Whirlpool LE4930XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

DRYERS

Compact

Models

LE4930XM

and

LE4900XM

rowave Ovens. Trash Compaclots. Room Air Condllloners. Oehumldlflers. Aulomallc Washers, Clothes Oryers. Freezers. Relrlgerator-Freezer:

Parts and features

START BUTTON

LINT SCREEN

CYCLE

CONTROL KNOB

DRYER DRUM

, LOADING DOOR

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide la-

bel before using

your dryer. It will be

easier to remove.

Wipe out the

dryer drum with a

damp cloth to re-

move dust from stor-

ing or shipping.

See your “Dryer

Guide”for informa-

tion on fabrics, dry-

ing special-care

items, drying tips

and other details.

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready Complete Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

(from~the plate located as shown]

2. Purchase date from sales slip. Complete Serlol Number

Copy this information in these spaces

Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip Purchase Dote

and “Dryer Guide”. Service Company and

Telephone Number

There IS no warranty registration to return Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for In-warranty service.

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETYFIRST

STARTING YOUR DRYER

SELECTING A CYCLE

End of Cycle Signal

LINTSCREEN ...,,,.,. ::‘.‘.‘.‘.:::‘.::::

LINT REMOVAL

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

Vacation Care

VoltageRequirements

Optional Installation Accessories

If YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE

Page 2

Starting your dryer

Before starting your dryer, be sure laundry is sorted and loaded

properly [see your”Dryer Guide”]. Be sure the door is tightly closed.

%tk?E and TIME

Turn the Control Knob either way to

point to the cycle and time setting The dryer will start tumbling when

you push the START Button.

you want.

To stop and

3. restart the dryer

To stop the dryer, open the door (or

turn the Control Knob to OFF).

To restart the dryer, close the door,

Select cycle, if necessary, and push

START.

To change

4. the setting

The setting can be changed at any

time by turning the Control Knob to a

new setting.

4 The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use.

Selecting a cycle

Dryer cycles are designed for the proper drying of different kinds of

fabrics. This dryer has 3 cycles:

REGULAR HEAVY -The heat is off AIR - No heat. This cycle is Useful

during the last 5 minutes of tumbling. when drying heat-sensitive items or

The load is cooled down for more when fluffing pillows and bedding

comfortable handling. or dusting sheers and curtains.

this cycle for about 20 minutes

TYPE OF LOAD

COTTONS SUGGESTED CYCLE

HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts

MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT - Shirts, dresses,

sheets, dlaoers, towels, work clothes

REGULAR HEAVY

PERMANENT PRESS

HEAVY - Work clothes, jackets, raincoats, etc

MEDIUMWEIGHT - PERMANENT PRESS

Shirts, uniforms, dresses. slacks. etc PERMANENT PRESS

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - COTTONS, RAYONS, BLENDS -

T-Shirts. slacks. polo shirts, etc

LIGHTWEIGHT - SYNTHETIC FIBERS(polyester,

acrylic. etc ] AND BLENDS -

Llngerle, blouses, dresses, etc

DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS -

Sheer Curtains 12 or 3 oanelsl

PERMANENT PRESS

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS

Pillows, bras, etc

Plastic shower curtains, tablecloths

Rubber backed rugs

Olefln. polypropylene, sheer nylon

AIR

Drying times

See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”

Drying times will vary depending on: for more information.

amount of moisture in the clothes.

type and weight of the fabric.

size of the load.

room temperature around the dryer.

voltage used. See page 9 of this

book for voltage information.

Mixed loads

When drying a load with different

kinds and weights of fabrics, use the

cycle suggested for the lightest fab-

rics. When the dryer stops, remove

dry items and reset the control.

To help reduce wrinkling, take

the load from the dryer as soon

as tumbling stops. This is very

important for permanent press,

knits and other synthetic

fabrics.

