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Page 1: ...er 6 Selecting the right cycle and setting 7 End of Cycle signal 11 Using End of Cycle signal and FINISH GUARD feature 11 Using the drying rack 12 Caring for Your Dryer 13 16 Laundry Tips 17 20 Troubleshooting 21 22 Requesting Assistance or Service 23 Index 27 Warranty 26 1 800 253 I 301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center I with questions or comments PART NO 3401083 ...

Page 2: ...e 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 Youcan find this information on the model and serial number label in the door well see diagram on page 5 for location of label Please also record the purcha...

Page 3: ... 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 neighbor s phone Follow the ...

Page 4: ...e drum is moving l Install and or store dryer where it will not be exposed to the weather l Do not tamper with the controls l Do not dry rubber rubber like or heat sensitive materials with heat Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electriial power before attempting to service your dryer Also shut off gas valve if you have a gas dryer l When removing from service or discard ing a dryer always r...

Page 5: ...may vary 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 pp 6 e Model and serial number label 2 Dryer drum 14 Other doors Other features not shown Full width hamper door Endofcycle signal selector p 11 FINISH GUAFKP feature selector p 11 Drying rack p 12 Lint signal p 13 Drum light p 14 Mini hamper do...

Page 6: ... Load clothes into the dryer and close the door 2 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the desired cycle Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting t to dry most loads see page 7 i 3 If your dryer has a Tempera ture Selector set it to the de sired setting see page 9 Some dryer models have either a rotary knob or pushbutton Temperature Selector 4 Press the Start Button NOTE Your dryer stops automatically...

Page 7: ...y Preferred Automatic Setting a Your Automatic cycle s shuts off when the selected dryness is reached The Cycle Control Knob will not move until the load is almost dry After the cool down the Knob automatically turns to an OFF area and tumbling stops l If the load is drier than you like select a setting closer to LESS DRY the next time you dry a similar bad l If the bad is not as dry as you like c...

Page 8: ...you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops wrinkles can form The FINISH GUARD feature tumbles the load without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes after the cycle ends This tumbling rearranges and fluffs the load to avoid wrinkles You do not have to set the Cycle Control Knob for the FINISH GUARD feature If you do not open the dryer door within a few minutes after the c...

Page 9: ... work clothes m 60 Mediumweight Sheets cotton underwear diapers J 40 50 Lightweight Batistes organdies lingerie 20 30 PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS Heavyweight Work clothes jackets raincoats 40 50 Mediumweight Shirts play clothes sheets slacks J J 30 40 Lightweight Lingerie blouses dresses J 20 30 KNITS Heavyweight Cottons rayons blends T shirts J 40 50 slacks shirts Mediumweight Synthetic...

Page 10: ...D DELICATE FABRICS Sheer curtains 2 or 3 panels gauze lace etc Use Fluff Air cycle if bw heat is not available See page 9 RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Foam Rubber Pillows padded bras stuffed toys l Make sure coverings are securely stitched l Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the Fluff Air cycle l Make sure pillows are completely dry Foam rubber pillows take a long time ...

Page 11: ...s part of the Start Button on some models and part of the FINISH GUARD selector on other models The variius types of selectors are described in the chart below Using End of Cycle signal and FINISH GUARD feature on some models Your model may have any of the following If your dryer has the end of cycle signal l Separate knob selectors for end of cycle and or FINISH GUARD feature they may be signal a...

Page 12: ...pace between the items so air can reach all surfaces NOTE Make sure nothing hangs over the edge of the rack 4 Close the door q 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 chart suggests drying tim...

Page 13: ...and close the lid IMPORTANT l Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged blocked or missing Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics l Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers polyester and cotton blends may shed more lint than other towels causing your dryers lint screen to fill up faster Be sure to remove lint from the lint screen before...

Page 14: ...m when you open the door To change drum light 1 Unplug the dryer or disconnect the electricity leading to the dryer at the main power supply 2 Open the dryer door Re move the light bulb cover from the back wall of the dryer by turning the cover clockwise 3 Remove the light bulb by tur clockwise 4 Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only 5 Replace the light bulb cover and lock in place b...

Page 15: ...ff the electrical power 2 Remove back panel electric or lower front access panel gas See the Installa tion Instructions 3 Remove lint from shaded area in illustra tion with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner Avoid damaging wires thermostats electric funnel gas or ignitor gas 4 Replace panel 5 Reconnect and level dryer again if necessary l Make sure the dryer is cool l Dryer parts can have sharp edges ...

Page 16: ...shown in gas dryer illustration on page 15 with soft brush or vacuum cleaner Avoid damag ing wires funnel or ignitor 7 Reassemble in reverse order Before closing the top check the following Drum seal must be flared out see drum seal insets of View B and prop erly positioned against panel at back of drum Rotate drum counterclockwise one full turn to check drum seal Belt should be centered and tight...

Page 17: ...r 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 crowding causes uneven drying and 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 ...

Page 18: ... bar soap and rewash l Some fabric softeners can clog the lint screen and slow drying Use fabric soften ers labeled as dryer safe 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 your laundry to dry one load after another A warm dryer shortens ...

Page 19: ...th 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 slipcovers l Draperies slipcovers Remove dra...

Page 20: ...ester 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 nonrusting 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 C...

Page 21: ...ts l Pilling surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering attracts lint Shrinking 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 Full lint screen 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 ...

Page 22: ...ryer door firmly closed Are the controls set in an ON position r kId Did you firmly push the Start Button Is lint screen clogged with lint q Is exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint Is the dryer making noise Is there a thumping sound from support rollers indicating dryer has not been used for awhile Is the lint signal sounding 22 If you still have problems see Requesting Assistanc...

Page 23: ...ASHINQ MACHINES L MUOF SERVlCE REPAJR DRYERS SERVICE 6 REPAIR Sea Whirlpool Appllencer or Sea Whirlpool Appliences or Aulhorlzed Whirlpool SemIa Autbrkd Whirlpool Service Exmlqk XYZ servke CO Exempk XYZ set e Co 3 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 need a replacement part for your ...

Page 24: ... Starting 6 Stopping 6 DRYING Cycles chart 9 Rack 12 Special care items 19 Tips 17 END OF CYCLE signal 11 ENERGY Preferred setting 6 7 Saving 18 FINISH GUARD Feature 8 Selector 11 TOPIC PAGE FLUFF AIR cycle 8 HEAVY DRY cycle 8 LINE DRYING 10 LINT Accumulated 15 Removal 13 Signal 13 LOAD Size 17 Sorting 17 RACK DRY Feature 8 Using 12 SAFETY 3 4 SELECTING CYCLE SETTING 7 SERVICE 23 SORTING LOAD 17 S...

Page 25: ...s to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance S 84 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which ...

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