Whirlpool LER5848EQ2 User manual

Use And Care
A Note to You ........................ 2
Dryer Safety ....................... 3-4
Parts and Features ............... 5
Operating Your Dryer ........... 6
Before starting your dryer ... 6
Starting your dryer .............. 6
Stoppinglrestarting
your dryer ............................ 6
Selecting the right cycle
and setting .......................... 7
FINISH GUARD _ feature .... 8
Selectable end of cycle
signal ................................ 10
Using the drying rack ........ 11
Caring for Your Dryer ......... 12
Laundry Tips ........................ 17
Troubleshooting .................. 21
Requesting Assistance
or Service ............................. 23
Warranty .............................. 24
1-800-253-1301
Call our Consumer Assistance Center
with questions or comments,
EASY-TO-USE ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS
PART NO, 3401096 (E-Line)

A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ®appliance.
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 notity you 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 Center
number 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
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. 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
•Read all instructions before 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 launder-
ing. 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 into your dryer.
•Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-
cals, etc., pile up around or under the
dryer.
• Do not allow lint to build up 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. Super-
vise children when your dryer is used
near children.
• Do not reach into a dryer if the drum
is moving.
• Install and/or store dryer where it will 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 if you have a gas dryer.
• When removing from service or discard-
ing a 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
parts replaced by a qualified person.
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-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 is damaged.
-parts are missing.
- all panels are not in place.
- the lint screen is loose, damaged, or
missing.
* See the Installation Instructions for 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.
Cycle control
(pp. 6-8)
Consumer
As., ice
(1-800-253-1301 )
Model and serial
number
(p. 2)
Dryerdrum
(p. 13)
Fabric/Temperature FINISH GUARD =
sel_ selector
{pp. 6-8) (p, 8)
I
Cycle signal selector/
Start button
(pp. 6, 10)
Lint screen
(p. 12)
Wide-opening
hamper door
Other features not shown:
Drying rack (available as an option) (p. 11)
Drum light (p. 13)
Control Panel