Whirlpool Electric and Gas Drye LER5636EW0 User Manual

PART NO. 3406071A 
Use&Care 
Electric and 
Gas Dryers 
A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 
Dryer Safety . . . . . . . . . . 
3-4 
Parts and Features . . . 5 
Checking Your Vent . . . 6 
Operating Your 
Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
8 
Caring for Your 
Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
14 
Troubleshooting . . . . . . 19 
Requesting 
Assistance 
or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
21 
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
23...

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Thank you for buy@ 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 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...

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warning symbols. Please pay special attention to ! such as fire, electrical shock, or 
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WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to 
minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent...

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: 
l Read all instructions before using 
the dryer. 
a Do not dry articles that have been previ- 
ously 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. 
l Do not allow children to play on or in...

The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated on this page. 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. 
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. 
CLEAN TOUCHTM panel 
or rotary knobs* 
(P. 6) 
 
Cycle control...

CHECKINCYOURVEHC 
Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and 
shorten drying times. Install your dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always 
above 45°F (7°C). Also make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions 
for more information. 
2. Use a 4” exhaust hood. Smaller hoods increase 
Fire Hazard 
Use a heavy metal vent. 
Do not use a plastic vent. 
Do not use a metal foil vent. 
Failure to follow these...

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4. Use the straightest path possible when routing 
the exhaust vent. Avoid 
90” turns, if possible. 
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. odically, depending on use, 
but at least every 2 years, 
or when installing your 
dryer in a new location. 
l Disconnect vent from 
the dryer and clean one 
section at a time until 
you reach the exhaust...

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To get the best dryer results possible, you must use your dryer correctly. This section tells you how 
to use your dryer properly and efficiently. 
iTARING YOUR DRYER 
Explosion Hazard 
Never place items in the dryer that are 
dampened with gasoline or other 
flammable fluids. 
No washer can completely remove oil. 
Do not dry anything that has ever had any 
type of oil on it (including cooking oils). 
Doing so can result in death, explosion, 
or fire. 
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to...

STARIINC YOUR DRYER (CONT.) 
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. 
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 temperature 
(if desired), and push the Start Button. 
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The following pages describe the drying cycles 
on your...

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Automatic cycle(s) 
Use an Automatic cvcle to dry most loads. 
Depending on your 
model, the Automatic 
cycle uses either an 
electronic or automatic 
DRY-MISER@ control 
that senses the mois- 
ture in the load and 
shuts off the dryer 
when the selected 
dryness is reached. 
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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. 
0 If the load is drier than you like, select a...