UseAndCare PART NO. 3401085 A Note to You..2 Dryer Safety ... 3-4 Parts and Features ..5 Operating Your Dryer..6 Before starting your dryer .. .6 Starting your dryer ... 6 Stopping/restarting your dryer ... Selecting the right cycle and setting ...
Estate@ appliance. Estate appliances give you all the functionality ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
Dryer Safety Your safety is important to us. This Quide contains safetv statements under warning symbols. Please-pay special attention to these symbols and tollow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY For your safety, the information must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or...
Imt3ortant To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using your dryer. *Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the Installation Instructions. Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable...
Parts and Features The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model.
Operating Your Dryer The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer to “Laundry Tips” on page 16 for additional information on sorting, loading and drying most types of washables. Before starting your dryer Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from stor-...
Selecting the right The following pages describe the cycles on your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages 9-l 0 for help in selecting drying cycles. Drying guidelines Always follow care label directions when they are available. To dry delicate fabrics, rubber, plastic, and heat-sensitive fabrics, always use the No Heat/Fluff or Air cycle (depending on...
No Heat/Fluff Air Cycle (on some models) Use the No Heat/Fluff or Air cycle to fluff or air dry bedding, plastic table- cloths, foam pillows, sneakers, etc. See the Warning and the chart on page 10 for more information about this un- heated cycle.
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Drying cycles chart Use the chart below to guide you when making drying selections. The chart sug- gests heat settings and drying times for various loads. NOTES: Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads. Use a Timed cycle only if the recom- mended Automatic cycle is not available.
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No Heat/Fluff or Air cycle, line drying The chart below includes examples of items that require drying without heat. Use the No Heat/Fluff or Air cycle (if available on your dryer model), or place the items on a line or rack to air dry.
Using the drying rack (Available as an accessory The drying rack lets you dry items that you may not want to tumble. The rack does not move, but the drum turns. Fit rear legs of the rack into indentations in the back wall of the dryer.
Caring for Your Dryer Proper care of your dryer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your dryer properly and safely. Cleaning the lint screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located under a lid on top Clean it before each load.
Cleaning the dryer Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. If you want to remove stains from the dryer drum, use powdered laundry detergent. 1. Make a paste with detergent and very warm water.
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Removing accumulated Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. Lint should 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 toll-free at 1-800-253-l 301.
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If your dryer is gas and has a full front panel, remove front panel as follows: Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power. 2. Open lint screen lid. Remove two screws from lint screen area. 3. Open top by pulling forward and up at each front corner (see View A).
Laundry Tips This section provides information on preparing clothes for drying, drying guidelines, instructions for drying special-care NOTES: Refer to your washer Use and Care Guide for proper washing techniques laundry tips. See pages 3 and 4 of this book for Important Safety Information. Sorting clothes Separate...
Using dryer fabric Dryer fabric softeners are recommended reducing static cling and for softening fabrics. Always follow package instructions carefully. Put one fabric softener sheet before start- on top of the load ing the dryer. Do not add a after the fabric softener sheet cycle has started.
Drying special-care Most garments and household textiles have manufacturer’s Always follow care label directions when they are available. instructions. types include drying instructions for most instructions for special-care washables. TEMS DRYING INSTRUCTIONS 31ankets and Machine drying knitted woolens is not recommended. when wet and allow to air dry.
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ITEMS DRYING INSTRUCTIONS Napped items Dry separately or with similar colors to avoid lint transfer. Follow care label instructions. Corduroy, Remove from dryer while there is still a trace of moisture. velveteen 2. Smooth, reshape and air dry before putting away. Quilted, down- Follow care label instructions.
Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following for laundry list problems you may have and their possible causes. Also refer to the next page dryer for a checklist which can help you solve some simple problems without calling for service.
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Common dryer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the power cord plugged in? Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker? For gas dryers, are the valves open on the dryer and the supply line? Is the dryer door firmly closed? Are the controls set in an ON position? Did you firmly push the Start Button? Is lint screen clogged with lint?
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 right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Estate appliance.
Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you want, and then look for the page number. TOPIC AIR cycle ... AIR DRYING ... AUTOMATIC cycles ... CARE/CLEANING Dryer interior ... Lint screen ... Vacation ... CHOOSING LOAD SIZES..
If you need service, first see the “Requesting then, if you need additional help, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A. PART NO. 3401085 0 1994 Whirlpool Corporation Estate@ 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR...
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