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Whirlpool 240-volt Use And Care Manual

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3977625
240-Volt
Compact
Electric
Dryer
A Note to You ....................2
Dryer Safety........................3
Instructions ........................5
Parts and Features ..........23
Using Your Dryer ............24
Starting your dryer ...........24
End of cycle signal ...........25
Loading ............................25
and setting...... ................25
Dryer ................................28
Troubleshooting ..............30
Warranty ..........................36
Call the Consumer Assistance Center
with questions or comments:
1-800-253-1301

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    3977625 240-Volt Compact Electric Dryer A Note to You ...2 Dryer Safety...3 Installation Instructions ...5 Parts and Features ...23 Using Your Dryer ...24 Starting your dryer ...…24 End of cycle signal ...25 Loading ...25 Selecting the right cycle and setting…… ...….25 Caring for Your Dryer ...28...

  • Page 2: A Note To You

    Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free. To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated servicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our ® appliance.

  • Page 3: Dryer Safety

    Dryer Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appli- ance. 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.
  • Page 4 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 the dryer. • Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.

  • Page 5: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Read the “Dryer Safety” section of your dryer’s Use and Care guide, and completely read these installation instructions before beginning installation. Before starting installation wWARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation.
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS How to install your dryer Now that you’ve unpacked your dryer, check to be sure you have removed the parts bag from the drum. Remove the tape that holds the drum to the cabinet. Move the drum by hand to make certain all tape has been removed.
  • Page 7 Installing the leveling legs Leveling your dryer correctly will reduce operating noise and provide improved drying performance. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

  • Page 8: Electrical Requirements

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Requirements A three-wire or four-wire, single phase 120/240-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, electrical supply is required on a separate 30-ampere circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. This dryer is manufactured with the 3-wire,...
  • Page 9 Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Local codes may permit the use of a U.L.- listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-ampere, dryer power supply cord kit (pigtail). Power supply cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least four feet long.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Disconnect power. 2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover. 3. Attach a ⁄ -inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position.
  • Page 11 Three-Wire Electrical Connection (Direct Wire) wWARNING Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a UL approved strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover. 3. Attach a ⁄ -inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position.
  • Page 13 5. Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block screws using the same method(s) described in step 4. Tighten all terminal block screws firmly. 6. Tighten the strain relief screws. 7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel.
  • Page 14 Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Local codes may permit the use of a U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30 ampere, dryer power supply cord kit (pigtail). Power supply cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least four feet long. The...
  • Page 15 1. Disconnect power. 2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover. 3. Attach a ⁄ -inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Four-Wire Electrical Connection (Direct Wire) wWARNING Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a UL approved strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector.
  • Page 17 3. Attach a ⁄ -inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the direct wire cable through the strain relief. 4.

  • Page 18: Exhaust Requirements

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Exhaust requirements Your dryer must be properly vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. • Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure vent. Lint may catch on screws. Use 4-inch heavy metal vent. Do not kink or crush flexible metal vent. It must be fully extended to allow adequate exhaust air to Better Good flow.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Determining vent length NOTE: Check periodically to ensure that the outside exhaust hood is not blocked. The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon: • The type of vent (heavy or flexible metal). • The number of elbows (90° turns) used. To determine maximum vent length: 1.
  • Page 21 Recessed area and closet installation NOTE: Check codes requirements. Some codes limit or do not permit installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector. • This dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet.

  • Page 22: Mobile Home Installation

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mobile home installation NOTE: Check codes requirements. Some codes limit or do not permit installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector. The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a non-combustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home.

  • Page 23: Parts And Features

    Parts and Features Start button (p. 24) Model and serial number label (p. 2) Dryer drum Cycle and temperature control knob (p. 26) Lint screen (p. 28)

  • Page 24: Using Your Dryer

    Using Your Dryer WARNING 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. Starting your dryer Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from...

  • Page 25: End Of Cycle Signal

    End of cycle signal The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished. The signal is not adjustable and cannot be turned off. The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics, and other items that should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.
  • Page 26 USING YOUR DRYER Automatic Permanent Press/ Regular Cycle Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting ( * ). Your Automatic cycle shuts off when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle and Temperature Control knob will not move until the load is almost dry.
  • Page 27 Selecting the right cycle and setting TYPE OF LOAD Cottons and linens Extra heavy–Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts Heavyweight–Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes Mediumweight–Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers Lightweight–Batistes, organdies, lingerie Permanent press, synthetics and blends Heavyweight–Work clothes, jackets, raincoats Mediumweight–Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks Lightweight–Lingerie, blouses, dresses Knits...

  • Page 28: Caring For Your Dryer

    Caring for Your Dryer Cleaning the lint screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located inside the dryer drum, on the back wall. Clean it before starting each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean: 1.

  • Page 29: Cleaning The Dryer Interior

    Cleaning 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. It is helpful to dry unstable dye items inside out to prevent dye transfer.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Common drying problems PROBLEM CAUSE Not drying • Lint screen is clogged with lint. satisfactorily • Restricted air movement. Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood is clogged with lint. • Exhaust vent is crushed or kinked. • Cycle and Temperature Control knob is set on Air cycle.

  • Page 31: Common Drying Problems

    Common drying problems PROBLEM CAUSE Lint in load • Lint screen is clogged. • Improper sorting. • Load is too big or heavy. • Load is overdried. • Paper or tissue in pockets. • Pilling being mistaken for lint. Stains on •...

  • Page 32: Assistance Or Service

    FSP factory specified parts. These parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance. For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can...

  • Page 33: 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. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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