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ELECTRIC AND GAS
DRYERS
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY.......................................................................... 3 PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5 CHECKING YOUR VENT............................................................ 6 USING YOUR DRYER................................................................. 7 Starting Your Dryer.......................................................................7 Stopping and Restarting...............................
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DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or inj RNING: ury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: n Read all instructions before using the dryer. n Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recom- n Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in mended in this Use and Care Guide or in published your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oil
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PARTS AND FEATURES 1 4 2 5 3 6 1. Control panel Additional features ACCUDRY™ sensor drying 2. Model and serial number label WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature 3. Dryer drum WRINKLE SHIELD™ Plus selector 4. Lint screen SENSEON™ electronic sensor 5. Exhaust grill End of Cycle Signal selector 6. Wide-opening door Drum light Optional purchase Drying rack 5
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3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements are listed in your Installation Instructions. CHECKING YOUR VENT Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Refer to your Installation Instructions for m
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Starting Your Dryer USING YOUR DRYER Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. The following steps provide an overview for operating your dryer. Specific directions for each step are provided in the following sections. 1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as 2. Turn the Cycle Control k
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Loading Clothes CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows Your dryer uses the Temperature selector with the Cycle Control examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling. knob to design a drying cycle to provide the shortest, most efficient drying time and best fabric care for your load. Heavy work 3 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 pair of clothes overalls, 3 shirts
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Timed Drying Cycle Temperature Settings Use the Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if items are still The Temperature selector allows you to select a drying damp after the automatic cycle. temperature that matches the fabrics in your load and provides the shortest, most efficient drying time. Timed Drying is also useful for: ■ Heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes and large loads that require a long drying time. Set SENSEON™ Drying System the Temperature selecto
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Additional Features Drying Rack (Optional purchase) You can select the following options to help ensure the best You can order a drying rack by calling 1-800-442-9991 or by fabric care for your load. contacting the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. The rack is useful for machine drying items you would not WRINKLE SHIELD™ Plus setting necessarily want to tumble dry (for example, sweaters). When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer To use the drying rack as soon as
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Cleaning the Dryer Interior CARING FOR YOUR DRYER Cleaning the Lint Screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean 1. Pull the lint screen towards you. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet Explosion Hazard lint is hard to remove. Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. To clean
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Changing the Drum Light TROUBLESHOOTING If your dryer has a drum light, the dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... To change the drum light Clothes are not drying satisfactorily 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back ■ Check the following: wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right
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Lint on load Garment damage ■ Is the lint screen clogged? ■ Check the following: Clean lint screen. Check for air movement. Were zippers, snaps, and hooks left open? ■ Is the load properly sorted? Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, Were care label instructions followed? synthetics). Also sort by color. Were items damaged before drying? ■ Is the load too big or too heavy? Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to t
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you ® only use FSP factory specified parts
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® WHIRLPOOL GOLD DRYER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this dryer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished ® with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for: 1. Service calls to correct the installation of your dry
