Whirlpool LER5848EQ3 User Manual

Electric and

Gas Dryers

A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Dryer Safety . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Getting to Know

Your Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Checking Your Vent . . . 6
Operating Your

Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Caring for Your

Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

PART NO. 3406073

Troubleshooting . . . . . . 19

Requesting

Assistance

or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Index . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Warranty ,................ 24

I-~oo-~~-ROPER

Call us with questions or comments.

ANOTETOYOU

1-800-447-6737

Thank you for buy@ a ROPER@ appliance.

Your ROPER dryer gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure
that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable

information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps

us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for your appli-

ante, you need to know your complete model number
and serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number label (see the diagram on
page 5 for the location of the label). Also, record the
other information shown in the next column.

Keep this book and the sales slip topether in a safe place for future reference.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-free.

Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name

Dealer Address
Dealer Phone

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DRIERMY

Your safety is important to us.

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This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special attention to
these symbols and follow any instructions given.

Here is a brief explanation of the symbol.

WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal
injury, or loss of life.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

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Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

l

Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

a If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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This symbol alerts you to hazards
such as fire, electrical shock, or
other injuries.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.

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DRIERSAFETY

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:
a Read all instructions before using

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Do not repair or replace any part of the

the dryer. dryer or attempt any servicing unless

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Do not dry articles that have been previ­ously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable, or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.

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Do not allow children to play on or in

the dryer. Close supervision of children

is necessary when the dryer is used
near children,

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Before the dryer is removed from service

or discarded, remove the door to the

drying compartment.

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Do not reach into the dryer if the drum
is moving.

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Do not install or store the dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather.

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Do not tamper with controls.

specifically recommended in this Use and
Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have

the skills to carry out.

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Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by
the manufacturer of the fabric softener
or product.

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Do not use heat to dry articles containing
foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-

Ii ke materials.

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Clean lint screen before or after each load.

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Keep area around the exhaust opening

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

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The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent

should be cleaned periodically by qualified

service personnel.

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See Installation Instructions for grounding

requirements.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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CETTINGMNOWYOURDKVER

The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to
those pages for more information about the features.

NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the
different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.

Temperature

Cycle control

kl?Ob­(may include
temperature
settings*)
(pp. 8-l 1)

Model and
serial number

DIyer drum -

@. 15)

Other doors:

Large side-swing door*
(Reversible door. See
Installation Instructions)

Exhaust grill

Wide-opening

hamper door*

Additional features your dryer may have

End of cycle signal (p. 8)

Drying rack (p. 13)

Drum light (p. 16)

* On some models

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CHECKINGYOURVENT

Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and

shorten drying times. Install your dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always
above 45°F (7%). Also make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions
for more information.

VENTING

2. Use a 4” exhaust hood. Smaller hoods increase
drying times.

Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death or fire.

If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it

will not be covered under the warranty.

3. The exhaust vent can be routed UD, down, let?,
right, or straight but the

back of the dryer. Space
requirements are listed
in your Installation

Instructions.

NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting
will be paid for by the customer, whether it was a
paid installation or self-installed. For paid installa-

tion, call the company that installed the vent for

adjustment.

1. Four-inch heavy metal

length requirements a

)r flexible metal vent must

be used. Do not
plastic vent or flexible
metal foil vent. Do not
kink or crush flexible
metal vent. It must be
completely extended to
allow adequate exhaust
air to flow. Check vent
after installation. Refer
to your Installation
Instructions for proper

vent.

use

4. Use the straightest path possible when routing
the exhaust vent. Avoid
90” turns, if possible.
Allow room when using
elbows or making turns.

Bend vent gradually to

avoid kinking.

6.

Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use,

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the dryer and clean one
section at a time until
you reach the exhaust
hood.

0 Use the hose attach-

I joints. Do not use

screws to secure vent.

Lint may catch on
screws.

feather duster or rag attached, to clean out lint.

a Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent

moves freely.

0 When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the

Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer
for final product check.

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