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Use And Care

Table of Contents A Note to You

Dryer Safety Parts and Features

Operating Your Dryer .... 6

Laundry Tips Caring for

Your Dryer Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance

or Service in U.S.A Warranty

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Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL dryers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable infor mation about how to operate and maintain your dryer properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model's information.

Whenever you call to request service on your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label in the door well (see diagram on page 5 for location of label).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Model Number. Serial Number Purchase Date. Dealer Name _ Dealer Address Dealer Phone

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-free 24 hours a day

1-800-253-1301

from anywhere in the U.S.A.

Dryer Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana tion of the use of the symbol.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

^WARNING

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns, and personal injury.

▲WARNING

- 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:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in

your building.

• Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

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DRYER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

AWARNING

• 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 fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Always hand wash and line dry items containing these materials.

• Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These

items may contain some oil after laun dering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

• Store flammable solvents or fluids away from your dryer.

»Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should

never be put directly into your dryer.

• Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi cals, etc., pile up around or under the dryer.

• Do not allow lint to build up inside the dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should

be done periodically by a qualified person.

To reduce the risk of fire, eiectrical shock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, foiiow basic precautions, inciuding the foiiowing:

Do not allow children to operate, play

with, or crawl inside your dryer. Supervise

children when they are near your dryer. Do not reach into a dryer if the drum

is moving. Install and/or store dryer where it will not

be exposed to the weather. Do not tamper with the controls. Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, or heat-

sensitive materials with heat. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off

electrical power before attempting to service your dryer. Also, shut off gas

valve if you have a gas dryer.

When removing from service or discard ing a dryer, always remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment.

Clean lint screen before or after each load.

Use only fabric softeners specifically labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Understanding your responsibilties

• Be sure that your dryer;

-is located in an area where the temperature is above 45°F (7°C).

-is properly installed in a well-ventilated room and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.*

-is connected to the proper outlet and electrical supply.*

-is properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems (gas dryers must be

vented outdoors).*

-is not installed against draperies or cur

tains, or on carpet.*

-is properly maintained, repaired, and has

parts replaced by a qualified person.

-is used only for jobs normally expected of home clothes dryers.

-is not used by anyone unable to operate

it properly.

• Never operate the dryer if:

- it is damaged.

- parts are missing.

- all panels are not in place.

- the lint screen is loose, damaged, or missing.

* See the Installation Instructions for com

plete information.

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. They are designed to

show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.

Mini-hamper door*

Side-swing door*

* On some models

Operating Your Dryer

The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer to “Laundry Tips” on page 13 for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most

types of washables. NOTE: Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from

storing and shipping.

Starting your dryer

1. Load clothes into the dryer and close

the door.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the

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desired cycle and setting.

Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*) to dry most loads. (See pages 7

|g( (( and 8 for cycle descriptions.)

3. If your dryer has a Temperature Selector, set it to the desired setting (see page 9). Some dryer models have either a rotary knob or pushbutton Temperature Selector.

4. Push the Start Button. NOTE: Your dryer stops auto

matically when a cycle ends.

Stopping/restarting your dryer

You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.

To stop the dryer, either: To restart the dryer:

• Open the dryer door. 1. Close the door.

2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).

3. Push the Start Button.

• Turn the Cycle Control Knob to Off. NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob

should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use.

Selecting a cycle and setting

The following pages describe the cycles on your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages 9-10 for help in selecting drying cycles.

Drying guidelines

• Always follow care label directions when they are available.

• Use the Fluff Air cycie, or line dry rubber, plastic, delicate, and heat-sensitive fabrics (see page 10).

• The iast few minutes of all cycles are without

heat to make the load easier to handle.

• To help reduce wrinkling, remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops. This is especially important for permanent

press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.

Cycle descriptions Automatic cycle(s)

Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (* *).

Your Automatic cycle(s) shuts off when the

selected dryness is reached. The Cycle

^ Control Knob will not

move until the load is

jm ijff ^ almost dry. After the

■r I yV J cool-down, the knob auto matically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops.

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

' Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static

cling, and damage to some fabrics.

' Referto pages 13-16 for

information about:

- sorting clothes for drying

- choosing load sizes

- drying tips

- using dryer fabric softeners

- saving energy

- drying special-care items.

Timed cycle(s)

Use a Timed cycle to complete drying if

some items are damp

1^ ■ •*. m after Automatic drying.

^ Timed drying is also

useful for:

• Delicate items and small loads that need a short drying time.

• Bulky items and large loads that require a long drying time.

