Whirlpool Top-Load Dryer Use And Care Manual
Whirlpool Top-Load Dryer Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool Top-Load Dryer Use And Care Manual

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ELECTRIC AND GAS
DRYERS
Use & Care Guide
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W10110520

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  • Page 1 ® ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS Use & Care Guide Table of Contents ... 2 W10110520...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY... 3 PARTS AND FEATURES ... 5 CHECKING YOUR VENT... 6 DRYER USE ... 6 Starting Your Dryer ... 6 Stopping and Restarting... 7 Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips... 7 Cycle Descriptions... 7 Additional Features ... 8 Drying Rack (optional)...
  • Page 3: Dryer Safety

    Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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. Gas dryers should only be installed in a room if the room meets the appropriate ventilation requirements specified in the national installation regulations.
  • Page 5: Parts And Features

    A. Control panel B. Model and serial number label C. Dryer drum D. Lint screen E. Exhaust grill F. Wide-opening door PARTS AND FEATURES Additional features your dryer may have Super wide-swing door End of Cycle Signal selector Wrinkle Guard selector Automatic Dry sensor Optional purchase Drying rack...
  • Page 6: Checking Your Vent

    CHECKING YOUR VENT Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances found in the Installation Instructions. See the Installation Instructions for more information. WARNING Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent.
  • Page 7: Stopping And Restarting

    4. Select a temperature setting on models with a Temp/Fabric selector. The cycle descriptions include temperature setting suggestions. NOTE: The temperature selector is part of the Cycle Control knob on some models. 5. Select the End of Cycle Signal, if available. The signal is helpful when drying permanent press or synthetics.
  • Page 8: Additional Features

    40 - 50 used in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, has been 10 - 20 tested and approved for use in full-size dryers built by Whirlpool Corporation. End of Cycle Signal The End of Cycle signal sounds when a cycle is complete. If your End of Cycle signal is selectable, the signal will sound only if set to On.
  • Page 9: Dryer Care

    Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. WARNING 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 10 Moving care - Electric Dryers For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door. For direct-wired dryers: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.
  • Page 11: Dryer Operation

    First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Dryer Operation Dryer will not run Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat.
  • Page 12: Assistance Or Service

    WHIRLPOOL specified replacement parts in your area, call the dealer from whom you purchased the dryer or a Whirlpool designated service company. NOTE: For gas dryers only, if the power supply cord is damaged,...

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