Whirlpool LE4930XT, LE4900XT, LG4931XT User Manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Compact Electric Models LE4900XT (portable) LE4930XT

Gas Model LG4931XT

WP Clolhes Dryers Freezers Relrlgeralor Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Bu~llln Ovens and Surlace Un~ls Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compac

Parts and features

, START BUTTON

CYCLE CONTROL

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before using your

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ACCESS DOOR [gas model OnlY)

DOOR

AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE

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 plate located as shown]

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

Keep this book in the Laundry lnformatron Center with your “Dryer Guide” and sales slip.

Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool

product. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product.

dryer. It will be easier to remove

Wipe out the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing or ship-

ping.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Serwce Company Phone Number

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

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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

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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

NEVER operate the dryer If

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

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it

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damaged

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parts are missing

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all panels are not In place

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the lint screen IS loose damaged or missing

[I

e door latch]

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 gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

ALWAYS

lng on vacation

ALWAYS

turn off electrlcal power before attempting to service the dryer Shut yours IS a gas dryer

shut off the gas valve before leav-

unplug the power supply cord or

ofI GAS VALVE II

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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located in an area where the temperature

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above 45 F (7 2 C]

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IS connected to the proper outlet and electrical supply *

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properly connected to fuel and ex-

haust systems ’

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not installed against drapes or

curtains *

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used only for jobs normally expected

of home clothes dryers

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not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly

‘See “Installation Instructions” for com-

plete information.

appliance.

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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

1

. Select a CYCLE

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

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.

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

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 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.

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the dryer

The setting can be changed at any

time by turning the Control Knob to a

new setting