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Summary of Contents for Duet GEW9260

Page 1: ...DRYER U i_ile _ii _iiiil _ s_fe ii _ ide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpooLcom Table of Contents 2 Model GEW9260 8530062 ...

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

Page 3: ...en 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 co...

Page 4: ...your dryer or refer to the Assistance or Service section of this manual Ask for Part Number LAB2700MQ White LAB2700MT Biscuit or LAB2700ML 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 854...

Page 5: ...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 for ease of installation and servicing Additional...

Page 6: ...rom National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 To supply the required 3 or 4 wire single phase 120 240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply or 3 or 4 wire 120 208 volt electrical supply if specified on the serial rating plate on a separate 30 amp circuit fused on both sides of the line A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended Connect to an individual bran...

Page 7: ...o an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances m For a permanently connected dryer This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dryer WARNING Improper connection of...

Page 8: ...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 Securety tighten a_ e_ectrica connections Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock 3 Assemble a 3 4 1 9 cm UL listed strain relief UL marking on strain relief into the hole below the terminal block opening Tigh...

Page 9: ...de terminals with upturned ends 9 s_ 1 9 cm UL listed strain relief G Ring terminals 1 2 Remove center terminal block screw Remove appliance ground wire green with yellow stripes from external ground conductor screw Fasten it under center silver colored terminal block screw A A External ground conductor screw Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center terminal b...

Page 10: ...ce the hooked end of the neutral wire white wire of power supply cable under the center screw of terminal block hook facing right Squeeze hooked end together Tighten screw Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws hooks facing right Squeeze hooked ends together Tighten screws I I 6 Tighten strain relief screws 7 Insert tab of terminal block c...

Page 11: ... Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws hooks facing right Squeeze hooked ends together Tighten screws I 4 Tighten strain relief screws 5 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Optional 3 wire connection Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit conn...

Page 12: ... foil vent Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and kinking Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final position Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that can result in reduced airflow and poor performance An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and insects from entering the home Exhaust hood must b...

Page 13: ...50 127 cm mismatch Special provisions for mobile home installations The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home Terminate the exhaust vent outside Determine Vent Length 1 Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors Plan the installation to use the fewest numbe...

Page 14: ...s 2 Install exhaust hood Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood 3 Connect vent to exhaust hood Vent must fit inside exhaust hood Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4 10 2 cm clamp 4 Run vent to dryer location Use the straightest path possible See Determine Vent Length Avoid 90 turns Use clamps to seal all joints Do not use duct tape screws or other fastening devices ...

Page 15: ...e sure the vent is not crushed or kinked 5 Check to be sure the dryer is level See Level Dryer 6 Plug into a grounded outlet Turn power on 7 Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on the dryer 8 Read Dryer Use 9 Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust 10 Set the dryer on a full heat cycle not an air cycle for 20 minutes and start ...

Page 16: ... Cycle then press the CONTROL ON button The preset settings and drying time for the cycle chosen will be displayed To use an Automatic Cycle Point the dial to an Automatic Cycle Select DRYNESS LEVEL to adjust how dry you want the load to be The time displayed is an estimated length of the cycle based on the Dryness Level selected As the cycle runs the control senses the dryness of the load and adj...

Page 17: ...AUSE CANCELtwice or open the door To pause the dryer at any time Open the door or press PAUSE CANCEL once To restart the dryer Close the door and press and hold HOLD TO START button until dryer starts NOTE Drying 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 Selec...

Page 18: ...ished If the WRINKLE SHIELD TM feature has been selected the WRINKLE SHIELD TM feature indicator light will also be on The Cycle Complete light turns off one hour after the end of a drying cycle including the WRINKLE SHIELD TM cycle of 2 hours when Pause Cancel is pressed or when the door is opened WRINKLE SHIELD TM Feature The WRINKLE SHIELD TM feature light glows when this option is selected Thi...

Page 19: ... Medium 20 Remove wrinkles QUICK DRY High 23 Small loads WRINKLE SHIELD TM Feature When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops wrinkles can form The WRINKLE SHIELD TM feature periodically tumbles rearranges and fluffs the load to avoid wrinkles Press the WRINKLE SHIELD TM feature to get up to 120 minutes of heat free periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle St...

Page 20: ...drying rack Do not remove the lint screen 1 Open dryer door A A Front edge 2 Place drying rack inside dryer drum positioning the back wire on the ledge of the inner dryer back panel Push down on front edge of drying rack to secure over the lint screen 3 Put the wet items on top of the rack Leave space between the items so air can reach all the surfaces NOTE Do not allow items to hang over the edge...

Page 21: ...m NOTE Garments which contain unstable dyes such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items may discolor the dryer interior These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes Dry unstable dye items inside out to prevent dye transfer 2 Push the lint screen firmly back into place IMPORTANT Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged blocked or...

Page 22: ...isture 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 delay fuse Is the dryer door firmly closed If not the time display will blink Was HOLD TO START firmly pressed and held for at least 1 second Is a cyc...

Page 23: ...ling Were care label instructions followed Were items damaged before drying ASSISTANCE ORSERVICE 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 be...

Page 24: ...but not limited to venting with plastic or flexible foil installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes or use of products not approved 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 unauthor...

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