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4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.

NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue 
jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer 
interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not 
stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to 
avoid transfer of dye.

Removing Accumulated Lint 

From Inside the Dryer Cabinet

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending 
on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.

From the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending 
on dryer usage.

Water Inlet Hoses

Replace inlet hoses and hose screen after 5 years of use to 
reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace 
inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found. 

When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of replacement. 

Vacation, Storage and Moving Care

Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some 
water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your dryer. If 
storing or moving your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.

Non-Use or Vacation Care

Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on 
vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, 
you should:

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

3. Turn off the water supply to the dryer. This helps to avoid 

unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you 
are away.

To winterize dryer

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Shut off water faucet.

3. Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain.

To use dryer again

1. Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet. Turn 

on water faucet.

2. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

Moving care

For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1. Unplug the power supply cord. 

2. Shut off water faucet.

3. Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the 

hose. Transport hose separately.

4. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

5. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

For direct-wired dryers:

1. Disconnect power.

2. Disconnect wiring.

3. Shut off water faucet.

4. Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the 

hose. Transport hose separately.

5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

6. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

Reinstalling the dryer

Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level and connect 
the dryer.

Changing the Drum Light

The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when 
you open the door.

To change the drum light 

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back 

wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right 
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 in dryer or reconnect power.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

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Страница 1: ...RONIC ELECTRIC 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 W10136968C ...

Страница 2: ...r Inlet Hoses 24 Vacation Storage and Moving Care 24 Changing the Drum Light 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 27 ACCESSORIES 27 WARRANTY 28 DRYER SAFETY You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and te...

Страница 3: ...previously cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with gasoline dry cleaning solvents or 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 discarded remove the door to the drying co...

Страница 4: ...ou may purchase a pair of washer dryer backguards These will reduce the chance of items falling behind the machines during operation To order call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the Assistance or Service section Ask for Part Number 8212452 White LocationRequirements You will need A location that allows for proper exhaust installation See Venting Requirements A separate 3...

Страница 5: ... following spacing dimensions are recommended for this dryer This dryer has been tested for spacing of 0 0 cm clearance on the sides and rear Recommended spacing should be considered for the following reasons Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing Additional clearances might be required for wall door and floor moldings Additional spacing should be considered...

Страница 6: ...le home installations The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 or Standard CAN CSA Z240 MH Mobile home installations require Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for purchase from your dealer Special provisions must be made in...

Страница 7: ...g through the neutral conductors If using a power supply cord Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers The kit should contain A UL listed 30 amp power supply cord rated 120 240 volt minimum The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft 1 22 m long The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends A UL lis...

Страница 8: ... or bare wire must be connected to green ground connector Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals gold Securely tighten all electrical connections Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire Use a UL listed strain relief Disconnect power before making electrical connections Connect neutral wire white or center w...

Страница 9: ...ed 3 wire if 4 wire is not available Electrical Connection Options If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet ground conductor to the neutral wire go to Optional 3 wire connection section 4 wire connection Power supply cord IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 wire connections A Removable conduit connector B Hole ...

Страница 10: ...nal block place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hook facing right squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw as shown 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end hook facing right of the neutral wire white or center wire of direct wire c...

Страница 11: ...f dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 6 You have completed your electrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements 3 wire connection Direct wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed Strip 3 8 9 cm of outer covering from end of cable Strip insulation b...

Страница 12: ... local codes do not permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire white or center wire of power supply cord cable under center silver colored terminal block screw Tighten screw 3 Connect the other wires to outer terminal...

Страница 13: ...t must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls ceilings or floors Elbows 45 elbows provide better airflow than 90 elbows Clamps Use clamps to seal all joints Exhaust vent must not be connected or ...

Страница 14: ...037 0 0 cm to 18 45 72 cm mismatch Part Number 4396011 18 45 72 cm to 29 73 66 cm mismatch Part Number 4396014 29 73 66 cm to 50 127 cm mismatch Special provisions for mobile home installations The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate A Dryer B Elbow C Wall D Exhaust hood E Clamps F Rigid metal or flexible metal vent...

Страница 15: ...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 2 Firmly grasp the body of the dryer not the console panel Gently lay the dryer on the cardboard See illustration 3 Examine the leveling legs Find the diamond marking 4 Screw the legs into the leg holes by hand Use a wrench to finish turning the legs until the diam...

Страница 16: ...ling can result 9 Attach angled end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector 10 Using pliers tighten the coupling with an additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overtighten Damage to the coupling can result 11 Check that the water faucets are on 12 Check for leaks around Y connector faucet and hoses LevelDryer Che...

Страница 17: ...ck or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance This manual covers several different models Your dryer may not have all of the cycles and features described The following is a guide to starting your dryer Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information 1 Clean lint screen before each load See Cleaning the Lint Screen 2 P...

Страница 18: ...nd increase the accuracy of the end dryness level After the first 5 minutes of an automatic cycle the estimated time display will adjust based on the approximate load size cycle dryness level selected and amount of moisture left in the clothes When the clothes have reached approximately 80 of the dryness level selected the estimated time display will adjust again showing the final drying time The ...

Страница 19: ...sired add a fabric softener sheet Follow package instructions Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling This is especially important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics Avoid drying heavy work clothes with lighter fabrics This could cause overdrying of lighter fabrics leading to increased shrinking or wrinkling If you dry sheets in a mixed load or lar...

Страница 20: ...tiffness or cotton clothing to make ironing easier The temperature setting on this cycle cannot be adjusted Items will have different levels of dampness At the end of this cycle clothes will be damp To be alerted when this cycle is complete select the End of Cycle Signal Automatic Preset Cycle Settings Estimated Time with Dryness Level normal setting Time will vary depending on load type and load ...

Страница 21: ...ryer is not running the drum light will turn on when DRUM LIGHT is pressed or the dryer door is opened and it will remain on until the dryer door has been open for 20 minutes the dryer door is closed or DRUM LIGHT is pressed again Press DRUM LIGHT at any time to turn the drum light ON or OFF WRINKLE SHIELD Feature When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops w...

Страница 22: ...s If all your loads on all Auto Dry cycles are consistently not as dry as you would like you may change the preset Dryness Level settings to increase the dryness This change will affect all of your Auto Dry cycles Your Dryness Level settings can be adjusted to adapt to different installations environmental conditions or personal preference There are 3 drying settings 1 factory preset dryness level...

Страница 23: ...e dryer and fabrics If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal check the exhaust hood and remove the lint See Venting Requirements As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry The screen is probably clogged if ...

Страница 24: ...due to a water pressure surge while you are away To winterize dryer 1 Unplug dryer or disconnect power 2 Shut off water faucet 3 Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain To use dryer again 1 Flush water pipes Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet Turn on water faucet 2 Plug in dryer or reconnect power Moving care For power supply cord connected dryers 1 Unplug the power supply cord 2 Shut ...

Страница 25: ...ad will bounce causing the dryer to vibrate Separate the load items and restart the dryer Dryer displaying code message PF power failure check the following Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure Press and hold START to restart the dryer E Variable E1 E2 E3 service codes Call for service L2 Diagnostic Code The drum will turn but there may be a problem with your home power supply keepi...

Страница 26: ...matic Cycles Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle Lint on load Is the lint screen clogged Clean lint screen Check for air movement Stains on load or drum Was dryer fabric softener properly used Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments Do not us...

Страница 27: ...nd 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 warranty and provide after...

Страница 28: ...as purchased DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMA...

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