Whirlpool LER56000 User manual

A Note to You ................2
Dryer Safety ..................3
Parts and Features........5
Checking Your Vent ......6
Using Your Dryer ..........8
Starting your dryer........8
Loading ......................10
Selecting a cycle
and temperature
setting ........................10
Cycle descriptions ....11
Fluff Air cycle ............13
Using the drying
rack ............................14
Caring for Your Dryer..15
Troubleshooting ..........18
Assistance
or Service ....................20
Warranty ......................24
1-800-253-1301
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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 informa-
tion on the model and serial number label/plate (see
diagram in the “Parts and Features” section).
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.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-free.
Model Number ________________________________
Serial Number __________________________________
Purchase Date ________________________________
Dealer Name __________________________________
Dealer Address ________________________________
Dealer Phone __________________________________
1-800-253-1301

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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 appliance. 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.
WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal
injury or death.
– 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

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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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Do not repair or replace any part of the
dryer or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this Use and
Care Guide 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.
DRYER SAFETY

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LARGE CAPACITYLARGE CAPACITY
3 CYCLE 3 TEMP3CYCLE 3TEMP
AUTOMATICDRY MISERAUTOMATICDRY MISER
ENERGYEFFICIENTENERGYEFFICIENT
OFFOFF
TUMBLEPRESSTUMBLEPRESS
DAMPDRYDAMPDRY
AUTOMATICAUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESSPRESS
HEAVY DUTYHEAVY DUTY
60
OFFOFF
50
40
30
20
10
OFF
COOLDOWNCOOLDOWN
LESSDRYLESSDRY
VERYDRYVERYDRY
VERYDRYVERYDRY
LESSDRYLESSDRY
TIMED DRYINGTIMED DRYING
AUTOMATICAUTOMATIC
REGULAR
PUSH TO STARTPUSH TO START
TEMPERATURE SELECTORTEMPERATURE SELECTOR
FLUFFFLUFF
AIR PERM'TPERM'T
PRESSPRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
GENTLEGENTLE
LOWLOW
FABRICFABRIC
TEMPTEMP
KNITSKNITS
PARTS AND FEATURES
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.
Small side-swing door*
Large side-swing door*
(Reversible door – see Installation
Instructions)
Other doors: Additional features your dryer may have:
End of cycle signal selector (p. 9)
FINISH GUARD®feature selector (p. 13)
FINISH GUARD®Plus feature selector (p. 13)
ACCUDRYTM electronic sensor (p. 11)
DRY MISER® automatic sensor (p. 11)
Drying rack (p. 14)
Drum light (p. 17)
* On some models
Cycle control
knob
(pp. 8-13)
Model and
serial number
label
(p. 2)
Dryer drum
(p. 16) Wide-opening
hamper door*
Exhaust grill
(p. 18)
Start button
(p. 9)
Lint screen
(p. 15)
Super wide-opening door*
(Reversible door – see Installation
Instructions)
Temperature selector*
(p. 8)

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CHECKING YOUR VENT
If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will
not be covered under the warranty.
NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will
be paid for by the customer, whether it was a paid
installation or self-installed. For paid installation, call
the company that installed the vent for adjustment.
1. Do not use plastic vent or flexible metal foil vent.
Use 4 inch heavy metal
or flexible metal vent.
Do not kink or crush
flexible metal vent. It
must be completely
extended to allow
adequate exhaust air to
flow. Check vent after
installation. Refer to
your Installation
Instructions for proper
length requirements of vent.
3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left,
right, or straight out the
back of the dryer. Space
requirements are listed
in your Installation
Instructions.
2. Use a 4 inch exhaust hood. Smaller hoods
increase drying times.
4"
in
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.
Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and
shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your
Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Install
your dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45ºF. Also make
sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more
information.
4"
4"
4 in
4 in
4 in

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CHECKING YOUR VENT
VENTING (CONT.)
6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use,
but at least every 2
years, or when installing
your dryer in a new
location.
•Disconnect vent from
the dryer and clean one
section at a time until
you reach the exhaust
hood.
•Use the hose attach-
ment on your vacuum,
or a pole or wire with a feather duster or rag
attached, to clean out lint.
•Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent
moves freely.
•When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer
for final product check.
4. Use the straightest path possible when routing
the exhaust vent. Use
the fewest number of
elbows and turns. Allow
room when using
elbows or making turns.
Bend vent gradually to
avoid kinking.
5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use
screws to secure vent.
Lint may catch on
screws.

