Whirlpool LE4900XS, LG4931XS, LE4930XS User Manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Compact
Electric Models
LE4900XS (portable)
LE4930XS

Gas Model
LG4931XS

Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AM Condltloners. Oehumldlflers. Aulomatlc Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-F

Parts

and features

, START BUllON

CYCLE CONTROL
KNOB

t LINT SCREEN

DRYER DRUM

DOOR

MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE

Remove the Con­sumer 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
(from the plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip
and warranty.

Please complete and mail the Owner

Registration Card furnished with this
product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company
Telephone Number

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES ......

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS .............

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

Starting Your Dryer .......

Selecting a Cycle .......

Drying Times
Mixed Loads

Suggested Load Sizes. ...

End-of-Cycle Signal ......

LINT SCREEN

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LINT REMOVAL. .
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.

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Cleaning Dryer Interior..

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Vacation Care .

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Voltage Requirements
Optional Installation

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Accessories .
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSiSTANCE . . . . . .

WHIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY .

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Additional Safety Instructions and your Responsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer if... ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leav-

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it is not working right [i.e. noisy, too hot).

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it is damaged.

. parts are missing (i.e. door latch). turn off electrical power before attempting

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all panels are not in place.

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the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.

3. ;ztkeguish any open

.

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

ing on vacation.
ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or

to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if
yours is a gas dryer.

You are personally responsible for making
sure that your dryer...

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is properly maintained

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is properly installed and leveled in a well
ventilated room’ on a floor that can sup­port the weight.

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is located in an area where the tempera-

ture is above 45°F (7.2”C).

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is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*

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is properly connected to fuel and ex­haust systems.*

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is not installed against drapes or

curtains.*

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is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.

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is not used by children or anyone unable
to operate it properly.

*See “Installation Instructions” for com-

plete information.

aDr>liance.

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Operating instructions

Starting Your Dryer

Before starting your dryer, be sure laundry is sorted and loaded

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

Set

. TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

1

. Select a CYCLE

2

Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and time setting you
want.

The dryer will start tumbling when
you push the START Button,

To stop and restart

. Push the START Button

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To stop the dryer, open the door
(or turn the Control Knob to OFF).
To restati 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.

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the dryer

The setting can be changed at any
time by turning the Control Knob to a
new setting.