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Whirlpool 8280525 Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool 8280525 Use And Care Manual

27" electric and gas dryers
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8280525
27 "
Electric and

Gas Dryers

A Note to You ..................2
Dryer Safety ......................3
Parts and Features ..........5
Checking Your Vent ..........6
Using Your Dryer ..............8
setting ............................9
Loading ........................10
Fluff Air cycle ..............13
rack ..............................14
Dryer ..............................15
Troubleshooting..............18
or Service........................20
Warranty..........................24
1 - 800 - 253 - 1301
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    8280525 27 " Electric and Gas Dryers A Note to You ...2 Dryer Safety ...3 Parts and Features ...5 Checking Your Vent ...6 Using Your Dryer ...8 Starting your dryer ...8 Selecting a cycle and temperature setting ...9 Loading ...10 Cycle descriptions ...10...

  • Page 2: A Note To You

    Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL The Whirlpool brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. 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 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.

  • Page 5: Parts And Features

    ARTS AND EATURES The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features. Cycle control knob (pp. 8-12) Model and serial number label...

  • 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.
  • Page 7 ENTING CONT You can exhaust from the rear, left, right, or bottom of the dryer. • Exhaust from the rear of the dryer: The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements are listed in your Installation Instructions.

  • Page 8: Using Your Dryer

    SING TARTING YOUR DRYER wWARNING 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 can result in death, explosion, or fire. Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

  • Page 9: Selecting A Cycle And Temperature Setting

    TARTING YOUR DRYER (OPTIONAL STEP) If your dryer has a Cycle Signal (End of Cycle Signal) selector, set the selector to On if you want the dryer to sound a signal when a cycle is finished. • The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics, and other items that should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops.

  • Page 10: Loading

    USING YOUR DRYER OADING Loading suggestions The chart below provides some guidelines on various types of drying loads. Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer; allow space for clothes to tumble freely. Heavy Work Clothes 4 jeans 4 workpants 4 workshirts 2 sweatshirts...
  • Page 11 YCLE DESCRIPTIONS ( CONT Timed cycle(s) Use a Timed drying cycle to complete drying if some items are damp after the Automatic cycle. A Timed drying cycle is also useful for: • Heavyweight and bulky items, such as bed spreads and work clothes, and large loads that require a long drying time.
  • Page 12 USING YOUR DRYER YCLE DESCRIPTIONS ® TUMBLE PRESS feature (on some models) The TUMBLE PRESS feature in the Timed cycle Temperature selector to Medium or Low heat. FINISH GUARD ® (FINISH GUARD (on some models) When you are unable to remove a load from the Finish Guard If you do not open the dryer door within a few...

  • Page 13: Fluff Air Cycle

    LUFF AIR CYCLE The chart below includes examples of items that require drying without heat. Use the Fluff Air cycle (or the Timed Drying cycle and the “Air” Temperature setting), or place the items on a line or rack to air dry. TYPE OF LOAD Rubber, plastic, heat-sensitive fabrics Foam Rubber –...

  • Page 14: Using The Drying Rack

    USING YOUR DRYER SING THE DRYING RACK Use the drying rack to machine-dry items you would not necessarily want to tumble dry. The rack gives you concentrated heat for efficient and uniform drying. It also reduces noise when drying heavy items such as tennis shoes. To order a drying rack, call 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.

  • Page 15: Caring For Your Dryer

    ARING FOR LEANING THE LINT SCREEN Every load cleaning The lint screen is located in the door opening. Clean it before starting each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean: Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
  • Page 16 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER LEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as 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 17 HANGING THE DRUM LIGHT The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. Your dryer drum light may be one of two types, as shown. To change drum light type 1: Unplug dryer or disconnect power. Open the dryer door.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING OMMON DRYING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE • Lint screen is clogged with lint. Not drying satisfactorily • Restricted air movement. Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood is clogged with lint. • Exhaust vent is crushed or kinked. • One fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped.
  • Page 19 OMMON DRYING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE • Lint screen is clogged. Lint in load • Improper sorting. • Load is too big or heavy. • Load is overdried. • Paper or tissue in pockets. • Pilling being mistaken for lint. Stains on •...

  • Page 20: Assistance Or Service

    WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. OR FURTHER ASSISTANCE If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c/o Correspondence Dept. 2000 North M-63 Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
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  • Page 24: Warranty

    F. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

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