Whirlpool LDR3822B User manual

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COMPACT ELECTRICAND GAS DRYERS
MODELS LDR3822B LER3622B LGR3622B

A Note To You
Thank you for buying a WhirlpooP appliance.
You have purchased a quality, wor&dass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have
gone into its manufacturing. Use this Use and Care Guide to safely and efficiently operate and
maintain your appliance. Complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. Thii will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbola and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols
and follow 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, bums, fire and
electrical shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions
which could cause product damage
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to
your personal property.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number,l-800-253-1301, is
toll-free 24 hours a day.
If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see
‘If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 18. If you need further help, call us. 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 on page 5). For your conve-
nience, 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 book and the
sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purcha80 Data
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
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Understanding Safety
For your safety the information in this manual must
be followed to mlnlmize the risk of fire or explosion
-Do not store or use gasollne or other flammable vapors and liquids
In the vicinity of thls or any other appliance.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
l Do not try to Ilght any appliance.
l Do not touch any electrlcal switch; do not use any phone In your
building.
l Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
l Immediately call your gas suppller from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s Instructions.
l tf you cannot reach your gas suppller, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas suppller.
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IMPORTANT SAFEIY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, elect&al shock, or injury to persons when
using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
l Read all instructions before using your dryer. 0Install an&r store dryer where it will not
l Do not machine wash or machine dry items be exposed to the weather.
cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with
l Do not tamper with the controls.
wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning
solvents, and other flammable fluids. The
l You are responsible for making sure that
fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. your dryer is installed, repaired and has
Always hand wash and line dry items parts replaced by a qualified person.
containing these materials.
l Use only fabric softeners specifically
l Do not allow children to operate, play with or labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children
l Do not allow lint to buildup inside the dryer
when your dryer is used near children. or exhaust system. Cleaning should be
l Do not reach into a dryer if the drum done periodically by a qualified person.
is moving.
l Cfean lint screen before or after each load.
l When removing from service or discarding
l Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
a dryer, always remove the door to prevent etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
accidental entrapment.
l Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, and heat the Installation Instructions.
sensitive materials with heat.
Understanding your responsibilities
l Never operate the dryer il:
l Be sure that your dryer:
-it Is not working right (i.e. noisy, -is properly installed and leveled on a
too hot). floor that can support the weight in a
-it is damaged. well-rentilated room:
- parta are missing. -is connected to the proper outlet and
-all panels are not in place. electrical supply.’
-the lint screen is loose, damaged or -is properly connected to fuel and
missing. exhaust systems (gas dryers must be
l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off vented outdoors).*
electrical power before attempting to -is not installed against draperies or
service your dryer. Shut off gas valve if curtains, or on carpet.’
you have a gas dryer. -is located in an area where the tempera-
@Do not wash or dry items that are soiled ture is above 45°F (7%).
with vegetable or cooking oil. These items -is properly maintained.
may contain some oil after laundering. -is used only for jobs normally expected
Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may of home clothes dryers.
smoke or catch fiie by itself. -is not used by anyone unable to operate
l Store flammable solvents or fluids away it property.
from your dryer.
l Dry deaning solvents or fluids should ‘See the Installation Instructions for com-
never be put directly into your dryer. plete information.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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Knowing Your Dryer’s Fbrtures
The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your dryer.
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.
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Optional mounting kits
You can mount your compact dryer above your
compact washer using one of the following kits:
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Flroand Explosion Hazard
If mounting a gas dryer, use only Dryer
Stand Kit, Part No. 895570. Using any
other kit could r66Uit in a gas leak
Failure to follow the above instructions
could cause tire or explosion. \
l Dryer Stand Kit for permanent installation,
secured to the wall.
Part No. 695570 (electric or gas)
l Stack Kit for free-standing installation.
Part No. 346721 (electric only)
‘Automoffc DRYM6ERvontrol
(24OVmod&)
l Stack Kit to mount dryer permanently onto
the washer.
Almond
Part No. 3390196 (electric only)
White
Part No. 3390175 (electric only)
l Dryer Wall-Mounting Kit for securing the
dryer to the wall with a steel bracket.
Part No. 345994 (electric only)
NOTE: The wall must be strong enough to
support the dryer’s weight. (Do not use in
mobile homes.)
Optional deflector kit
l Exhaust Deflector Kit to move dryer exhaust
up, down, or to the side.
Part No. 346001 (electric)
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