Whirlpool LER3622PQ Owners Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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, drycleaning solvents, or 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. ■ 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Tools needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ #2 Phillips screwdriver ■ Adjustable wrench ■ Wire stripper (direct wire installations) ■ Level ■ ¼" nut driver ■ Vent clamps ■ Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) ■ Tin snips (new vent installations) ■ Wood block Parts supplied Remove parts package from the dryer drum. Check that all parts listed are included. ■ 1 - Cycle Control (timer) knob ■ 1 - Push to Start button ■ 4 - Leveling legs Parts needed Check local codes, existing electrical supply and venting, and see "Venting Requirements" and "Electrical Requirements" before purchasing parts. Mobile home installations require ■ Metal exhaust system hardware. For information on ordering, please refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. You may also contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. Location Requirements WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. You will need ■ A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See "Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to support the dryer weight (dryer and load) of 115 lbs (52 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered. ■ A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. 3