Changing The Drum Light - Whirlpool LGR4634JQ2 Use & Care Manual

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Changing the Drum
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If your dryer has a drum light, the dryer light automatically
turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door.
Fire Hazard
Replace light bulb cover before operating dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
The drum light will be one of two types. Either light
provides sufficient illumination of the interior of your dryer.
To change drum light type 1
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect
power.
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the
back wall of the dryer. Turn the cover clockwise.
Remove cover from dryer.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise.
Replace the bulb with a
40-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and
lock in place by turning counterclockwise.
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
To
change drum light type
2
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Open the dryer door, Locate the light bulb cover on the
back wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the
lower right corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
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3. Turn bulb counterclockwise.
Replace the bulb with a
10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover.
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
TROUBLE.
SHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested
here and
possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily
Check the following:
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood cloggec
with lint, restricting air movement? Run the dryer for
5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the outside
exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not fl
air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replac
exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent.
See your Installation Instructions.
Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with
heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See your Installati
Instructions.
Has a fuse blown, or a circuit breaker tripped? Elect
dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum
may be turning but you may not have heat.
Has an Air Dry cycle been selected? Select the right
cycle for the types of garments being dried (see
"Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips").
For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line?
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grill? Use oni
one fabric softener sheet and only use it once.
Is the dryer located in a room with temperature
below 45 ° F (7° C)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatu,
above 45 ° F (7° C).
Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very
wet?
Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold
water and with items that hold moisture (cottons).
Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?.
Separate the load to tumble freely.
Dryer will not run
Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged in?
Has a fuse blown, or has circuit breaker tripped?
Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.
Is the dryer door firmly closed?
Was the START button firmly pressed?
Is a cycle selected?
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