You should wipe out the dryer drum with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping. Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product.
Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical Injury to persons basic precautions, Read all Instructions before using the dryer. NEVER dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline or flammable fluids in the dryer.
Operating Instructions Starting your dryer Be sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide and control setting information before starting your dryer. TYPE OF LOAD Cottons and linens EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans, corduroys, work dothes MEDIUMWEIGHT-Sheets, pillowcases.
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Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Control Knob either way. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the cycle and setting you want. See pages 6-6 for further cycle information. Press a temperature selection which matches the type of fabric being dried.
Operating Instructions Continued I he automatic CyCleS The automatic cycles allow you to select the degree of dryness you prefer for the clothes being dried. The automatic DRY-MISEFPcontrol is a thermostat that senses the dryer air temperature. The dryer automati- cally shuts off when the selected dryness is reached.
TIMED DRYING cycle for Use the TIMED DRYING load you want to dry by ti Knob to 1 Turn the Cycle Control ‘ant from lot0 number of minutes you w 70. The last 5 minutes of this cycle ! are 3 the load without heat to help make easier to handle.
Additional Dryer Features Gentle Heat system The dryer automatically reduces the heat settings in HEAVY HIGH and PERMIT PRESS. During the last few minutes of each of these temperature settings, the dryer temperature gradually reduces to a lower heat setting. This helps prevent overdrying. End-of-cycle signal The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished.
Caring For Your Dryer Cleaning the lint screen The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. Product Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, cause overheating dryer and fabrics.
Caring For Your Dryer Continued Cleaning the dryer interior ElectricafShock Personal Injury Hazard Turn off the electrical power before cleaning the Interior. Make sure the dryer is cool. Failure to do so could result In electrical shock or injury. Fire Hazard Use non-flammable cleaner.
Thermosl~ts Heat element Electric dryer biter Fuyel Gas dryer Lint removal Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. This lint should be removed at least every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
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C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to dryer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized made to the appliance.