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Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with 
lint, restricting air movement?
 
Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the 
outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not 
feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace 
exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See the 
Installation Instructions.

Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? 
Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.

Is the exhaust vent the correct length? 
Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many 
turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See the 
Installation Instructions. 

Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? 
Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material.

Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below
45ºF (7ºC)?
 
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 
45ºF (7ºC).

Is the dryer located in a closet? 
Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and 
bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum 
of 1" (2.5 cm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear 
of the dryer requires 5" (12.7 cm). See the Installation 
Instructions.

Has the Air Only temperature setting been selected? 
Select the right temperature for the types of garments being 
dried. See “Additional Features.”

Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? 
Separate the load to tumble freely.

Are clothes coming out of the Refresh cycle with damp or 
wet spots?
Under certain environmental or installation conditions you 
may experience underdrying. Select the Touch Up cycle 
(20 min. default time), which can be customized by selecting 
High temperature and/or additional cycle time by pressing 
the Dry Time up button.

Cycle time too short

Is the automatic cycle ending early? 
The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the 
dryer.

Change the dryness level setting on Automatic 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 use fabric softener sheets with 
steam cycles.

Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue 
jeans). These will not transfer to other clothing. 

Loads are wrinkled

Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle?
Select Enhanced Touch Up Cycle to tumble the load with 
water and heat. This cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles 
and reducing odors from loads consisting of wrinkle-free 
cotton, cotton polyester blends, common knits and synthetic 
garments.

NOTE: Refer to garment care label instructions. Dry clean 
only garments are not recommended.

Loads are still wrinkled following Steam Cycle?
Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water 
inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer’s water 
inlet valve. Check that the water supply is turned on.

Was the dryer overloaded? 
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Smaller loads of 1-4 
garments yield best results with Quick Refresh Cycle. Results 
may also vary depending on fabric type. This cycle is best for 
reducing wrinkles and odors from loads consisting of wrinkle-
free cotton, cotton polyester blends, common knits and 
synthetics.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death 
or fire.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as 
gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor 
for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

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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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