Whirlpool EL4030V Installation instructions

UseAndCare
A Note To You 2
PartsAnd Features 4
Operating
Instructions 5
Caaig For Your 13
Laundry Guide 17
If You Need Assistance
orsen/ice 20
Warranty 24
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LARGE CAPACITY ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS
MODELS EL4030V GL4030V
EL5030V GL5030V
EL6050V GL6050V

A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Roper appliance.
You have purchased a quality, B&&&S home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone
into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have
developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain
your appliance property and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Cwner-
ship Registration Card provided with your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and
folbw any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as
personal injury, burns, fire and electrbal shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which
could cause product damage (scratches, dents,
etc.) and damage to your personal property.
Our TOLL-FREE number, l-60044-ROPER (l-800-447-6737), is
available 24 hours a day.
lf you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, feel free to
call us for help. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial
number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram for your model
on page 4 or 5). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these
numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep
this bode and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
!%lal Number
Purchase Date
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open wlndows.
2. Don’t touch electrlcal switches.
3. Extlngulsh any open flame.
4. lmmedlately call your gas
suppller.
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasollne or
other flammable vapors and
llqulds In the vlclnlty of thls or
any other appliance. The fumes
can create a flre hazard or
exploslon.
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ImDortant Safetv Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when
using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
l Read all InstructIons before using the l You are r88pOnSible for maklng 8ur8 that
dryer. your dryer is installed, repaired and has parts
l NEVER dry items deaned, washed, soaked replaced by a qualified person.
in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline or l Use only fabric softeners specifically labeled
flammable fluids in the dryer. The fumes can
create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. as not being harmful to the dryer.
ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics . RRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to materials
containing these materials. can result from:
l NEVER allow children to operate, play with -drying rubber, rubber-like and heat sensitive
or crawl inside the dryer. Close supervision materials with heat.
of children is necessary when the dryer is -allowing lint build-up inside the dryer or
used near children. exhaust system. Cleaning should be done
l DO NOT reach into a dryer if the drum is periodically by a qualified person.
moving. l Clean lint screen before or after each load.
l When discarding an old dryer, ALWAYS l DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
remove the door to prevent accidental etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
entrapment. l Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the
. DO NOT install or store dryer where it will be Installation Instructions.
exposed to the weather.
l DO NOT tamper with the controls.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTlOf4S -
Additional safety instructions and your
responsibilities
. NEVER operate the dryer if:
-II is not working right (i.e. noisy,
too hot).
-it is damaged.
-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
-all panels are not in place.
-the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.
l ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before
leaving on vacation if you have a gas dryer.
l ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or
turn off electrical power before attempting to
service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if
you have a gas dryer.
l You 8re responsible for maklng 8ur8 that
your dryer:
-is properly maintained.
-is property installed and leveled on a floor
that can support the weigM in a well
ventilated mm.*
- is located in an area where the temperature
is above 45OF(7°C).
- is conneded to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’
- is properly connected to fuel and exhaust
systems.’
- is not installed against drapes or curtains.’
- is used only for jobs normally expected of
home cbthes dryers.
- is not used by anyone unable to operate it
PropedY.
*See the Installation Instructions for complete
information.
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Parts And Features
Your dryer’s parts and features are illustrated in this section. B-me familiar with all parts and features
before king your appliance.
Models EL4030V and GL403OV Models EWOBOV and GL503OV
Control panels
EL4030V and GL403OV
EL5030V and GL503OV

Models EL6050V and GL605OV
Control panel
EL6050V and GL605OV
Operating Instructions
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In This Section
POW Pa* I
Starting your dryer .-. --ll........l ---I6 lJslngdampdry,-- -...--I ----11
CydesEL4O3OV and GL402OV M...............--.Q The no hsat fluff cycle3or Mting ,----.l 1
Gydeo-ELWOV, QL503OV,EIAOSOVand GL605OV.@ End-ofeyde
l lgnnl ..---,-e--w.-12
lJ8lng mlnkla free..-....,.,.---...---.10 osntb halt 8y8tem -..--~-~~.--...12
Your Roper dryer is designed for ease of operation and maximum drying efficiency. This section gives
you important information for efficient and safe use of your dryer.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside the dryer. You should wipe out the dryer
drum with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping.
ff your dryer has a Consumer Buy Guide label, remove it. lt will be easier to remove before the dryer is
used. To remove any remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.
