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Summary of Contents for LER3622HQ

Page 1: ...T 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 3406878 ...

Page 2: ...ent System 13 Install Leveling legs 13 Level Dryer 14 Connect Vent 14 Complete InstsJlstion 14 DRYER USE 15 Starting Your Dryer 15 Stopping and Restarting 15 Loading 16 Drying Cycle and Temperature Tips 16 Cycles 16 DRYER CARE 17 Cleaning the lint Screen 17 Cleaning the Dryer Interior 17 Removing Accumulated Lint 17 Vacation and Moving Care 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 19 WARRANTY 2...

Page 3: ...en previously 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 dis carded remove the door to the drying c...

Page 4: ...rements Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from dryer Place dryer at least 18 inches 46 cm above the floor for a garage installation Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire You will need m A location that allows for proper exhaust installation See Venting Requirements m A separate 30 amp circuit m A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ...

Page 5: ...ventilation openings are acceptable a Companion appliance spacing should also be considered Recessed or closet installation Dryer only 35 6cm _ I I_ 8 7 6_1 1 18 4_7 m Ocm Ocm 2 1 Side view closet or confined area 2 Recessed area Recessed or closet installation Stacked 12 _ 0 DRYER 12 _ 30 5 m WASHER 4 48 1 309 7 cm 24 1s4 8 cn_ 3 3 7 6 cm 3 7 6 cm I Recessed area 2 Side view closet or confined ar...

Page 6: ...choose a 4 wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL approved strain relief The 4 wire power supply cord at least 5 ft 1 52 m long must have 4 10 gauge solid copper wires and match a 4 wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14 30R The ground wire ground conductor may be either green or bare The neutral conductor must be identified by a white cover If your outlet looks like this 3 wire recep...

Page 7: ... must be 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 1 Disconnect powen 2 Remove the hold down screw and terminal block coven 3 4 1 Terminal block cover 2 External ground connector 3 Center silver colored terminal block screw 4 Hold down s...

Page 8: ... terminals with upturned ends 6 _ in 1 9 cm UL approved strain relief 7 Ring terminals 1 2 Remove center terminal block screw Remove appliance ground wire green with yellow stripes from external ground connector screw Fasten it under center silver colored terminal block screw 1 2 1 Extamal ground connector Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center terminal bloc...

Page 9: ...crew 2 o 3_ Place the hooked end of the neutral wire white or center wire of power supply cable under the center screw of terminal block hook facing right Squeeze hooked end together Tighten screw 4 5 I _ in 1 9 cm UL listed strain relief 2 Green or bare wire of power supply cord 3 External ground connector 4 Center silver colored terminal block screw 5 Neufi al wire white or center wire 6 Neufi a...

Page 10: ...o neutral wire Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed Strip 31 _in 8 9 cm of outer covering from end of cable Strip insulation back 1 in 2 5 cm If using 3 wire cable with ground wire cut bare wire even with outer covering Shape ends of wires into a hook shape When connecting to the terminal block place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of t...

Page 11: ...rom your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories For more information see the Assistance or Service section of this manual Do not exhaust the dryer into any gas vent chimney wall ceiling or a concealed space of a building Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls ceilings or floors Do not use screws or other fastening devices...

Page 12: ...8 in 45 72 cm to 29 in 73 66 cm Part Number 4396014 for mismatch of 29 in 73 66 cm to 50 in 127 cm Special pmvisions for mobile home installations The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure Do not use screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent L Terminate the exhaust vent outside The exhaust ve...

Page 13: ...6 ft 4 9 m 6 ft 1 8 m Flexible metal 8 ft 2 8 m 2 ft 0 6 m 1 To protect the floor use a large fiat piece of cardboard from the dryer carton Place cardboard under the entire back edge of the dryer See illustration 2 Firmly grasp the body of the dryer not the conecle panel Gently lay the dryer on the cardboard 3 Start to screw the legs into the holes by hand Use a wrench to finish turning the legs T...

Page 14: ...rs the dryer is level See Level Dryer 6 Plug into a grounded outlet Turn power on 7 Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on the dryer Remove tape from the lint screen located on inside back wall of dryer 8 Read Dryer Use 9 Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust 10 Set the dryer on a full heat cycle not the Air cycle for 20 minu...

Page 15: ...ust be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire 2 Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting to dry most heavyweight and medium weight loads See Drying Cycle and Temperature Tips 3 Push the START button StoppingandRestarting You can stop your...

Page 16: ...t move until the load is almost dry After the cool down the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting a Ifthe load is drier than you like select a setting closer to LESS the next time you dry a similar load a Ifthe load is not as dry as you like complete drying using the rimed Drying cycle The next time you dry a similar ...

Page 17: ...esidue buildup To wash 1 Roll lint off the screen with your fingers 2 Wet both the lint screen cover and body with hot water 3 Wet a nylon brush with hat water and liquid detergent Scrub lint screen cover and body with the brush to remove residue buildup 4 Rinse with hot waten 5 Thoroughly dry lintscreen body and cover with a clean towel Replace in dryen To clean dryer drum I Make a paste with pow...

Page 18: ...tes of operation UOt on load Is the lint screen clogged Clean lint screen Check for air movement Is the load properly sorted Sort lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics Also sort by color Is the load too big or too heavy Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen Was the load overdded Use correct dryer settings for load type Overdrying can cause lint sttr...

Page 19: ...ce with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Useand maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision stc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty ...

Page 20: ...home 7 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other ...

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