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WHIRLPOOL WGD5840SW0
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WGD5840SW0
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- Page 1 This Owner's Manual is provided and hosted by Appliance Factory Parts. WHIRLPOOL WGD5840SW0 Owner's Manual Shop genuine replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL WGD5840SW0 Find Your WHIRLPOOL Dryer Parts - Select From 3706 Models -------- Manual continues below --------...
- Page 2 ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents ..........2 8318480B...
- Page 3 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 Loading..................7 Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips ...........7 CYCLES...................8 Automatic Dry Cycle ..............8 Timed Dry Cycle................8 No Heat Fluff Cycle ..............8 Drying Rack ..................9 DRYER CARE .................9 Cleaning the Dryer Location ............9...
- Page 4 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 5 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 repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recom- Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in mended in this Use and Care Guide or in published...
- Page 6 PARTS AND FEATURES Control panel Other features your dryer may have Optional purchase Drying rack Model and serial number label Drum light Dryer drum Reversible large side-swing door (See Installation Instructions) Lint screen Exhaust grille Wide-opening door Control Panel NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer. They are designed to show all of the models covered by this book. Your dryer may not include all features.
- Page 7 CHECKING DRYER USE YOUR VENT Starting Your Dryer 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 your Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
- Page 8 2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Loading Automatic Setting ( ) to dry most heavyweight and medium Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow weight loads.
- Page 9 Timed Dry Cycle CYCLES Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after the automatic cycle. This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may vary Timed Dry is also useful for: from the model shown and may not have all of the cycles and Heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work features described.
- Page 10 Drying Rack DRYER CARE The drying rack is useful for machine drying items you would not necessarily want to tumble dry or that you would normally line dry (for example, sweaters). Cleaning the Dryer Location If your model does not have a drying rack, you may purchase one.
- Page 11 As needed cleaning TROUBLESHOOTING Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen. First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months or more the cost of a service call...
- Page 12 United States. Loads are wrinkled To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle?
- Page 13 For two years from the date of purchase, when this dryer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
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