• If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

• If the load is not as dry as you iike, com plete drying using a Timed cycie. Seiect a setting closer to Very Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

Some models offer high heat and low heat Automatic cycles (see page 9).

NOTES:

• Some Automatic cycles use an electronic

Dry-Miser® controi that senses the amount

of moisture in the load.

• Other Automatic cycles use an automatic

Dry-Miser control that senses the exhaust temperature and determines the dryness of the load.

Some models offer high heat and low heat Timed cycles (see page 9).

Fluff Air cycle

(on some models)

The Fluff Air cycle has no heat. Use this un-

heated cycle to fluff or air

dry bedding, plast c tablecioths, foam pillows,

Air cycle, line dry heat-sensitive items.

sneakers, etc. See page

10 for more information

about the Fluff Air cycle.

NOTE: If your model does not have the Fluff

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Heavy Dry cycle

(on some models)

Use Heavy Dry and a high heat setting to

dry iarge items or items that are thicker or heavier than a reguiar ioad (such as heavy cotton bath sheets or robes).

Damp Dry cycle

(on some models)

Use Damp Dry to

dry items to damp ievei or

to dry items that do not

require an entire drying

cycie. Two examples

are heavy cottons, such as jeans, which you do not want to become stiff,

or cotton clothes which

are easier to press when damp.

TUMBLE PRESS® cycle

(on some models)

The TUMBLE PRESS cycle removes

wrinkles from clothes that

have been packed in a

suitcase or closet, or from items not removed from the dryer at the end

of a cycle. As soon as the dryer stops, fold or

put the items on hangers.

Towels feature

(on some models)

When you have large loads of towels to dry,

you may want to use the Towels feature in the Automatic cycle. The Towels setting allows for more drying time and automatically shuts off the dryer when the selected dryness is reached. The Towels

feature also can be used for extra heavy

items such as mattress pads and quilts.

FINISH GUARD® feature

(on some models)

When you are unable to remove a load from

the dryer as soon as it

stops, wrinkles can form. The FINISH GUARD feature tumbles the load without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes after the cycle ends. This tumbling rearranges and

fluffs the load to avoid wrinkles. You do not have to set the Cycle Control Knob for the FINISH GUARD feature. If you do not open the dryer door within a few minutes after the cycle stops, the FINISH GUARD feature takes over to protect the load.

A signal sounds every few minutes when FINISH GUARD is running. The signal and cycle stop when you open the dryer door.

NOTE: See page 11 if your model has a

FINISH GUARD On/Off selector.

Rack Dry feature

(on some models)

You may want to dry some items without

tumbling (such as wool sweaters, stuffed toys, or

pillows). Use the drying

rack (see page 12) and the Rack Dry feature for these items, and a low temperature setting.

During the drying cycle, the drum turns, but the

rack does not move. Drying time depends

on the amount of moisture in the items.

NOTES:

• Be sure to follow the instructions on page 12 for installing the drying rack in your

dryer and placing items on the rack.

• Use the chart on page 12 to determine

temperatures and drying times.

• You may use either the Timed cycle or

Fluff Air cycle for rack drying.

Drying cycles chart

Use the chart below to help you make

drying selections. The chart suggests 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.

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

’ The check mark (/) in the chart below

denotes recommended temperature settings. If some types of loads in the chart have more than one suggested temperature setting, choose the lowest setting available on your dryer.

’ Always follow care label directions when

they are available.

TYPE OF LOAD

COTTONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy

Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts

Heavyweight

Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes

Mediumweight

Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers

Lightweight

Batistes, organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS,

SYNTHETICS, AND BLENDS

Heavyweight

Work clothes, jackets, raincoats

Mediumweight

Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks

Lightweight

Lingerie, blouses, dresses

KNITS Heavyweight

Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts

Mediumweight

Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters

Lightweight

Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses

AUTOMATIC CYCLE

(heat settings)

High Medium*

Low

✓ / ✓

✓ ✓

/ 30-40

TIMED CYCLE

(minutes)

Extra

Low*

High Low

70-80 50-60 40-50

/ 20-30

40-50 30-40

/ 20-30

40-50

/ /

20-30

DELICATES**

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),

gauze, lace, etc.

' Settings available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector. ' Fluff Air cycle (if available) or line drying is also recommended for delicate fabrics. (See page 10.)

15-20

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Fluff Air cycle or line drying

The chart below includes examples of items that require drying without heat. Use the Fluff Air cycle (if available on your dryer model), or place the items on a line or rack to air dry.

AWARNING

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NOTES:

• Heat-sensitive fabrics should not be dried in the dryer.

• Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

• Always follow care label directions when they are available.

