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Summary of Contents for Easy Clean 100 Series

Page 1: ... cycle and setting 6 End of cycle signal 11 Using the drying rack 12 Using and maintaining the EASY CLEAN 100TM lint feature 13 Periodic maintenance 14 Cleaning the lint collector basket 14 Caring for Your Dryer 15 Laundry Tips 20 Troubleshootlng 24 Requestlng Assistance or Service 26 Warranty 26 EASY CLEAN 100TMELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS PART NO 3405520 I 800 253 1 301 Call our Consumer Assistance C...

Page 2: ...liance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service on Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number Serial Number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number label in the door well see Dealer Name diagram on page 5 for l...

Page 3: ...nt prop erty damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS l Do not try to light any appliance l Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building l Clear the room building or area of all occupants l Immediately call your gas supplier from a ...

Page 4: ... children to play on of the fabric softener or product or in the dryer Close supervision Do not use heat to dry articles of children is necessary when the containing foam rubber or similarly dryer is used near children textured rubber like materials Before the dryer is removed from Clean lint screen before or after service or discarded remove the each load door to the drying compartment aKeep area...

Page 5: ... from your dryer model They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book Your model may not Include all features Temperature Selector P 7 Cycle Control I start Rllttrm P 7 Model and serial number label P 2 Dryer drum EASY CLEAN 100T b lint storage lid Lint indicator window P 13 P 13 EASY CLEAN 100TM lint collector basket P 13 Wide opening Additional features your ...

Page 6: ... Hazard Never place Items In the dryer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils because they may contain some oil after laundering Doing so can result In death explosion or fire Before starting your dryer Before using your dryer wipe the dryer drum Your dryer may have a Dryer Features with a damp cloth to remove Guide ...

Page 7: ...ally when a cycle ends l Higher air flow from your new dryer may blow out accumulated lint from the existing exhaust system Stopping restarting your dryer You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle To stop the dryer elther To restart the dryer l Open the dryer door 1 Close the door 2 Select a new cycle and temperature if desired 3 Push the Start Button OR l Turn the Cycle Control Knob to Off N...

Page 8: ...e ferred Automatic Setting B Your Automatic cycle s shuts off when the selected dryness is reached The Cycle Control Knob may not move until the load is almost dry After the cool down the Knob continues to slowly turn to an Off area and tumbling stops unless FINISH GUARD is running see page 9 l If the load is drier than you like select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar l...

Page 9: ... for l Delicate items and small loads that need a short drying time l Bulky items and large loads that require a long drying time Heavy Dry Feature on some models Use Heavy Dry and a high heat setting to dry large items or items that are thicker or heavier than a regular load such as heavy cotton bath sheets or robes Damp Dry Feature Use Damp Dry to dry items to damp level or to dry items that do ...

Page 10: ...ttress pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work clothes Medlumwelght Sheets cotton underwear diapers Llghtweight Batistes organdies lingerie J 70 80 J 50 60 J J 40 50 20 30 PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS Heavyvelght Work clothes jackets raincoats Medlumweight Shirts play clothes sheets slacks Llghtweight Lingerie blouses dresses J 40 50 J J 30 40 J 20 30 KNITS Heavyweight Cottons...

Page 11: ...pillows by hand several times during the Fluff Air cycle l Make sure pillows are completely dry Foam rubber pillows take a long time to dry Plastic Shower curtains tablecloths Rubber backed rugs Olefin polypropylene sheer nylon COTTON AND CANVAS SHOES l Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as a buffer or place shoes on a drying rack if your dryer has one l Remove shoes from dryer while st...

Page 12: ...cle and temperature if desired or the Fluff Air cycle see page 9 Drying time depends on the amount of moisture in the items 5 Push the Start Button I 4 NOTES l See the chart below for suggested cycles and settings for the different types of items that might best be rack dried l The rack must be removed for normal tumbling l Drying time will depend on how much moisture the items hold The following ...

Page 13: ...ndicating the collec tor basket is full 7 lift the lid until it releases 2 Hold lid open and pull the basket by its fFt rtitiL slides 3 Turn basket upside down over a waste can and tap the basket lightly Lint falls off easiest if basket is full You may also see sand grass or other debris collected in basket 4 Reinsert the basket onto its tracks under the lid and slide in until it stops 5 Lower lid...

