Whirlpool LGT7646AQ0 Owner’s Manual

A Note To You

Understanding

Safety

Knowing Your
Dryer's Features 5

Operating Your
Dryer 6

Caring For Your

Dryer 18

Laundry Tips 23

If You Need

Assistance

Or Service 29

Warranty 32

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AUTOMATIC DRYERS

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A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchaseda quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have
gone intoitsmanufacturing.To ensuremany years of trouble-free operation,we have developed
this Use and Care Guide. It is full ofvaluable informationon how to operate and maintainyour

appliance properlyand safely. Please read it carefully.Also, please completeand mail the Owner-
ship RegistrationCard providedwith your appliance. Thiswill help us notifyyou about any new

informationon your appliance.

Your Iafety is important to us.

This guide containssafety symbolsand statements. Please payspecial attentionto these symbols
and follow any instructionsgiven.Here is a briefexplanation ofthe use of each symbol.

This symbolwill help alert you tosuch dangers

as personal injury,burns,fire and electrical

shock.

Our Consumer AIsiItance Center number, 1-800-253-1301, is

This symbolwill helpyou avoid actions which

couldcause productdamage (scratches,
dents,etc.) and damage to your personal

property.

toll-free 24 houri a day.

If you have a question concerningyour appliance'soperation, or ifyou need service, firstsee =If
You Need Assistance Or Service"on pages 29 and 30. If you need further help, cell us. When

calling,you need to knowyourappliance'scomplete modelnumber and serial number. You can

find this informationon the modeland serial numberlabel (see diagram on page 5). Foryour

convenience,we inctudea handy place below for you to recordthese numbers, the purchase date
from the sales slipand your dealer's name and telephone number.Keep this bookand the sales
sliptogether ina safe place for futurereference.

Model Number Dealer Name

Serial Number Dealer Phone

Purchase Date

Your controlpanel issimilarto one ofthe controlpanels on pages 12-16. Locate the control panel
similar to yours and check the boxbelow forthat page number. Use the page you marked to

quicklylocate dryinginformationaboutyour modelor to use for reference when callingour

ConsumerAssistanceCenter.

Dryers with: Page

Dryers with: Page

[] Cycle control knob with

3 temperature settings .......................... 12

[] Cycle control knob and a temperature

selector (2 settings) ............................... 13

[] Cycle control knob and a temperature

selector (3 settings) ............................... 14

[] Cycle controlknob and a temperature

selector(4 CLEAN TOUCH" settings).. 15

[] Cycle controlknob and a temperature

selector(4 settings)............................... 16

Understanding Safety

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.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all instructionsbefore usingyour dryer.

• Do notmachine wash or machinedry items
cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spottedwith
wax, paint, gasoline, oil,dry cleaning

solvents, and otherflammable fluids.The
fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

Always hand wash and line dry items
containingthese materials.

• Do notallow childrentooperate, playwith or
crawl insideyour dryer. Supervise children

when your dryer isused near children.

• Do notreach into a dryer if the drum

ismoving.

• When removingfromservice or discarding
a dryer, always remove thedoor to prevent

accidental entrapment.

• DOnotdry rubber, rubber-like,and heat
sensitive matedals with heat.

Understanding your responsibilities

• Never operate the dryerif:

-it is notworking right(i.e. noisy,
too hot).

-it is damaged.

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

-all panels are not in place.

-the lintscreen isloose, damaged or

missing.

• Unplugthe power supplycord orturn off
electrical power before attemptingto

service your dryer. Shut offgas valve if
you have a gas dryer.

• Do notwash or dry itemsthat are soiled
with vegetable or cookingoil.These items

may containsome oilafter laundering.
Due to the remainingoil,the fabric may

smoke or catchfire by itself.

• Storeflammable solvents or fluids away
from yourdryer.

• Drycleaningsolventsor fluidsshould

never be putdirectlyinto your dryer.

• Installand/or store dryer where it will not

be exposed tothe weather.

• Do nottamper with the controls.

• You are responsiblefor making sure that
your dryer is installed,repaired and has

parts replaced by s qualifiedperson.

• Use only fabric softeners specifically

labeled as not being harmfulto the dryer.

• Do not allowlintto build-upinside the dryer

or exhaust system.Cleaning shouldbe
done periodicallyby a qualifiedperson.

• Clean lintscreen beforeor aftereach load.

• Do not let dust,lint,paper, rags, chemicals,

etc. pileup aroundor under the dryer.

• Dryer must be electricallygrounded. See

the InstallationInstructions.

