Whirlpool LGR6646BW2 User manual

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Use And Care

A Note to You ........................ 2

Dryer Safety ....................... 3-4

Parts and Features ............... S

Operating Your Dryer ........... 6

Before starting your dryer ... 6

Starling your dryer .............. 6

Stopping/restarting

your dryer............................ 6

Selecting the right cycle

and setting .......................... 7

End-of-Cycle signal ........... 11

Using End-of-Cycle signal

and FINISH GUARD °

feature ............................... 11

Using the drying rack ........ 12

Caring for Your Dryer .... 13-16

Laundry Tips ................... 17-20

Troubleshooting ............. 21-22

Requesting Assistance

or Service ............................. 23

Index ..................................... 27

Warranty .............................. 28

1-800-253-1301

Call our Consumer Assistance Center

with questions or comments.

PART NO. 3401083

ANote to You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool eappliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool dryers are easy to use,

save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-

free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about

how to operate and maintain your dryer properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also,

please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance.

The card helps us notifyyou about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model's information.

Whenever you call to request service on

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 in the door well (see

diagram on page 5 for location of label).

Please also record the purchase date of

your appliance and your dealer's name,

address and telephone number.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone

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

future reference.

I Our Consumer Assistance Centernumber is toll-free 24-hours a day. 1-800-253-1301

Dryer Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under

warning symbols. Please pay special

attenlion to these symbols and follow any

instructionsgiven. Here is a brief explana-

tion of the use of the symbol.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

-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.

continued on next page

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to

persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

• Read all instructionsbefore using your

dryer.

•Dryer must be electrically grounded. See

the Installation Instructions.

• Do not machine wash or machine dry

items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or

spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry

cleaning solvents or other flammable

fluids. The fumes can create a fire

hazard or explosion. Always hand wash

and line dry items containing these

materials.

• Do not wash or dry items that are soiled

with vegetable or cooking oil. These

items may contain some oil after laun-

dering. Due to the remaining oil, the

fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

•Store flammable solvents or fluids away

from your dryer.

• Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should

never be put directly intoyour dryer.

• Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-

cals, etc. pile up around or under the

dryer.

•Do not allow lintto buildup inside the

dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should

be done periodically by a qualified

person.

• Do not allow children to operate, play with

or crawl inside your dryer. Supervise

children when your dryer is used near

children.

• Do not reach intoa dryer ifthe drum

is moving.

•Install and/or store dryer where itwill not

be exposed to the weather.

•Do not tamper with the controls.

•Do not dry rubber, rubber-like or heat-

sensitive materials with heat.

•Unplug the power supply cord or turn off

electrical power before attempting to

service your dryer. Also, shut off gas

valve ifyou have a gas dryer.

•When removing from service or discard-

inga dryer, always remove the door to

prevent accidental entrapment.

•Clean lint screen before or after each

load.

• Use only fabric softeners specifically

labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.

Understanding your responsibilities

• Be sure that your dryer:

-is located in an area where the

temperature is above 45°F (7°C).

-is properly installed in a well-ventilated

room and leveled on a floor that can

support the weight.*

- is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply.*

-is properly connected to fuel and

exhaust systems (gas dryers must be

vented outdoors).*

-is not installed against draperies or

curtains, or on carpet.*

-is properly maintained, repaired and has

pads replaced by a qualified person.

- is used only for jobs normally expected of

home clothes dryers.

-is not used by anyone unable to operate

it properly.

•Never operate the dryer if:

-it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).

-it isdamaged.

- parts are missing.

- all panels are not in place.

- the lintscreen is loose, damaged or

missing.

*See the Installation instructionsfor com-

plete information.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Parts and Features

The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and

features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer

to those pages for more information about the features.

NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to

show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all

features.

(pp. 6, 9)

Cycle control Start button

knob (p. 6)

(may include

temperature Consumer Assistance

settings*) Center number

(pp. 6-8) (1-800-253-1301 )

Model and serial .Lint screen

number label (p. 13)

(p.2)

Dryer drum Wide-opening

(p. 14)

Other doors:

Full-width hamper door*

Other features not shown:

End-of-cycle signal selector" (p. 11)

FINISH GUARD =feature selector" (p. 11)

Drying rack* (p. 12)

Lint signal" (p. 13)

Drum light* (p. 14)

Mini-hamper door"

Side-swing door* *On some models

Operating Your Dryer

The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer

to =LaundryTips" on page 17 for additional informationon sorting, loading and drying most

types of washables.

