ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our website at www.estateappliances.com Table of Contents .................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................2 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................4 CHECKING YOUR VENT ...............................................................5 DRYER USE ....................................................................................6 Starting Your Dryer.......................................................................6 Stopping and Restarting ......................
WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. – 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.
PARTS AND FEATURES 1 4 2 5 3 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Control panel Model and serial number label Dryer drum Lint screen Exhaust grille Wide-opening door* Additional features your dryer may have End of Cycle Signal selector Drum light Temperature selector Optional purchase Drying rack *Other door types Non-reversible small side-swing door Large side-swing door This is a reversible door – See your Installation Instructions. Control Panel NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer.
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. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. 3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or straight out the back of the dryer.
DRYER USE 1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. Starting Your Dryer 2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*) to dry most heavyweight and medium weight loads. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.” Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Loading Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.
Timed Dry Cycle Drying Rack Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after the automatic cycle. Timed Dry is also useful for: ■ Heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes and large loads that require a long drying time. Set the Temperature selector, if available, to High heat or to a setting that matches the care label directions.
DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Interior Cleaning the Lint Screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean 1. Pull the lint screen towards you. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. To clean dryer drum 2.
Removing Accumulated Lint TROUBLESHOOTING 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. First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
■ Is the load properly sorted? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color. ■ Is the load too big or too heavy? Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen. ■ Was the load overdried? Use correct dryer settings for load type. Overdrying can cause lint-attracting static electricity. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.
ESTATE® DRYER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this dryer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for: 1. Service calls to correct the installation of your dryer, including venting.