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Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with
a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and
shipping.
1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close
the door. Do not pack
the dryer; allow space
for clothes to tumble
freely.
2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recom-
mended cycle for the
type of load being dried.
•Use the Energy
Preferred Automatic
Setting (*) to dry
most loads.
NOTE: On some
models, the Tempera-
ture selector is part of
the Cycle Control knob.
3. If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set it to
the recommended setting for the type of fabric
being dried. The cycle descriptions on the
following pages include temperature setting
suggestions.
USING YOUR DRYER
STARTING YOUR DRYER
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had
anything flammable on it (even after
washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, explosion, or fire.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any
type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic
must be dried on a clothesline or by using an
Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death or fire.

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4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Some dryers have an On/Off
FINISH GUARD®selector or an Off/30 min. or
90 min. FINISH GUARD®Plus selector. These
features protect your clothes from wrinkling when
you do not remove them from the dryer as soon
as it stops.
•Set the FINISH GUARD selector to On to
tumble the load without heat every few minutes
up to 45 minutes after the drying cycle ends.
•The FINISH GUARD Plus selector lets you
choose up to 30 or 90 minutes of periodic
unheated tumble time after the drying cycle
ends.
•A signal will sound every few minutes while
FINISH GUARD (FINISH GUARD Plus) is
running if the Cycle Signal (End of Cycle
Signal) feature is set to On. The signal and
cycle end when you open the dryer door.
•Set the FINISH GUARD (FINISH GUARD Plus)
selector to Off if you do not want to run this
feature.
NOTE: Some dryers have a FINISH GUARD feature
that cannot be turned On or Off. See page 13.
5. (OPTIONAL STEP) If your dryer has a Cycle
Signal (End of Cycle Signal) selector, set the
selector to On if you want the dryer to sound
a signal when a cycle is finished.
•The signal is helpful when you are drying
permanent press, synthetics, and other items
that should be removed from the dryer as
soon as it stops.
•On some models, the End of Cycle Signal is
part of the Start (Push to Start) button.
•On some models, the signal volume can be
adjusted from Softer to Louder.
6. Push the Start (Push to Start) button.
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a
cycle ends.
USING YOUR DRYER

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STARTING YOUR DRYER (CONT.)
USING YOUR DRYER
Stopping and restarting your dryer
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
To stop your dryer:
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob
to Off.
SELECTING A CYCLE AND TEMPERATURE SETTING
The following pages describe the drying cycles
on your dryer. The descriptions include suggested
temperature settings and drying times for various
loads.
Cycle and temperature tips
•Make sure you have selected the correct cycle
and temperature for your load.
•Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting (*).
•Use an air cycle (or temperature setting), or line
dry rubber, plastic, delicate, and heat-sensitive
fabrics.
•If some types of loads in the cycle descriptions
on the following pages have more than one
suggested temperature setting, choose the
lowest setting available on your dryer.
•The last few minutes of all cycles are without
heat to make the load cooler to handle.
Drying tips
•Always follow care label directions when they are
available.
•If you use fabric softener sheets, always use soft-
ener sheets that are labeled as dryer safe and fol-
low package instructions carefully.
•Remove the load from the dryer as soon as
tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling. This is
especially important for permanent press, knits,
and synthetic fabrics.
Loading suggestions
The chart below provides some guidelines on various types of drying loads. Load clothes loosely into the
dryer. Do not pack the dryer; allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
LOADING
Heavy Work Clothes
3 pair pants
3 shirts
4 pair jeans
1 coverall
1 overall
Towels
10 bath towels
10 hand towels
14 wash cloths
1 bath mat
Mixed Load
3 double sheets
4 pillowcases
8 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
8 handkerchiefs
Delicates
3 camisoles
1 quilted robe
4 slips
4 panties
2 bras
2 nighties
1 baby’s dress
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an
Off area when the dryer is not in use.
To restart your dryer:
Close the door, select a new cycle and tempera-
ture (if desired), and push the Start (Push to Start)
button.

