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A Note to You ..................2

Dryer Safety ......................3

Parts and Features ..........5

Checking Your Vent ..........6

Using Your Dryer ..............8

Starting your dryer ........8

Selecting a cycle
and temperature
setting ............................9

Loading ........................10

Cycle descriptions ......10

Fluff Air cycle ..............13

Using the drying
rack ..............................14

Caring for Your
Dryer ..............................15

Troubleshooting..............18

Assistance
or Service........................20

Warranty..........................24

1-800-253-1301

Call us with questions or comments.

8280525

27"

Electric and

Gas Dryers

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Page 1: ...ryer 8 Selecting a cycle and temperature setting 9 Loading 10 Cycle descriptions 10 Fluff Air cycle 13 Using the drying rack 14 Caring for Your Dryer 15 Troubleshooting 18 Assistance or Service 20 Warranty 24 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments 8280525 27 Electricand GasDryers www whirlpool com ...

Page 2: ...e model number and serial number You can find this informa tion on the model and serial number label plate see diagram in the Parts and Features section Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Keepthisbookandthesalessliptogetherinasafeplaceforfuturereference OurConsumerAssistanceCenternumberistollfree Model Number__________________...

Page 3: ...artment Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier continued on next page You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions Yoursafetyandthesafetyofothersisveryimportant We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your ...

Page 4: ...ng compartment Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather Do not tamper with controls SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user repair instructions that yo...

Page 5: ...nalfeaturesyourdryermayhave CLEAN TOUCHTM control panel End of cycle signal selector p 9 FINISH GUARD feature selector p 8 FINISH GUARD Plus feature selector p 8 ACCUDRYTM electronic sensor p 10 DRY MISER automatic sensor p 10 Drying rack p 14 Drum light p 17 On some models Cycle control knob pp 8 12 Model and serial number label p 2 Dryer drum p 16 Wide opening hamper door Start button p 8 Lint s...

Page 6: ...properly installed and vented it will not be covered under the warranty NOTE Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for by the customer whether it was a paid installation or self installed For paid installation call the company that installed the vent for adjustment 1 Do not use plastic vent or flexible metal foil vent Use 4 inch heavy metal or flexible metal vent Do not kink or cru...

Page 7: ...ation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check 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 screws to secure vent Lint may catch on screws wWARNING Fire Hazard Cover unused exhaust holes w...

Page 8: ...ggestions 4 OPTIONAL STEP Some dryers have an On Off FINISH GUARD selector or an Off 30 min or 90 min FINISH GUARD Plus selector These features protect your clothes from wrinkling when you do not remove them from the dryer as soon as it stops Set the FINISH GUARD selector to On to tumble the load without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes after the drying cycle ends The FINISH GUARD Plus sele...

Page 9: ...Energy Preferred Automatic Setting Use an air cycle or temperature setting or line dry rubber plastic delicate and heat sensitive fabrics If some types of loads in the cycle descriptions on the following pages have more than one suggested temperature setting choose the lowest setting available on your dryer The last few minutes of all cycles are without heat to make the load cooler to handle Dryin...

Page 10: ...e dryer Do not pack the dryer allow space for clothes to tumble freely LOADING Heavy Work Clothes 4 jeans 4 workpants 4 workshirts 2 sweatshirts 2 sweatpants Towels 10 bath towels 10 hand towels 14 wash cloths Mixed Load 3 sheets 1 king 2 twin 4 pillowcases 3 shirts 3 bouses 9 t shirts 9 shorts 10 handkerchiefs Delicates 3 camisoles 1 quilted robe 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties 1 baby s dress...

Page 11: ...bes Set your Cycle Control knob to Heavy Dry and your Tempera ture selector to High heat CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS CONT DampDryfeature onsomemodels Use the Damp Dry feature in the Timed cycle to dry items to damp level or to dry items that do not require an entire drying cycle Two examples are heavy cottons such as jeans which you do not want to become stiff or cotton clothes which are easier to press wh...

Page 12: ... FINISH GUARD features periodically tumble rearrange and fluff the load to avoid wrinkles On some models this feature is part of the Cycle Control knob If you do not open the dryer door within a few minutes after the cycle stops the FINISH GUARD features automatically take over to protect the load On some models you can turn the FINISH GUARD feature On or Off with a selector See Step 4 in Starting...

Page 13: ...nd fluff pillows by hand several times during the Fluff Air cycle Make sure pillows are completely dry Foam rubber pillows take a long time to dry Plastic Shower curtains tablecloths Rubber backed rugs Olefin Polypropylene Sheer nylon 20 30 20 30 40 50 10 20 FLUFF AIR CYCLE minutes TYPE OF LOAD Reset cycle as needed to complete drying On models without the Fluff Air cycle set the Temperature selec...

Page 14: ... NOTE The rack must be removed for normal tum bling Automatic cycles do not work with the drying rack TIME minutes 60 60 90 30 to 40 RACK DRY Wool sweaters Block to shape and lay flat on the rack Stuffed toys or pillows Cotton or polyester fiber filled Stuffed toys or pillows Foam rubber filled Sneakers or canvas shoes CYCLE Timed drying Timed drying Fluff Air Fluff Air TEMPERATURE Low Ex Low Low ...

Page 15: ...screen with hot water 2 Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup 2 Roll lint off the screen with your fingers Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint Wet lint is hard to remove 3 Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the door IMPORTANT Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged blocked or missin...

Page 16: ...ain future loads of clothes It is helpful to dry unstable dye items inside out to prevent dye transfer NOTE Even after cleaning these stains may reap pear when similar loads are dried To clean dryer drum 1 Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water 2 Apply paste to a soft cloth OR Apply a liquid non flammable household cleaner to the stained area and rub with a soft cloth unt...

Page 17: ...DRYER The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door Your dryer drum light may be one of two types as shown Tochangedrumlighttype1 1 Unplug dryer or disconnect power 2 Open the dryer door Remove the screw that holds the lens in place 3 Remove the lens by pulling it down and away from drum 4 Push tab to allow bulb to swing out 5 Remove the light bulb by turning ...

Page 18: ...r door not firmly closed Start button not firmly pressed Cycle Control knob set to Off SOLUTION Clean lint screen Run dryer for 5 10 minutes Hold hand under outside exhaust hood to check air movement If you do not feel air moving clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent see your Installation Instructions Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal...

Page 19: ...ment Sort lint givers from lint takers and sort by color Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen Use correct dryer settings for fabric Overdrying can cause lint attracting static see Using Your Dryer Clean out pockets before drying Pilling surface fuzz is caused by normal wear and laundering Use fabric softener sheets in dryer Add at begin ning of cycle when load is cold Items ...

Page 20: ...ans are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS If you need to order replacement parts we recom mend that you only use FSP factory specified parts FSP replacement parts will fit righ...

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Page 24: ... plumbing codes D Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States E Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home F Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 2 99 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or...

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