TYPE OF LOAD

DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.

(Use Fluff Air cycle if low heat is not available. See page 9.)

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS

Foam Rubber - Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys

• Make sure coverings are securely stitched.

• Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the Fluff Air cycle.

• Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows take a long time to dry.

Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths 20-30 Rubber-backed rugs 40-50

Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon 10-20

Use Fluff Air Cycle to dry items listed below.

Do not use heat to dry these items. Failure to do so can result in death

or fire.

Fire Hazard

FLUFF AIR CYCLE*

(minutes)

20-30

COTTON AND CANVAS SHOES

• Place several bath towels In the dryer to act as a buffer, or place shoes on a drying rack if your dryer has one.

• Remove shoes from dryer while still damp.

• Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.

‘ Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.

30-40

End of cycle signal

(on some models)

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 removed from

the dryer as soon as it stops.

' On some dryers, the end of cycle signal is

' On other dryers, the end of cycle signal

Using End of cycle signal and FINISH GUARD® feature

(on some models)

If your dryer has the end of cycle signal and/or FINISH GUARD feature, they may be turned On or Off as shown below.

NOTE: Unless you turn Off the FINISH GUARD feature, it operates at the end of the cycle.

Your model may have one of the following:

• Separate knob selectors for end of cycle

• CLEAN TOUCH™ pushbutton pad for

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

not adjustable.

can be turned On or Off by a selector. The end of cycle On/Off selector is part of the Start Button on some models. The various types of selectors are described in the chart below.

signal and FINISH GUARD feature.

both features.

SETTING

End of Cycle

Signal

OFF

Finish Guard

OFF

End of Cycle

Signal

OFF

Finish Guard

End of Cycle

Signal

Finish Guard

OFF

End of Cycle

Signal

Finish Guard

SEPARATE

KNOBS

CLEAN TOUCH

SELECTOR

□ □□□

Finish Guard Cycia Signal

□ □□□

Finish Guard Cycia Signal

□ □□□

RnMi Guard Cycia Signal

□ □□□

Rnlsh Guard Cycia SIgiud

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

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. Lower the front so the legs rest on the dryer opening.

4, Select the Timed drying cycle (and

temperature, if needed) or the Fluff Air cycle (see page 7).

5, Push the Start Button.

2. Put wet items on top of the rack. Leave

space between the items so air can reach all surfaces.

NOTE: Make sure nothing

hangs over he edge of the rack.

3. Close the door.

RACK DRY

Wool sweaters

(Block to shape and lay flat on the rack)

Stuffed toys or pillows

(Cotton or polyester fiber filled)

Stuffed toys or pillows

(Foam rubber filled)

Sneakers or canvas shoes

■ Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.

NOTES:

• See the chart below for suggested cycles and settings for the different types of items that might best be rack dried.

• The rack must be removed for normal tumbling.

• Drying time will depend on how much moisture the items hold. The following chart suggests drying times.

CYCLE

Timed LOW or EX LOW

Timed

Fluff Air

TEMPERATURE

LOW or EX LOW 60

None; cycle is unheated.

TIME*

(minutes)

30-40

Lint signal

(on some models)

The lint signal (a whistle tone) indicates

excessive lint is present on your lint screen. A full lint screen restricts airflow and reduces drying efficiency. When you hear the signal,

stop the dryer and clean the lint screen.

NOTE: Clean your lint screen before each load. Do not wait for the lint signal.

Laundry Tips

This section provides information on preparing clothes for drying, drying guidelines, and instructions for drying special-care items.

NOTES:

• Refer to your Washer Use and Care Guide for proper washing techniques and additional laundry tips.

• See pages 3 and 4 of this book for Important Safety Information.

Sorting clothes

• Separate dark from light colors; colorfast

from non-colorfast. Items properly sorted for washing are usually properly sorted for drying.

' Separate heavy fabrics (denim, towels)

from light fabrics (synthetics, permanent press).

Choosing load sizes

• Mix large items with smaller items. Load the dryer by the amount of space items take up, not by their weight. Do not overload the dryer. Overcrowding causes uneven drying and

wrinkling, and can cause items to wear out faster (because of pilling).

• You may need to rearrange large items

(sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during a

cycle to reduce balling or rolling up.

Separate lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, perma nent press). When possible, turn lint takers inside out.

’ For better tumbling action, when drying

only a few small items, add one or two lint-free towels. This also prevents small, lightweight items from blocking airflow.

Drying tips

• Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove

heat-sensitive trim that can be damaged by drying. Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.

' Check garments to make sure all spots

and stains were removed during the wash.

