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Page 1: Table Of Contents
A Note To You Understanding Safety Knowing Your Dryer's Features Operating Your Dryer Caring For Your Dryer Laundry Tips If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Calf us with q_estions or comments. AUTOMATIC DRYERS... -
Page 2: A Note To You
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchaseda quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone intoits manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation,we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable informationon how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. -
Page 3: Safety
Understanding Safety be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. -Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. -WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: •... - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Install and/or store dryer where it will not • Read all instructionsbefore usingyour dryer. be exposed to the weather. • Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with • Do not tamper with the controls. wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning •...
- Page 5 Know ng Your Dryer's Features The parts and features of your dryer are illustratedbelow. Become familiar with all parts and features before usingyour 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.
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Page 6: Operating Your Dryer
Operating Your Dryer In This Section Page Page Beforestartingyour dryer ......6 SelecUng a cycle ........... Starting or stopping your dryer ....Using the drying rack ......... To obtain the best dryingresults, you must operate your dryer properly. This section gives you importantinformationfor efficientand safe use of your dryer. - Page 7 Selecting a cycle You will find informationyou need to make correct cycle, time, and temperature decisions in this section. • Pages 7 to 11: Use these pages to find additionalinformationabout drying cycles that may be on your model. • Pages 12 to 16: Find the page that has a controlpanel similar to yours.
- Page 8 Using automatic cycles Your DRY-MISEFP control senses the dryness of the load and automatically shuts off when the selected dryness is reached, For the first few loads: 1. Set the Cycle Control Knob to point to the center mark in your automaticcycle. 2.
- Page 9 Using the Air cycle (no heat) Fire Hazard Do not dry plastic or rubber items with heat. Use the Air cycle, or line dry. Failure to do so could result in fire or damaged items. The dryer does not heat when the Cycle Control Knob is set in the Air cycle.
- Page 10 Using the TUMBLE PRESS ® cycle (on some models) This cycle removes wrinkles from clothing that has been packed in a suitcase or closet, and from items not removed from the dryer at the end of a cycle. 1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on TUMBLE PRESS.
- Page 11 Using end of cycle signal FINISH GUARD • cycle selector (on some models) If your model has an End of Cycle signal and FINISH GUARD cycle selector, these features may be turned on or off. Followthese instructions: NOTE: The FINISH GUARD cycle operates at the end of your automatic cycle unlessyou have turned it off.
- Page 12 Cycle control knob with 3 temperature settings cycno Start butlon control knob If your dryer has a Cycle Control Knob with Using your automatic (low heat) cycle 3 temperature settings (air, low, high), refer to Use your automatic (low heat) cycle to dry the chart below and the chart on page 9 for knits,delicates and some syntheticitems.
- Page 13 Cycle control knob and a temperature selector (2 settings) Cycle control knob Temperature selector Start button If your dryer has a Temperature Selector with Using your automatic cycle 2 temperature settings (low, high), refer to the Use your automatic cycle and a heat settingto chart below and the chart on page 9 for cycle automaticallydry most loads.
- Page 14 Cycle control knob and a temperature selector (3 settings) Start button Cycle €ontrol knob Temperature eelector (selectors vary with model) Using Heavy Dry If your dryer has a Temperature Selector with 3 temperature settings (low, reed, high), refer (o. some models) Use Heavy Dry and a high heat setting to dry to the chart below and the chart on page 9 for cycle information.
- Page 15 Cycle control knob and a temperature selector (4 CLEAN TOUCH" settings) Start button Cycle control knob Temperature eelector GUARD e End of cycle selector Using Heavy Dry If your dryer has a Temperature Selector with (on some models) 4 temperature settings (ex low, low, med, Use Heavy Dry and a high heat setting to dry high), refer to the chart below and the chart on large items or items that are thicker or heavier...
- Page 16 Cycle control knob and a temperature selector (4 settings) Cycle control knob Temperature selector cycle Start button (selectors vary with modal) FINISH GUARD e selector If your dryer has a Temperature Selector with Using Heavy Dry 4 temperature settings (ex low, low, med, (on some models) high), refer to the chart below and the chart on Use Heavy Dry and a high heat settingto dry...
