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SÉCHEUSE
ELECTRIC or GAS DRYER ÉLECTRIQUE ou À GAZ
USE AND CARE GUIDE GUIDE D’UTILISATION
ET D’ENTRETIEN
Para una versión de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.whirlpool.com
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DRYER SAFETY ............................................................2 SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ...................................14
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR
FOR GOOD AIR FLOW .................................................
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DRYER SAFETY 2
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CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW Maintain good air flow by: n Cleaning your lint screen before each load. n Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. 4" (102 mm) n Use the shortest length of vent possible. n Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system; each bend and curve reduces air flow. Good Better Good air flow Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your
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CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES 1 2 3 4 1 4 Not all features and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary. 3 1 DRYER CYCLE KNOB WRINKLE PREVENT Feature (on some models) Use your Dryer Cycle Knob to select available cycles on The WRINKLE PREVENT feature will run after your drying your dryer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry cycle is complete. It periodically starts and stops the dryer, load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles. tumbling the load wit
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CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR DRY/AUTO DRY CYCLES SENSOR DRY/AUTO DRY – Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Choose ENERGY PREFERRED cycle for optimal energy savings. Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. Items to dry: Dryness Level: Temperature: Available Cycle Details: Options: Heavy Dry High Jeans, heavy work Wrinkle Prevent Automatic
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USING YOUR DRYER WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” before operating this dryer. Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. 1. Clean the lint screen 3. Select the desired cycle Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen out of its holder. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Push t
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4. Set temperatur e and options 6. Press PUSH TO START to (on some models) begin cycle Push and hold the PUSH TO START knob to begin the cycle. Select temperature and options by turning the knob to the Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce desired position or select the Automatic Dry Cycle that has the wrinkling. Use the Wrinkle Prevent feature to avoid wrinkling temperature included in the cycle selections. when you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as so
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DRYER CARE Cleaning the dryer location Cleaning the lint screen Every load cleaning Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the air flow for proper dryer operation. This includes Clean lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer. can increase drying time. To clean: 1. The lint screen is located on top of the dryer. Pull the lint screen out of its holder. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or
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Vacation, storage, and moving care Changing the drum light (on some models) Non-Use or Storage Care 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will 2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended on the back wall of the dryer. Using a Phillips-head period of time, you should: screwdriver, remove the screw located in the lower 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. right-hand corner of
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Lint screen clogged with lint. Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying The Air Dry/No Heat cycle has been Select the correct cycle for the types of garments being dried. times are too long selected. See “Cycle Guide.” Load too
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TROUBLESHOOTING cont. First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Sensor cycle ending early. The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the Cycle time too short dryer. Use Timed Dry for very small loads. Change the Dry Level setting on Sensor Dry/Auto Dry cycles. Increasing or decreasing the Dry Level setting will change the am
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® CROSLEY CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated serv
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SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE 14
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VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR ADÉQUATE POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION Maintenir une bonne circulation d’air en effectuant les opérations suivantes : n Nettoyer le filtre à charpie avant chaque charge. n Remplacer le matériau de conduits d’évacuation en plastique ou en aluminium par des conduits d’évacuation lourds et rigides de 4" (102 mm) de diamètre. 4" (102 mm) n Toujours employer les conduits d’évacuation les plus courts possible. n Ne pas utiliser plus de quatre coudes à 90°
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TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES 1 2 3 4 1 Certains programmes et options ne sont pas disponibles sur certains modèles. L’apparence des appareils peut varier. 4 3 1 BOUTON DE PROGRAMME DE LA SÉCHEUSE Caractéristique WRINKLE PREVENT (antifroissement) (sur certains modèles) Utiliser le bouton de programme de séchage pour sélectionner les programmes disponibles sur la sécheuse. La caractéristique antifroissement démarre après la fin du Tourner le bouton de programme pour sélectionner
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GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES — PROGRAMMES DE SÉCHAGE PAR DÉTECTION/ SÉCHAGE AUTOMATIQUE SÉCHAGE PAR DÉTECTION/SÉCHAGE AUTOMATIQUE – Détecte l’humidité présente dans la charge ou la température de l’air et s’éteint lorsque la charge atteint le degré de séchage sélectionné. Sélectionner ENERGY PREFERRED (éconergique) pour des économies d’énergie optimales. Certains programmes ne sont pas disponibles sur certains modèles. Les réglages et options indiqués en gras sont les réglages par défaut pour ce pro
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UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, de choc électrique ou de blessures à autrui, lire les “IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ” avant de faire fonctionner cette sécheuse. 2. Charger la sécheuse Avant d’utiliser la sécheuse, essuyer le tambour de la sécheuse avec un linge humide pour enlever la poussière accumulée au cours de l’entreposage et de l’expédition. 1. Nettoyer le filtre à charpie Placer le linge dans la sécheuse. Fermer la porte. REMARQ
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3. Sélectionner le programme désiré 4. Sélectionner le température et options du programme (sur certains modèles) Sélectionner le température et options du programme en tournant le bouton sur la position souhaitée ou sélectionner le programme de séchage automatique dont la température figure dans les sélections de programme. Sélectionner le programme souhaité pour la charge. Voir le REMARQUE : Tous les réglages et options ne sont pas “Guide de programmes” pour plus d’informations sur ch
