Whirlpool LER5848EQ4, LER5848EQ5 Use & Care Manual

Easy-To-Use
Electric and

Gas Dryers

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

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

Parts and Features ... 5
Checking Your Vent ... 6
Operating Your

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

Caring for Your

Dryer .......................13

Troubleshooting ...... 17

PART NO. 3406076

Requesting
Assistance

or Service................ 19

Index ....................... 23

Warranty ................. 24

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A NOTE TO YOU

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy to use, save time,
and help you manage your home better. 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 Ownership 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 appli­ance, 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 in the
“Parts and Features” section for the location of the
label). Also, record the other information shown in the
next column.

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

Model Number __________________________________
Serial Number ___________________________________
Purchase Date __________________________________
Dealer Name ____________________________________
Dealer Address __________________________________
Dealer Phone ___________________________________

Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free.

To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer, to

purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at

www.WhirlpoolAppliances.com

1-800-253-1301

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DRYER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t

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

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 death.

follow instructions.

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

– 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

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.

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Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

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

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Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency

or the gas supplier.

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DRYER SAFETY

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

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the dryer.
Do not dry articles that have been previ-

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ously 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.

Do not allow children to play on or in

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

Before the dryer is removed from service

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or discarded, remove the door to the
drying compartment.

Do not reach into the dryer if the drum

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is moving.
Do not install or store the dryer where

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it will be exposed to the weather.
Do not tamper with controls.

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Do not repair or replace any part of the

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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

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

Do not use heat to dry articles containing

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foam rubber or similarly textured rubber­like materials.

Clean lint screen before or after each load.

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Keep area around the exhaust opening

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

The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent

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should be cleaned periodically by qualified
service personnel.

See Installation Instructions for grounding

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requirements.

– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

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PARTS AND FEATURES

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.

Cycle control
knob

(pp. 8-10)

Model and
serial number
label

(p. 2)

Dryer drum

(p. 14)

Fabric/Temp. selector

(pp. 8-10)

Timed DryingTimed Drying

Very Dry

HEAVY

Electronic

NORMAL

WRINKLE RESIST

Sensor

QUICK DRY

Dry

DELICATE

D

Off

R

Less Dry

A

U

A

U

T

O

M

A

G

T

I

C

H

D

R

S

Y

I

Cool

N

I

Down

F

F

I

N

I

S

H

Cool
Down

G

U

A

R

D

20

Tumble

Press
Damp

Dry

Off

40

30

50

20

60

10

70

Fluff Air

Off

End of Cycle SignalEnd of Cycle Signal

Interior Light Interior Light

Wrinkle Resist / P. PressWrinkle Resist / P. Press

HeavyHeavy

Towels / Work ClothesTowels / Work Clothes

NormalNormal

Cotton / SheetsCotton / Sheets

Shirts / BlousesShirts / Blouses

Quick Dry

1 to 2 Items1 to 2 Items

Delicate

5 Cycle • 4 Temperature Cycle Logic5 Cycle • 4 Temperature Cycle Logic

High

Medium

Low

Knits / LingerieKnits / Lingerie

Fabric / Temp

Off On

Laundry System

FINISH GUARD
selector

(p. 8)

Off On

Push to Startush to Start

Cycle SignalCycle Signal

Finish GuardFinish Guard

®

Start button/Cycle

signal selector

(p. 8, 9)

Lint screen

(p. 13)

Exhaust grill

Wide-opening

door

Other features not shown:

Drying rack (available as an option)
(p. 12)

Drum light

(p. 15)

CONTROL PANEL

F

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N

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S
H

G
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A

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D

Towels / Work Clothes

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CHECKING YOUR VENT

4"

4"

Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and
shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your
Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Install your
dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45°F (7°C). Also make sure
that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information.

VENTING

2. Use a 4-inch exhaust hood. Smaller hoods

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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 up, down, left,

increase drying times.

right, or straight out 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 installa­tion, call the company that installed the vent for
adjustment.

1. Do not use plastic vent or flexible metal foil vent.

Use 4-inch heavy metal
or flexible metal vent.
Do not kink or crush
flexible metal vent. It
must be completely
extended to allow
adequate exhaust air
to flow. Check vent

4"

length requirements of vent.

after installation. Refer
to your Installation
Instructions for proper

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VENTING (CONT.)

CHECKING YOUR VENT

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.

5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use

screws to secure vent.
Lint may catch on
screws.

6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use,

but at least every 2 years,
or when installing your
dryer in a new location.

Disconnect vent from

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

Use the hose attach-

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ment on your vacuum,
or a pole or wire with a

feather duster or rag attached, to clean out lint.

Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent

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moves freely.
When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the

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Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer
for final product check.

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OPERATING YOUR DRYER

To get the best dryer results possible, you must use your dryer correctly. This section tells you how
to use your dryer properly and efficiently.

STARTING YOUR DRYER

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Explosion Hazard

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

Do not dry anything that has ever had
anything flammable on it (even after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, explosion, or fire.

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a
damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.
If your dryer has a Features Guide, remove it and
place it with this Use and Care Guide.

1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the

door. Do not pack the
dryer; allow space for
clothes to tumble freely.

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Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any

type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic

must be dried on a clothesline or by using
an Air Cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or fire.

3. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the cycle that

corresponds with the
one you chose on the
Fabric/Temp. selector.

2. Turn the Fabric/Temp. selector to the recom-

mended setting for the
fabric being dried. (See
the “Cycle description”
section.)

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4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Your dryer has a

FINISH GUARD® selector that you can set On
or Off. The FINISH GUARD feature protects your
clothes from wrinkling when you do not remove
them from the dryer as soon as it stops.

The FINISH GUARD feature tumbles the load

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without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes.
A signal sounds every few minutes when

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FINISH GUARD is running. The signal and cycle
stop when you open the dryer door.

5. (OPTIONAL STEP) The Cycle Signal (end of cycle

signal) selector is part of the Start Button. Set the
Cycle Signal selector to On if you want the dryer
to sound a signal when a cycle is finished. The
signal is helpful when you are drying permanent
press, synthetics, and other items that should be
removed from the dryer as soon as it stops.