Before starting your dryer

Before using your dryer, wipe Your dryer may have a Dryer

the dryer drum with a damp Features Guide (usually

cloth to remove dust from stor- located on top of the dryer).

ing and shipping. Remove it and place it with

your Use and Care Guide. The

Features Guide provides you with more infor-

mation about your dryer.

Starting your dryer

1. Load clothes into the dryer

and close the door.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob

to the desired cycle. Use the

Energy Preferred Automatic

Setting (*) to dry most loads

(see page 7).

3. Ifyour dryer has a Tempera-

ture Selector, set ittothe de-

sired setting (see page 9).

Some dryer models have

either e rotary knob or

pushbutton Temperature Selector.

4. Press the Start Button.

NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a

cycle ends.

Stopping/restarting your dryer

You can stop your dryer anytime during a NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point

cycle, to an OFF area when the dryer is not in use.

To stop the dryer, either:

• Open the dryer door.

•Turn the Cycle Control Knob

to OFF.

To restart the dryer:

1. Close the door.

2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if

desired).

3. Press the Start Button.

Selecting the right cycle and setting

The following pages describe the cycles on

your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages g-10

for help in selecting drying cycles.

Drying guidelines

•Always follow care labels directions when

they are available.

•To dry delicate fabrics, rubber, plastic, and

heat-sensitive fabrics, always use the

Fluff Air cycle or dry these items on a line

or rack (see page 10).

•The last few minutes of all cycles are

without heat to make the load easier to

handle.

•To help reduce wrinkling, remove the load

from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops.

This is especially important for permanent

press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.

•Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static

cling, and damage some fabrics.

•Refer to pages 17-20 for information

about:

-sorting clothes for drying

-choosing load sizes

-drying tips

- using dryer fabric softeners

-saving energy

-drying special-care items.

Cycle descriptions

Automatic Cycle(s)

Dry most loads using

the Energy Preferred

Automatic Setting (*).

Your Automatic cycle(s)

shuts off when the

selected dryness is

reached. The Cycle

Control Knob will not

move until the load is almost dry. After the

cool-down, the Knob automatically turnsto an

OFF area and tumbling stops.

•Ifthe load is drier than you like, select a

setting closer to LESS DRY the next time

you dry a similar load.

•Ifthe load is not as dry as you like, com-

plete drying using a Timed cycle. Select a

setting closer to VERY DRY the next time

you dry a similar load.

Some models offer high heat and low heat

Automatic cycles (see page 9).

NOTES:

• Some Automatic cycles use an electronic

DRY-MISER ®control that senses the

amount of moisture in the load.

•Other Automatic cycles use an automatic

DRY-MISER control that senses the

exhaust temperature and determines the

dryness of the load.

Timed Cycle(s)

Use a Timed cycle to

complete drying if soma

items are damp after

Automatic drying. Timed

drying is also useful for:

•Delicate items and

small loads that need

a short drying time.

•Bulky items and large

long drying time. loads that require a

NOTE: Some models offer high heat and low

heat Timed cycles (see page 9). 7

Fluff Air Cycle

(on some models)

The Fluff Air cycle has

no heat. Use this un-

heated cycle to fluff or

air dry bedding, plastic

tablecloths, foam pil-

lows, sneakers, etc.

See the Warning and

the chart on page 10 for more information

about the FluffAir cycle.

NOTE; If your model does not have the

Fluff Air cycle, line dry heat-sensitive items.

Heavy Dry Cycle

(on some models)

Use Heavy Dry and a

high heat setting to dry

large items or items that

are thicker or heavier

than a regular load

(such as heavy cotton

bath sheets or robes).

Damp Dry Cycle

(on some models)

Use Damp Dry to dry

itemstodamp level orto

dry items that do not re-

quire an entire drying

cycle. 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.

