Whirlpool WET4024EW, Use And Care Manual

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CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT (on some models)
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the
back wall of the dryer. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
remove the screw located in the lower right-hand corner
of the cover. Remove the cover.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with
a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and
secure with the screw.
4. Plug into a grounded outlet or reconnect power.
VACATION, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE
Non-Use or Storage Care
Operate your washer/dryer only when you are at home.
If you will be on vacation or not using your washer/dryer
for an extended period of time, you should:
1. Unplug washer/dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due
to water pressure surge.
3. For gas dryers only: Close shut-off valve to gas supply line.
4. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen”.
Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected washer/dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in washer/dryer base.
3. Continue with “For washers” in next column.
For direct-wired washer/dryers:
1. Turn off power at fuse or breaker box.
2.
Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in washer/dryer base.
4.
Continue with “For washers” below.
For gas washer/dryers:
1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer/dryer.
2.
Close shut-off valve in gas supply line.
3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings
attached to dryer pipe.
4.
Cap the open fuel supply line.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in washer/dryer base.
6.
Continue with “For washers” below.
For washers:
1.
Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses.
2.
If washer/dryer will be moved during freezing weather,
follow “Winter Storage Care” directions before moving.
3.
Disconnect drain hose from drain system and drain any
remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain
hose from back of washer.
4.
Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket.
5.
Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket.
6. Place packing tray from original shipping materials
back inside washer/dryer. If you do not have packing
tray, place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening.
Close lids/doors and place tape over lids/doors and
down front of washer/dryer. Keep lids/doors taped
until washer/dryer is placed in new location.
VACATION, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE (cont.)