Do not tumble dry soiled or stained items. Heat may permanently set stains.

• Sharp or metal objects can damage your dryer. Check pockets for pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do not lay these objects on your dryer after emptying

Mim

pockets. Turn pockets of

heavy items inside out for even drying.

• Place small items such as baby socks or

hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal.

• Articles to be ironed should be removed

from the dryer while still damp.

LAUNDRY TIPS

Using dryer fabric softeners

Dryer fabric softeners are recommended for reducing static cling and for softening

fabrics. Always follow package instructions

carefully.

• Put one fabric softener sheet on top of the load before starting the dryer. Do not add a fabric softener sheet after the drying cycle has started. Instant heat can cause the fabric softener

to spot fabrics.

• Remove fabric softener stains by wetting

the stains and rubbing them with liquid detergent or bar soap and rewash.

• Some fabric softeners may cause a build

up on the lint screen. See “As needed

cleaning" on page 18.

LAUNDRY TIPS

Drying special-care items

Most garments and household textiles have manufacturer's care labels with laundering Instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Pages 9 and 10 include drying instructions for most types of washables. The chart below provides drying instructions for special-care washables.

ITEMS

Blankets and Machine drying knitted woolens is not recommended. Block to shape

woolens when wet and allow to air dry. Line dry blankets in the shade on a

• Cotton, rayon,

synthetic blankets

• Electric blankets. If manufacturer recommends machine drying;

electric sheets, woolen blankets. washable woolen garments

Curtains, slipcovers

• Draperies, slipcovers

DRYING INSTRUCTIONS

breezy day over two lines. Pin edges together and straighten them. When partly dry, turn the blanket over, repin, and restraighten. When dry, brush nap.

Dry as recommended for permanent press fabrics on page 9.

1. Place one or two dry towels in the dryer and preheat 3-5 minutes on a high setting. This will dry blankets faster and help avoid pilling.

2. Put blanket in dryer with warm towels. Set control for 20 minutes.

3. Check after 10 minutes. Remove when still damp. Overdrying and long tumbling can cause shrinking and pilling.

4. Place blanket on flat surface, or over two lines to finish drying. Gently stretch to original size and shape.

5. When completely dry, brush gently to raise nap. Press binding with cool iron if needed.

Remove drapery weights and hooks before laundering. For slipcovers, replace while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.

Dry only a few minutes.

1. Leave room in dryer for load to fluff.

2. Remove from dryer while slightly damp. Do not overdry.

Diapers, baby

clothes

Elastic items Flame-retardant

finishes

Wash and dry small items in a mesh bag or pillowcase for convenient handling.

Remove diapers and cotton knit items while still slightly damp. They will feel softer, shrink less, and be easier to fold.

Remove from dryer while still slightly damp. Some items have been treated with a flame-retardant finish to

improve their resistance to burning. Such items are clearly labeled. To retain flame-retardant qualities through continuous use and

washing, clean and dry according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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LAUNDRY TIPS

ITEMS Napped items

• Corduroy, velveteen

Quilted, down-

filled items

Snowsuits,

jackets

• Nylon or polyester

Tinted, dyed, or noncolorfast items

Washable knits

DRYING INSTRUCTIONS

Dry separately or with similar colors to avoid lint transfer. Follow care label instructions.

1. Remove from dryer while there Is still a trace of moisture.

2. Smooth, reshape, and air dry before putting away. Follow care label instructions.

1. Dry one at a time.

2. Remove from dryer and shake or fluff the item during the drying cycle.

3. Smooth and reshape before putting away.

Check label for fiber content, then foilow care label Instructions.

1. Dry garment for about 10 minutes. Remove and turn inside out. Dry for 10 more minutes.

2. Remove from dryer immediateiy and hang on a non-rusting hanger to finish drying. This will help eliminate wrinkles.

Dry according to fabric, weight, and care label instructions. Wipe the dryer drum carefully to remove any dye or lint that can be transferred to other loads. See “As needed cleaning” on page 18.

Do not overdry knits. Overdrying can cause shrinking and static cling.

1. Select cycle according to fabric and construction.

2. Turn synthetics and blends inside out when drying to avoid pilling.

3. Remove cotton and rayon knits whiie still slightly damp. Stretch into

shape and lay flat to finish drying.

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.

Every load cleaning

Cleaning the lint screen

The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean ft before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen towards you.

2. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

IMPORTANT:

• Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

• Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers (polyester and cotton blends) may shed more lint than other towels, causing your dryer’s lint screen to fill up faster. Be sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying new towels.

3. Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the lid.

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