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Page 1: Table Of Contents
UseAndCare ELECTRIC AND GAS DRVERS PART NO. 3396311 A Uote To You Ut rderstanding Safety Knowing Your Dryer’s Features Operating Your Dryer $hrg For Your La undry Tips tf ‘r’ou Need A!tistance 01. Service VUarranty 1-800-253-I 301 Cal I us with questions or comments. -
Page 2: A Uote To You
A Note To You Thank you for buying You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Year:; of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. Use this Use and Care Guide to safe y and efficiently operate and maintain your appliance. Complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. -
Page 3: Safety
Understanding For your safety the informaticn in this manual must be followed to minimize the ri Sk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damagla, personal injury or -Do not store or use gasoline or other flammal)le vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shcck, or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautic ns, including the following: Read all instructions before using your dryer. Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning solvents, and other flammable fluids.
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Page 5: Knowing Your Dryer's Features
Knowing Your Dryer‘s Features The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become’ familiar with all parts and features before using your dryer. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. -
Page 6: Operating Your Dryer
Operating In This Section Before starting your dryer ....... . . 6 your dryer . - Page 7 Understanding See the chart below for descriptions of the cycles that are on your dryer. See page 9 for help in selecting the right cycle. NOTES: Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (9) to dry most loads. The last few minutes of all cycles are without heat to make the load easier to handle.
- Page 8 CYCLES (cycle names may vary with model) Air cycle (no heat) The Air cycle is unheated. Use this cycle to fluff or air dry bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam pillows, sneakers, etc. See Warning on page 9. Using the Damp Dry cycle (on some models) Use this cycle to dry items to damp level or to dry damp items that do not require an entire...
- Page 9 Selecting the right Use the chart below to guide you when making drying selections. Use a timed cycle only if the recommended automatic cycle is not available on your dryer. (Your model may have cycles with one or two temperature settings.) Do not overdry.
- Page 10 End of cycle signal (on some model@ The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished. 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 11 Caring For Your Dq,fer In This Section Maintenance-every load ........11 Dryers require regular maintenance.
- Page 12 Maintenance-as Use the following suggestions about cleaning and lint removal to maintain your dryer and keep it operating efficiently. Cleaning a clogged lint screen Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue build-up on the lint screen. A clogged lint screen can extend drying times. Clean the lint screen every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue build-up.
- Page 13 Removing accumulated Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. It is recommended that lint be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. If you have any questions, please call our Consumer Assistance Center at l-800-253-1 301.
- Page 14 If your dryer Is gas and has a full front panel, remove front panel as follows 1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power. 2. Open lint screen lid. Remove two screws from lint screen area. 3.
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Page 15: Laundry Tips
Laundry Tips In This Section Before you dry ..........15 Drying wial-care item8 ... - Page 16 Drying special-care Most garments and household textiles have care labels with launl:lering instructions. Always follow label directions when they are available. General drying instructio’ is for some special washables are included in this section. Heat sensitive fabrics, plastic, rubber or si,me stuffed items require drying Alr drying without heat.
- Page 17 Remove drapery weights and hooks before laundering. Curtalns, slipcovers For slipcovers, replace while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly. Dry only a few minutes. Draperies, 1. Leave room in dryer for load to fluff. slipcovers 2. Remove from dryer while slightly damp Do not overdry. Sheers, some Dry only a few minutes.
- Page 18 Select cycle according to fabric type. Some towels, particularly those Towels made of a blend of synthetic fibers and natural fibers (polyester and cotton blends), may shed more lint than o’her towels causing your dryer’s lint screen to get full faster. Be sure to remove lint from the dryer lint screen before and after drying new towela ,.
- Page 19 Solving laundering Most laundering problems are easily solved. Check the following list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the ‘Assistance or Service” section of this book. PROBLEM CHECK IF Greasy Dryer fabric softeners were used spots Undiluted washer fabric...
- Page 20 PROBLEM CHECK IF Items are overdried Shrlnklng Fabric type and quality is suitable for drying Slow drying There is a large amount of moisture in the load to be dried Cold rinse water is used Room air temperature is below 45°F (7°C) Dryer is exhausted according to Installation Instructions Lint screen is clogged...
- Page 21 If You Need Assistance Or Service 1. Before calling for assistance Is the power cord plugged in? Is lint screen clogged with lint? Pil - Is exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood cloggel:I with lint? Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit bre;llker’? If you need more help, check the chart below.
- Page 22 . . . ment parts . . . FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Estate. appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work...
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Page 23: Service
E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modificat Ions made to the appliance. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCI JENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of Incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.