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Page 1: ... your dryer 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 28 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments PART NO 3401092 D Line ...

Page 2: ...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 your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can 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 purchase date of you...

Page 3: ...age 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 Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow ...

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

Page 5: ...of all models covered by this book Your model may not include all features Temperature pp 6 9 Cycle control knob may include temperature settings pp 6 8 Model and serial number label p 2 Dryer drum p 14 Other doors Start button p 6 Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 Lint screen _ J _ _ I 13 13 1 t ll Wide opening I __ JFJ ___ _ hamper door Other features not shown Full width hamper d...

Page 6: ...oad clothes into the dryer and close the door 2 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the _ esired cycle Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting to dry most loads see page 7 3 If your dryer has a Temperature Selector set it to the desired setting II_ _1 see page 9 Some dryer _ models have either a rotary O knob or pushbutton Tempera ture Selector 4 Push the Start Button NOTE Your dryer stops automatic...

Page 7: ...the cool down the Knob automatically turns to an OFF area and tumbling stops If the load is drier than you like select a setting closer to LESS DRY the next time you dry a similar load If the load is not as dry as you like com plete drying using a Timed cycle Select a setting closer to VERY DRY the next time you dry a similar load Some models offer high heat and low heat Automatic cycles see page ...

Page 8: ...e models When 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 minut...

Page 9: ...eight Cottons rayons blends T shirts slacks shirts Mediumweight Synthetics polyester acrylic etc dress slacks skirts sweaters Lightweight Synthetics polyester acrylic etc and blends lingerie blouses dresses DELICATES Sheer curtains 2 or 3 panels gauze lace etc The check mark in the chart below denotes recommended temperature settings If some types of loads in the chart have more than one suggested...

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

Page 11: ...f cycle signal and or FINISH GUARD feature they may be turned On or Off as shown below NOTE Unless you turn Off the FINISH GUARD feature it operates at the end of the cycle Your model may have one of the following Separate knob selectors for end of cycle signal and FINISH GUARD feature CLEAN TOUCH TM pushbutton pad for both features SE I rlNG SEPARATE CLEAN TOUCH KNOBS OR SELECTOR End of Cycle Sig...

Page 12: ...ure if needed or the Fluff Air cycle see page 7 5 Push the Start Button NOTES See the chart below for suggested cycles and settings for the different types of items that might best be rack dried The rack must be removed for normal tumbling Drying time will depend on how much moisture the items hold The following chart suggests drying times RACK DRY Wool sweaters Block to shape and lay flat on the ...

Page 13: ...y shed more lint than other towels causing your dryer s lint screen to fill up faster Be sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying new towels As needed cleaning Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup on the lint screen Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup Use t...

Page 14: ...cally turns on inside the dryer drum 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 Remove the light _ I bulb cover from the back wall of the dryer by turning the cover clockwise 3 Remove the light bulb by turning it counterclockwise 4 Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb onl...

Page 15: ...o top of front and side panels Wires MUST NOT touch rotating drum See page 16 Step 7 Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury i For all electric dryers or gas dryers which have a lower front access panel NOTE See page 16 if your dryer is gas and has a full front panel 1 Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power 2 Remove back panel electric or lower f...

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: ...even drying and wrinkling and can cause items to wear out faster because of pilling You may need to rearrange large items sheets blankets tablecloths during a cycle to reduce bailing or rolling up 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 Drying tips Close zippers snaps and hooks to...

Page 18: ...n clog the lint screen and slow drying Use fabric soften ers labeled as dryer safe Saving energy Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads Dry only full loads without overdrying Avoid overloading dryer adding wet items to a partly dried load or opening the door unnecessarily Plan your laundry to dry one load after another A warm dryer shortens drying time Shorten drying times by exhausting dryer pr...

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

Page 20: ...or fiber content then follow care label instructions 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 Dry according to fabric weight and care label instructions Wipe the dryer drum carefully to remove any dye or lint that can be transferred to oth...

Page 21: ...ft in pockets Pilling surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering attracts lint Shrinking Overdrying Fabric type and quality inappropriate for drying Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type Manufacturer s care label instructions not followed Slow drying Full lint screen Load too large and bulky to dry quickly Dryer located in room with temperature below 45 F 7 C Exhaust duct clogged restric...

Page 22: ...rd plugged in Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker Is exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint _ For gas dryers are the valves open on the dryer and the supply line 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 If you still have problems see Requesting Assistance or Se...

Page 23: ...SP replacement 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 Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to ...

Page 24: ... 3 4 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 FLUFF AIR cycle 7 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 START BU...

Page 25: ...rized modifications made to the appliance 6 94 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 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 Un...

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