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Whirlpool 8314840B, Use And Care Manual

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ELECTRONIC 

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

 

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Summary of Contents for 8314840B

Page 1: ...C ELECTRIC 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 whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 8314840B ...

Page 2: ... and Temperature Tips 8 CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS 8 Automatic Cycle s 8 Timed Cycles 9 Favorite Cycle 9 Air Only Setting 10 Dryer Features 10 Additional Features 10 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 11 Cleaning the Lint Screen 11 Cleaning the Dryer Interior 11 Changing the Drum Light 12 Removing Accumulated Lint from Inside the Dryer Cabinet 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 14 WARRANTY 16 ...

Page 3: ...All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean 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 T...

Page 4: ...e the door to the drying compart ment Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recom mended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the ...

Page 5: ...Model and serial number label 3 Dryer drum 4 Lint screen 5 Exhaust grill 6 Wide opening door Additional features your dryer has End of Cycle Signal selector WRINKLE SHIELD selector SENSEON electronic sensor Drying rack Drum light 2 3 4 5 6 1 ...

Page 6: ...ying 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...

Page 7: ...ermanent press or synthetics Promptly remove these items from the dryer at the end of the cycle to prevent wrinkles See Additional Features 7 Push the START pad Stopping PausingandRestarting You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle To stop your dryer Press PAUSE CANCEL twice To restart your dryer 1 Close the door 2 Select a new cycle and temperature if an option with your cycle 3 Push START ...

Page 8: ...erie blouses dresses and some knits Use a no heat air setting for rubber plastic or heat sensitive fabrics Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load select the lower setting rather than the higher setting NOTE If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads refer to the care label directions CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS AutomaticCycle s ...

Page 9: ... lingerie or knits The Timed Dry cycle is preset to 40 minutes at High heat You can select a different time or temperature if desired Touch Up Use your Touch Up cycle to remove wrinkles from clean clothes packed tightly in a suitcase or closet You can also use Touch Up to complete dry if items are still damp after the Automatic cycle The Touch Up cycle is preset to 20 minutes at Medium High heat Y...

Page 10: ... Cool Down period is complete The WRINKLE SHIELD setting light will continue to flash until the clothes are removed or the 120 minutes of the WRINKLE SHIELD system have expired AdditionalFeatures You can customize your cycles by selecting different features If you change your mind select a different feature WRINKLE SHIELD setting When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer as so...

Page 11: ...c softener residue can buildup on the lint screen This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes or cause the dryer 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 Wet both sides of lint screen with...

Page 12: ...Clothes are not drying satisfactorily Check the following Is the lint screen clogged with lint Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint restricting air movement Run the dryer for 5 10 minutes Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air movement If you do not feel air movement clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with a heavy metal vent See your I...

Page 13: ...r sheets added to a partially dried load can stain garments Were items soiled when placed in the dryer Items should be clean before being dried Were items properly sorted Sort light colors from dark colors Sort colorfast items from noncolorfast items Items shrinking Was the dryer overloaded Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely Did the load overdry Check the manufacturer s care label Match drye...

Page 14: ...he Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and serv...

Page 15: ...unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 Any labor costs incurred during the Five Year Limited Warranty 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 a...

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