® ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS Use & Care Guide Table of Contents .................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................2 DRYER DISPOSAL .........................................................................4 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 CHECKING YOUR VENT ...............................................................6 DRYER USE ....................................................................................6 Starting Your Dryer ............................
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. Gas dryers should only be installed in a room if the room meets the appropriate ventilation requirements specified in the national installation regulations.
DRYER DISPOSAL This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/ 96/ EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste.
PARTS AND FEATURES A B D C E A. Control panel B. Model and serial number label C. Dryer drum D. Lint screen E.
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 the Installation Instructions. Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information. DRYER USE Starting Your Dryer WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent.
3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.” 4. Select a temperature setting on models with a temperature selector. The cycle descriptions include temperature setting suggestions. NOTE: The temperature selector is part of the Cycle Control knob on some models. 5. Select the End of Cycle Signal, if available. The signal is helpful when drying permanent press or synthetics.
Air Fluff or Air Dry cycles Wrinkle Guard II Use the Air Fluff or Air Dry cycle for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics. Set the Cycle Control knob to Air Fluff or Air Dry. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using the Air Fluff or Air Dry cycle. When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form.
DRYER CARE As needed cleaning Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. WARNING 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 lint falls off the screen.
WARNING Regular Servicing To keep your dryer operating at highest efficiency, regular servicing by a designated Whirlpool service technician is recommended. For normal use, this servicing should be at 12 monthly intervals. For heavy-duty usage, this interval should be reduced accordingly. Vacation and Moving Care Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Vacation care Replace all parts and panels before operating. Operate your dryer only when you are at home.
■ Is it a gas dryer? The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound. ■ Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to back and side to side? The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the Installation Instructions. ■ Is the clothing knotted or balled up? When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. ■ Is it a gas dryer? The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
Lint on load ■ Loads are wrinkled Is the lint screen clogged? Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. ■ Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? ■ Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. 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.