You should wipe out the dryer drum with a damp cloth before using to re- move dust from storing or shipping. Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below.
Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical injury to persons basic precautions, Read these laundry instruc- tions for important use and safety information before using your 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 io refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper and control setting information before starting it. TYPE OF LOAD Cottons and linens AUTOMATIC EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads, qutlts HEAVYWEIGHT -Towels, jeans,...
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1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Control Knob either way to point to the cycle and setting you want. See pages 6-6 for further cycle information. 2. Set the Temperature Selector or between any desired temperature settings. 3. Push the Start Button to start the dryer.
Operating Instructions Continued The automatic cycles The automatic cycles allow you to select the degree of dryness you prefer for the clothes being dried. The automatic DRY-MISER@ control is a thermostat that senses the dryer air temperature. The dryer automatically shuts off when the selected dryness is reached.
Timed drying Use the TIMED DRYING cycle for any load you want to dry by time. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number of minutes you want from 10 to 70. The last 5 minutes of this cycle are without heat to help make the load easier to handle.
Operating Instructions Continued ‘5 3 9- ’ ,\- Using DAMP DRY This setting should be used for damp items that do not require an entire drying cycle. 1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on DAMP DRY in the TIMED DRYING cycle.
Additional Dryer Features Gentle Heat System The dryer automatically reduces the heat settings in HEAVY HIGH and PERM’T PRESS MED. During the last few minutes of each of these tempera- ture settings the dryer temperature gradually reduces to a lower heat set- ting.
Caring For Your Dryer Cleaning the lint screen The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. each Open the lid and pull the lint screen straight out.
Caring For Your Dryer Continued Thermostats Heat element terminals Heater box Electric Dryers Igniter Funnel ~- Gas Dryers Powdered laundry detergent Make a paste with detergent and very warm water. Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is removed.
3. If you need service’... Whirlpool has a nationwide network of franchised TECH- CARE servrce technrcians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide...
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Benton Harbor, MI 49022 5. If you need FSP” replacement parts*... FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality when- ever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replace-...
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. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.