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W10097089A
ELECTRONIC DRYER
USE AND CARE GUIDE
Table of Contents
OPERATION MANUAL
DRYER SAFETY ...................................................................... 2
For Good Air Flow .............................................................. 4
Control Panel and Features ................................................ 5
Cycle Guide ........................................................................ 6
Using Your Dryer ................................................................ 7
Dryer Care .......................................................................... 9
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ......................................... 11
Tools and Parts ................................................................. 11
Location Requirements .................................................... 11
Electrical Requirements ................................................... 13
Electrical Connection ....................................................... 14
VENTING ............................................................................. 14
Venting Requirements ...................................................... 14
Plan Vent System ............................................................. 15
Install Vent System ........................................................... 16
Install Leveling Legs.......................................................... 16
Level Dryer ....................................................................... 17
Connect Vent ................................................................... 18
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ............................... 18
REVERSE DOOR SWING ...................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................... 22
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
ELECTRONIC DRYER USE AND CARE GUIDE Table of Contents OPERATION MANUAL DRYER SAFETY ..............2 Check Your Vent System For Good Air Flow .............. 4 Control Panel and Features ..........5 Cycle Guide ................ 6 Using Your Dryer ..............7 Dryer Care ................ -
Page 2: Dryer Safety
DRYER SAFETY... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: Before the dryer is removed from service or Read all instructions before using the dryer. discarded, remove the doors to the drying Gas dryers should only be installed in a room if the compartment. -
Page 4: Check Your Vent System For Good Air Flow
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW Maintain good air flow by: Cleaning your lint screen before each load. ■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm) ■ diameter heavy, rigid vent material. Use the shortest length of vent possible. ■... -
Page 5: Control Panel And Features
CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES Not all features and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary. DRYER CYCLE KNOB Wrinkle Shield™ or Wrinkle Guard II feature (on some models) Use your Dryer Cycle Knob to select available cycles on your dryer. -
Page 6: Cycle Guide
CYCLE GUIDE — AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. AUTOMATIC DRY - Senses moisture in the load and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control. Items to dry: Cycle: Drying... -
Page 7: Using Your Dryer
Setting the Drying Temperature If your dryer has multiple heat settings: A Medium Low/Quick Dry heat setting may be used for drying ■ 1 or 2 items for a short drying time. A High/Heavy heat setting may be used for drying ■... -
Page 8: Drying Rack
Select the desired cycle Select End of Cycle Signal (if desired) Select the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL, if available. The End of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Promptly removing clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling. -
Page 9: Dryer Care
DRYER CARE Cleaning the dryer location Cleaning the lint screen Every load cleaning Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the air flow for proper dryer operation. This includes The lint screen is located in the dryer. A screen blocked by clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer. - Page 10 Vacation, storage, and moving care Non-Use or Storage Care Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should: 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2.
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Page 11: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Location Requirements Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed: Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Check code requirements. -
Page 12: Electrical Requirements
Minimum Required Spacing 14"max. (356 mm) 3" (76 mm) 48 in. (310 cm 18" 18" (457 mm) (457 mm) 24 in. 6" (155 cm (152 mm) 4" 3" (102 mm) (76 mm) " (368 mm) 1" (25 mm) 0" Door Clearance (0 mm) Recessed front view Closet side... -
Page 13: Electrical Connection
■ possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating wall receptacle. See Figures 1 & 2. If your electrical requirements are different, contact your ■ authorized Whirlpool service center or a qualified electrician. ring terminals ground wire... -
Page 14: Venting
VENTING Elbows: 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. ■ Venting Requirements Good Better Clamps: Use clamps to seal all joints. ■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws ■ or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint. -
Page 15: Plan Vent System
Plan Vent System Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best Recommended exhaust installations for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. -
Page 16: Install Vent System
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best Connect vent to exhaust hood drying performance: Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent ■ material and hood combinations acceptable to use. NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent System Chart. -
Page 17: Level Dryer
Level Dryer Prepare dryer for leveling legs Level Dryer To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from from dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer. front to back. -
Page 18: Connect Vent
Connect Vent Complete Installation Checklist Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through steps to see what was skipped. Connect vent to exhaust outlet Check that dryer is level. See “Level Dryer”. Check that you have all of your tools. - Page 19 Remove screws from door Remove bottom screws Remove screws at top, bottom, and side of door (4 screws). Keep door screws separate from hinge screws as they are different sizes. Holding door over towel on dryer, grasp Open dryer door. Remove bottom screws from dryer sides of outer door and lift to separate it from inner door.
- Page 20 Attach door hinges Remove and transfer hinge hole plugs Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to gently remove 4 hinge hole plugs on left side of dryer cabinet. Transfer plugs into hinge holes on opposite side of dryer cabinet. Insert screws in hinge holes on dryer cabinet Reattach door hinges to dryer door so that the larger hole is at the bottom of the hinge.
- Page 21 Remove door strike plug Check door strike alignment Close door and check that door strike aligns with door Remove door strike plug. Insert the door strike removed in catch. If it is needed, slide door catch left or right within slot Step 9 into hole and secure with screw.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Clothes are not drying Lint screen clogged with lint. Clean lint screen before each load. satisfactorily, drying Has the Air Dry cycle been selected. Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried. - Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Timer does not Dryer not set to Timed Drying or The timer moves slowly and continuously for the time setting. advance Air Dry (depending on model).
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