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240-VOLT ELECTRIC

COMPACT DRYER

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance,

parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301

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Page 1: ...T ELECTRIC COMPACT 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 3406878 ...

Page 2: ...ll Vent System 13 Install Leveling Legs 13 Level Dryer 14 Connect Vent 14 Complete Installation 14 DRYER USE 15 Starting Your Dryer 15 Stopping and Restarting 15 Loading 16 Drying Cycle and Temperature Tips 16 Cycles 16 DRYER CARE 17 Cleaning the Lint Screen 17 Cleaning the Dryer Interior 17 Removing Accumulated Lint 17 Vacation and Moving Care 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 19 WARRAN...

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 dis carded remove the door to the drying c...

Page 4: ...y floor to support the dryer weight dryer and load of 115 lbs 52 kg The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered A level floor with a maximum slope of 1 in 2 5 cm under entire dryer Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45ºF 7ºC At lower temperatures the dryer might not shut off at the end of an automatic cycle Drying times can be extended Install the dryer wher...

Page 5: ... Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable Companion appliance spacing should also be considered Recessed or closet installation Dryer only Recessed or closet installation Stacked Mobile Home Additional Location Requirements This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 ...

Page 6: ...4 wire receptacle 14 30R Then choose a 4 wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL approved strain relief The 4 wire power supply cord at least 5 ft 1 52 m long must have 4 10 gauge solid copper wires and match a 4 wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14 30R The ground wire ground conductor may be either green or bare The neutral conductor must be identified by a white cover If your outle...

Page 7: ...ed 3 wire if 4 wire is not available Fire Hazard Use a new UL approved 30 amp power supply cord Use a UL approved 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 tig...

Page 8: ...e of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw Tighten screw 4 Connect neutral wire white or center wire of power supply cord under center screw of the terminal block 1 in 1 9 cm UL listed strain relief 2 Green or bare wire of power supply cord 3 External ground connector 4 Center silver colored terminal block screw 5 Neutral wire white or center wire 6 Neutral grounding wire green yell...

Page 9: ...ck screw 1 External ground connector Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center terminal block screw 2 Center silver colored terminal block screw 3 Green yellow wire of harness 3 Connect ground wire green or bare of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw Tighten screw 4 Place the hooked end of the neutral wire white or center wire of power supply ...

Page 10: ...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 shape When connecting to the terminal block place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal ...

Page 11: ...er into any gas vent chimney wall ceiling or a concealed space of a building Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls ceilings or floors Do not use screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances Use a heavy metal vent Do not use plastic or me...

Page 12: ...73 66 cm to 50 in 127 cm Special provisions for mobile home installations The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure Do not use screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent Terminate the exhaust vent outside The exhaust vent must not terminate beneath the mobile home and must not be connected to ...

Page 13: ...See Determine Vent Length Avoid 90º turns Use duct tape to seal all joints InstallLevelingLegs 1 To protect the floor use a large flat piece of cardboard from the dryer carton Place cardboard under the entire back edge of the dryer See illustration 2 Firmly grasp the body of the dryer not the console panel Gently lay the dryer on the cardboard 3 Start to screw the legs into the holes by hand Use a...

Page 14: ... 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 Remove tape from the lint screen located on inside back wall of 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 the Air cycle for 20 m...

Page 15: ...NOTE The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use To restart your dryer 1 Close the door 2 Select a new cycle and temperature if desired 3 Push START 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 10 O F F L E S S M O R E O F F AIR 5 0 T I M E D D R Y I N G P E R M P R E S S R E G 20 30 O FF Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from dryer Do no...

Page 16: ...g time with an automatic cycle varies according to the type of fabric size of load and temperature setting Air Cycle Use this cycle for items that require drying without heat such as rubber plastic and heat sensitive fabrics See the chart for examples of items that can be dried using an air cycle Minutes Reset cycle to complete drying if needed When using an air cycle Check to see that coverings a...

Page 17: ...ater 3 Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent Scrub lint screen cover and body with the brush to remove residue buildup 4 Rinse with hot water 5 Thoroughly dry lint screen body and cover with a clean towel Replace in dryer CleaningtheDryerInterior To clean dryer drum 1 Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water 2 Apply paste to a soft cloth OR Apply a liquid no...

Page 18: ...inutes of operation Lint on load Is the lint screen clogged Clean lint screen Check for air movement Is the load properly sorted Sort lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics Also sort by color Is the load too big or too heavy Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen Was the load overdried Use correct dryer settings for load type Overdrying can cause lint...

Page 19: ...nce 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 distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warrant...

Page 20: ...R 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 apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if anot...

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