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Parts and features POWER ON /OFF LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER SOLID STATE ELECTRONIC TOUCH CONTROL LINT SCREEN ELECTRONIC Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Iabel before using your dryer, It will be easier to remove. out the Wipe dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing or shipping. Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready. Number Complete Model 1.
Your Responsibilities l Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for important use and safety information. You are personally responsible making sure that your dryer... l l l l for is installed by a qualified installer. IS properly maintained. is installed in an area protected from the weather. is properly installed and leveled in a well ventilated room* on a floor that can support the weight. l l l l l is located in an area where the temperature is above 45 F (7.2 Cl.
1. Turn power on Move the POWER SWITCH up. You will have 8 seconds to touch a FABRIC-TEMP Selector. 3. 2. Touch FABRIC-TEMP Selector Within 8 seconds, touch the lower part of a FABRIC-TEMP Selector. The dryer will not operate if you touch the upper half of the selector. You may change the dryer setting at any time during any cycle by touching the desired selector or selectors. Touch a CUSTOM DRY or TIMED DRY Control To stop the dryer l 1. Open 2. Move l To check the load 1.
3. 2. This chart suggests fabric loads and drying TYPE OF LOAD temperatures. SUGGESTED FABRIC-TEMP SELECTOR COTTONS - LINENS EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts. HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS Sheets, pillowcases, cotton underwear, diapers LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes, organdies, lingerie _.
Operating TheCUSTOM instructions DRYcontrols After touching a FABRIC-TEMP Selector, touch a CUSTOM DRY Control selection that describes the dryness You prefer for Your load. IMPORTANT: If a finished load is not as dry as you like: 1. Clear dryer memory by moving the POWER SWITCH to OFF then back to ON. 2. Touch the FABRIC-TEMP Selector for the load type. 3. Touch the 20 minute TIMED DRY Control. 4. Remember to select a different dryness setting for the next similar load. Cool down times In all cycles.
FINISH finish guard GUARD”Contro1 FINISH GUARD takes over automatically when the cycle is completed. B The indicator light will stay on as long as FINISH GUARD is tumbling the load. Remember that FINISH GUARD is selected automatically every time you use the dryer. It tumbles the load, without heat, every 5 minutes for up to 2’12 hours. This rearranges and fluffs the load to help prevent wrinkles that set in when a load remains in a warm dryer.
Drying times Mixed loads Drying times will vary depending on: amount of moisture in the clothes. l type and weight of the fabric. l size of the load. l room temperature around the dryer. l temperature of the wash rinse water. l amount of lint In the lint screen. l dryer temperature selection. See page 6 in your “Dryer Guide” for more information. When drying a load with different kinds and weights of fabrics, use the setting suggested for the lightest fabrics.
Using the drying rack The drying rack lets you dry items that you may not want to tumble; for example, sneakers, stuffed toys, knitted wool, etc. The rack does not move, but the drum turns. Make sure nothing hangs over the edges of the rack. 1. Fit rear legs of the rack into indents in back wall of dryer. 2. Lower the front so legs rest on dryer opening. Control selection Drying time will depend chart suggests temperature rack dried. 3. Put wet items on top of the rack.
Lint screen Clean increase the lint screen before each load. drying time and may be a F Open the lid and pull the lint screen straight out. A screen blocked ROLL the lint off the screen with your fingers. DO NOT rinse or wash the screen. Push the screen place. *s. 1 ..,s .T‘/ /-, by lint can firmly back into n Lint removal Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard.This lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
Caring for your dryer Remove sharp objects from clothing before drying - pins, buckles, etc. Close metal zippers. Never leave your dryer. Wipe off all spills with a damp, so17 cloth. Spills allowed to remain may dull or damage the finish. Sharp or heavy objects should never be put on or in the dryer. Check pocketsfor bolts, nuts, etc. Non-colorfast items can stain the drum. Wipe carefully after drying to make sure there is no dye to be transferred to items in the next load.
1. Open the dryer door and remove light bulb cover by turning it clockwise. 2. Remove the light bulb by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Replace only with a ___ the .bulb . . . 40-watf appliance bulb from most hardware, grocery or variety stores. 4. Replace the light bulb cover and lock it in place by turning counterclockwise. CAUTION: The bulb cover must be securely in place during dryer operatlon to prevent overheating and possible damage to fabrics.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. . Is gas turned on? If not, move POWER SWITCH to OFF. Turn on gasWait 5 minutes. Reset controls and start. 9 An electric dryer has two fuses, if not a circuit-breaker. If one is blown,the dryer may run, but not heat. DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG: Performance problems often result from little things you con find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
3. If you need service*. r .. Whirlpool has a nationwide network of franchised TECH-CARE% Serv- TECH-CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service,anYwhere In the United States. To locate TECHCARE service in your area, call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number [see Step 2) or look in Your telephone directory Yellow Pages under 4. If you have a problem*...
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