Whirlpool LG493lXT manual

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    Vbl 01 2 Use & Care’Guide Cycle control knob Start button Model and serial number plate Access door ELECTRICANDGAS COMPACTAUTDMATICDFWERS LE4900XT,LE4930)CT,LG493lXT[...]

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    Contents Page Important Safety Instructions.. , 3 Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities 3 Operating Instructions Starting your dryer 4-5 End-of-cycle signal . 6 Drying Tips . 6 Caring for Your Dryer Cleaning the lint screen 7 Cleaning the dryer interior . 7-8 Lint removal . 8 Optional accessories 9 If You Need Service or Assistan[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: l Read these laundry instruc- tions for Important use and safety information before using your dryer. l NEVER dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gaso[...]

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    Operating Instructions Starting your dryer Be sure to refer lo the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, loading and control setting information before starting it. TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED CYCLE Cottons and linens REGULAR HEAVY HEAVYWEIGHT - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts, etc. MEDIUMWEIGHT AND LIGHTWEIGHT- Shirts, dresses, sheets, [...]

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    4. To change the setting at any time, turn the Cycle Control Knob either way to point to a new time setting. The Cycle Control Knob should point to an OFF area when the dryer is not in use. If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle Control Knob to an OFF area. 1. Select a cycle and time by turning the Cycle Control Knob e[...]

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    End-of-cycle signal 3 P ‘/ =L ’ ’ 240 or 208 volt power supply 6 120 volt power supply The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished. The signal cannot be turned off and is not adjustable. The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetic and other items that should be taken out as soon as the dryer [...]

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    Caring For Your Dryer Cleaning the lint screen The lint screen is inside the dryer drum, on the back wall. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. 1. Use the finger holes to pull the lint screen straight out. 2. Lightly squeeze the body, as shown, while pulling the cover off. 3. Roll lint off the screen with yo[...]

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    Powdered laundry detergent Make a paste with detergent and very warm water. Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is removed. Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth. Tumble a load of rags to dry. -OR- Liquid household cleaner Apply to stained area. Rub with a cloth until all excess dye is removed. Tumble a load of rags lo dry. [...]

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    Optional accessories An Exhaust Deflector Kit (Part No. 346001) moves dryer exhaust to the side, up or down. The dryer can be mounted above the compact washer with one of the following kits: Electric dryers The Dryer Stand Kit (Part No. 695570), permanent installation secured to the wall. Stack Rack (Part No. 346721), free- standing installation. S[...]

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    If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these fiie steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your dryer does not run: l Is the power supply plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? . Is the door closed tightl[...]

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    4. If you have a problem’... Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our consultants, or if you prefer, write to: Mr. Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M-63 Benton Harbor, Ml 49022 5. If you need FSP” replacement parts*... FSP is a registered trademark of Wh[...]

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    Whirlpool”Automatic Dryer Warranty DROO LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to WARRANTY correct defects in materials or workmanship. From Date of Purchase Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@ service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the i[...]