Use And Care “¥□ o o O I oo Ol A Mote To You 2 Understanding Safety 3 Kr towing Your Dryer's Features 5 Operating Your Dryer 6 (firing For Your Dryer 11 La undry Tips 15 tf You Need Assistance Or Service 21 Warranty 24 1-800-253-1301 Cal I us with questions or comments. ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS PART NO.
A NOTE TO YOU A Note To You Thank you for buying an Estate® appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Yean; of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. Use this Use and Care Guide to safe y and efficiently operate and maintain your appliance. Complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance. Your safety is important to us.
UNDERSTANDING SAFETY Understanding Safiîty ^WARNING For your safety the informaticn in this manuai must be foiiowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. -Do not store or use gasoline or other flammalsle 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.
UNDERSTANDING SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Awarning To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shcck, or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautic ns, including the following: Read all instructions before using your dryer. Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning solvents, and other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
KNOWING YOUR DRYER’S FEATURES Knowing Your Dryer's Features The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your dryer. NOTE: 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 nay not include all features.
OPERATING YOUR DRYER Operating Your Dryer In This Section Page .................. 6 Before starting your dryer............. Page Understanding y< >ur cycles........ ................. 7 Starting your dryer......................... ................... 6 Selecting the rigi it cycle............... ................. 9 Stopping your dryer....................... .................. 6 End of cycle sign al........................ ............... 10 Restarting your dryer..................... ..................
OPERATING YOUR DRYER Understanding your cycles See the chart below for descriptions of the cycles that are on your dryer. See page 9 for help in selecting the right cycle. NOTES: • Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (•) to dry most loads. • The last few minutes of all cycles are without heat to make the load easier to handle. CYCLES (cycle names may vary with model) • To help redi.ce wrinkling, remove the load from the dryijr as soon as tumbling stops.
OPERATING YOUR DRYER CYCLES (cycle names may vary with model) Air cycle (no heat) The Air cycle is unheated. Use this cycle to fluff or air dry bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam pillows, sneakers, etc. See Warning on page 9. Using the Damp Dry cycle (on tome models) Use this cycle to dry items to damp level or to dry damp items that do not require an entire drying cycle.
operating your dryer Selecting the right cycle Use the chart below to guide you when making drying selections. Use a timed cycle only if the recommended automatic cycle is not available on your dryer. (Your model may have cycles with one or two temperature settings.) • Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage to some fabrics. TYPE OF LOAD Check mark (y) denotes the reconmended setting.
OPERATING YOUR DRYER End of cycle signal (on some models) The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished. The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics, and other items that should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops. The signal is not adjustable but can be turned off (on some models).
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER Caring For Your Dr^^er In This Section Maintenance-every load... Page .....11 Maintenance-ae needed ... Page .....12 Dryers require regular maintenance. Follow the suggestions belovr to maintain your dryer properly. Maintenance-every load Cleaning the lint screen The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean It before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER Maintenance-as needed Use the following suggestions about cieaning and lint removal to maintain your dryer and keep it operating efficientiy. Cleaning a clogged lint screen Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue build-up on the lint screen. A clogged lint screen can extend drying times. Clean the lint screen every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue build-up. Use the following method: 1.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER Removing accumulated lint Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuei for fire. It is recommended that iint be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. If you have any questions, please call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301. WARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard • Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power before removing dryer pane s.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER If your dryer Is gas and has a full front panel, remove front panel as follows 1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power. 2. Open lint screen iid. Remove two screws from iint screen area. 3. Open top by pulling fonward and up at each front comer (see View A). Rest raised top against wall behind dryer (top is hinged at rear). Remove ecrews before opening top 4. Remove two internai screws from front panel flanges (near top front corners).
LAUNDRY TIPS Laundry Tips In This Section Page Before you dry.................................. ............... 15 Page Saving energy................................... ............. 18 Drying epecial-care items............... ............... 16 Vacation care.................................... ............. 18 Using dryer fabric softeners........... ............... 18 Solving launder ing problems......................
LAUNDRY TIPS Drying special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering Instructions. Always follow label directions when they are available. General drying Instructio is for some special washables are included in this section.
LAUNDRY TIPS Curtains, slipcovers • Draperies, slipcovers • Sheers, some synthetic curtains • Bonded or laminated fabrics Remove drapery weights and hooks before laundering. For slipcovers, replace while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly. Dry only a few minutes. 1. Leave room in dryer for load to fluff. 2. Remove from dryer while slightly damp Do not overdry. Dry only a few minutes. Line dry these items.
LAUNDRY TIPS Towels Select cycle according to fabric type. Some towels, particularly those made of a blend of synthetic fibers and natural fibers (polyester and cotton blends), may shed more lint than o her towels causing your dryer’s lint screen to get full faster. Be sure to remove lint from the dryer lint screen before and after drying new towel:; . Washable knits Do not overdry knits. Overdrying can cau::e shrinking and static cling. 1. Select cycle according to fabric and construction. 2.
LAUNDRY TIPS Solving laundering problems Most laundering problems are easily solved. Check the following list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the ‘Assistance or Service” section of this book. PROBLEM Greasy spots Lint CHECK IF CAUSES/SOLUTIONS Dryer fabric softeners were used Follow manufacturer’s directions carefully. Undiluted washer fabric softener was used Dilute fabric softener before adding to the final rinsi».
LAUNDRY TIPS PROBLEM Shrinking Slow drying Static electricity 20 CHECK IF C AUSES/SOLUTIONS Items are overdried Remove itoms while there is still a trace of moisture. Some items should be removed while damp, then shaped and air dried. Fabric type and quality is suitable for drying Some knits are stretched during manufac turing. Wa.‘ hing and drying returns them to the original size. This is normal. Check quality of g iirment before buying. Follow fabric care label directions carefully.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistcince Or Service 1. Before calling for assistance ... Is the power cord plugged in? Is lint screen clogged with lint? 1 Q Is exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood cloggecl with lint? Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker? If you need more help, check the chart below. PROBLEM CHECK THE FOL .
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 . I f y o u need assistance* ... Call our toU-fraa numbar. Dial tolMraa from anywhara In tha U.SJk.: 4. If you need FSP* replecement parts ... FSP is a registered trademark of Whiripool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this 1-800-253-1301 symbol of quality whenever you need a and talk with one of our trained conaultants. replacement part for your Estate* appliance.
ESTATE* Dryer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRArrTY From Date of Purchase FSP* replacement parts and repair Isbor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service m jst be provided by an authorized Whirlpool®“ service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your dryer. 2. Instruct you how to use your dryer. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs. B.
