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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

                         To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic
precautions, including the following:

WARNING: 

Read all instructions before using the dryer.

Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in 
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could 
cause a load to catch fire.

Do not dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, 
or explosive substances as they give off vapors 
that could ignite or explode.

Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the dryer is used near children.

Before the dryer is removed from service or dis-
carded, remove 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 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 exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.

Do not tamper with controls.

See Installation Instructions for grounding require-
ments.

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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