Whirlpool LER3622PQ2 Owner’s Manual

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

DRYER SAFETY .............................................................................. 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 4

Tools and Parts ............................................................................ 4

Location Requirements ............................................................... 4

Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 6

Electrical Connection ................................................................... 7

Venting Requirements ................................................................ 12

Plan Vent System ....................................................................... 13

Install Vent System ..................................................................... 14

Install Leveling Legs ................................................................... 14

Connect Vent .............................................................................. 15

Level Dryer ................................................................................. 15

Complete Installation ................................................................. 15

DRYER USE .................................................................................. 16

Starting Your Dryer ..................................................................... 16

Stopping and Restarting ............................................................ 17

Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips ......................................... 17

Cycles ......................................................................................... 17

DRYER CARE .............................................................................. 18

Cleaning the Dryer Location ...................................................... 18

Cleaning the Lint Screen ............................................................ 18

Cleaning the Dryer Interior ......................................................... 18

Removing Accumulated Lint ...................................................... 19

Vacation and Moving Care ......................................................... 19

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 20

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 22

WARRANTY .................................................................................. 24

DRYERSAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

[] Read all instructions before using the dryer. [] Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.

Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to

a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

[] Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,

washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry- cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or

explode.

[] Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close

supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.

[] Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,

remove the door to the drying compartment. [] Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. [] Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed

to the weather. [] Do not tamper with controls.

SAVE TH ESE iNSTRUCTiONS

[] Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt

any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair

instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

[] Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static

unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

[] Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or

similarly textured rubber-like materials.

[] Clean lint screen before or after each load. [] Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent

surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

[] The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be

cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

[] See installation instructions for grounding requirements.

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

Tools needed

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed

here.

• Flat-blade screwdriver • Vent clamps

• #2 Phillips screwdriver • Caulking gun and

• Adjustable wrench compound (for installing

• Wire stripper (direct wire installations) • Tin snips (new vent

• Level

• W' nut driver

Parts supplied

Remove parts package from the dryer drum. Check that all parts listed are included.

• 1 - Cycle Control (timer) knob

• 1 - Push to Start button

• 4 - Leveling legs

Parts needed

Check local codes, existing electrical supply and venting, and see "Venting Requirements" and "Electrical Requirements" before purchasing parts.

Mobile home installations require

• Metal exhaust system hardware. For ordering information, please refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. You may also contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.

new exhaust vent)

installations)

• Wood block

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor

for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

You will need

• A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See "Venting Requirements."

A separate 30-amp circuit. A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of

either side of the dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." A sturdy floor to support the dryer weight (dryer and load) of

115 Ibs (52 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered.

A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer.

Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.

Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

Installation Clearances

The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to

open fully.

Dryer Dimensions

Recessed or closet installation - Dryer only

114"

(35.6 cn

18"(45._

31"f

(78.7 cm)

*Most installations require a minimum 51/2'' (14.0 cm) clearance

behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbows. See "Venting Requirements."

Minimum installation spacing for recessed area and closet installation

The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing

allowed when the unit is to be operated with, or without, the Stack Stand Kit. To purchase a Stack Stand Kit, see "Assistance

or Service."

• Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.

• Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and floor moldings.

For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable.

• Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

237/8 "

A. Side view - closet or confined area B. Recessed area

*Additional spacing recommended

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(ocm)

O"*

(Ocm)

Recessed or closet installation - Stacked

A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or confined area C. Closet door with vents

*Additional spacing recommended

Mobile Home - Additional Location Requirements This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The

installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280

(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 245, HUD Part 280).

Mobile home installations require:

• Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for purchase from your dealer.

Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening.

(7.6 cm)

It is your responsibility

[] Tocontact aqualified electrical installer.

[] To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in

conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSl/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.

The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect

to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.

[] Do not use an extension cord. [] If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is

recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

Electrical Connection

To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of

electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here.

[] This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire

electrical supply connection. The neutral ground wire is permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed from the external ground conductor screw (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block. When the neutral ground wire is secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral

conductor.

[] If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral

ground wire to the neutral wire, see "Optional 3-wire connection" section.

A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral

conductors.

If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with

clothes dryers. The kit should contain: [] A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated

120/240 volt minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.

[] A UL listed strain relief.

If your outlet looks like this:

4-wire receptacle (!4-30t:?)

Then choose a4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. The ground wire (ground conductor) may be either green or bare. The neutral conductor must be identified by a white

cover.

If your outlet looks like this:

3-wire receptacle (10-30t:?)

Then choose a3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 3-wire power supply

cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.

If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire)

and be: [] Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable

(with ground wire), protected with flexible metallic conduit. All current-carrying wires must be insulated.

[] 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum). [] At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

[] For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or

breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and

grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. [] For a permanently connected dryer:

This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on

the dryer.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel ifyou are in doubt as to whether the dryer is

properly grounded. Do not modify the plug on the power supply cord: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Power Supply Cord Direct Wire

Fire Hazard

Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief.

Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center

terminal (silver).

Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector.

Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold).

Securely tighten all electrical connections. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or

electrical shock.

1. Disconnect power.

2. Remove the hold-down screw and terminal block cover.

Fire Hazard

Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a UL listed strain relief.

Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center

terminal (silver).

Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector.

Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold).

Securely tighten all electrical connections. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or

electrical shock.

3. Install strain relief.

Style 1: Power supply cord strain relief

• Remove the screws from a 3/4"(1.9 cm) UL listed strain

relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the tabs of the two clamp sections into the hole below the terminal block

opening so that one tab is pointing up and the other is pointing down, and hold in place. Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections

together.

A. Terminal block cover B. External ground conductor screw

C. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw D. Hold-down screw location

E.Neutral ground wire F. Hole below terminal block opening

A. Strain relief tab pointing up

B. Hole below terminal block opening C. Clamp section D. Strain relief tab pointing down

Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point.

Style 2: Direct wire strain relief

• Unscrew the removable conduit connector and any screws from a %" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the hole below the terminal block opening. Reaching inside the terminal block opening,

screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief threads.

Electrical Connection Options

If your home has: And you will be Go to Section

connecting to:

4-wire receptacle A UL listed, 4-wire connection: (NEMA Type 14-30R) 120/240-volt Power supply cord

30-amp, dryer power supply

minimum, cord*

4-wire direct A fused 4-wire connection:

disconnect or Direct Wire circuit breaker

(12.7 ore)

3-wire receptacle A UL listed, (NEMA type 10-30R) 120/240-volt

3-wire direct A fused 3-wire connection:

box*

3-wire connection:

Power supply cord

30-amp, dryer power supply

minimum, cord*

disconnect or Direct Wire box*

circuit breaker

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A. Removable conduit connector B. Hole below terminal block opening

C. Strain relief threads

Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against

the direct wire cable.

*If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding

conductor to the neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire connection" section.

4-wire connection: Power Supply Cord

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes

and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections.

B F

C D E G

A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug

C. Ground prong D. Neutral prong

E.Spade terminals with upturned ends F. 3/4"(!.9 cm) UL listed strain relief

G. Ring terminals

Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection:

4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is not available

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