Electric and Gas Dryers A Note to You ................2 Dryer Safety ..................3 Parts and Features ........5 Checking Your Vent ......6 Using Your Dryer ..........8 Starting your dryer........8 Loading ......................10 Selecting a cycle and temperature setting ........................10 Cycle descriptions ....11 Fluff Air cycle ............13 Using the drying rack ............................14 Caring for Your Dryer ..15 Troubleshooting ..........18 Assistance or Service ...................
A NOTE TO YOU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance. ® The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance.
DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean: wDANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the dryer. • Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
PARTS AND FEATURES The drawings in this book 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. Temperature selector* (p. 8) Start button (p. 9) HEAVY DUTY Cycle control knob (pp.
CHECKING YOUR VENT Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Install your dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45ºF. Also make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information. wWARNING 2.
CHECKING YOUR VENT VENTING (CONT.) 4. Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust vent. Use the fewest number of elbows and turns. Allow room when using elbows or making turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. 5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure vent. Lint may catch on screws. 6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new location.
USING YOUR DRYER STARTING YOUR DRYER wWARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. 1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door.
USING YOUR DRYER 4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Some dryers have an On/Off FINISH GUARD® selector or an Off/30 min. or 90 min. FINISH GUARD® Plus selector. These features protect your clothes from wrinkling when you do not remove them from the dryer as soon as it stops. • Set the FINISH GUARD selector to On to tumble the load without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes after the drying cycle ends.
USING YOUR DRYER STARTING YOUR DRYER (CONT.) Stopping and restarting your dryer You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. To stop your dryer: Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use. To restart your dryer: Close the door, select a new cycle and temperature (if desired), and push the Start (Push to Start) button.
USING YOUR DRYER CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS Automatic cycle(s) Timed cycle(s) Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads. Depending on your model, the Automatic Off cycle uses either the electronic ACCUDRYTM Less system or the Dry automatic DRY-MISER® Very control that senses the Dry moisture in the load and shuts off the dryer when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is almost dry. After the cool-down, the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops.
USING YOUR DRYER CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS (CONT.) Damp Dry feature Delicates feature (on some models) (on some models) Use the Damp Dry feature in the Timed cycle to dry items to damp level or to dry items that do not require an entire drying cycle. Two 20 examples are heavy cottons, such as jeans, which you do not want Off to become stiff, or cotton clothes which are easier to press when damp. Set the Temperature selector to High heat.
USING YOUR DRYER CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS (CONT.) FINISH GUARD (FINISH GUARD Plus) feature ® ® (on some models) When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can Off form. The FINISH Finish GUARD features Guard periodically tumble, rearrange, and fluff the load to avoid wrinkles. • On some models, this feature is part of the Cycle Control knob.
USING YOUR DRYER USING THE DRYING RACK (ON SOME MODELS) To order a drying rack, call 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A. You will hear a recording. Follow the instructions to place an order. 3. Close the door. The drying rack lets you dry items without tumbling them. The rack does not move, but the drum turns. 1. Fit rear pegs of the rack into spaces in the back wall of the dryer. Lower the front so the legs rest on the dryer opening. 4.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN Every load cleaning As needed cleaning The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before starting each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean: 1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen towards you. Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup 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.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR Garments which 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. It is helpful to dry unstable dye items inside out to prevent dye transfer. To clean dryer drum: 1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water. 2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. Your dryer’s drum light may be one of two types, as shown. wWARNING Fire Hazard Replace light bulb cover before operating dryer. Failure to do so can result in death or fire. To change drum light type 1: To change drum light type 2: 1. Unplug the dryer or disconnect the electricity 1. Unplug the dryer or disconnect the electricity 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON DRYING PROBLEMS PROBLEM Not drying satisfactorily Dryer will not run 18 CAUSE • Lint screen is clogged with lint. SOLUTION • Clean lint screen. • Restricted air movement. Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood is clogged with lint. • Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold hand under outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel air moving, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent (see your Installation Instructions).
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON DRYING PROBLEMS (CONT.) PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Lint in load • Lint screen is clogged. • Clean lint screen. Check for air movement. • Improper sorting. • Sort lint givers from lint takers and sort by color. • Load is too big or heavy. • Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen. • Load is overdried. • Use correct dryer settings for fabric. Overdrying can cause lint-attracting static (see “Using Your Dryer”). • Paper or tissue in pockets.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see “A Note to You”). This information will help us better respond to your request.
WHIRLPOOL DRYER WARRANTY ® LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a designated Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your dryer, including venting. Heavy four-inch metal exhaust vent must be used.