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®
ELECTRIC AND GAS
DRYERS
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY.......................................................................... 3 PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5 CHECKING YOUR VENT............................................................ 6 DRYER USE ................................................................................ 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 your dryer may Large side-swing door have 2. Model and serial number label End of Cycle Signal selector 3. Dryer drum WRINKLE SHIELD™ selector 4. Lint screen WRINKLE SHIELD™ PLUS selector 5. Exhaust grille Super wide-swing door ACCUDRY™ electronic sensor 6. Wide-opening door Automatic Dry sensor Drum light Small side-swing door Optional purchase Drying rack Control Panel NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from
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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 DRYER USE Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. 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 2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred gasoline, away from dryer. Automatic Setting ( ) to dry m
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Loading Clothes Cycle Descriptions Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may vary space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows from the model shown and may not have all of the cycles and examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling. features described. Heavy work 3 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 pair of clothes overalls, 3 shirts Delicates 3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips,
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Fluff Air cycle or Air Only setting Your dryer may have one of the following features: Use the Fluff Air cycle, or Air Only setting, for items that require ■ WRINKLE SHIELD (automatic) drying without heat such as foam, rubber, plastic and heat The WRINKLE SHIELD feature automatically activates at the sensitive fabrics. Set the Cycle Control knob to Fluff Air or select end of the cycle if you do not open the dryer door within a few Air Only on the Temperature selector and set the Cycle Con
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Drying Rack DRYER CARE The drying rack is useful for machine drying items you would not necessarily want to tumble dry or that you would normally line dry (for example, tennis shoes, pillows, stuffed toys). Cleaning the Lint Screen If your model does not have a drying rack, you may purchase one. For ordering information, please refer to the “Assistance or Every load cleaning Service” page of this manual. You may also contact the dealer The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer. Cl
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Cleaning the Dryer Interior Removing Accumulated Lint from Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be removed every two years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. Changing the Drum Light The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. Explosion Hazard To change the drum light 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. Use nonflammable cleaner. 2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back Fa
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Unusual sounds TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Has the dryer had a period of non-use? If the dryer hasn’t been used for a while, there may be a First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation. the cost of a service call... ■ Is it a gas dryer? The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound. Clothes are not drying satisfactorily ■ Check the following: Lint on load Is the lint screen clogged with lint? ■ Is the lint screen clogged? Is
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Loads are wrinkled ■■■■ Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? ■■■■ Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that will tumble freely. ■ Did the load overdry? Check the manufacturer’s care label. Match dryer setting to load type. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.” Odors ■ Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located? If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, re-wash and dry the cl
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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 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 dryer, i
