Whirlpool LEC8858EQ1, LEC8858EQ2, LER4634EQ1, LER4634EQ2, LER7646EQ2 Owner’s Manual

Use1;Care

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Electricand

GasDryers

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 ....................... 14

Troubleshooting ...... 19

Requesting

Assistance

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

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

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

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PART NO. 3406071A

Making YourWorld

A Little Easier._

AN ToYou

Thankyouforbuyin_aWHIRLPOOL®appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL dryers 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+

Pleaserecordyourmodel'sinformation.

Whenever you call to request service for your appli-
ance, 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.

Keepthisbookandthesalesslipto_etherinasafeplaceforfuturereference.

Model Number
Serial Number

Purchase Date
Dealer Name

Dealer Address
Dealer Phone

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DIWERSAF

Yoursafetyisimportanttous.

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:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

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

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

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.

Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

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

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.

conUnued on next page

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 • Do not repair or replace any part of the
the dryer.

• Do not dry articles that have been previ-
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
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.

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.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

PARTSANDFEAIURES

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.

CLEAN TOUCH TM panel

or rotar_

(p.8)

Start button

Cycle control
knob

(pp. 8-11)

Model and
serial number
label

(p. 2)

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Exhaust grill

(p. 8)

Lint screen

(p. 14)

Dryer drum

(p. 15)

Otherdoors:

Small side-swing door*

Large side-swing door*
(Reversible door- see Installation
Instructions)

Super wide-opening door*
(Reversible door - see Installation
Instructions)

Wide-opening

hamper door*

Additionalfeaturesyourdryermayhave:

End of cycle signal selector (p. 8)

FINISH GUARD ®feature selector (p. 8)

Drying rack (p, 13)

Drum light (p. 16)

* On some models

CHECKINGYOURVENT

Your dryer must be propedy 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°C). Also make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions

for more information.

VEN11NG

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.

Ifthe dryer is not properly installed and vented, it

will not be covered under the warranty.
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.

4"

3, The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left,

right, or straight out the
back of the dryer. Space

requirements are listed

in your Installation
Instructions.

1. Four-inch heavy metal or flexible metal vent must

be used. Do not use

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

length requirements of vent.

VENTING(com.)

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
the dryer and clean one

section at a time until
you reach the exhaust

hood.

• Use the hose attach-
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
moves freely.

• When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer

for final product check.