• Be sure that your dryer:

-is properlyinstalledand leveled ona
floor that can supportthe weight in a
well-ventilatedroom.*

-is connected tothe proper outlet and
electrical supply.*

-is properlyconnectedto fuel and
exhaust systems (gas dryersmust be

vented outdoors).*

-is not installedagainstdraperies or

curtains, oron carpet.*

-is located in an area where the tempera-
ture is above 45°F (7°C).

-is properlymaintained.

- is usedonly forjobs normallyexpected
of home clothes dryers.

- is not used byanyone unable to operate
itproperly.

*See the Installation Instructionsfor com-

plete information.

-SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS-

i Your Dryer'sKnow ng

Features

The parts and features ofyour dryer are illustratedbelow.Become familiarwith all partsand
features before usingyour dryer.

NOTE: The drawings inthis book may vary from your dryer model. They are designedto show the

differentfeatures ofall modelscoveredby thisbook. Your model may not include allfeatures.

Cycle control knob
(mae/haw

tomperetur, built-in')

Consumer Alsiltari_l

Center number

(1-S00-2.-1301)

Model and serial
number label

Dryer drum

Other doors:

Temperature selector"

Start button

Unt screen

Elecb'onic

DRY-MISEI:PIinsor"

Wide-opening

hamper door*

Other features not shown:

Automalic DRY-MISERP €onb'el*

Drum light"

Drying rack*

End of cycle signal*

End of cycle signal selector*

RNISH GUARD = selector*

Unt signal*

Full-widlh hamper door" Mini-hamper door*

"Availableon some models

Operating Your Dryer

In This Section

Beforestartingyour dryer ............................6

Starting or stopping your dryer ................... 6

To obtain the best dryingresults,you must operateyourdryer properly. This section gives you

importantinformationfor efficientand safe use ofyour dryer.

Page

SelecUng a cycle ........................................... 7

Using the drying rack ................................. 17

Page

Before starting your dryer

Refer to the informationbelow, and "Laundry Ifyour dryer has a Consumer Buy Guide,
Tips"for controlsetting,sorting,and loading remove it and place it inyour Use and Care

information. Guide.

Starting or stopping your dryer

Starting your dryer

Close the door and select a cycle and tem-
perature. See pages 7-16 for additionalsetting

information.Your dryer automaticallystops
when a cycle ends.

Stopping and restarting your

dryer

Open the dryer dooror turn the Cycle Control
Knobto OFF. Closethe door; make new

selections(if necessary). Pushthe Start
Button.

NOTE: The Cycle Control Knobshould pointto
an OFF area when the dryeris not in use. If

the dryerisstopped before the cycleis
finished, turn the Cycle ControlKnobto an

OFF area.

End of cycle signal

(on some models)

The dryer sounds a signalto let you know
when the cycle is finished. The signal is not

adjustable, but can be turnedoff (on some
models), if your modelhas an End ofCycle

signalselector, see page 11.

The signal ishelpfulwhen you are drying

permanent press, syntheticsand other itemsthat
shouldbe taken out as soon as the dryer stops.

Selecting a cycle

You willfind informationyou need to make
correctcycle, time, and temperature decisions

in this section.

• Pages 7 to 11: Use these pages to find
additionalinformationaboutdryingcycles

that may be on your model.

• Pages 12 to 16: Findthe page that has a
controlpanel similarto yours. Use the

informationon this page to guideyou when
makingdryingselections.

NOTE=Your model will not lookexactly like the
illustrations.

If your dryer has a Cycle Control Knob with
temperatures built-In:

1. Select a cycle by turningthe Cycle Control

Knob either way to a desired timeor setting.

2, Stop when the indicatoron the knob'souter

ringpointsto the cycleand temperature you

want.

3. Push the Start Button.

OR

If your dryer has a Cycle Control Knob and
e Temperature Selector:

Match your dryingtemperature tothe type of
fabricbeing dried. Your dryerhas a knob, push

button,or CLEAN TOUCH" Temperature
Selector.

1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Control
Knob eitherway to a desiredtime or setting.

2. Stop when the indicatoron the knob'souter
ringpointsto the cycleyou want.

3. Set the Temperature Selector to the desired
temperature setting.

4. Push the Start Button.

Changing a selection:
1, Turn the Cycle Control Knobto a new setting.

(If yourdryer has a Temperature Selector, set
the Selectorto the new desired temperature.)

2. Push the Start Button, if necessary.

Cycle control knob with 3 temperature eaWngs

Cycle control knob

CLEAN TOUCH" Push button
temperature Itlecter- temperature selector
an indicator appears

over temperature
selected

Temperature selector

Using the automatic cycles

Your DRY-MISEFP control senses the dryness
of the load and automatically shutsoffwhen the

selected dryness is reached, For the first few

loads:

1. Set the Cycle Control Knobto pointtothe

center mark inyour automaticcycle.

