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Use&Care
Electric and
Gas Dryers
A Note to You............ 2
Dryer Safety .......... 3-4
Your Dryer ................. 5
Checking Your Vent ... 6
Dryer ......................... 8
Dryer ....................... 14
Troubleshooting ...... 19
or Service................ 21
Index ....................... 23
Warranty ................. 24
Call us with questions or comments.
PART NO. 3406075
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Operating Your Dryer ......8 Caring for Your Dryer ....... 14 Troubleshooting ..19 Requesting Assistance or Service....21 Index ....... 23 Warranty ....24 1 - 800 - 44 - ROPER Call us with questions or comments. PART NO. 3406075... -
Page 2: A Note To You
® Your ROPER dryer gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. 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. Please read it carefully. -
Page 3: Dryer Safety
RYER AFETY Your safety is important to us. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or This guide contains safety statements under other injuries. warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the symbol. - Page 4 RYER AFETY 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.
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Page 5: Getting To Know
ETTING TO RYER 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. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. -
Page 6: Your Dryer
HECKING Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Install your dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45°F (7°C). Also make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information. -
Page 7: Checking Your Vent
CHECKING YOUR VENT ENTING ( CONT Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, Use the straightest path possible when routing but at least every 2 years, the exhaust vent. Avoid 90° turns, if possible. or when installing your dryer in a new location. Allow room when using •... - Page 8 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 If your dryer has a separate Temperature wWARNING selector, set it to the recommended setting for the type of fabric being dried.
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Page 9: Operating Your Dryer
OPERATING YOUR DRYER TARTING YOUR DRYER CONT Stopping and restarting your dryer To restart your dryer: Close the door, select a new cycle and temperature You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. (if desired), and push the Start Button. To stop your dryer: Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control Knob to Off. - Page 10 OPERATING YOUR DRYER YCLE DESCRIPTIONS Automatic cycle(s) Timed cycle(s) Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads. The Use a Timed cycles to complete drying if some Automatic cycle shuts items are damp after off the dryer when the the Automatic cycle. COOL DOWN selected dryness is The Timed cycle is also...
- Page 11 OPERATING YOUR DRYER YCLE DESCRIPTION CONT Wrinkle Free feature WRINKLE PREVENT™ feature (on some models) (on some models) The Wrinkle Free feature in the Timed cycle re- When you are unable to remove a load from the moves wrinkles from dryer as soon as it stops, clothes that have been wrinkles can form.
- Page 12 OPERATING YOUR DRYER O HEAT FLUFF CYCLE The chart below includes examples of items that wWARNING require drying without heat. Use the No Heat/Fluff cycle, or place the items on a line or rack to air dry. • Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. •...
- Page 13 OPERATING YOUR DRYER SING THE DRYING RACK Your dryer may include a drying rack. If your model Close the door. doesn’t include one, you can order a drying rack by calling 1-800-447-6737, from anywhere in the U.S.A. You will hear a recording. Follow the instruc- tions to place an order.
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Page 14: 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 15 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 16 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER HANGING THE DRUM LIGHT The dryer light automatically turns on inside wWARNING the dryer drum when you open the door. See instructions below to change your drum light. Fire Hazard Replace light bulb cover before operating dryer. Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
- Page 17 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 two to three years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
- Page 18 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.
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Page 19: 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 “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 21. NOTE: In the following list, the most common laundry problems are listed first. - Page 20 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 Is the dryer door firmly closed? may have an internal gas valve. See Installation Instructions. For electric dryers, have you blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Are the controls set in an ON position?
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Page 21: Requesting Assistance Or Service
Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at: failed to resolve your problem, you can contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program Roper Brand Home Appliances (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent con- Consumer Assistance Center sumer experts that voice consumer views at the c/o Correspondence Dept. - Page 22 NOTES...
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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 ............21 END OF CYCLE SIGNAL ..........8 CARE/CLEANING ENERGY PREFERRED SETTING ......8-9 Dryer interior ............ -
Page 24: Warranty
E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. 10/96 THIS ROPER APPLIANCE IS WARRANTED BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL IT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY 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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