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27 IN. (68.5 CM)
ELECTRIC AND GAS
DRYERS
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com
ELÉCTRICA Y DE GAS
27 PULG. (68,5 CM)
SECADORAS
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Para consultas respecto a características, operación/desempeño,
partes, accesorios o servicio, llame al: 1-800-253-1301,
o visite nuestro sitio web a www.whirlpool.com.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ÍNDICE DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3 SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA ................................................15 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 PARTES Y CARACTERÍSTICAS..................................................17 CHECKING YOUR VENT ...............................................................6 REVISIÓN DE SU VENTILACIÓN ...................................
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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 injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic RNING: precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the dryer. Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recom- 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 NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features. 1. Control panel Additional features your dryer may have: 2. Model and serial number label End of Cycle Signal selector 3. Dryer drum TM WRINKLE SHIELD selector 4. Lint screen WRINKLE SHIELD™ Plus selector 5. Wide-opening door TM ACCUDRY electronic sensor Automatic Dry sensor Drum light Drying
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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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2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred setting to dry most heavyweight and medium weight loads. See DRYER USE “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.” Starting Your Dryer 3. Select a temperature setting on models with a Temp/Fabric selector. The cycle descriptions include temperature setting suggestions. NOTE: The temperature selector is part of the Cycle Contol knob on some models. Explosion Hazard 4. Select the En
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Loading Cycles 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. examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling. Heavy work 4 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 sweat clothes shirts, 2 sweat pants, 4 shirts Delicates 3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips, 8 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear, 1 child’s outfit Towels 1
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When using Air Only End of Cycle Signal Check to see that coverings are securely stitched. If your model has an End of Cycle Signal, the signal sounds when a cycle is complete. If the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during cycle. on, the signal sounds every few minutes. The signal stops when Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry. you open the door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off. Additional Features This manual covers se
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Cleaning the Dryer Interior DRYER CARE Cleaning the Lint Screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located in the door of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean 1. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with Explosion Hazard your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. To clean dryer drum
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Is the load properly sorted? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color. TROUBLESHOOTING Is the load too big or too heavy? Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen. First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Was the load overdried? Use correct dryer settings for load type. Overdrying can Clothes are not drying satisfactorily cause lint-attracting static electricity. See
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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. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARDS For second through fifth ye
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SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA Su seguridad y la seguridad de los demás es muy importante. Hemos incluido muchos mensajes importantes de seguridad en este manual y en su electrodoméstico. Lea y obedezca siempre todos los mensajes de seguridad. Este es el símbolo de advertencia de seguridad. Este símbolo le llama la atención sobre peligros potenciales que pueden ocasionar la muerte o una lesión a usted y a los demás. Todos los mensajes de seguridad irán a continuación del símbolo de advertencia de s
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INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD ADVERTENCIA: A fin de reducir el riesgo de incendio, descarga eléctrica o de daño a las personas que usen la secadora, deben seguirse las precauciones básicas, incluidas las siguientes: Lea todas instrucciones antes de usar la secadora. No repare o reemplace ninguna pieza de la secadora ni trate de repararla a menos que esto se recomiende No coloque los objetos expuestos a aceite para cocinar en su secadora. Los obje
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PARTES Y CARACTERÍSTICAS NOTA: Los dibujos en este libro pueden no corresponder con su secadora. Su fin es el de ilustrar todos los modelos cubiertos por este libro. Es posible que su secadora no incluya todas las características. TM 1. Panel de Control Características adicionales que su Sensor electrónico ACCUDRY secadora puede tener Sensor de Secado Automático 2. Etiqueta con el número de modelo y Luz del tambor de serie Selector de Alarma Fin de Ciclo Estante de secado 3. Tambor de la seca
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2. Utilice una capota de ventilación de 4 pulg. (10,2 cm). Las capotas más pequeñas aumentan el tiempo de secado. REVISIÓN DE SU 2 VENTILACIÓN 1 Su secadora debe estar instalada y ventilada adecuadamente para obtener una eficiencia máxima de secado y acortar el 4" tiempo de secado. Para evitar bloquear el flujo de combustión y (10,2 cm) aire de ventilación, deje que los espacios de instalación tengan 4" las medidas mínimas recomendadas (se encuentran en sus (10,2 cm) Instruccio
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Antes de usar su secadora, limpie el tambor de la secadora con un trapo húmedo para quitar el polvo del almacenaje y embalaje. USO DE SU SECADORA 1. Coloque la ropa holgadamente en la secadora y cierre la puerta. No sobrecargue la secadora. Deje espacio para que la ropa pueda rotar libremente. Puesta en marcha de su secadora 2. Gire la perilla de Control de Ciclos al ciclo recomendado para el tipo de carga que se está secando. Use la posición de ahorro de energía (Energy Preferred) para se
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Consejos de temperatura y de ciclos Seque la mayoría de sus cargas de ropa usando el ajuste Para detener y volver a poner en marcha automático de ahorro de energía (Energy Preferred), si está Usted puede detener su secadora en cualquier momento durante disponible con su secadora. un ciclo. Use un ajuste de Temperatura Alta (High) para secar artículos pesados tales como toallas y ropa de trabajo. Para detener su secadora Abra la puerta de la secadora o gire la perilla de Control de Ciclos
