Whirlpool LG493lXT User Manual

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Use &

Care’Guide

Cycle control knob

Start button

Model and serial

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ELECTRICANDGAS
COMPACTAUTDMATICDFWERS
LE4900XT,LE4930)CT,LG493lXT

Contents

Page

Important Safety
Instructions.. , 3

Additional safety instructions

and your responsibilities 3

Operating Instructions

Starting your dryer 4-5
End-of-cycle signal . 6

Drying Tips . 6
Caring for Your Dryer

Cleaning the lint screen 7
Cleaning the dryer interior .
Lint removal . 8
Optional accessories 9

If You Need Service or
Assistance. .
Whirlpool Warranty , 12

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a
question.

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Copy model and serial numbers
from plate (on the frame behind the
door) and purchase date from sales
slip.

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Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and
the sales slip together in a handy
place.

Model Number

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide

label. It will be easier to remove before
the dryer is used. To remove any re­maining glue:

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Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,
then remove.

or

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Soak area with liquid hand dishwash­ing detergent before removing glue as
described above.

Do not use rubbing alcohol or flam­mable or toxic solvents, such as
acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
etc. These can damage the finish.

NOTE:

instruction labels inside the dryer.
with a damp cloth before using to re-

move dust from storing or shipping.

Do not remove any permanent

You should wipe out the dryer drum

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.

3. f$lleguish any open

.

4. Immediately call your
gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gas-

oline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any
other appliance. The
fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury to persons when using your dryer, follow
basic precautions, including the following:

l Read these laundry instruc-

tions

for Important use and

safety information before

using your dryer.

l NEVER

washed, soaked in or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline or flammable
fluids in the dryer. The fumes can
create a

EXPLOSION. ALWAYS

launder and air dry fabrics contain­ing these materials.

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play withor crawl inside the dryer.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used
near children.

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drum is moving.

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When discarding an old dryer,

ALWAYS

prevent accidental entrapment.

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DO NOT install or store dryer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.

dry items cleaned,

FIRE HAZARD

or
hand

allow children to operate,

reach into a dryer if the

remove the door to

l DO NOT

0 You are personally responsi-

ble for making sure that your
dryer is installed, repaired and
parts replaced by a qualified

person.

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Use only fabric softeners specifi­tally labeled as not being harmful
to the dryer.

l FIRE HAZARD

materials can result from:

-drying rubber, rubber-like and

heat sensitive materials with heat.

-allowing lint build-up inside the

dryer or exhaust system. Clean­ing should be done periodically

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Clean lint screen before or after

each load.

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DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,

chemicals, etc. pile up around or

under the dryer.

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Dryer must be electrically
grounded. See the Installation
Instructions.

tamper with the controls.

and

DAMAGE

by a qualified person.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

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operate the dryer if:

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

- it is damaged.

-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).

-all panels are not in place.

-the lint screen is loose, damaged
or missing.

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ALWAYS shut off the gas valve
before leaving on vacation if you have
a gas dryer.

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ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord or turn off electrical power before
attempting to service the dryer. Shut
off GAS VALVE if you have a gas dryer.

0 You are personally responsi-

ble for making sure that your
dryer:

- is properly maintained.*

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

- is located in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7.2%).

- is connected to the proper outlet
and electrical supply.*

-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.’

- is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*

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

- is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.

‘See the Installation Instructions for

complete information.

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Operating Instructions

Starting your dryer

Be sure to refer lo the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, loading
and control setting information before starting it.

TYPE OF LOAD
Cottons and linens

HEAVYWEIGHT - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts, etc.
MEDIUMWEIGHT AND LIGHTWEIGHT- Shirts, dresses, sheets,

diapers, towels, work clothes, etc.
Permanent press

HEAVYWEIGHT - Work clothes, jackets, raincoats, etc.
MEDIUMWEIGHT - Shirts, uniforms, dresses, slacks, etc.

Knits
HEAVYWEIGHT- Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts, slacks,

shirts, etc.

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and blends,
lingerie, blouses, dresses, etc.

Delicate fabrics
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), oauze. lace, etc.

SUGGESTED CYCLE

REGULAR HEAVY

PERMANENT PRESS

PERMANENT PRESS

PERMANENT PRESS

Rubber, plastic, heat-sensitive fabrics
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras, etc.

PLASTIC-Shower curtains, tablecloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON

DO NOT

some fabrics.

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OVERDRY.

Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage

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