Whi#l_ol ® ,_l_Appliances ELECTRICAND GASDRYERS Use &CareGuide 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..........................................................................
TABLEOF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY .................................................................. 3 PARTS AND FEATURES .................................................... 5 CHECKING YOUR VENT ..................................... _.............. 6 USING YOUR DRYER ......................................................... 7 Starting Your Dryer .......................................................... 7 Stopping and Restarting .................................................. 8 Loading Clothes .........
DRYERSAFETY 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 symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or Thissafety is themessages safety alertwillsymbol. "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.
PARTSAND FEATURES 1. Control panel 2. Model and serial number label 3. Dryer drum 4. Lint screen 5. Exhaust grill 6.
CHECKING YOURVENT 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. 3. The exhaust vent can be muted up, down, left, right, or straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements are listed in your Installation Instructions. 4.
USINGYOUR DRYER StartingYourDryer 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). Failure to follow these instructions death, explosion, or fire. 2.
Stopping and Restarting Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. To stop your dryer Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load. Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off, The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is almost dry. After Cool-Down, the knob automatically turns to Off and tumbling stops. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use. To restart your dryer 1.
Timed Drying cycle(s) Cycle Descriptions Your model may vary from the models shown. Use your Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after the Automatic cycle. Also use Timed Drying for heavyweight and bulky items such as bedspreads and work clothes or large loads that require a long drying time. Set the temperature selector, if available, to High Heat. On some models, you may use the Timed Dry cycle for lightweight items such as lingerie or knits.
AdditionalFeatures Damp Dry You can customize your cycles by selecting different features. If you change your mind, select a different feature. Select this setting to dry items to a damp level or dry items that do not require an entire drying cycle. Damp dry items such as jeans (to prevent stiffness) or cotton clothes (to make pressing easier). Set the temperature selector, if available, to High Heat. NOTE: Your model may have some or all of the features listed below.
3. Select the Timed Drying cycle and temperature, Fluff Air cycle. Push the START button. or the CARINGFOR YOURDRYER NOTE: You must remove rack for normal tumbling. Do not use automatic cycles with the drying rack. This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried. Select the cycle, temperature setting and drying time across from each item. Rack Dry Cycle Temp Time* Wool Sweaters Cleaning the Lint Screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer.
To wash 1. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water. 2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup. Changing the DrumLight If your dryer has a drum light, the dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. 3. Rinse screen with hot water. 4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer. Fire Hazard Replace light bulb cover before operating dryer.
TROUBLE. SHOOTING Dryer will not run • Check the following: Is the power cord plugged in? Has a fuse blown, or has circuit breaker tripped? Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse. First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
ASSISTANCE ORSERVICE Items shrinking • Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. • Did the load overdry? Check the manufacturer's care label. Match dryer setting to load type (see "Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips"). Loads are wrinkled • Was load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? • Was dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. • Did load overdry? Check the manufacturer's care label.
WHIRLPOOL ®DRYER WARRANTY ONIC-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of installation, when this dryer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnishe( 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.
