Whirlpool LDR3822HQ0 User manual

A Note toYou......................2

Dryer Safety........................3

Installation

Instructions ........................5

Parts and Features ..........13

UsingYour Dryer..............14

Starting your dryer........…14

End of cycle signal...........15

Loading ............................15

Selecting the right cycle

and setting……............….15

Caring forYour

Dryer ................................18

Troubleshooting ..............20

Assistance or Service ....22

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

In the U.S.A. for assistance or service,

call the Consumer Assistance Center:

1-800-253-1301

In Canada for assistance or service,

see page 23.

3977624

120-Volt

Compact

Electric

Dryer

Home Appliances

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A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL*appliance.

The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform

for you to make your life easier.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.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for

your appliance, 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 the “Parts and Features”

page for the location of the label).

Please also record the purchase date of

your appliance and your dealer's name,

address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for

future reference.

Model Number________________________

Serial Number ________________________

Purchase Date________________________

Dealer Name ________________________

Dealer Address ______________________

Dealer Phone ________________________

1-800-253-1301

Our Consumer Assistance Center

number is toll free.

In Canada, for assistance or service, see the “Assistance or

Service” section.

To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated

servicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our

Web site at www.whirlpool.com

In Canada, visit our Web site at www.whirlpool.com/canada

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Dryer Safety

You will be killed or seriously injured if

you don’t follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured

if you don’t follow instructions.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appli-

ance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the

word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

wDANGER

wWARNING

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,

and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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DRYER SAFETY

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 the dryer.

• Do not place items exposed to

cooking oils in your dryer. Items

contaminated with cooking oils

may contribute to a chemical

reaction that could cause a load

to catch fire.

•Do not dry articles that have

been 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 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.

•Do not repair or replace any

part of the dryer or attempt any

servicing unless specifically

recommended in this Owner

’

Manual 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

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

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Installation Instructions

Read the “Dryer Safety” section of your dryer’s Use and Care guide, and completely read

these installation instructions before beginning installation.

Before starting installation

•Check location where dryer will be

installed. Proper installation is your

responsibility. The dryer must not be

installed or stored in an area where it will

be exposed to water and/or weather. Make

sure you have everything necessary for

correct installation.

•Grounded electrical supply is required.

See “Electrical requirements.”

•Four-inch metal exhaust vent is

required. See “Exhaust requirements.”

•Check code requirements: Some codes

do not permit or limit installation of clothes

dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes,

or sleeping quarters. Contact your local

building inspector.

•Protection from the weather: Proper

operation of dryer cycles requires

temperatures above 45°F (7°C), or the

dryer may not shut off when automatic

cycles are used.

➤

†Height with casters is 321⁄2”(82.6 cm).

➤

wWARNING

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.

•Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to

support dryer weight and load of 110 lb

(50 kg).

•Location: Must be large enough to fully

open dryer door. See “Recessed area and

closet installation” for minimum spacing

requirements.

•Level floor: 1 in (2.5 cm) maximum slope

under entire dryer.

NOTE: Observe all governing codes and

ordinances.

203⁄4"

(52.7 cm)

(78.7 cm)

31”†

(60.6 cm)

237⁄8"

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical Requirements

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

• A 120-Volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-

ampere fused electrical supply is required.

• A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is

recommended. Be sure fuse or circuit

breaker matches the rating of your line.

• Use a separate circuit serving only your

dryer.

• Do not use an extension cord.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of malfunction or breakdown,

grounding will reduce the risk of electric

shock by providing a path of least

resistance for electric current.This

appliance is equipped with a cord having

an equipment-grounding conductor and a

grounding plug.The power supply cord

must be plugged into an appropriate outlet

that is properly installed and grounded in

accordance with all local codes and

ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the

equipment-grounding conductor can result

in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or

serviceman if you are in doubt as to

whether the appliance is properly

grounded. Do not modify the plug provided

with the appliance – if it will not fit the

outlet, have a proper outlet installed.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

How to install your dryer

Now that you’ve unpacked your dryer, check

to be sure you have removed the parts bag

from the drum. Remove the tape that holds

the drum to the cabinet. Move the drum by

hand to make certain all tape has been

removed. Next, wipe the interior of the drum

thoroughly with a damp cloth before using

the dryer.

Installation

For most jobs all you need are a level, duct

tape, an adjustable wrench, and a screw-

driver. All the parts you need are packed in

the appliance.When you take them out,

place them on a cloth so you won’t lose

them. Do not move appliance into the exact

location until the following steps have been

performed.

