Whirlpool LGT7646AQ0, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...ding Safety 3 Knowing Your Dryer s Features 5 Operating Your Dryer 6 Caring For Your Dryer 18 Laundry Tips 23 If You Need Assistance Or Service 29 Warranty 32 1 800 253 1301 Calf us with q_estions or comments AUTOMATIC DRYERS ...

Page 2: ... a question concerningyour appliance soperation or if you need service firstsee If You Need Assistance Or Service on pages 29 and 30 If you need further help cell us When calling you need to knowyour appliance scomplete model number and serial number You can find this informationon the model and serial numberlabel see diagram on page 5 For your convenience we inctudea handy place below for you to ...

Page 3: ...ce 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 qual...

Page 4: ...ls etc pile up around or under the dryer Dryer must be electricallygrounded See the InstallationInstructions Understanding your responsibilities Never operate the dryer if it is notworking right i e noisy too hot it is damaged pads are missing i e door latch all panels are not in place the lint screen is loose damaged or missing Unplugthe power supplycord orturn off electrical power before attempt...

Page 5: ... model may not include all features Cycle control knob mae haw tomperetur built in Consumer Alsiltari_l Center number 1 S00 2 1301 Temperature selector Start button Unt screen Model and serial number label Dryer drum Elecb onic DRY MISEI PIinsor Wide opening hamper door Other doors Full widlh hamper door Mini hamper door Other features not shown Automalic DRY MISERP onb el Drum light Drying rack E...

Page 6: ...em perature See pages 7 16 for additionalsetting information Your dryer automaticallystops when a cycle ends Stopping and restarting your dryer Open the dryer dooror turn the Cycle Control Knobto OFF Close the door make new selections if necessary Pushthe Start Button NOTE The Cycle Control Knobshould pointto an OFF area when the dryer is not in use If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is fini...

Page 7: ...nt 3 Push the Start Button OR If your dryer has a Cycle Control Knob and e Temperature Selector Match your dryingtemperature to the type of fabric being dried Your dryer has a knob push button or CLEAN TOUCH Temperature Selector 1 Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Control Knob either way to a desiredtime or setting 2 Stop when the indicatoron the knob souter ringpointsto the cycle you want 3 Set...

Page 8: ...els with a tempera ture selector Feel the dried items when the dryer stops ff the item are drier than you like select a setting closer to LESS DRY the next time you drys similar load If Items are not as dry as you like select a setting closer to VERY DRY the next time you dry a similarload Cycle control knob with temperatures built in Models with a tempera ture selector Automatic DRY MISER control...

Page 9: ...peat steps above if more time is needed to dry items TYPE OF LOAD RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Foam Rubber Pillows bras stuffedtoys Plastic Shower curtains tablecloths Rubber backed rugs Olefin Polypropylene Sheer nylon AIR 20 30 min 20 30 rain 40 50 min 15 20 min Using the Timed Drying cycle Usa the Timed Drying cycle for any load you want to dry by time This cycle is designed for small ...

Page 10: ... damp 1 Set the Cycle Control Knob on DAMP DRY If your model has a Temperature Selector set the Temperature Selector to a high setting 2 Push the Start Button The last few minutes of thiscycle are without heat to help make the load easier to handle Understanding the FINISH GUARD e cycle on some models When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops wrinkles can term When us...

Page 11: ...osition 1 End of Cycle signal and FINISH GUARD cycle turnedoff Position 2 End of Cycle signal tumed off and FINISH GUARD cycle turned on Position 3 End of Cycle signal turned on and FINISH GUARD cycle turned off Position 4 End of Cycle signaltumed on and FINISH GUARD cycle turned on For example both features are off when the knob isturned to the far left Both features are on when the knob is turne...

Page 12: ... This is important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics Do not overdry Overdryingcan cause shrinkage static cling and damage some fabrics TYPE OF LOAD AUTOMATIC CYCLE co n ONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work clothes Mediumweight Sheets cottonunderwear diapers Lightweight Batistes organdies lingerie HIGH HEAT HIGH HEAT HIGH H...

Page 13: ...mportantfor permanent press knits and syntheticfabrics Do not overdry Overdryingcan cause shrinkage static cling and damage some fabrics TYPE OF LOAD AUTOMATIC CYCLE CoI rONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work clothes Mediumweight Sheets cotton underwear diapers Lightweight Batistes organdies lingerie PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS...

Page 14: ...heets or robes NOTE To help reduce wrinkling remove the load trom the dryer as soon as tumblingstops This is importantfor permanent press knits and syntheticfabrics Do not cverdry Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage some fabrics TYPE OF LOAD AUTOMATIC CYCLE COTrONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work clothes Mediumweight...

Page 15: ...n bath sheets or robes NOTE To help reduce wrinkling remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops This is important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics Do not overdry Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage some fabrics TYPE OF LOAD AUTOMATIC CYCLE co rroNs AND LINENS Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work clothes ...

Page 16: ...heavy cotton bath sheets or robes NOTE To help reduce wrinkling remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumblingslops This is importantfor permanent press knits and syntheticfabrics Do not overdry Overdryingcan cause shrinkage static cling and damage some fabrics TYPE OF LOAD AUTOMATIC CYCLE COTTONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work cl...