2. Select a heat settingto matchyour load,

3. Push the Start Button,The Cycle Control
Knobwill not move untilthe load is almost

dry or thecool-down portionof the cycle
has been reached. After the cooldown is

complete, the Cycle Control Knobautomati-
cally moves to an OFF area and the

tumblingstops.

Feel the dried itemswhen the dryer stops.

ff the item,=are drier than you like, select a
settingcloserto LESS DRY the next time you

drys similar load.
If Items are not as dry as you like, select a

settingcloserto VERY DRY the next time you

dry a similarload.

Cycle control knob
with temperatures

built-in

Models with a tempera-
ture selector

Automatic DRY-MISER control
(onsomemodels)

The automatic DRY-MISER control uses a
thermostatthatsenses the dryer'sair tempera-
ture. The dryer automaticallyshutsoffwhen

the selected dryness isreached.
Electronic DRY-MISER control

(on,,omomodal=)
The electronic DRY-MISER controluses an

electronicsensor that determinesthe amount
of moisture inthe clothes.The dryer automati-

cally shuts offwhen the selected dryness is
reached.

Cycle control knob
with temperatures

built-in

Models with a tempera-

ture selector

Using the Air cycle (no heat)

Fire Hazard

Do not dry plasticor rubberitemswith

heat. Use theAir cycle, or line dry.

Failureto do so couldresultin fire or

damaged items.

The dryer does not heat when the Cycle
ControlKnob isset in the Aircycle. This cycle

can be used to fluffor sirdry bedding,plastic
tablecloths,foam rubber pillows,stuffedtoys,

sneakers, etc.

1. Tum the Cycle Control Knobto the number
of minutesyou want in the Aircycle. (If your

dryerhas a temperature selector, no
temperature needs to be selected. Cycle is

unheated.) Refer tothe chart below for
suggested times.

2. Push the Start Button.
NOTE: Repeatsteps above ifmore time is

needed to dry items.

TYPE OF LOAD

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS
Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras, stuffedtoys

Plastic-Shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, Polypropylene,Sheer nylon

Using the Timed Drying cycle

Usa the Timed Drying cycle for any load you

want to dry bytime. This cycle is designed for
small loads or large bulky items.

• Turn the Cycle ControlKnobto the number

ofminutesyou want in the Timed Drying

cycle. (If your model hasa Temperature
Selector, set the Temperature Selector tothe

desired setting.)

• Fora damp dry,turnthe Cycle ControlKnob

to 30 minutesor less. (If your dryer has a

Damp Dry cycle, see page 10.)

The last few minutes of this cycle are without
heat to help make the load easier to handle.

AIR

20-30 min
20-30 rain

40-50 min

15-20 min

Using the TUMBLE PRESS ® cycle

(on some models)
This cycle removes wrinkles from clothing that has

been packed in a suitcase or closet, and from items
not removed from the dryer at the end of a cycle.

1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on TUMBLE
PRESS. (If your model has a Temperature
Selector, set the Temperature Selector to a

high setting.)

2. Push the Start Button.

The last few minutes of this cycle are without

heat to help make the load easier to handle. Put

only a few items in your dryer for best results
when using this cycle. As soon as the dryer

stops, fold or put the items on hangers.

Using the Damp Dry cycle

(on some models)

Use this setting to dry damp items that do not
require an entire drying cycle, or to dry items to
damp level. Two examples are heavy cottons, such
as jeans, which you do not want to become stiff, or

cotton clothes which are easier to press when
damp.

1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on DAMP DRY (If
your model has a Temperature Selector, set

the Temperature Selector to a high setting.)

2. Push the Start Button.

The last few minutes of thiscycleare without
heat to help make the load easier to handle.

Understanding the
FINISH GUARD e cycle

(on some models)
When you are unable to remove a load from the

dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can term.
When using your automatic cycle, the FINISH

GUARD cycle tumbles the load a few seconds
without heat every few minutes for up to 45
minutes. This tumbling rearranges and fluffs the

load to help avoid wrinkles that set in when the
load remains in the dryer.

You do not have to set the Cycle Control Knob

to the FINISH GUARD cycle. The FINISH
GUARD cycle takes over automatically to protect

the load if you do not open the door within a few
minutes after the automatic cycle ends.

A signal will sound every few minutes during

the FINISH GUARD cycle. The signal will stop
when the dryer door is opened. (If your model
has a FINISH GUARD cycle On/Off Selector, see

page 11.)

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