Installing the cord bracket

•Remove tape from the power cord and the

rear panel

•Insert cord brackets into slotted holes in

rear panel and secure with screws provided

NOTE: Power supply cord may be wrapped

around the brackets for storage convenience

when dryer is not in use.

Parts supplied with the dryer:

1 Cycle and temperature control (timer) knob

1 Push to Start button

4 Casters

2 Cord brackets

2 Screws

Cord bracket

Screw

Tools needed

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and

install dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or

other injury.

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Exhaust requirements

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Your dryer must be properly vented to

achieve maximum drying efficiency.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,

this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED

OUTDOORS.

• Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney, a

wall, a ceiling, or a concealed space of a

building.

• The diameter of the heavy metal vent must

be 4 in (10.16 cm).

• Do not use an exhaust hood with a

magnetic latch.

If using an existing exhaust system, remove

accumulated lint.

1. Disconnect vent from the dryer and clean

one section at a time until you reach the

exhaust hood.

2. Use the hose attachment on your vacuum,

or a pole with a feather duster or rag

attached, to clean out lint.

3. Be sure the flapper on the outside end of

vent moves freely. Make sure exhaust

hood is not plugged with lint.

Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending

on use, but at least every 2 years, or when

installing your dryer in a new location.

wWARNING

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.

Casters

To install the casters, first lay dryer on its

side. Use the carton to prevent damage to

the dryer. Screw casters into dryer base at

four corners and tighten securely. Set dryer

upright. In doing so be careful that dryer

does not roll away from you.

Leveling feet (Part No. 51594200) for use in

permanent installations may be purchased.

See the “Assistance or Service” section.

Threaded hole

Caster

Caster installation only

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Before installing the exhaust system, be

sure to remove the wire exhaust guard that

is located at the exhaust outlet.

Wire exhaust guard

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use

screws to secure vent. Lint may catch on

screws.

Use 4 in (10.16 cm) heavy metal vent. Do

not kink or crush flexible metal vent. It must

be fully extended to allow adequate exhaust

air to flow. Check vent after installation.

Use the straightest path possible when

routing the exhaust vent. Use the fewest

number of elbows and turns. Allow as much

room as possible when using elbows or

making turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid

kinking. Remove excess flexible vent to

avoid sagging and kinking that may result in

reduced airflow.

Maximum length of the exhaust system

depends upon the type of vent used,

number of elbows, and the type of exhaust

hood.The maximum length for both heavy

and flexible vent is shown on the next page.

Exhaust outlet at rear of dryer is located as

illustrated. Detailed instructions on spacing

for side and rear clearances can be found in

the “Recessed area and closet installation”

section.

Better Good

Exhaust airflow

12" (30.3 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) DIAM

3 1/4" (8 cm)

Rear

exhaust

outlet

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Determining vent length

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

No. of

90°

turns

Rigid Metal Vent 4 in dia (10.2 cm)

Maximum length

0 36 ft (11.0 m) 36 ft (11.0 m) 26 ft (7.9 m)

1 26 ft (7.9 m) 26 ft (7.9 m) 16 ft (4.9 m)

2 16 ft (4.9 m) 16 ft (4.9 m) 6 ft (1.8 m)

EXHAUST HOOD TYPE

Flexible Metal Vent

4 in dia (10.2 cm)

Maximum length

0 28 ft (8.5 m) 28 ft (8.5 m) 22 ft (6.7 m)

1 18 ft (5.5 m) 18 ft (5.5 m) 12 ft (3.7 m)

2 8 ft (2.8 m) 8 ft (2.8 m) 2 ft (.6 m)

NOTE: Check periodically to ensure that

the outside exhaust hood is not blocked.

The maximum length of the exhaust system

depends upon:

• The type of vent (rigid or flexible metal).

• The number of elbows (90° turns) used.

To determine maximum vent length:

1. See the Exhaust Hood Type chart that

matches your type hood for the maximum

vent lengths you can use.

Do not use vent runs longer than

specified in Exhaust HoodType chart.

Exhaust systems longer than specified will:

• Shorten the life of the dryer.

• Reduce performance, resulting in

longer drying times and increased

energy usage.

2. Determine the number of elbows you will

need.

3. In the column listing the type of metal vent

you are using (rigid or flexible), find the

maximum length of metal vent on the

same line as the number of elbows.

Exhaust hood

Flexible metal vent or

rigid metal vent

Elbow

(10.2 cm) (6.25 cm)

21⁄2"

(10.2 cm)

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