OR
l Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing
detergent before removing glue as described
above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can
damage the finish. See ‘Important Safety
Instructions’ on page 3.
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Starting your dryer
Be sure to refer to the chart below for proper sorting, loading and control setting information before
starting your dryer.
NOTE: Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static din& and damage some fabrics.
TYPE OF LOAD
CYCLE CYCLE CYCLE
TIME-TEMP TIME-TEMP TIME-TEMP
(EL403OV, GL403OV) (ELSMOV, GL503OV) (ELt%lW, GL6OSOV)
COITONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy-5edspreads.
mattress pads, quilts
Heavyweight-Towels,
jeans, ccrduroys, work
dOltWS
M&umweightShwts,
pillowcases, cotton
underwear, diirs
Lightweight-Satistes,
organdiis, lingerie
SI’FCM’ DW AUTOSENSE-
Ex Heavy-Normal Cotton Perm’t Press Cotton High
High
Heavy-Normal Cotton Perm’t Press Cotton High
High
Mad-Normal cotton Perm’t Press Pwm’t Press
High Medium
Light-Knits Low Knits Lclw Knik Deliite Low
PERMANENT PRESS,
SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS
Heavyweight-Work clothes,
jackek, raincoak
Mediumweight-Shirts, play
dcthes. sheets, slacks
Lightweight-Lingerie,
blouses, dresses
PFRK PR’=SS
40-50 min-Normal
30-40 min-Normal
2%30 min-Knits Low
AUTOSENSE
PFRW PR’=sS
Cotton Penn? Press
High
Cc&n Perm’t Press
High
Knik Low
AUTO-SENSE
PFRm PRFSS
Penn1 Press
Medium
Pemtl Press
Medium
Medium Low
KNITB
Heavyweight-Cottons,
myons. bknds. T-shirts.
skJcs,~shirts
lvlediumweigh~r
(Pd&s~*-Yl~‘-s
Lightwe~ght&nthetics
(potyester, acrylic, etc.) and
blends, lingerie, blouses,
dmsses
PFRW PRFSS
40-50 min-Normal
30-40 min-Normal
20-30 min-Knits Low
AUTO-SENSE
PFRM PRFSS
titb3n Penn? Press
High
Knik Low
Knik Low
AUTO-SENSE
PFRm f’R’=SS
Perml Press
Medium
Medium Low
Knik Delicate Low
DEUCATE FABRICS
Sheefcunains(2or3penets),
gauze,lace.etc.
PFRM PRFSS
15-20 min-Knits Low AUTMNSE
PFRM PRFSS
Knik Lovv
AUTOSENSE
PFRM pR’=SS
EXLOW
Fire Hazard
Drying rubber, plastic and other heat-sensitive materials with heat can
damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD.
RUBBER, PLASTIC,
HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS
PFRM PRFSS NO”
No Heat Fluff l
NoHeatFtuff’
Foam RubberPillows, bras,
stuffed toys
Plastic-Shower curtains,
b3M6CJOUlS
Rubber-Backed rugs
3lefin, Polypropylene.
Sheer nylon
2o-30 min 2040 min 2o-30 min
20-30 min 2030 min 2040 min
4MO min 4&50 min 4060 min
1520 min 15-20 min 16-20 min
SeleCtEd. Cyde is unheated.
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EL403OV and GLM3OV
EL503OV and Gl503OV
EL60!5OVand GUO5OV
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3. Push the Start Button to start the dryer.
