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Page 1: ...2 DRYER SAFETY ...

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Page 3: ...4 Please contact the machine s owner for proper service and repairs if the product appears damaged or defective ...

Page 4: ...Wire stripper direct wire installations Tin snips new vent installations INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation DRYER DISPOSAL 2 Phillips screwdriver Putty knife Tools needed for Gas installations 204 mm 8 or 254 mm 10 pipe wrench Pipe joint compound resistant to LP gas Caulking gun and compound for installing new exhaust vent ...

Page 5: ... located within 610 mm 2 ft of either side of the dryer See Electrical Requirements A floor that will support the dryer and a total weight dryer and load of 90 7 kg 200 lbs The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered A level floor with maximum slope of 25 mm 1 under entire dryer If slope is greater than 25 mm 1 install Extended Dryer Feet Kit Part No 279810 Clothes may n...

Page 6: ...ord of minimum conductor side of 4 mm2 cross section area should be used A 30A supply fuse should be used and a switch with a minimum contact separation of 3 mm in both poles must be incorporated into the fixed wiring for dryer disconnection The dryer should be positioned so that the disconnection switch is easily accessible to the user A cord clamp bushing is provided on the dryer and should be t...

Page 7: ...the kit Supply Line Requirements Provide a rigid gas supply line to the dryer location It should be minimum 12 5 mm 1 2 ID When acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes 10 mm 3 8 ID rigid supply line may be used for lengths under 6 1 m 20 Pipe joint compounds resistant to the action of L P gas must be used For Both Gas and Electric Dryers NOTE In accordance with the European EMC Directive 89...

Page 8: ... 10 mm 3 8 BSP Check for leaks by using an approved noncorrosive leak detection solution Bubbles will show a leak Correct any leak found A pressure measurement tapping is provided on the gas valve within the dryer accessible after removal of the lower front panel Gas supply pressure testing The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system ...

Page 9: ... drying performance Elbows 45 elbows provide better airflow than 90 elbows Clamps Use clamps to seal all joints Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint Do not use duct tape Vent products can be purchased from your dealer For more information see Assistance or Service section in your Use and Care Guide PLA...

Page 10: ...also available with one offset elbow Periscope installation Determine vent path Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns See Venting Requirements When using elbows or making turns allow as much room as possible Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking Use as few 90 turns as possible Determine vent length and elb...

Page 11: ... lint INSTALL VENT SYSTEM Install exhaust hood 1 Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood NOTE Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90 turn inside the dryer To determine maximum exhaust length add one 90 turn to the chart The maximum length using a 51 mm x 152 mm 2 x 6 rectangular vent with 2 elbows and a 64 mm 2 1 2 exhaust hood is 2...

Page 12: ...ee Level Dryer Remove film on console and any tape remaining on dryer Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust Read Dryer Use in your Use and Care Guide Set the dryer on a full heat cycle not an air cycle for 20 minutes and start the dryer If you have a gas dryer it is equipped with an electronic ignition system for the burner which is fully automatic no action is n...

Page 13: ...reinstall door Insert screws into bottom holes on left side of dryer cabinet Tighten screws halfway Position door so large end of door hinge slot is over screws Slide door up so screws are in bottom of slots Tighten screws Insert and tighten top screws in hinges 2 Remove bottom screws 3 Lift door off top screws 4 Remove and transfer hinge hole plugs 5 Insert screws in hinge holes on dryer cabinet ...

Page 14: ...t are in large part of hinge slot Pull door forward off screws Set door handle side up on top of dryer Remove top screws from dryer cabinet Remove screws attaching hinges to door Remove screws at top bottom and side of door 4 screws Keep door screws separate from hinge screws as they are different sizes Holding door over towel on dryer grasp sides of outer door and lift to separate it from inner d...

