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ESTATE

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 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

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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, including venting. Heavy 4 in. (10.2 cm) metal exhaust vent must be used. Refer 

to the venting section of this manual and your Installation Instructions.

2. Service calls to instruct you how to use your dryer, to replace house fuses or correct house wiring or reset circuit breakers, or to 

replace owner accessible light bulbs.

3. Repairs when your dryer is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, floods, acts of God, improper installation (including, but not limited 

to, venting with plastic or flexible foil), installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes, or use of products not 
approved by Whirlpool Corporation.

5. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States. 

6. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.

7. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR 
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 
or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not 
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you 
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

 

Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. 
Contact your authorized Estate dealer to determine if 
another warranty applies.

If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this 
book. Additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance 
or Service” section or by calling the Customer Interaction Center 
toll free at 1-800-253-1301 from anywhere in the U.S.A. or write: 
Estate Brand Home Appliances, Customer Interaction Center, 
553 Benson Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692. 

                                                                                                         

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Keep this book and your sales slip together for future 
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation 
date for in-warranty service.

Write down the following information about your dryer to better 
help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will 
need to know your complete model number and serial number. 
You can find this information on the model and serial number 
label/plate, located on your appliance as shown in “Parts and 
Features.” 

Dealer name____________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

Phone number __________________________________________________

Model number __________________________________________________

Serial number __________________________________________________

Purchase date __________________________________________________

8318478A

© 2001 Whirlpool Corporation.
All rights reserved.

® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.

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Printed in U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for 8318478A

Page 1: ...C AND GAS DRYERS Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www estateappliances com Table of Contents 2 8318478A ...

Page 2: ...jured if you don t immediately follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages ...

Page 3: ...e static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber like materials Clean lint screen before or after each load Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint dust and dirt SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The interior of the dryer and exha...

Page 4: ...es 1 Control panel 2 Model and serial number label 3 Dryer drum 4 Lint screen 5 Exhaust grille 6 Wide opening door Additional features your dryer may have End of Cycle Signal selector Drum light Temperature selector Optional purchase Drying rack Other door types Non reversible small side swing door Large side swing door This is a reversible door See your Installation Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 5: ...ng times 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 4 Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust vent Use the fewest number of elbows and turns Allow room when using elbows or making turns Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking 5 Use duct tape to seal all joints Do not use s...

Page 6: ...at the end of the cycle to prevent wrinkles On some models the End of Cycle Signal is part of the Start button Turn the Start button to ON or OFF 5 Push the START button StoppingandRestarting You can stop your dryer any time during a cycle To stop your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF NOTE The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in us...

Page 7: ...ll of the cycles and features described Cycle Control knob AutoSenseDryingCycle Use this cycle to dry most loads Your dryer uses an automatic control that senses the moisture in the load and shuts off the dryer when the selected dryness is reached The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is almost dry After the cool down the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops Dry...

Page 8: ...ecurely stitched Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during cycle Dry item completely Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry DryingRack 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 sweaters pillows stuffed toys If your model does not have a drying rack you may purchase one For ordering informat...

Page 9: ...yer to stop before your load is completely dry The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup To wash 1 Roll lint off screen with your fingers 2 Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water 3 Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent Scrub lint screen...

Page 10: ...uctions Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent See your Installation Instructions Has a fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers The drum may be turning but you may not have heat Has an air dry cycle been selected Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried See Drying Cycle and Temperat...

Page 11: ... sashes tied to prevent tangling Were care label instructions followed Were items damaged before drying 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 i...

Page 12: ...es do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Estate dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need ser...

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