Page 17: ...ttings NOTE The rack must be removed for normal tumbling Fire Hazard Do notdry plastic rubber or other heat sensitive materials with heat Use the Air cycle Failure to do so couldresult in fire or damaged items Drying rack suggestions Drying time will depend on how much moisture the items hold The followingchart suggests cycles and settingsfor the differentkindsof items that might best be rack drie...

Page 18: ...eating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics 1 Open the lid and pullthe lint screenstraight out 2 Roll lint off the screen with your fingers Do not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint Wet lint is hard to remove 3 Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the lid Lint signal onsomemodels Restrictedairflow reduces drying efficiency The signal a whistle tone lets you know if the ai...

Page 19: ...er interior Garments which contain unstabledyes such as denim blue jeans or brightlycolored cotton items may discolorthe dryer interior If you want to remove stains from dryer drum use one of the following methods Powdered laundry detergent 1 Make a paste with detergentand very warm water 2 Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area untilall excess dye is removed 3 Wipe thoroughlywith a damp cloth...

Page 20: ...he bulb cover removed can cause the dryer to fail or create a fire hazard 1 Unplug the dryer or disconnect the elec tricity leading to the dryer at the main power supply 2 Open the dryer door and remove the light bulb cover from back wall of the dryer Turn the cover clockwise to remove 3 Remove the light bulb by turning it counter clockwise 4 Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only 5 R...

Page 21: ...must be anchored to top el front and side panels Wires MUST NOT touch rotating drum See page 22 step 7 Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury For all electric dryers or gas dryers which have lower front access panel NOTE See page 22 if your dryer is gas and has a full front panel 1 Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electricalpower 2 Remove back panel electr...

Page 22: ...damaging wires funnel or ignitor 7 Reassemble in reverse order Before closing the lop check the following Drum seal must be flared out see View D and properlypositionedagainst panel at back of drum Rotate drum counter clockwiseone full turn to check drum seal Belt should be centered and tight on dryer drum Wire clips which holdthe doorswitch wires must be anchored inslot intop of front panel see V...

Page 23: ...l Close zippers snaps and hooks to avoid snagging other items Remove pins buckles and other hard objects to avoid scratching the dryer drum Articlesto be ironed should be removed from the dryer while still damp Sorting Items properly sorted for washing are usually properlysorted for drying Separate heavy fabrics denim towels from lightfabrics synthetics permanent press Separate lintgivers towels c...

Page 24: ...16 for cycle time and temperature recommendations 3 Remove shoes from dryer while still damp and allow to air dry If manufacturer recommendsmachine washing dry one pillowat a time and 1 Make sure coveringsare securely stitched 2 Shake and fluffthe items by hand several times duringthe cycle 3 Make sure pillowsare completelydry Feather pillowstake a long time to dry Follow care label directions Fol...

Page 25: ...gloads and cause skin irritation Flame Some items have been treated with a flame retardant finish to improve retarclant their resistanceto burning Such items are clearly labeled To retain finishes flame retardant qualitiesthroughcontinuoususe and washing clean and dry accordingto the manufacturer sinstructions Happed Dry separately or with similarcolorsto avoid lint transfer Follow care Rams label...

Page 26: ...can also be re duced by notoverdrying and for softening fabrics Always follow package instructions carefully Put fabric softener sheet on lop of the load before starting the dryer Do not add a fabric softener sheet after the cycle has started Instant heat can cause the fabric softener to spot fabrics Clear grease like spots can result lrom the fabric softener sheet becoming tangled in an item duri...

Page 27: ...e washer and cause greasy spotswith next load Soiled items can stain other items inthe load They can also leave stainson the dryer drum that can be picked up by items in later loads Dryer heat may permanently set these stains Clean lint screen See page 18 Sort lint givers bath towels etc from lint takers synthetics permanent press Use fabric softener in the washer s final rinse Use correct dryer s...

Page 28: ...el directionscarefully Some items holdmore moisture than others cottonsmore than polyester They take longer to dry Full loads take longerto dry than small loads of the same fabric A load rinsed in cold water will take slightly longer to dry than a warm one Cold rinses however help save energy and reduce wrinkling more than warm rinses do Installdryer in a room where the air temperature is warmer t...

Page 29: ...d Start buttonis pushed firmly Controlsare set in a runningor ON position Cycle controlknob or tempera ture selector is set on an Air setting Heat cycle is in its last minutes there is no heat duringthat time Home s main fuse has blown or circuitbreaker has tripped Also check if a time delayed fuse or circuitbreaker has been used Gas shutoffvalves are open both on dryer and on supply line if yours...

Page 30: ...er Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under eAPPUANC_ HOUSEHOLD MAJOR IERVICE REPAIR _ Wh6dpool Appllan_m or Authorized Whklpoo_ Serv_ F xwnp_ X_L Service Co WASItlNG MACHINES DRYER_ SERVICE REP_JR S_ W_dpool Appllsncu or Authorized Whirlpool Servl_ F_xa r p_ XY Z S_vk_ Co 4 If you need FSP e replace ment parts FSP is a registered tradema...

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Page 32: ...l E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorizedmodifications made to the appliance 8 _ 2 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES Some states do notallow the exclusion or limitationof incidentalor consequen tial damages so this limitationor exclusionmay not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights...