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TABLEOF CONTENTS TABLEDES MATURES DRYER SAFETY .................................................................. 3 SECURITE DE LA SIeCHEUSE ........................................ PARTS AND FEATURES .................................................... 5 PIECES ET CARACTt_RISTIQUES CHECKING YOUR VENT .................................................... 6 VIeRIFICATION DU CONDUIT D'IeVACUATION ............. 2( USING YOUR DRYER .........................................................
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 safety follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or This is the messages 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 ................ -- --4. 5. 3. -6. :%.; Control panel Model and serial number label _ Large side-swing door WRINKLE SHIELD" selector WRINKLE SHIELD" PLUS selector 5r_il Exhaust grill Wide-opening your dryer may End of Cycle Signal selector Dryer drum 4. ,_lint screen 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 routed up, down, left, ri( straight out the back of the dryer. Space requiren are listed in your Installation Instructions. 4.
USING YOURDRYER Starting YourDryer 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.
Cycle tips Stopping and Restarting You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. • Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automati setting ( * ). • Use the no heat (air) cycle (if available) for rubber, plastic or heat sensitive fabrics. To stop your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFE Temperature NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use. If your dryer has multiple heat settings: To restart your dryer 1. Close the door.
• Automatic Dry Additional Featt-+re+ Select the temperature from the temperature selector based on the fabrics in your load. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob featuring Automatic Dry is not shown. You can customize your cycles by selecting different features. If you change your mind, select a different feature. After drying a load in any of the Automatic cycles, check the dryness.
Damp Dry 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. TUMBLE 3. Select the Timed Drying cycle and temperature, or the Fluff Air cycle. Push the START button. PRESS ®setting Select this setting to remove clothes packed in a suitcase left in the dryer too long.
To wash CARINGFORYOUR DRYER 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. Cleaning the Lint Screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is rotated on the top of the dryer. Clean it before each load, A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time, 3, Rinse screen with hot water. 4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer. To clean 1.
Changing the Drum TROUBLE. SHOOTING ,. If your dryer has a drum light, the dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Clothes are not drying satisfactorily Check the following: Is the lint screen clogged with lint? Fire Hazard Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood cloggec with lint, restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes.
Unusualsounds 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. Items shrinking • Did the load overdry? Check the manufacturer's care label. Match dryer setting to load type (see "Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips"). 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? Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.
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.
WHIRI OOL * DRYER ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of installation, 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 deslgneted service company. Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for: 1.
