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Whirlpool 3396304 Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool 3396304 Use And Care Manual

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ELECTRONIC GAS AND ELECTRIC DRYERS
A Note To You
2
Understanding
Safety
3
Knowing Your
Drye& Features
iFeying
Your
Using Your
Options/Features
Cating For Your
Dryer
Laundry Tips
If You Need
(yp!~
5
6
13
15
20
26
Warranty
28
1-800-253-1301
Call US with
questions
or comments.
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PART NO. 3396304

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  • Page 1 ELECTRONIC GAS AND ELECTRIC DRYERS A Note To You Understanding Safety Knowing Your Drye& Features iFeying Your Using Your Options/Features Cating For Your Dryer Laundry Tips If You Need (yp!~ Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Call US with questions or comments.

  • Page 2: A Note To You

    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.

  • Page 3: Understanding Safety

    Understanding For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal Injury or -Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids In the vicinity of thls or any other appliance.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using your dryer. Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning solvents, and other flammable fluids.

  • Page 5: Your Dryer

    Your Dryer% Knowing Features The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your dryer. Uoer cards Solid state electronic touch controls Power on conbol- Modal and serial number label - Dryer drum - Other features...
  • Page 6 Operating Your Dryer In This Section Before atartlng your dryer ......6 touch controls ... . 6 Udng the electronic Starting your dryer .

  • Page 7: Stopping And Restarting

    1. Press ON/SELECT until the light glows by the cycle desired. Refer to pages 8-14 for additional informa- tion to help you make selections. 2. Press START. NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when the cycle ends. Stopping and restarting To stop your dryer at any time to add or remove clothes, open the door.
  • Page 8 Using Automatic Use Automatic drying to dry most loads. Your dryer automatically shuts off when the selected dryness is reached. Reg Dry is the preset automatic dryness selected for Reg/Heavy-High, Perm Press- Med, and Delicate+Low cycles. You can change the Automatic setting (or select a Timed setting) to match your load.
  • Page 9 Using Timed drying Use Timed drying to complete drying if some items are damp after Automatic drying. Timed drying is also useful to dry delicate items that require a short drying time. 1. Press ON/SELECT until the light glows by the CycleITemp desired.
  • Page 10 Selecting cycles/temps Press ON/SELECT until the light glows by the desired cycle. (The ‘preset” selections are: Perm Press-Med, Automatic Reg Dry with Cycle Signal and FINISH GUARD@ Options ON.) To select a different cycle/ temp Press ON/SELECT until the light glows by the desired Cycle/Temp.
  • Page 11 Cycle chart CYCLWEMP RegAieavy-Hlgh Cotton and Llnens Extra Heavy or Heavyweight items; bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts, towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes Mediumweight items; sheets, cotton underwear, diapers Preset Selectlons -;$p!ll ‘,~$ycle Signal -j$%ish Guard Perm Press-Med Cotton and Llnens Lightweight; batistes, organdies, lingerie Permanent Press, Synthetics, Heavy or Mediumweight;...
  • Page 12 CYCLEITEMP Rubber, Plastic or Heat Sensltlve items Fluff Air-No Heat Bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam rubber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc. Preset Selectlons -j+O -&$ycls slgnal -g+hih Guard Turn ble Press-Med Removing wrinkles from clothes that have been packed in a suitcase. Removing wrinkles from items not re- moved from the dryer at the end of a cycle.

  • Page 13: In This Section

    Using Your Options/Features In This Section Uolng Cycle Slgnal and FINISH GUARD@ ............13 optlonr Understandlng the FINISH GUARD...

  • Page 14: Status Lights

    Understanding the FINISH GUARD” When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. To protect the load, select the FINISH GUARD cycle. If you do not open the door within a few minutes after a cycle ends, the FINISH GUARD cycle protects your load.

  • Page 15: Caring For Your Dryer

    Caring For Your Dryer In This Section load ......Malntemncwvery Dryers require regular maintenance. Follow the suggestions below to maintain your dryer properly. Maintenance-every Cleaning the lint screen...
  • Page 16 Maintenance-as needed Use the following suggestions about cleaning and lint removal to maintain your dryer and keep it operating efficiently. Cleaning a clogged lint screen Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup on the lint screen. A clogged lint screen can extend drying times.

  • Page 17: Changing The Drum Light

    Changing the drum light ElectrIcal Shock and Fire Hazard Before removing light bulb, either unplug the dryer or disconnect the dryer at the main power supply. The bulb cover must be in place during dryer operation to prevent overheating and possible damage to fabrics. Operating the dryer with the bulb cover removed could cause the dryer to fail or create a fire hazard.
  • Page 18 Removing accumulated Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. It is recommended that lint be removed every 2 to 3 or more often, depending years, on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. If you have any questions, please call our Consumer Assistance Center at 301.
  • Page 19 lf your dryer Is gas and has a full front panel, remove tront panel as follows: 1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power. Open lint screen lid. Remove two screws from lint screen area. Open top by pulling forward and up at each front comer (see View A).

  • Page 20: Laundry Tips

    Laundry Tips In This Section Before you dry ... Items ... 21 Drylng speclal<are Using dryer fabrk softeners ..23 This section reviews proper drying techniques, gives you additional drying information, and discusses causes or solutions to common drying problems. Before you dry Before using your dryer, see pages 3 and 4 for...

  • Page 21: Drying Special-Care Items

    Drying special-care Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow label directions when they are available. General drying instructions for some special washables are included in this section. Heat-sensitive fabrics, plastic, rubber or some stuffed items require drying Air drying without heat.
  • Page 22 Remove drapery weights and hooks before laundering. Curtalnt, slipcovers 1. Use Delicate+Low Draperies, slipcovers 2. Leave room in dryer for load to fluff. 3. Remove from dryer while slightly damp. Do not overdry. For slipcovers, replace slipcovers while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.

  • Page 23: Saving Energy

    Tinted, dyed or Dry according to fabric, weight and care label instructions. Wipe the dryer noncolorfast drum carefully to remove any dye or lint that can be transferred to other Items loads. See “Cleaning the dryer interior” on page 16. Towels Select cycle according to fabric type.
  • Page 24 Solving laundering Most laundering problems are easily solved. Check the following list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the ‘If You Need Assistance Or Service” section of this book. PROBLEM CHECK IF Greasy Dryer fabric softeners spots...
  • Page 25 PROBLEM CHECK IF Shrlnklng Items are overdried Fabric type and quality is suitable for drying Slow drying There is a large amount of moisture in the load to be dried Cold rinse water is used Room air temperature is below 45°F (7°C) Dryer is exhausted according to Installation Instructions Lint screen is clogged...

  • Page 26: If You Need Assistance Or Service

    If You Need Assistance Or Service 1. Before calling for assistance Is the power cord plugged in? •!l Is lint screen clogged with lint? P!il -’ Is exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood plugged with lint? Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker? If you need more help, check the chart below.
  • Page 27 . . . ment parts . . . FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool” appli- ance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and...

  • Page 28: Dryer Warranty

    E. Any labor costs during the limited warranty. F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL 0~ CONSEQUEN- TIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen- tial damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

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