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Summary of Contents for Electric and Gas Dryers

Page 1: ...te To You 2 Understanding Safety 3 Knowin Your Dry s eatures 5 g tpng Your 6 G g For Your 18 Laundry Tips 23 If Y u Need EZZ r 29 Warranty 32 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questiom or comments AUTOMATIC DRYERS ...

Page 2: ...tion concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on pages 29 and 30 If you need further help call us When calling you need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see diagram on page 5 For your convenience we include a handy place below for you to...

Page 3: ... 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 ail occupants l Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions l If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qual...

Page 4: ...en before or after each load l Do not let dust lint paper rags chemicals etc pile up around or under the dryer l Dryer must be electrically grounded See the Installation Instructions Understanding your responsibilities l Never operate the dryer if it is not working right i e noisy too hot it is damaged parts are missing i e door latch all panels are not in place the lint screen is loose damaged or...

Page 5: ...e different features of all models covered by this book Your model may not include all features Cycle control knob temperaturw built in Temperature selector Consumer Assi Center numbw Electronic DRY MISEl seneor Other features not shown Automatic DRY MISER control Drum IighV Other doors Full width hamper door Mini hamper doof Available on some models Drying rack End of cycle signal End of cycle si...

Page 6: ...nd tem perature See pages 7 16 for additional setting information Your dryer automatically stops when a cycle ends Stopping and restarting your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF Close the door make new selections if necessary Push the Start Button NOTE The Cycle Control Knob should point to an OFF area when the dryer is not in use If the dryer is stopped before the cy...

Page 7: ...u want 3 Push the Start Button OR Cycle control knob with 3 temperature settings lt your dryer has a Cycle Control Knob and a Temperature Selector Match your drying temperature to the type of fabric being dried Your dryer has a knob push button or CLEAN TOUCH Temperature Selector 1 Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Control Knob either way to a desired time or setting 2 Stop when the indicator on...

Page 8: ...ems are drier than you Ilke select a setting closer to LESS DRY the next time you dry a similar load lt items are not as dry as you like select a setting closer to VERY DRY the next time you dry a similar load Cycls control knob with temperatures built in Models with a tempera ture selector Cycle control knob with temperatures built in Models with a tempera ture selector Automatic DRY MISER contro...

Page 9: ...peat steps above if more time is needed to dry items TYPE OF LOAD RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSlTIVE FABRICS Foam Rubber Pillows bras stuffed toys Plastic Shower curtains tablecloths Rubber backed rugs Olefin Polypropylene Sheer nylon AIR 20 30 min 20 30 min 40 50 min 15 20 min Using the Timed Drying cycle Use the Timed Drying cycle for any load you want to dry by time This cycle is designed for small ...

Page 10: ...en damp 1 Set the Cycle Control Knob on DAMP DRY If your model has a Temperature Selector set the Temperature Selector to a high setting 2 Push the Start Button The last few minutes of this cycle are without heat to help make the load easier to handle Understanding the FINISH GUARD cycle on some models When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops wrinkles can form When u...

Page 11: ... top setting refers to the End of Cycle signal and the bottom setting refers to the FINISH GUARD cycle Posltlon 1 End of Cycle signal and FINISH GUARD cycle turned off Posltlon 2 End of Cycle signal turned off and FINISH GUARD cycle turned on Posltlon 3 End of Cycle signal turned on and FINISH GUARD cycle turned off Posttlon 4 End of Cycle signal turned on and FINISH GUARD cycle turned on For exam...

Page 12: ...tops This is important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics Do not overdry Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage some fabrics TYPE OF LOAD I AUTOMATIC CYCLE COTTONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress pads quilts HIGH HEAT Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work clothes HIGH HEAT MediumweightSheets cotton underwear diapers HIGH HEAT Lightweight Batistes organdies...

Page 13: ...portant for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics Do not overdry Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage some fabrics TYPE OF LOAD I AUTOMATIC CYCLE COlTONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress pads quilts HIGH Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work clothes HIGH Mediumweight Sheets cotton underwear diapers HIGH Lightweight Batistes organdies lingerie LOW PERMANENT PRESS...

Page 14: ... reduce wrinkling remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops This is important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics Do not overdry Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage some fabrics TYPE OF LOAD COlTONS AND LINENS AUTOMATIC CYCLE Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work clothes Mediumweight Sheets cotton underwear...

Page 15: ...tton bath sheets or robes NOTE To help reduce wrinkling remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops This is important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics Do not overdry Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage some fabrics TYPE OF LOAD AUTOMATIC CYCLE COlTONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work clothe...

Page 16: ... NOTE To help reduce wrinkling remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops This is important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics Do not overdry Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage some fabrics r TYPE OF LOAD COlTONS AND LINENS AUTOMATIC CYCLE Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work clothes Mediumweight Sheets c...