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USING YOUR DRYER
CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS
Automatic cycle(s)
Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
Depending on your
model, the Automatic
cycle uses either the
electronic ACCUDRYTM
system or the
automatic DRY-MISER®
control that senses the
moisture in the load
and shuts off the dryer
when the selected
dryness is reached.
The Cycle Control knob does not move until the
load is almost dry. After the cool-down, the knob
automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling
stops.
•If the load is drier than you like, select a setting
closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a
similar load.
•If the load is not as dry as you like, complete
drying using a Timed cycle. Select a setting clos-
er to Very Dry the next time you dry a similar
load.
Drying time with an Automatic cycle varies accord-
ing to the type of fabric, size of load, and dryness
setting. Your model may not have all heat settings
listed. Some general guidelines are:
•Use a high heat setting for drying heavyweight
items, such as towels and work clothes.
•Use a medium heat setting for drying medium-
weight items, such as sheets, underwear,
permanent press clothes, and some knits.
•Use a low heat setting for drying lightweight
items such as lingerie, blouses, dresses, and
some knits.
NOTE: If you have any questions about drying
temperatures for various loads, refer to care label
directions.
Timed cycle(s)
Use a Timed drying cycle to complete drying if
some items are damp
after the Automatic
cycle. A Timed drying
cycle is also useful for:
•Heavyweight and bulky
items, such as bed
spreads and work
clothes, and large loads
that require a long drying
time. Set your dryer for
High heat.
•Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and
knits that require a short drying time. Set your
dryer for Low heat.
NOTE: Drying time and temperature will depend on
your dryer model.
Fluff Air cycle
(on some models)
Use the unheated Fluff Air cycle for items that
require drying without
heat. The chart on page
13 includes examples of
items that require air
drying.
NOTE: If your model
does not have the Fluff
Air cycle, use the Timed
Drying cycle and the “Air
Only” Temperature
setting, or line dry
heat-sensitive items.
Heavy Dry feature
(on some models)
Use the Heavy Dry feature to dry large items or
items that are thicker or
heavier than a regular
load (such as heavy
cotton bath towels
or robes.) Set your
Cycle Control knob to
Heavy Dry and your
Temperature selector to
High heat.
50
60
40
30
20
Off
Off
Dry
Less
Very
Dry
Off
10 20
Heavy 70 60 50
40
20
CoolCool
Down
DryDry
30

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CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS (CONT.)
USING YOUR DRYER
Damp Dry feature
(on some models)
Use the Damp Dry feature in the Timed cycle to
dry items to damp level
or to dry items that do
not require 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. Set the
Temperature selector to High heat.
Towels feature
(on some models)
When you have large loads of towels to dry, you
may want to use the
Towels feature in the
Automatic cycle. The
Towels setting allows
for more drying time
and automatically shuts
off the dryer when the
selected dryness is
reached. The Towels
feature also can be
used for extra heavy
items such as mattress pads and quilts. Set the
Temperature selector to High heat.
Delicates feature
(on some models)
When you have small loads or loads of lightweight
items to dry, you may
want to use the
Delicates feature in the
Automatic cycle. The
Delicates setting allows
less drying time and
automatically shuts off
the dryer when the
selected dryness is
reached. Set the
Temperature selector to
Ex-Low heat.
TUMBLE PRESS®feature
(on some models)
The TUMBLE PRESS feature in the Timed cycle
removes wrinkles from
clothes that have been
packed in a suitcase 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. Set the Temper-
ature selector to Medium
or Low heat.
Off
Very
Dry
Less
Dry
Finish
Guard
Cool
Down
Option
Towels
20
Cool
Down
Off
Press
Tumble
20
Cool
Down
Off
Damp
Dry

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FLUFF AIR CYCLE
The chart below includes examples of items that
require drying without heat. Use the Fluff Air cycle
(or the Timed Drying cycle and the “Air Only”
Temperature setting), or place the items on a line
or rack to air dry.
Rubber, plastic, heat-sensitive fabrics
Foam Rubber – Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys
•Make sure coverings are securely stitched.
•Shake and fluff pillows by 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
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon
20-30
20-30
40-50
10-20
FLUFF AIR CYCLE*
(minutes)
TYPE OF LOAD
*Reset cycle as needed to complete drying. On models without the Fluff Air cycle, set the Temperature
selector to Air Only and the Cycle Control knob to the desired Timed Drying cycle setting.
CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS (CONT.)
USING YOUR DRYER
Off
Finish
Guard
FINISH GUARD®(FINISH GUARD®Plus) feature
(on some models)
When you are unable to remove a load from the
dryer as soon as it
stops, wrinkles can
form. The FINISH
GUARD features
periodically tumble,
rearrange, and fluff
the load to avoid
wrinkles.
•On some models,
this feature is part of
the Cycle Control knob.
If you do not open the dryer door within a few
minutes after the cycle stops, the FINISH GUARD
features automatically take over to protect the
load.
•On some models, you can turn the FINISH
GUARD feature On or Off with a selector. (See
Step 4 in “Starting Your Dryer.”)
•On models with the FINISH GUARD Plus
feature, you can select up to 30 or 90 minutes of
periodic unheated tumble time after the drying
cycle ends.
70 60 50
40
20
Cool
Down
Off
Rack Dry
30
Rack Dry feature
(on some models)
Use the Rack Dry feature to dry items without
tumbling them. See
“Using The Drying
Rack” on page 14.
•A signal will sound every few minutes while
FINISH GUARD (FINISH GUARD Plus) is running if
the Cycle Signal (End of Cycle Signal) feature is
set to On. On some models, this signal is fixed
and cannot be turned off. The signal and cycle
end when you open the dryer door.
•Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
•Always follow care label directions when they are
available.

