Whirlpool LER3622PQ - Manual (Page 14)

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Level Dryer
Check levelness of dryer. Check levelness first side to side, then
front to back.
If dryer is not level, prop the dryer up using a wood block. Use a
wrench to adjust the legs up or down and check again for
levelness.
NOTE: It may be necessary to level the dryer again after it is
moved into its final position.
Connect Vent
1. Using a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in
dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is
clean. The dryer vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet
and inside the exhaust hood. Make sure the vent is secured
to exhaust hood with a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp.
2. Move dryer into final position. Do not crush or kink vent.
Make sure dryer is level.
3. (On gas models) Check to be sure there are no kinks in the
flexible gas line.
Complete Installation
1. Check to be sure all parts are now installed. If there is an
extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was
skipped.
2. Check to be sure you have all of your tools.
3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
4. Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not
crushed or kinked.
5. Check to be sure the dryer is on a level surface.
6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Turn power on.
7. Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape
remaining on the dryer. Remove tape from the lint screen
(located on inside back wall of dryer).
8. Read “Dryer Use.”
9. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.
10. To test the dryer, set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air
cycle) for 20 minutes and start the dryer.
If the dryer will not start, check the following:
■ Controls are set in a running or “On” position.
■ Push to Start button has been firmly pushed.
■ Dryer is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■ Electrical supply is connected.
■ House fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not
tripped.
■ Dryer door is closed.
11. When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the
dryer door and feel for heat.
If you do not feel heat, check the following:
■ Controls are set on a heated cycle, not an air cycle.
NOTE: You may notice a burning odor when dryer is first heated.
This odor is common when the heating element is first used. The
odor will go away.