Page 17: ...ings NOTE The rack must be removed for normal tumbling Fire Hazard Do not dry plastic rubber or other heat sensitive materials with heat Use the Air cycle Failure to do so could result in fire or damaged items Drying rack suggestions Drying time will depend on how much moisture the items hold The following chart suggests cycles and settings for the different kinds of items that might best be rack ...

Page 18: ...ing and damage to both the dryer and fabrics 1 Open the lid and pull the lint screen straight out 2 Roll lint off the screen with your fingers Do not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint Wet lint is hard to remove 3 Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the lid Lint signal on some models Restricted airflow reduces drying efficiency The signal a whistle tone lets you know if the ...

Page 19: ...r interior Garments which contain unstable dyes such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items may discolor the dryer interior If you want to remove stains from dryer drum use one of the following methods Powdered laundry detergent 1 Make a paste with detergent and very warm water 2 Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is removed 3 Wipe thoroughly with a damp ...

Page 20: ...removed can cause the dryer to fail or create a fire hazard 1 Unplug the dryer or disconnect the elec tricity leading to the dryer at the main power supply 2 Open the dryer door and remove the light bulb cover from back wall of the dryer Turn the cover clockwise to remove 3 Remove the light bulb by turning it counter clockwise 4 Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only 5 Replace the lig...

Page 21: ... door I switch wires must be anchored to top of front and side panels Wires MUST NOT touch rotating drum See page 22 step 7 Failure to do so could result in electrical 1 shock or personal injury For all electrk dryers or gas dryers which have a lower front access panel NOTE See page 22 if your dryer is gas and has a full front panel 1 Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power 2...

Page 22: ...on on page 21 with soft brush or vacuum cleaner Avoid damaging wires funnel or ignitor Reassemble in reverse order Before closing the top check the following Drum seal must be flared out see View D and properly positioned against panel at back of drum Rotate drum counter clockwise one full turn to check drum seal Belt should be centered and tight on dryer drum Wire clips which hold the door switch...

Page 23: ...ippers snaps and hooks to avoid snagging other items Remove pins buckles and other hard objects to avoid scratching the dryer drum l Articles to be ironed should be removed from the dryer while still damp Sorting l Items properly sorted for washing are usually properly sorted for drying l Separate heavy fabrics denim towels from light fabrics synthetics permanent press l Separate lint givers towel...

Page 24: ...securely stitched 2 Shake and fluff the items by hand several times during the cycle 3 Make sure pillows are completely dry Feather pillows take a long time Plastic rubber to dry items l Shower curtains Follow care label directions tablecloths baby panties Scatter rugs Follow care label directions Blankets and Machine drying knitted woolens is not recommended Block to shape woolens when wet and al...

Page 25: ...g loads and cause skin irritation Flame Some items have been treated with a flame retardant finish to improve retardant their resistance to burning Such items are clearly labeled To retain tlnlshes flame retardant qualities through continuous use and washing clean and dry according to the manufacturer s instructions Napmd Dry separately or with similar colors to avoid lint transfer Follow care Ite...

Page 26: ...an also be re duced by not overdrying and for softening fabrics Always follow package instructions carefully l Put fabric softener sheet on top of the load before startlng the dryer Do not add a fabric softener sheet after the cycle has started Instant heat can cause the fabric softener to spot fabrics l Clear grease like spots can result from the fabric softener sheet becoming tangled in an item ...

Page 27: ...manently set these stains Lint Lint screen is clogged Load is properly sorted Static electricity is attracting lint Load is too big or heavy Clean lint screen See page 13 Sort lint givers bath towels etc from lint takers synthetics permanent press Use fabric softener in the washer s final rinse Use correct dryer settings for fabric Overdrying synthetics can cause lint attracting static electricity...

Page 28: ...han warm rinses do Room air temperature is below 45 F 7 C Install dryer in a room where the air temperature is warmer than 45 F 7 C Cold air increases drying time and may cause wrinkles not to be removed Dryer is exhausted according to Installation Instructions Lint screen is clogged Install and exhaust your dryer according to the Installation Instructions provided Clean lint screen before or afte...

Page 29: ... Also Replace fuse with a time delay fuse check if a time delay fuse or of the correct capacity Reset circuit circuit breaker has been used breaker Reset controls and push start button Dryer door is closed Close door firmly Start button is pushed firmly Push start button Controls are set in a running or Set controls and push start button ON position DOW will not heat Cycle control knob or tempera ...

Page 30: ...rized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under l APPUANCE HOUSEHOLD WARHlNa YACtnNEs L MAJOR SERVICE REPAIR DRVER RERWCE A REPUR 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you...

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Page 32: ...ducts not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance B 92 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen tial damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights...

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