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ELECTRONIC DRYER
® Use & Care Guide
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QUICK START GUIDE/
DRYER USE............PG. 4
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DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important We have provided many important ssafety me afety mess ssage agess in thi in thiss manual and on your appliance. Alway manual and on your appliance. Alwayss read and obey all read and obey all ssafety afety messages. messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This is the safety alert symbol. Thi Thiss ssymbol alert ymbol alertss you to p
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WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. – Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. – WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants. • Immediat
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IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as No washer can completely remove oil. gasoline, away from dryer. Do not d
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QUICK START GUIDE Steam Control Lock Sensing Wet Damp Cool Done Wrinkle Down Shield STEAM CYCLE QUICK TIMED DRY ENHANCED REFRESH TOUCH UP WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. This Use and Care Guide covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all the cycles and features described. USING AUTOMATIC CYCLES USING TIMED CYCLES Automatic Cycles automatically match Use Timed Cycl
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Timed Cycles Cycles NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models. Use Timed Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you and a drying temperature. When a Timed Cycle is selected, the Estimated Time Remaining display shows the actual time are drying. See the Automatic Cycle Settings or Timed Cycle remaining in your cycle. Settings chart. Press the TEMP button to change the drying temperature from the default setting. Pr
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■ In the Enhanced Touch Up or the Quick Refresh Steam Air Dry Cycles, the Wet light comes on after the water has been sprayed into the drum, 4-5 minutes into the cycle. The Wet light illuminates until the dryer goes into Cool Down with Use the Air Dry temperature setting with Timed Cycles for items 1 minute of time remaining. that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic, and heat-sensitive fabrics. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using Air Dry. Damp Dry
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To unlock: Press and hold the SIGNAL button for 3 seconds to turn this Retractable Hanging Rod feature off. The retractable hanging rod may be used to hang several items of NOTE: When the dryer is running and Control Lock is on, the clothing. dryer can be stopped by pressing the START/PAUSE button, but cannot be restarted until the control is unlocked. Changing Cycles and Settings On Automatic Cycles, you can change the Cycle or Dryness Level at any time before pressing START/PAUSE. On
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DRYER CARE 3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup. Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. 4. Rinse screen with hot water. 5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer. Cleaning the Dryer Interior To clean dryer drum: 1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water. 2. Apply
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Removing Accumulated Lint Special Instructions for Steam Models From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Water Inlet Hoses Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. Replace inlet hoses and hose screen after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. From the Exhaust Vent When replacing your inlet hoses, record the da
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... For additional recommendations, refer to your Installation Instructions. Dryer Operation Dryer Results Dryer will not run Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is too hot ■ Is the dryer door firmly closed? ■ Is the lint screen clogged with lint? ■ Was the Start/Pause button firmly pressed? Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. Large loads may
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Stains on load or drum Changing the Automatic Cycle Default Settings IMPORTANT: Your dryness level settings can be adjusted to ■ Was dryer fabric softener properly used? adapt to different installations, environmental conditions or Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. personal preference. This change is retained and will affect all of Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can your Automatic cycles, not just the current cycle/load. stain your g
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WHIRLPOOL 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 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 immedi
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AVERTISSEMENT : L’odorat ne permet pas toujours la détection d’une fuite de gaz. Les distributeurs de gaz recommandent l’emploi d’un détecteur de gaz (homologation UL ou CSA). Pour d’autre information, contacter le fournisseur de gaz local. En cas de détection d’une fuite de gaz, exécuter les instructions “Que faire dans le cas d’une odeur de gaz”. 15
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IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ AVERTI Pour réduire le ri SSEMENT : sque d'incendie, de choc électrique ou de blessure lors de l'utilisation de la sécheuse, il convient d'observer certaines précautions élémentaires dont les suivantes : ■ Lire toutes les instructions avant d'utiliser la sécheuse. ■ Ne pas réparer ni remplacer une pièce de la sécheuse ou essayer d'en faire l'entretien à moins d'une recommandation ■ Ne pas placer des articles e
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GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE/ UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE AVERTISSEMENT AVERTISSEMENT Risque d'explosion Risque d’incendie Garder les matières et les vapeurs inflammables, telle Aucune laveuse ne peut complètement enlever l’huile. que l’essence, loin de la sécheuse. Ne pas faire sécher des articles qui ont été salis par Ne pas faire sécher un article qui a déjà été touché par tout genre d’huile (y compris les huiles de cuisson). un produit inflammable (même après un lavage). Les articles contena
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GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE APPUYER Steam Control Lock Sensing Wet Damp Cool Done Wrinkle Down Shield STEAM CYCLE TIMED DRY QUICK ENHANCED REFRESH TOUCH UP 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 cet appareil. Ce Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien couvre plusieurs modèles. Votre sécheuse peut ne pas comporter l’ensemble des programmes et caractéristiques décrits. UTILI
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Programmes Automatiques Température Durée Programmes Type de charge estimée du pro- REMARQUE : Tous les programmes ne sont pas disponibles sur gramme tous les modèles. (en Sélectionner le programme de séchage qui correspond au type minutes) de charge à sécher. Voir le tableau Réglages de programmes automatiques ou Réglages de programmes minutés. DAMP DRY (séchage humide) Basse 20 Les vêtements ressortent prêts pour le repassage S'il semble que les charges ne sont pas aussi sèches que
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L'emploi d'une feuille d'assouplissant de tissu n'est pas recommandé avec les programmes vapeur car ceci pourrait Caractéristiques supplémentaires temporairement tacher les vêtements. Steam Préréglages de programme vapeur Control Lock Programmes minutés Température Durée Type de charge par défaut* estimée* Sensing Wet Damp Cool Done Wrinkle (en minutes) Down Shield ENHANCED TOUCH UP Moyenne 20 (retouche améliorée) Aide à aplanir les faux-plis pour les charges restées dans la sécheuse pend
