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NOTE: 

Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack. 

4.

Close the door.

5.

Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle 
(see following chart). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic 
must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only 
temperature setting.

6.

You must select a time by pressing MORE TIME or LESS 
TIME. Reset time as needed to complete drying. Refer to the 
following table.

7.

Press (and hold) HOLD TO START button (about 1 second).

NOTE:

 You must remove rack for normal tumbling. Do not use 

automatic cycles with the drying rack.

This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and 
the suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Actual 
drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold.

*(Minutes) Reset time to complete drying, if needed.

 DRYER CARE

Cleaning the Dryer Location

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the 
flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Cleaning the Lint Screen

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. Clean it 
before or after each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase 
drying time.

To clean

1.

Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with 
your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet 
lint is hard to remove.

2.

Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

IMPORTANT:

Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, 
blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and 
damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers 
(polyester and cotton blends) may shed more lint than other 
towels, causing your dryer’s lint screen to fill up faster. Be 
sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying 
new towels.

If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check 
the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Venting 
Requirements.”

Rack Dry

Setting

Temp.

Time*

Wool Sweaters

Block to shape and lay flat on 
the rack

Timed 
Dry 

Low

60

Stuffed toys or pillows

Cotton or polyester fiber filled

Timed 
Dry 

Low

60

Stuffed toys or pillows

Foam rubber filled

N/A

Air Only

(no heat)

90

Sneakers or canvas shoes

N/A

Air Only

(no heat)

90

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as 
gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the 
floor for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, 
or fire.

Summary of Contents for 8533582

Page 1: ...TRONIC ELECTRIC DRYER 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 8533582 ...

Page 2: ... Vent 14 Complete Installation 14 DRYER USE 15 Starting Your Dryer 15 Stopping Your Dryer 16 Pausing or Restarting 16 Control Locked 16 Loading 16 Drying and Cycle Tips 17 Status Lights 17 Cycles 18 Additional Features 19 Drying Rack 19 DRYER CARE 20 Cleaning the Dryer Location 20 Cleaning the Lint Screen 20 Cleaning the Dryer Interior 21 Removing Accumulated Lint 21 Vacation and Moving Care 21 Ch...

Page 3: ...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 discarded remove the door to the drying ...

Page 4: ...te LAB2700LT Biscuit or LAB2700LL Pewter Stack Kit Are you planning to stack your DUET washer and dryer To do so you will need to purchase a Stack Kit To order call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the Assistance or Service section of this manual Ask for Part Number 8541503 Door Reversal Kit Are you planning to reverse the door swing direction on your DUET dryer To do so y...

Page 5: ...dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather Check code requirements Some codes limit or do not permit installation of the dryer in garages closets mobile homes or sleeping quarters Contact your local building inspector Installation clearances The location must be large enough to fully open the dryer door Additional spacing should be considered ...

Page 6: ... home Additional installation requirements This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations The install ation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 or Standard CAN CSA Z240 MH Mobile home installations require Metal exhaust system hardware which is...

Page 7: ... power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers The kit should contain A UL approved 30 amp power supply cord rated 120 240 volt minimum The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft 1 22 m long The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends A UL approved strain relief If your outlet looks like this 4 wire receptacle 14 30R...

Page 8: ...erminal block cover and hold down screw Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord Use a UL listed strain relief Disconnect power before making electrical connections Connect neutral wire white or center wire to center terminal silver Ground wire green or bare wire must be connected to green ground connector Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals gold Securely tigh...

Page 9: ...o a hook shape When connecting to the terminal block place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hook facing right squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw See example below 1 Remove center terminal block screw 2 Remove appliance ground wire green with yellow stripes from external ground conductor screw Fasten it under center silver colored terminal block screw If y...

Page 10: ... 3 wire connection Direct wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed Strip 3 in 8 9 cm of outer covering from end of cable Strip insulation back 1 in 2 5 cm If using 3 wire cable with ground wire cut bare wire even with outer covering Shape ends of wires into a hook sh...

Page 11: ...dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 6 Connect a separate copper ground wire from the external ground conductor screw to an adequate ground VentingRequirements WARNING To reduce the risk of fire this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS 4 in 10 2 cm heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used DURASAFE vent products are recommended DURASAFE vent products can be purchased from your de...

Page 12: ... dryer from the rear of the dryer Other installations are possible Optional exhaust installations This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side left side or through the bottom Contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties Select the type best for your installation Two close clearance installatio...

Page 13: ...l Shorten the life of the dryer Reduce performance resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage 3 Determine the number of elbows you will need IMPORTANT Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in the Vent Length Chart The following chart helps you determine your maximum vent length based on the number of 90 turns or elbows you will need and the type of vent rigid or flexibl...

Page 14: ...s models Check to be sure there are no kinks in the flexible gas line CompleteInstallation 1 Check to be sure all parts are now installed If there is an extra part go back through the steps to see which step was skipped 2 Check to be sure you have all of your tools 3 Dispose of all packaging materials 4 Check the dryer s final location Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked 5 Check to be sure t...

Page 15: ...OTE Time is not adjustable for Automatic Cycles Pressing the More Time or Less Time buttons will cause a triple beep indicating that the time cannot be changed Press the WRINKLE SHIELD feature button if this option is desired Press the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL button to set signal volume to desired level Press and hold HOLD TO START button until dryer starts about 1 second Once an Automatic cycle has s...

Page 16: ...ying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted if you close the door and press Start within 5 minutes If the cycle is interrupted for more than 5 minutes the dryer will shut off Select new cycle settings before restarting the dryer ControlLocked This feature allows you to lock your settings to prevent unintended use of the dryer You can also use the Control Locked feature to prevent unint...

Page 17: ...ature is selected NOTE You cannot choose a Dryness Level with Manual Cycles StatusLights You may follow the progress of your dryer with the drying Status indicator lights Sensing When a cycle is first turned on the SENSING light glows until a wet item is detected In an Automatic Cycle if a wet item has not been detected within 10 minutes the Sensing light will turn off and the dryer will shut down...

Page 18: ...ings Estimated Time with Dryness Level medium setting ManualCycles Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature When a Manual Cycle is selected the ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing MORE TIME or LESS TIME Timed Dry Use this cycle to complete drying if items ...

Page 19: ... When using Air Only Check to see that coverings are securely stitched Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle Dry item completely Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry NOTE Automatic Cycles are not available when using the Air Only setting End of Cycle Signal The End of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished Promptly removing clothes at the en...

Page 20: ...ed by lint can increase drying time To clean 1 Pull the lint screen straight up Roll lint off the screen with your fingers Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint Wet lint is hard to remove 2 Push the lint screen firmly back into place IMPORTANT Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged blocked or missing Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics Some...

Page 21: ...re not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes Dry unstable dye items inside out to prevent dye transfer RemovingAccumulatedLint From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be removed every 2 years or more often depending on dryer usage Cleaning should be done by a qualified person From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years or more often depending on dryer us...

Page 22: ...bove 45ºF 7ºC Was a cold rinse water used Was the load very wet Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water and with items that hold moisture cottons Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly Separate the load to tumble freely Dryer will not run Check the following Is the power cord plugged in Has a fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped Was a regular fuse used Use a time ...

Page 23: ... to order replacement parts we recommend that you use only 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 appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Customer Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest designated service center For assistance and service Call the Whir...

Page 24: ...oved by Whirlpool Corporation 5 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 6 Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home 7 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 Any labor costs incurred during the Limited Warranty periods WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDE...

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