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4. Select the Timed Drying cycle and temperature,
or the Fluff Air cycle.
USING THE DRYING RACK (ON SOME MODELS)
To order a drying rack, call 1-800-253-1301, from
anywhere in the U.S.A. You will hear a recording.
Follow the instructions to place an order.
The drying rack lets you dry items without tumbling
them. The rack does not move, but the drum turns.
1. Fit rear pegs of the rack into spaces in the back
wall of the dryer. Lower
the front so the legs
rest on the dryer
opening.
5. Push the Start button.
NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tum-
bling. Automatic cycles do not work with the drying
rack.
TIME*
(minutes)
60
60
90
30-40
RACK DRY
Wool sweaters
(Block to shape and lay flat on the rack)
Stuffed toys or pillows
(Cotton or polyester fiber filled)
Stuffed toys or pillows
(Foam rubber filled)
Sneakers or canvas shoes
CYCLE
Timed drying
Timed drying
Fluff Air
Fluff Air
TEMPERATURE
Low
Low
None; cycle is unheated.
None; cycle is unheated.
3. Close the door.
*Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.
2. Put wet items on top of the rack. Leave space
between the items
so air can reach all
surfaces.
•See chart below for
suggested cycles and
settings for items that
might best be rack
dried. Drying time will
depend on amount of
moisture items hold.
NOTE: Make sure nothing hangs over the edge of
the rack.
USING YOUR DRYER

15
CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER
Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the
dryer. Clean it before starting each load. A screen
blocked by lint can increase drying time.
To clean:
1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen towards
you.
As needed cleaning
Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause
a residue buildup on the lint screen. This buildup
can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or
cause the dryer to stop before your load is com-
pletely dry. You may be able to see this buildup,
or the lint may be falling off the screen because it
is clogged.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six
months or more frequently if it becomes clogged
due to a residue buildup.
Use the following method:
1. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid
detergent; scrub lint
screen with the brush
to remove residue
buildup.
2. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not
rinse or wash screen to
remove lint. Wet lint is
hard to remove.
3. Push the lint screen firmly back into place and
close the lid.
IMPORTANT:
•Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose,
damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so can
cause overheating and damage to both the dryer
and fabrics.
•Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natu-
ral fibers (polyester and cotton blends) may shed
more lint than other towels, causing your dryer’s
lint screen to fill up faster. Be sure to remove
lint from the lint screen before and after drying
new towels.
•If lint falls off the screen during removal and into
the dryer, check the exhaust hood and remove
the lint (see "Checking Your Vent").
3. Rinse screen with hot water.
4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel;
replace in dryer.

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CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR
Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as
denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items,
may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not
harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of
clothes. It is helpful to dry unstable dye items inside
out to prevent dye transfer.
To clean dryer drum:
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent
and very warm water.
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.
OR
Apply a liquid, non-flammable household cleaner
to the stained area and rub with a
soft cloth until all excess dye is
removed.
3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to
dry drum.
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER
REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT FROM INSIDE THE DRYER CABINET
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel
for fire. Lint should be removed every 2 years, or
more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning
should be done by a qualified person.

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CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the
dryer drum when you open the door. Your dryer’s
drum light may be one of two types, as shown.
To change drum light type 1:
1. Unplug the dryer or disconnect the electricity
leading to the dryer at the main power supply.
2. Open the dryer door. Remove the light bulb
cover from the back
wall of the dryer by
turning the cover
clockwise.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Replace light bulb cover before
operating dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death
or fire.
3. Remove the light bulb by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt appliance
bulb only.
5. Replace the light bulb cover.
6. Plug in dryer or reconnect power supply.
3. Remove the light bulb by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance
bulb only.
5. Replace the light bulb cover and lock in
place by turning
counterclockwise.
6. Plug in dryer or reconnect power supply.
To change drum light type 2:
1. Unplug the dryer or disconnect the electricity
leading to the dryer at the main power supply.
2. Open the dryer door. Remove the light bulb cover
from the back wall of the
dryer by removing the
screw located in the
lower right corner of
the cover.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