To stop and restart the dryer:
l Open the door or turn the Cycle Control Knob
to OFF to stop the dryer.
l Cbse the door, select a cycle (if necessary)
and push the Start Button to restart the dryer.
To change the cycle and/or time, turn the Cycle
Control Knob either way to point to a new setting.
The Cycle Control Knob should point to an OFF
area when the dryer is not in use. If the dryer is
stopped before the cycle is finished turn the
Cycle Control Knob to an OFF area.
EL503OVand Gl5030V
EL6OSOV l nd GMOSOV
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Cycles-EL4030V and GL403OV
Regular cycles
The regular cydes describe the types of bads
they are designed to dry. Each cyde is followed
by a 5 minute ml-down period. During the cool
down, the bad tumbles without heat. This helps
make the bad easier to handle.
Use EX HEAVY to dry items such as bed-
spreads, mattress pads and quilts.
Use HEAVY to dry such kerns as towels, jeans,
corduroys and work clothes.
Use MED to dry items such as sheets, pilbw-
cases, cotton underwear and diapers.
Use LIGHT to dry batistes, organdies and
lingerie.
For the first few bads, set the Cycle Control
Knob to point to a line at a cyde in SPECfAL
DRY. When the dryer stops, feel the drbd items.
l If the items are drier than you like, set the Cycle
Control Knob more to the right the next time
you dry a similar load.
l ff the items are not as dry as you like, set the
Cycle Control Knob more to the left the next
time you dry a similar bad.
NOTE: Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static
cling and damage to some fabrics.
The PERMANENT PRESS cycle
The PERMANENT PRESS cycle helps provide
the special care that permanent press and
synthetic fabrics need. The cycle consists of a
timed period of heated drying and a 10 minute
cooldown period. During the cool down, the bad
tumbles without heat. This helps keep wrinkles
from setting and makes the bad easier to handle.
NOTE: To help reduce wrinkling, remove the bad
from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops. This is
important for permanent press, knits and syn-
thetic fabrics.
Cycles=EL503OV, GL503OV, EL6050V and
GL605OV
The automatic cycles
The automatic cydes let you select the degree of
dryness you want. A thermostat senses the air
temperature and automatically shuts the dryer off
when the selected dryness is reached.
Use AUTO-SENSE HEAVY to dry heavy and
mediumweight cotton items. The bad tumbles
without heat during the last 5 minutes. This helps
make the bad easier to handle.

Use AUTO-SENSE PERMANENT PRESS to dry
permanent press, knits and other synthetic items.
The bad tumbfes w&out heat during the last 10
minutes. This helps keep wrinkles from setting in
and makes the bad easier to handle.
For the first few bads, set the Cycle Control
Knob to point to NORMAL DRY in either auto
matb cycle. When the dryer stops, feel the dried
items.
l lf the items are drier than you like, set the Cycle
Control Knob more to the right of NORMAL
DRY the next time you dry a similar bad.
l tf items are not as dry as you like, set the Cycle
Control Knob more to the left of NORMAL DRY
the next time you dry a similar bad.
NOTE: Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static
cling and damage to some fabrics.
TIMED DRY
Use the TIMED DRY cycle for any bad you want
to dry by time.
Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number of
minutes you want from 10 to 60 or 70. The last
5 minutes of this cycle are without heat to help
make the bad easier to handle.
EL6MOV l d GL6OSOV
ELSOWVl d GL503OV
ELWiOV l d GL6OSOV
Using WRINKLE FREE
The WRINKLE FREE setting removes wrinkles
from cbthing that has been packed in a suitcaee
or closet. and from items not removed from the
dryer at the end of a cyde.
1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on WRINKLE
FREE.
2. Set the Temperature Selector on KNfTS LOW
or KNfTS DELICATE LOW.
3. Push the Start Button.
The bad will tumble in heated air for 15 minutes.
Then the dryer will tumble the clothes for 5 more
minutes without heat.
For best results, put only a few items at a time
in this cycle. As scbn as the dryer stops, put the
items on hangers or fob them.
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