- Page 17 Using the drying rack (on some models) The drying rack lets you dry items that you may not want to tumble. The rack does not move, but the drum turns. 1. Fit rear legs of the rack into indentations in the back wall of the dryer.
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Page 18: Caring For Your Dryer
Caring For Your Dryer In This Section Page Page MalntenarlcHvery load ......MalntenancHs needed ......Dryers require regular maintenance. Follow the suggestions below to maintain your dryer properly. Maintenance-every load Cleaning lint screen The lint screen is located under a lid on top of Product and Fabric Damage Hazard the dryer. - Page 19 Maintenance-as needed Use the followingsuggestions about cleaning and lint removal to maintain your dryerand keep it operating efficiently. Cleaning a clogged lint screen Laundry detergents and fabric softenerscan cause a residue build-upon the lint screen. A clogged lintscreen can extend dryingtimes. Clean the lint screen every six monthsor more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue build-up.
- Page 20 Changing drum light (o. somemodels) Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard • Before removing light bulb, either unplug the dryer or disconnectthe dryer at the main power supply. ,,The bulb cover must be in place during dryer operation to prevent overheating and possibledamage to fabrics.
- Page 21 Removing accumulated lint Lint can gather insidethe dryer and be a fuel for fire. It is recommended the lint be removed Electrical Shock and every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending Personal injury Hazard on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a •...
- Page 22 If yourdryerIsgasandhasafull front panel, r emove frontpanel as follows Remove scrmvs 1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the eleclrical power. before Ol:Nming top 2. Open lint screen lid. Remove two screws from lintscreen area. 3. Open top by pulling forward and up st each front comer (see View A).
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Page 23: Laundry Tips
Laundry Tips In This Section Page Page Before you dry ..........Saving energy ..........Vacation care ..........Drying special-care Items ......Using dryer fabric softeners ....... Solving laundering problems ....This section reviews proper drying techniques, gives you additional drying information,and discusses causes or solutionsto commondrying problems. - Page 24 Drying special-care items Most garments and householdtextiles have care labels with laundering instructions.Always follow label directionswhen they are available. General dryinginstructionsfor some special washables are included in this section. Heat sensitive fabrics, plastic, rubber or some stuffed items require drying Air drying without heat.
- Page 25 Curtains, Remove drapery weights and hooks before laundering. sllp4:over= 1. Use lowest temperature or an Air setting. • Draperies, slipcovers 2. Leave room in dryer for load to fluff. 3. Remove from dryer while slightlydamp. Do not overdry. For slipcovers, replace slipcoverswhile still slightlydamp. They will dry to fit tightly.
- Page 26 Tlntedw dyed or Dryaccording tofabric, weight a ndcarelabel i nstructions. Wipe thedryer non-colorfast drum carefully t o remove any dye or lintthat can be transferred to other Items loads. See "Cleaningthe dryer interior"on page 1g. Towela Select cycle accordingto fabric type. Some towels, particularlythose made of a blend of syntheticfibers and natural fibers (polyester and cottonblends), may shed more lint than other towels causing your dryer's lintscreen to get fullfaster.
- Page 27 Solving laundering problems Most laundering problemsare easily solved. Check the followinglist for problemsyou may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the =Assistance or Service" section on pages 29 and 30. PROBLEM CAUSES/SOLUTIONS CHECK IF Greasy Dryer fabric softeners Followmanufacturer's productdirections were used spots...
- Page 28 PROBLEM CHECK IF CAUSES/SOLUTIONS Shrlnldng Items are overdried Remove items while there is stilla trace of moisture.Some items should be removed while damp, then shaped and air dried. Fabric type and quality is Some knits are stretched during manufac- suitable for drying turing.Washing and drying retums them to the originalsize.
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Page 29: If You Need Assistance Or Service
If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to helpyou save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possibleproblems, their causes, and actionsyou can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. - Page 30 Calf Whirlpool Consumer Assfstance Center telephone number. Dial free from FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool anywhere fn the U.S.: Corporation for quality parts. Look for this 1-800-253-1301 symbol of quality whenever you need a and talk with one of our trained consultants•...
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Page 32: Warranty
E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorizedmodifications made to the appliance. 8-_¢2 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN- TIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitationof incidental or consequen- tial damages, so this limitationor exclusionmay not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.
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