18
TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMON DRYING PROBLEMS
PROBLEM
Not drying
satisfactorily
Dryer will
not run
CAUSE
• Lint screen is clogged with lint.
• Restricted air movement.
Exhaust vent or outside
exhaust hood is clogged with
lint.
• Exhaust vent is crushed or
kinked.
• One fuse is blown or circuit
breaker is tripped. The dryer
will appear to operate, but you
will not get any heat.
• Cycle Control knob or temper-
ature selector is set on air dry.
• Load not contacting the sensor
strips and automatic cycle
ending early.
• Fabric softener sheets blocking
exhaust grill.
• Dryer located in room with
temperature below 45ºF (7ºC).
• Large amount of moisture in
the load.
• Cold rinse water used.
• Load too large and bulky to
dry quickly.
• Power cord not firmly plugged
into a live circuit with proper
voltage.
• Fuses blown or circuit
breakers tripped.
• Using a regular fuse.
• Dryer door not firmly closed.
• Start button not firmly pressed.
• Cycle Control knob set to Off.
SOLUTION
• Clean lint screen.
• Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold hand under
outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you
do not feel air moving, clean exhaust system of lint
or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible
metal vent (see your Installation Instructions).
• Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent
(see your Installation Instructions).
• Replace fuse or reset breaker.
• Select the right cycle and temperature for the types
of garments being dried (see “Using your Dryer”).
• Level dryer (see your Installation Instructions).
• Use only one softener sheet per load and only use
it once.
• Move dryer to a location with temperatures above
45ºF (7ºC).
• Expect longer dry times with items that hold more
moisture (cottons).
• Expect longer dry times.
• Separate load to tumble freely.
• Plug power cord into a live circuit.
• Replace fuses or reset breakers.
• Replace with a time-delay fuse.
• Close dryer door tightly.
• Press Start button again.
• Set knob to a cycle or time.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMON DRYING PROBLEMS (CONT.)
PROBLEM
Lint in load
Stains on
load
Items
shrinking
Loads are
wrinkled
Odors
Unusual
sounds
CAUSE
• Lint screen is clogged.
• Improper sorting.
• Load is too big or heavy.
• Load is overdried.
• Paper or tissue in pockets.
• Pilling being mistaken for lint.
• Improper use of fabric softener
in washer.
• Drying soiled items.
• Overdrying
• Poor garment quality.
• Manufacturer’s care label
instructions not followed.
• Overloading.
• Overdrying.
• Load left in dryer at the end of
cycle.
• Household chemicals, paint, or
varnish being drawn into dryer.
• First use of dryer element.
• Thumping of rollers when dryer
has not been used for a while.
SOLUTION
• Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.
• Sort lint givers from lint takers and sort by color.
• Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint
screen.
• Use correct dryer settings for fabric. Overdrying
can cause lint-attracting static (see “Using Your
Dryer”).
• Clean out pockets before drying.
• Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and
laundering.
• Use fabric softener sheets in dryer. Add at begin-
ning of cycle when load is cold.
• Items need to be clean before being dried.
• Match dryer settings to fabric type (see “Using
Your Dryer”).
• Check quality of garment before purchasing.
• Follow fabric care label instructions carefully.
• Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
• Match dryer settings to fabric type (see “Using
Your Dryer”).
• Remove load as soon as tumbling stops.
• Do not use dryer while these chemical fumes are in
the air.
• Odor will be gone after the first cycle.
• Thump will go away after 5 minutes of drying.

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Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center
toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our
consultants are available to
assist you.
When calling:
Please know the purchase date, and
the complete model and serial number of your
appliance (see “A Note to You”). This
information will help us better respond to your
request.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
•Features and specifications on our full line
of appliances
•Installation information
•Use and maintenance procedures
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
•Accessory and repair parts sales
•Specialized customer assistance (Spanish
speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.)
•Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and
repair parts distributors
Whirlpool designated service technicians are
trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate the designated Whirlpool service company
in your area, you can also look in your telephone
directory Yellow Pages.
IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS
If you need to order replacement parts, we recom-
mend that you only use FSP®factory specified
parts. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work
right, because they are made to the same exacting
specifications used to build every new
WHIRLPOOL®appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, call
our Consumer Assistance Center or your nearest
designated service center.
FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE
If you need further assistance, you can write to
Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Consumer Assistance Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your
correspondence.