TUMBLE PRESS e

Cycle

(on some model8)

The TUMBLE PRESS

cycle removes wrinkles

from clothes that have

been packed in a suit-

case or closet, or from

items not removed from

the dryer at the end of a cycle. As soon as the

dryer stops, fold or put the items on hangers.

FINISH GUARD ®

Feature

(on ®ome models)

When you are unable to

remove a load from the

dryeras soonas itstops,

wrinkles can form. The

FINISH GUARD feature

tumblesthe load without

heat every few minutes upto 45 minutes after

the cycleends. This tumbling rearranges and

fluffs the load to avoid wrinkles.

You do not have to set the Cycle Control

Knob for the FINISH GUARD feature. If you

do not open the dryer door within a few

minutes after the cycle stops, the FINISH

GUARD feature takes over to protect the

load.

A signal sounds every few minutes when

FINISH GUARD is running. De signal and

cycle stop when you open the dryer door.

NOTE: See page 11 ifyour model has a

FINISH GUARD ON/OFF selector.

Rack Dry Fea-

ture

(on some models)

You may wanttodrysome

items without tumbling

(such as wool sweaters,

stuffed toys, or pillows).

Use the drying rack (see

page 12) and the Rack

Dry feature for these items. Be sure to use a

low temperature setting.

During the drying cycle, the drum turns,

but the rack does not move. Drying time

depends on the amount of moisture in the

items.

NOTES:

• Be sure to follow the instructionson page

12 for installingthe drying rack in your

dryer and placing items on the rack.

• Use the chart on page 12 to determine

temperatures and drying times.

• You may use either the Timed cycle or

Ruff Air cycle for rack drying.

Drying cycles chart

Use the chart below to guide you when

making drying selections. The chart sug-

gests heat settings and drying times for

various loads.

NOTES:

•Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.

•Use a Timed cycle only ifthe recom-

mended Automatic cycle is not available.

•If some types of loads in the chart have

more than one suggested temperature

setting, choose the lowest setting avail-

able on your dryer.

•Always follow care label directions when

they are available.

TYPE OF LOAD

co'rrONS AND LINENS

Extra Heavy

Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts

Heavyweight

Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes

Mediumweight

Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers

Lightweight

Batistes, organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS,

SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS

Heavyweight

Work clothes, jackets, raincoats

Mediumweight

Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks

Lightweight

Lingerie, blouses, dresses

KNITS

Heavyweight

Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,

slacks, shirts

Mediumweight

Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.),

dress slacks, skids, sweaters

Lightweight

Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and

blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses

DELICATES***

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),

gauze, lace, etc.

AUTOMATIC CYCLE*

(heat settings)

High Medium" Low Extra

Low**

,/ /

/ /

TIMED CYCLE

(minutes)

High

70-80

50-6O

40-50

30-40

,/ 40-50

Low

20-30

30-40

20-30

15-20

*Check mark /denotes recommended heat setting. Select the setting available on your dryer.

**Settings available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector.

*** FluffAir cycle (ifavailable) or line drying is also recommended for delicate fabrics. 9

(See page 10.)

Fluff Air cycle or line drying

The chart below includes examples of items

that require drying without heat. Use the

FluffAir cycle (if available on yourdryer

model), or place the items on a line or rack

to air dry.

NOTES:

• Heat-sensitive fabrics should not be dried

in the dryer.

•Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

• Always follow care label directions when

they are available.

Fire Hazard

Do not dry heat-sensitive fabrics,

plastic, rubber, or some stuffed items

with heat. Use the FluffAir cycle, if

available, or line dry these items on a

lineor rack.

Failure to do so could result in fire or

damaged items.

TYPE OF LOAD FLUFF AIR CYCLE "

(minutes)

DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc. 20-30

(Use FluffAir cycle if low heat is not available. See page 9.)

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS

Foam Rubber-Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys

•Make sure coverings are securely stitched.

•Shake and fluff pillowsby hand several times during the

Fluff Air cycle.

• Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows

take a long time to dry.

Plastic-Shower curtains, tablecloths

Rubber-backed rugs

Olafin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon

COTI'ON AND CANVAS SHOES

•Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as a buffer, or

place shoes on a drying rack ifyour dryer has one.

•Remove shoes from dryer while stilldamp.

•Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.

20-30

40-50

10-20

3O-4O

*Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.

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