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240-VOLT ELECTRIC

COMPACT DRYER

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance,

parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.

or visit our website at...www.whirlpool.com

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Summary of Contents for LER3622PQ

Page 1: ... ELECTRIC COMPACT DRYER Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 W10151595A ...

Page 2: ... OR SERVICE 19 ACCESSORIES 19 WARRANTY 20 DRYER SAFETY You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed Your safety and the safety of others are very imp...

Page 3: ...ned in washed in soaked in or spotted with gasoline dry cleaning solvents or 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 no...

Page 4: ... and floor moldings For closet installation with a door minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable Companion appliance spacing should also be considered Recessed or closet installation Dryer only Recessed or closet installation Stacked Mobile Home Additional Location Requirements This dryer is suita...

Page 5: ...g through the neutral conductors If using a power supply cord Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers The kit should contain A UL listed 30 amp power supply cord rated 120 240 volt minimum The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft 1 22 m long The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends A UL lis...

Page 6: ... connected to green ground connector Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals gold Securely tighten all electrical connections Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire Use a UL listed strain relief Disconnect power before making electrical connections Connect neutral wire white or center wire to center termina...

Page 7: ...ctor to the neutral wire go to Optional 3 wire connection section 4 wire connection Power Supply Cord IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 wire connections 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire white ...

Page 8: ...ten screw as shown 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end hook facing right of the neutral wire white or center wire of direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block Squeeze hooked ends together Tighten screw A External ground conductor screw Dotted l...

Page 9: ...Requirements 3 wire connection Direct Wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed Strip 3 8 9 cm of outer covering from end of cable Strip insulation back 1 2 5 cm If using 3 wire cable with ground wire cut bare wire even with outer covering Bend ends of wires into a ho...

Page 10: ...ock screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire white or center wire of power supply cord cable under center silver colored terminal block screw Tighten screw 3 Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 4 Tighten strain relief screws 5 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear ...

Page 11: ... metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls ceilings or floors Elbows 45 elbows provide better airflow than 90 elbows Clamps Use clamps to seal all joints Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the duct Do not use d...

Page 12: ...fewest 90 turns possible Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance Use the Vent system chart below to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use NOTE Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in the Vent system chart Exhaust systems longer than those specified will Shorten the life of the dryer Reduce performance resulting in longer dry...

Page 13: ...ck that all parts are now installed If there is an extra part go back through the steps to see which step was skipped 2 Check that you have all of your tools 3 Dispose of recycle all packaging materials 4 Check the dryer s final location Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked 5 Check that the dryer is on a level surface 6 For power supply cord installation plug into an outlet For direct wire in...

Page 14: ...mined by two metal strips sensors located on the inside of the dryer The metal strips help feel the amount of moisture left in the clothes as they tumble When there is moisture left in the clothes the Cycle Control knob will not advance As clothes begin to dry the amount of water left in the clothes decreases and the timer advances through the remainder of the cycle When the selected dryness level...

Page 15: ...ying using the Timed Drying cycle The next time you dry a similar load select a setting closer to VERY DRY NOTE Drying time with an automatic cycle varies according to the type of fabric size of load and temperature setting Air Cycle Use this cycle for items that require drying without heat such as rubber plastic and heat sensitive fabrics See the chart for examples of items that can be dried usin...

Page 16: ...DryerInterior To clean dryer drum 1 Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water 2 Apply paste to a soft cloth OR Apply a liquid nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye is removed 3 Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth 4 Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum NOTE Garments that contain unstable dyes such a...

Page 17: ...n the drum and front or rear of the dryer Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects Clean out pockets before laundering Are the four legs installed and is the dryer level front to back and side to side The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed See the Installation Instructions Is the clothing knotted or balled up When balled up the load will bounce causing the dryer to vib...

Page 18: ...es Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle Lint on load Is the lint screen clogged Lint screen should be cleaned before each load Stains on load or drum Was dryer fabric softener properly used Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments Drum stains a...

Page 19: ...product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Corporation Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Ben...

Page 20: ...as purchased DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMA...

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