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ELECTRIC AND GAS
DRYERS
Use & Care Guide
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Models
3RLER5437, 3RLGR5437,
3RLEC8646, 3RLEQ8000,
3RLEC8600, 3RLEQ8033
8543156
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................2 DRYER CARE..................................................................................9 Cleaning the Dryer Location.........................................................9 DRYER DISPOSAL .........................................................................4 Cleaning the Lint Screen..............................................................9 PARTS AND FEATURES..............
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic RNING: precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the dryer. Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the doors to the drying Gas dryers should only be installed in a room if the compartment. room meets the appropriate ventilation requirements specified in the national installa
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DRYER DISPOSAL This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/ 96/ EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as hous
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PARTS AND FEATURES A B D C E A. Control panel Additional features your dryer may have B. Model and serial number label Super wide-swing door End of Cycle Signal selector C. Dryer drum Wrinkle Guard selector D. Lint screen Automatic Dry sensor E. Wide-opening door Optional purchase Drying rack Control Panel 5
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CHECKING YOUR VENT DRYER USE Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the Starting Your Dryer minimum recommended installation clearances found in the Installation Instructions. Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information. WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as Fire Hazard gasoline, away from dryer. Use a heavy metal vent. Do not dry anything that has ever had any
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3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for Use a no-heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic or heat-sensitive the type of load being dried. See “Drying, Cycle and fabrics. Temperature Tips.” Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. 4. Select a temperature setting on models with a temperature NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for selector. The cycle descriptions include temperature setting various loads, refer to the care label directions. If you are unsu
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Air Fluff or Air Dry cycles Wrinkle Guard II Use the Air Fluff or Air Dry cycle for items that require drying When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as without heat such as rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics. Set it stops, wrinkles can form. The Wrinkle Guard II feature the Cycle Control knob to Air Fluff or Air Dry. This chart shows periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load for up to examples of items that can be dried using the Air Fluff or Air Dry 30
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DRYER CARE As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the Cleaning the Dryer Location lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely flow of combustion and ventilation air. dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen. Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more f
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Regular Servicing WARNING To keep your dryer operating at highest efficiency, regular servicing by a designated Whirlpool service technician is recommended. For normal use, this servicing should be at 12 monthly intervals. For heavy-duty usage, this interval should be reduced accordingly. Vacation and Moving Care Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Vacation care Replace all parts and panels before operating. Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be
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Is it a gas dryer? Is the exhaust vent the correct length? The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound. Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See the Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to Installation Instructions. back and side to side? The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material. In
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Lint on load Loads are wrinkled Is the lint screen clogged? Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Stains on load or drum Odors Was dryer fabric softener properly used? Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can
