

mattress pads, quilts

Heavyweight-Towels,

jeans, ccrduroys, work

dOltWS

M&umweightShwts,

pillowcases, cotton underwear, diirs

Lightweight-Satistes,

organdiis, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS

Heavyweight-Work clothes,

jackek, raincoak

Mediumweight-Shirts, play

dcthes. sheets, slacks

Lightweight-Lingerie,

blouses, dresses

KNITB Heavyweight-Cottons,

myons. bknds. T-shirts. skJcs,~shirts

lvlediumweigh~r

(Pd&s~*-Yl~‘-s

CYCLE

TIME-TEMP

(EL403OV, GL403OV)

SI’FCM’ DW

Ex Heavy-Normal

Heavy-Normal Cotton Perm’t Press

Mad-Normal cotton Perm’t Press

Light-Knits Low Knits Lclw

PFRK PR’=SS

CYCLE

TIME-TEMP

(ELSMOV, GL503OV)

AUTOSENSE-

Cotton Perm’t Press

High High

High

AUTOSENSE

PFRW PR’=sS

40-50 min-Normal 30-40 min-Normal

2%30 min-Knits Low

PFRW PRFSS

40-50 min-Normal

30-40 min-Normal

Cotton Penn? Press

High

Cc&n Perm’t Press

High

Knik Low

AUTO-SENSE

PFRM PRFSS

titb3n

Penn? Press

High

Knik Low

CYCLE

TIME-TEMP

(ELt%lW, GL6OSOV)

Cotton High Cotton High

Pwm’t Press

Medium

Knik Deliite Low

AUTO-SENSE

PFRm PRFSS

Penn1 Press

Medium

Pemtl Press

Medium

Medium Low

AUTO-SENSE

PFRm f’R’=SS

Perml Press

Medium

Medium Low

Lightwe~ght&nthetics

(potyester, acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dmsses

DEUCATE FABRICS Sheefcunains(2or3penets),

gauze, lace. etc.

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS

Foam RubberPillows, bras,

stuffed toys

Plastic-Shower curtains,

b3M6CJOUlS

Rubber-Backed rugs 3lefin, Polypropylene.

Sheer nylon

20-30 min-Knits Low

PFRM PRFSS

15-20 min-Knits Low

Fire Hazard

Drying rubber,

plastic

and

other heat-sensitive materials with heat can

damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD.

PFRM PRFSS

SeleCtEd.

No Heat Fluff

2o-30 min 2040 min 2o-30 min 20-30 min 2030 min 2040 min 4MO min 4&50 min

1520 min 15-20 min 16-20 min

Cyde is unheated.

Knik Low

AUTMNSE

PFRM PRFSS

Knik Lovv

NoHeatFtuff’

Knik Delicate Low

AUTOSENSE

PFRM pR’=SS

EXLOW

NO”

4060 min

EL403OV and GLM3OV

EL503OV and Gl503OV

EL60!5OV and GUO5OV

3. Push the Start Button to start the dryer.

To stop and restart the dryer:

l Open the door or turn the Cycle Control Knob

to OFF to stop the dryer.

l Cbse the door, select a cycle (if necessary)

and push the Start Button to restart the dryer.

To change the cycle and/or time, turn the Cycle Control Knob either way to point to a new setting. 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.

EL503OV and Gl5030V

EL6OSOV l nd GMOSOV

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