Page 14: ...t Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup on the lint collector basket Clean it with a nylon brush if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup Use the followlng method 1 Wet both sides of the lint collector basket with hot water 2 Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent brush lint collector basket gently to avoid damage while removing residue buildup 3 ...

Page 15: ...your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes To clean dryer drum 1 Make a paste with powdered detergent and very warm water 2 Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is removed OR Apply liquid nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area and rub with a Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaners only Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire cloth...

Page 16: ...ryer by turning the cover clockwise 1 4 3 Remove the light bulb by turning it counterclockwise 4 Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only 5 Replace the light bulb cover and lock in place by turning counterclockwise 6 Reconnect power supply To change drum light type 2 1 Unplug the dryer or disconnect the elec tricity leading to the dryer at the main power supply 2 Open the dryer door Rem...

Page 17: ... 253 l 301 For electric dryers 1 Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power 2 Remove back panel See the Installation Instructions 3 Remove lint from shaded area in illustra tion with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner Avoid damaging wires or thermostats 4 Replace panel 5 Reconnect and level dryer again if necessary Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before cleaning Replace all...

Page 18: ...ing off lower clip see lower clip inset of View B Slowly pull front panel forward disengaging _ panel Worndrum Drum will drop slightly 4 Move front panel aside and rest edge against side of dryer Avoid disconnecting wire clip see wire clip inset of View B or damaging wires 5 Remove lint from shaded area of the illustration with soft brush or vacuum cleaner Avoid damaging wires funnel or ignitor Vi...

Page 19: ...tioned against panel at back of drum Rotate drum counterclockwise one full turn to check drum seal Belt should be centered and tight on dryer drum Wire clip which holds the door switch wires must be anchored in slot in top of front panel see wire clip inset of View B Door wires must not touch drum when dryer is operating 8 Replace top panel Top and front panels must be securely in place before ope...

Page 20: ... uneven drying and l For better tumbling action when drying only a few small items add one or two lint free towels This also prevents small lightweight items from blocking airflow wrinkling and can cause items to wear out faster because of pilling l You may need to rearrange large items sheets blankets tablecloths during a cycle to reduce balling or rolling up Drying tips l Close zippers snaps and...

Page 21: ...t or bar soap and rewash l Some fabric softener sheets can clog the lint screen and slow drying if used repeat edly Use fabric softener sheets only once Remember to remove the sheet with the load Saving energy l Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads l Dry only full loads without overdrying l Avoid overloading dryer adding wet items to a partly dried load or opening the door unnecessarily l Plan...

Page 22: ...et in dryer with warm towels Set control for 20 minutes 3 Check after 10 minutes Remove when still damp Overdrying and long tumbling can cause shrinking and pilling 4 Place blanket on flat surface or over two lines to finish drying Gently stretch to original size and shape 5 When completely dry brush gently to raise nap Press binding with cool iron if needed Curtains sllpcovers l Draperies slipcov...

Page 23: ...tions 1 Dry garment for about 10 minutes Remove and turn inside out Dry for 10 more minutes 2 Remove from dryer immediately and hang on a non rusting hanger to finish drying This will help eliminate wrinkles Tinted dyed or Dry according to fabric weight and care label instructions Wipe the noncolorfast dryer drum carefully to remove any dye or lint that can be transferred Items to other loads See ...

Page 24: ...ts l Pilling surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering attracts lint Shrlnklng l Overdrying l Fabric type and quality inappropriate for drying l Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type l Manufacturer s care label instructions not followed Slow drying l Load too large and bulky to dry quickly l Dryer located in room with temperature below 45 F 7 C l Exhaust duct clogged restricted or too l...

Page 25: ...e the valves open on the dryer and the For electric dryers have you blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker Also check if a time delayed fuse or circuit breaker has been used 4 Noises If the dryer hasn t been used for awhile there may be a thumping sound from the support rollers You may hear an airflow noise that is different than your old dryer This noise is common Has transport tube been reins...

Page 26: ...EHOLD l WASHING MACHINES 6 MAJOR SERVICE 6 REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE L REPAIR Sect Whirlpool Appliances or _See Whirlpool Appliances or Aulhorized Whirlpool Service Authorized Whirlpool Service fia xYz sewica CO Example XW Service Co 3 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replaceme...

Page 27: ...r than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your dryer is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your dryer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during the limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Y96 __ WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL...

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