Page 1: Table Of Contents
Easy-To-Use Electric and Gas Dryers A Note to You.... 2 Dryer Safety ..3-4 Parts and Features ... 5 Checking Your Vent ... 6 Operating Your Dryer ......8 Caring for Your Dryer ....... 13 Troubleshooting ..17 Requesting Assistance or Service....
Page 2: A Note To You
® Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
Page 3: Dryer Safety
RYER AFETY Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”...
Page 4: Dryer Safety
DRYER SAFETY 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 • Do not repair or replace any part of the the dryer.
Page 5: Parts And Features
ARTS AND EATURES The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. Fabric/Temp.
Page 6: Checking Your Vent
HECKING 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. Install your dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45°F (7°C).
Page 7 CHECKING YOUR VENT ENTING ( CONT Use the straightest path possible when routing Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at least every 2 years, the exhaust vent. Avoid or when installing your 90° turns, if possible. dryer in a new location. Allow room when using •...
Page 8: Operating Your Dryer
PERATING RYER To get the best dryer results possible, you must use your dryer correctly. This section tells you how to use your dryer properly and efficiently. TARTING YOUR DRYER wWARNING wWARNING Fire Hazard Explosion Hazard No washer can completely remove oil. Keep flammable materials and vapors, such Do not dry anything that has ever had any as gasoline, away from dryer.
Page 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER TARTING YOUR DRYER CONT Stopping and restarting your dryer Push the Start Button. You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. To stop your dryer: Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control Knob to Off. NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use.
Page 10 OPERATING YOUR DRYER YCLE DESCRIPTION Heavy High Towels / Work Clothes Normal Cotton / Sheets Wrinkle Resist / P. Press Medium Shirts / Blouses Quick Dry 1 to 2 Items Fabric / Temp Timed Drying cycle Your easy-to-use dryer has a color-coordinated Cycle Control Knob and Fabric/Temp.
Page 11 OPERATING YOUR DRYER LUFF IR CYCLE The chart below includes examples of items that require drying without heat. Use the Fluff Air cycle, or place the items on a line or rack to air dry. • Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. •...
Page 12 OPERATING YOUR DRYER SING THE OPTIONAL DRYING RACK To order a drying rack, call 1-800-253-1301, from Close the door. anywhere in the U.S.A. You will hear a recording. Follow the instructions to place an order. The drying rack lets you dry items without tumbling them.
Page 13: Caring For Your Dryer
ARING FOR RYER Proper care of your dryer can extend its life and help your dryer operate efficiently. LEANING THE LINT SCREEN As needed cleaning Every load cleaning The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause dryer.
Page 14 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER LEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as wWARNING denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes.
Page 15 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER EMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT FROM INSIDE THE DRYER CABINET Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel wWARNING for fire. Lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.
Page 16 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER EMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT FROM INSIDE THE DRYER CABINET CONT Remove 2 internal screws from front panel flanges (near top front corners). Lift front panel slightly, lifting off lower clips (see lower clip inset of illustration below). Slowly pull front panel forward, disengaging panel from drum.
Page 17: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common dryer problems. If you need further assistance, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section. NOTE: In the following list, the most common laundry problems are listed first.
Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING OMMON DRYER PROBLEMS 1. Dryer will not start. 3. No heat For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line? Also, some dryers may Is the dryer door firmly closed? have an internal gas valve. For electric dryers, have you blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Are the controls set in an On position? Electric dryers use 2 household fuses...
Page 19: Requesting Assistance Or Service
(see the “A Note to You” section). Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill This information will help us better respond to the product warranty and provide after-warranty your request.
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Page 23: Index
NDEX This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE ASSISTANCE ............19 ELECTRONIC SENSOR DRY ........10 CARE/CLEANING FABRIC/TEMP. SELECTOR ........8-10 Dryer interior ............14 Lint screen ..............
Page 24: Warranty
Whirlpool, or acts of God. E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

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