® 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.whirlpool.com Table of Contents..........................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY.......................................................................... 3 PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5 CHECKING YOUR VENT............................................................ 6 DRYER USE ................................................................................ 7 Starting Your Dryer.......................................................................7 Stopping and Restarting .................................
DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
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 1. 4. 2. 5. 3. 6. 1. Control panel 2. Model and serial number label 3. Dryer drum 4. Lint screen 5. Exhaust grille 6.
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 Starting Your Dryer 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. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. 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). 2.
Loading Clothes Cycle Descriptions 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. This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may vary from the model shown and may not have all of the cycles and features described.
Fluff Air cycle or Air Only setting Use the Fluff Air cycle, or Air Only setting, for items that require drying without heat such as foam, rubber, plastic and heat sensitive fabrics. Set the Cycle Control knob to Fluff Air or select Air Only on the Temperature selector and set the Cycle Control knob to Timed Drying. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using the Fluff Air cycle/Air Only setting.
Drying Rack The drying rack is useful for machine drying items you would not necessarily want to tumble dry or that you would normally line dry (for example, tennis shoes, pillows, stuffed toys). If your model does not have a drying rack, you may purchase one. For ordering information, please refer to the “Assistance or Service” page of this manual. You may also contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. To use the drying rack 1. Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer.
Cleaning the Dryer Interior Removing Accumulated Lint from Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be removed every two years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. Changing the Drum Light The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. To change the drum light 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Open the dryer door.
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Unusual sounds ■ Has the dryer had a period of non-use? If the dryer hasn’t been used for a while, there may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation. ■ Is it a gas dryer? The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
Loads are wrinkled ■ Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? ■ Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that will tumble freely. ■ Did the load overdry? Check the manufacturer’s care label. Match dryer setting to load type. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.” Odors ■ Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located? If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, re-wash and dry the clothing.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use FSP® factory specified parts.
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WHIRLPOOL® 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.