Suggested load sizes

Use these load size recommendations for your compact dryer. Do not

use the load sizes for larger capacity dryers that are listed in the”Dryer

Guide:’

FABRIC TYPE

Permanent press

or knils

MIXED LOAD UNMIXED LOAD

1 dress 6 shortsOR

2 pairs slacks 2 panlsults OR

2 blouses 3-4 dresses

Medium weigh1 1 pair pajamas

2 pillowcases

3 shirts

2 setsof underwear

1 king or queen-size sheet OR

1 double sheet and 2

pillowcases OR

2 single sheersand

2 pillowcases

Heavyweight 3 work shirts

2 work pants 8 balh lowels OR

6 bath towels,

3 hand towels and

6 washclolhs OR

3 pairs of jeans

End-of-cycle signal

The dryer sounds a signal to let you know

when the cycle is finished.The signal cannot be

turned off and is not adjustable.

The signal is helpful when you are drying

permanent press, synthetics and other items

that should be taken out as soon as the dryer

stops.

Lint screen

The lint screen

is inside the dryer

drum, on the

back wall. Clean

it before each

load. A screen

blocked by lint

Pull straight can increase

out. drying time.

1. Use the finger holes to pull the lint

screen straight out.

2. Lightly squeeze the body, as

shown, while pulling the cover off

3. Roll lint off the

screen with

your fingers.

DO NOT rinse

or wash the

screen. Wet

lint is hard to

remove. Squeeze body;

pull cover off.

4. Replace the cover on the body of

the lint screen.

5. Push the lint screen straight back

in until it clicks into place.

CAUTION: RUNNING THE DRYER WITH THE LINT SCREEN LOOSE,

DAMAGED OR MISSING CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING, DAMAGE TO

FABRICS AND DRYER PARTS, OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.

Lint removal

Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard. This lint

should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more otten, depending on

dryer usage.

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

Avoid electrical shock

hazard - unplug power

supply cord or turn off

electrical power.

Avoid injury or damage - do not

put hands inside cabinet.

’ Make sure dryer is cool.

1. Remove back panel.

2. Avoid damaging wires or ther-

moStats

3. Remove lint from shaded area -

see art - with a soft brush or

vacuum cleaner.

4. Replace panel; reconnect and re

level dryer.

Caring for your dryer

Remove sharp objects from clothing

before drying - pins, buckles, etc.

Close metal zippers.

Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft

cloth.Spills allowed to remain may

dull or damage the finish.

Non-colorfast items can stain the

drum. Wipe carefully after drying to

make sure there is no dye to be

transferred to items in the next load.

Never leave wet or damp laundry in

your dryer.

Sharp or heavy objects should

never be put on or in the dryer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc.

Some pretreatment products can

damage dials, console and finish. Do

not use these products on or near

your dryer.

Vacation care

1. Disconnect power supply cord.

2. Clean lint screen.

Voltage Requirements

Dryer Model LE4930XM operates

on household current of 240 or 208

volts.

Drying times will be longer if 208

volt current is used.

Dryer Model LE4900XM operates

on household current of 120 volts.

Drying times will be longer than for

dryers that operate on 240 volts.

Power supply for

Dryer Model LE4930XM. Power supply for

Dryer Model LE4900XM.

Optional Installation accessories

The WINDOW EXHAUST KIT [Part No.

LCK 3000) is a convenient way to

exhaust Your dryer through a

window.

An EXHAUST DEFLECTOR (Part No. LCK

4000) moves dryer exhaust to the

side or up or down.

The dryer can be mounted on a wall

with the DRYER WALL MOUNT KIT (Part

No. LCK 2001). The wall must be

strong enough to support the weight.

Not to be used in mobile homes. This

allows You to have an eye level

dryer with floor space beneath for a

washer.

The dryer can be mounted on a

stand at eye level with the STACK

RACK KIT (Part No. LCK IIOO]. A com-

pact washer can be permanently

installed and operated under the

dryer.

Another STACK RACK KIT [Part No. LCK

1000) is available for washers that

will only be stored under the dryer.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest

you follow these four steps:

1. Before calling

for assistance.. .

Performance problems often re-

sult from little things you can find

and fix vourself without tools of any

kind. ’

DRYER DOES NOT RUN:

Is power supply cord plugged in?

Is door closed tightly?

Did you push START Button?

DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:

The AIR setting is without heat.

The last minutes of heat settings are

without heat.

An electric dryer has two fuses. if

not a circuit-breaker. If one is

blown, the dryer may run, but not

heat.

DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:

Is the lint screen clean?

See page 5 of this book and page

6 of your”Dryer Guide:’

Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker

tripped?

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