Page 15: ...n screws Insert and tighten top screws in hinges Use a small flat blade screwdriver to gently remove 4 hinge hole plugs on left side of dryer cabinet Transfer plugs into hinge holes on opposite side of dryer cabinet 8 Attach door hinges 7 Flip door over 9 Remove door strike 10 Remove and transfer hinge hole plugs 11 Insert screws in hinge holes on dryer cabinet Take outer door and rotate in 180º a...

Page 16: ...onnect power 2 Clean lint screen See Cleaning the Lint Screen Moving Care For power supply cord connected dryers 1 Unplug the power supply cord 2 Gas models only Close shut off valve in gas supply line 3 Gas models only Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe 4 Gas models only Cap the open fuel supply line 5 Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base 6 Use ...

Page 17: ...bar 7 4 mbar Note Conversion kit From Natural Gas to LP Gas Whirlpool Part No W10233219 Conversion kit From Natural Gas to Natural Gas France Belgium Whirlpool Part No W10181947 Manufacturer Whirlpool Corporation Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 USA European Country European Gas Category Butane Supply Pressure G30 Adjusted Pressure Adjusted Pressure Adjusted Pressure Propane Supply Pressure G31 Europe...

Page 18: ...t the owner of the dryer to have proper repairs made Do not use this dryer if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer WARNING Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so the heat is dissipated ...

Page 19: ...carded remove the doors to the drying compartment Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving A door Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather Do not tamper with controls Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears to be faulty Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt Use and Care Guide Repairs and servicing should only be carried out ...

Page 20: ...4 DRYER DISPOSAL ...

Page 21: ...matic Dry Cycles for Better Fabric Care and Energy Savings Use the Automatic Dry Cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer During Automatic Dry Cycles drying air temperature and moisture level are sensed in the load This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness The dryer will default to Ene...

Page 22: ...emperature based on the fabrics in your load If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load select the lower setting rather than the higher setting 2 3 1 DRYER CYCLE KNOB Use your Dryer Cycle knob to select available cycles on your dryer Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load See Cycle Guide for detailed descriptions of cycles TIMED DRY Will run the dryer for the specifie...

Page 23: ...he Drying Temperature If your dryer has multiple heat settings A High Heavy temperature setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes A Low Knits to Medium Casual temperature setting may be used for drying medium weight items such as sheets blouses dresses underwear permanent press fabrics and some knits Use the Fluff Air Fluff Dry no heat setting for foam rubber...

Page 24: ...tion see Dryer Care 2 Load the dryer Place laundry in the dryer Close the door Do not tightly pack the dryer clothes should be able to tumble freely NOTE Your model may have a different door than the one shown Some models have drop down doors WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this dryer Before using your d...

Page 25: ...an Automatic Dry cyle automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will shut off Once a dryness level is set it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle AUTOMATIC DRY cycles give the best drying in the shortest time Drying time varies based on fabric type load size and dryness setting NOTE ENERGY PREFERRED is used for a starting point for AUTODRY cycles Choose ENERGY PREFERRED fo...

Page 26: ...he screen is in the dryer Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup To wash 1 Roll lint off the 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 with the brush to remove residue buildup 4 Rinse screen with hot water 5 Thoro...

Page 27: ...ure in dryer base 3 Use tape to secure dryer door For direct wired dryers 1 Turn off power at fuse or breaker box 2 Disconnect wiring 3 Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base 4 Use tape to secure dryer door For gas dryers 1 Unplug or disconnect power to dryer 2 Close shutoff valve in gas supply line 3 Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe 4 Cap the op...

Page 28: ...nues call an electrician It is a gas dryer The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound Supply line valve not open For gas dryers is the valve open on the supply line Clothes are not drying satisfactorily drying times are too long Lint screen clogged with lint Lint screen should be cleaned before each load The Fluff Air cycle has been selected Select the right cycle for the types of garments...

Page 29: ...to avoid wrinkling Dryer is tightly packed Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely and reduce formation of wrinkles Odors If so ventilate the area When the odors or fumes are gone from the area rewash and dry the clothing The new electric heating element may have an odor The odor will be gone after the first cycle Load is too hot Allow Cool Down feature to finish before removing laundry from drye...

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