Whirlpool EL3030W, GL3030W, Gl2020W User Manual
UseAndCam
A Note To You
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Parts And Features 4
Operating
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Laundry Guide 13
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LARGE CAPACITY ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS
MODELS EL2020W Gl2020W
EL3030W GL3030W
A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Roper appliance.
You have purchased a quality, worfd-c/ass 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. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain
your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership 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
follow 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 electrical 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, 1-80044-ROPER (l-800447-6737). 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 plate (see diagram on page 4.)
For your convenience, we have induded a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the
purchase date from the sales slip and your dealets name and telephone number. Keep this book and
the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
FOR YOUR SAFETY
if you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical switches.
3. Extingulsh any open flame.
4. immediately call your gas
supplier.
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance. The fumes
can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
Important Safety Instructions
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical stiock, or injury to persons when
using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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Read all instructions before uslng the
dryer.
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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.
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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.
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DO NOT reach into a dryer if the drum is
moving.
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When discarding an old dryer, ALWAYS
remove the door to prevent accidental
entrapment.
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DO NOT install or store dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
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DO NOT tamper with the controls.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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You are responsible for maklng sure that
your dryer is installed, repaired and has parts
replaced by a qualified person.
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Use only fabric softeners specifically labeled
as not being harmful to the dryer.
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FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to materials
can resuft 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.
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Clean lint screen before or after each load.
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DC NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
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Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the
Installation Instructions.
Additional safety instructions and your
responsibilities
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NEVER operate the dryer if:
- it 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.
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ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before
leaving on vacation if you have a gas dryer.
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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.
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You are responsible for making sure that
your dryer:
-is properly maintained.
-is properly installed and leveled on a floor
that can support the weight in a well
ventilated room.*
- is located in an area where the temperature
is above 4S°F (7°C).
- is connected 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 clothes dryers.
- is not used by anyone unable to operate it
properly.
‘See the Installation Instructions for complete
information.
Parts And Features
Your dryer’s parts and features are illustrated in this section. Become familiar with all parts and features
before using your appliance.
Cycle control knob
Temperature selector
(EL303OW/GL303OW)
Model and serlel
number plate
Control panels
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Start button
Unt screen
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Dryer drum
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ELZOZOW and GLZOZOW
Operating Instructions
In This Section
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Your Roper dryer is designed for ease of operation and maximum drying efficiency. This section gives
you important information for efficient and safe use af your dryer.
NOlEz 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.
lf 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:
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Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove.
OR
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Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above.
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 bebw for proper sorting, bading and control setting information before
starting your dryer.
NOTE: Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static ding, and damage some fabrics.
CYCLE
TEYP-TIME
(ELMSOW, GL303OW)
REGULAR
70-8Omin HIGH
50-6Omin HIGH
4MOmin HIGH
3MOmin LOW
TYPE OF LOAD
COlTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattmss
pads, quilts
Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys.
work dothes
MediumweightSheets. pillowcases,
maon uncielweer, diapers
Lightweight-EIatistes, organdes,
linosris
CYCLE
TlYE
(El202OW, GL202OW)
HEAT
70-80 min
50-60 min
40-50 min
33-40 min
PERMANENT PRBSS, SYNTHERCS
AND BLENDS
Heavyweight-W& clothes. jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight-Shirts. play dothes. sheets.
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Lightweightangerie, bbuses. dresses
KNITS
Heavyweight-Cottons, rayons, blends,
T-shirts, slacks, shirts
Mediimwaight-Synthetic (polyester, acrylic,
etc.), dress slaoks. skirts, sweaters
Lightweight-Synthetics (polyester,
etc.) and blends. lingerie, blouses, dresses
DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 Panels),
gauze, lace. etc.
acrylic.
HEAT
4tMO min
30-40 min
20-30 min
HEAT
4MO min
30-40 min
20-30 min
AIR
2MO min
PERMANENT PRESS
4MOmin HIGH
30-4Omin HIGH
2O-?Dmin LOW
PERMANENT PRESS
406Omin HIGH
30-4Omin LOW
20-30min LOW
PERMANENT PRESS
1520 min LOW
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Fire Hazard
Drying rubber, plastic and other heat-sensitive materials with heat can
damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD.
TYPE OF LOAD
RUBBER, PLASTIC,
HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRtCS
Foam Rubber-Pillows. bras, stuffed toys
Plastic-Shower curtains, tabledoths
Rubber-Backed Rugs
Olefin, Poiypro~yk3ne,
Sheer nylon
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CYCLE
TIME
(EMXOW, Gl202OW)
AIR’
20-30 min
20-30 min
4(150 min
1520 min
EL202OW and GL2020W
CYCLE
TEMP-TIME
(EL303OW, GL303OW)
REGULAR or
PERMANENT PRESS
20-30 min AIR
20-30 min AIR
4MO min AIR
1520 min AIR
2. Set the Temperature Selector
on the desired
temperature setting (EL303OW and GL3030W
onlv).
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EL303OW and GL303OW
EL303OW and GL303OW
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