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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. These parts will fit right 

and work right because they are made with the same precision 
used to build every new WHIRLPOOL GOLD

®

 

appliance. To 

locate factory specified replacement parts in your area, call our 
Customer Interaction Center at 1-800-253-1301, or your nearest 
designated service center.

For assistance

Call the 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 
service companies. Whirlpool designated service technicians 
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.

For further assistance

If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool 
Corporation with any questions or concerns at:

Whirlpool Corporation
Customer Interaction Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

Summary of Contents for 8314841B

Page 1: ...CTRIC 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 8314841B ...

Page 2: ...rature Tips 8 CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS 8 Automatic Drying Cycle 8 Timed Drying Cycle 9 Temperature Settings 9 Additional Features 10 Drying Rack Optional purchase 10 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 11 Cleaning the Lint Screen 11 Cleaning the Dryer Interior 11 Removing Accumulated Lint from Inside the Dryer Cabinet 11 Changing the Drum Light 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 14 WARRANTY 15 ...

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: ...el 3 Dryer drum 4 Lint screen 5 Exhaust grill 6 Wide opening door Additional features ACCUDRY sensor drying WRINKLE SHIELD feature WRINKLE SHIELD Plus selector SENSEON electronic sensor End of Cycle Signal selector Drum light Optional purchase Drying rack 2 3 4 5 6 1 ...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...lpful when drying permanent press or synthetics Promptly remove these items from the dryer at the end of the cycle to prevent wrinkles 6 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 use To restar...

Page 8: ...cle Control knob to design a drying cycle to provide the shortest most efficient drying time and best fabric care for your load Cycle Control knob AutomaticDryingCycle The automatic cycle uses the ACCUDRY electronic control sensor that senses the moisture in your 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 Afte...

Page 9: ...em uses electronic sensors to detect the size and types of fabrics in your load to provide the shortest drying time When used with the automatic drying cycle see Automatic Drying Cycle the SENSEON setting provides the shortest drying time and best fabric care for your load The Normal setting when used with the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting provides medium heat to evenly dry sturdy casual clot...

Page 10: ... dealer from whom you purchased your dryer The rack is useful for machine drying items you would not necessarily want to tumble dry for example sweaters To use the drying rack 1 Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening 2 Put the wet items on top of the rack Leave space between the items so air can reach all the surfaces Close ...

Page 11: ...en 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 hot water 2 Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup 3 Rinse screen with hot water 4 Thoroughly dry lint sc...

Page 12: ... See 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 Temperature Tips For gas dryers is the valve open on the supply line Are fabric softener sheets blocking t...

Page 13: ...t items from noncolorfast items Items shrinking Was the dryer overloaded Dry smaller loads that will tumble freely Did the load overdry Check the manufacturer s care label Match dryer setting to load type See Drying Cycle and Temperature Tips Loads are wrinkled Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle Was the dryer overloaded Dry smaller loads that will tumble freely Did the load ov...

Page 14: ...ssistance Call the 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 distr...

Page 15: ...iance 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 app...

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