Whirlpool 3RAWZ480E, 3RAWZ481G, 3RAWZ481E User Manual

ELECTRIC AND GAS

DRYER

Use & Care Guide

SECHE-LINGE

ELECTRIQUE ET A GAZ

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Table of Contents/Table des matières .................. 2

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Models/Modèles 3RAWZ480E 3RAWZ481E 3RAWZ481G

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE DES MATIERES

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

Dryer Symbols..............................................................................7

CYCLES...........................................................................................8

Automatic cycle............................................................................8

Timed Drying cycle(s)................................................................... 8

Air Dry cycle .................................................................................9

End of Cycle Signal......................................................................9

Drying Rack..................................................................................9

DRYER CARE ...............................................................................10

Cleaning the Dryer Location ......................................................10

Cleaning the Lint Screen............................................................10

Cleaning the Dryer Interior .........................................................10

Removing Accumulated Lint......................................................11

Regular Servicing .......................................................................11

Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................11

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................11

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................12

SECURITE DU SECHE-LINGE.....................................................13

PIECES ET CARACTERISTIQUES ..............................................15

VERIFICATION DU CONDUIT D’EVACUATION.........................16

UTILISATION DU SECHE-LINGE................................................16

Mise en marche du sèche-linge.................................................16

Arrêt et remise en marche..........................................................17

Chargement................................................................................17

Conseils pour séchage, programmes et température...............17

Symboles du sèche-linge...........................................................18

PROGRAMMES ............................................................................18

Programme automatique ...........................................................18

Programme(s) de séchage minuté .............................................19

Programme de séchage à l’air ...................................................19

Signal de fin de programme.......................................................19

Grille de séchage........................................................................20

ENTRETIEN DU SECHE-LINGE ..................................................21

Nettoyage de l'emplacement du sèche-linge............................21

Nettoyage du filtre à charpie......................................................21

Nettoyage de l’intérieur du sèche-linge.....................................22

Retrait de la charpie accumulée ................................................22

Entretien régulier ........................................................................22

Précautions à prendre pour les vacances et avant un

déménagement ..........................................................................22

DEPANNAGE.................................................................................23

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................24

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” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING: 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 death.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

– 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.

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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

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

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

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

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– Installation, service, or conversions for use on other gas supplies must be performed by

a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,

WARNING:

including the following:

■ Read all instructions before using the dryer.

■ Gas dryers should only be installed in a room if the room

meets the appropriate ventilation requirements specified in the national installation regulations. Make sure the room containing the dryer has an adequate air supply for gas combustion and/or drying operation. A window or equivalent means of ventilation must be opened in the room when the dryer is in use (an equivalent form of opening includes an adjustable louvre, hinged panel, or other means of ventilation that opens directly to outside air).

■ Keep a minimum clearance of 10 cm (4 in.) between the

rear of the dryer and any wall.

■ The operation of this appliance may affect the operation of

other types of gas appliances which take their air supply for safe combustion from the same room. There has to be adequate ventilation to replace exhausted air and thus avoid the back-flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires, when operating the tumble dryer. If in doubt, consult the appliance manufacturers.

■ Do not obstruct the air supply to the dryer (see Installation

Instructions for minimum clearances).

■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.

Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

■ Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,

washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, cooking oils, or other flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapours that could ignite or explode.

■ Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close

supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.

■ Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,

remove the doors to the drying compartment.

■ Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. A door

switch is fitted for your safety.

■ Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to

the weather.

■ Do not tamper with controls.

■ Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears to be

faulty.

■ Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt

any maintenance unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide. Repairs and servicing should only be carried out by competent service personnel.

■ Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static

unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

■ Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or

similarly textured rubber-like materials.

■ Always use the cool-down period at end of drying cycle to

avoid a heat build-up in stored clothes.

■ Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load. Do not

operate dryer without lint screen in place.

■ Keep area around the exhaust and inlet openings and

adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

■ The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be

cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

■ See Installation Instructions for earthing instructions.

■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or its' service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS AND FEATURES

Control Panel

A. Control panel B. Model and serial number label C. Dryer drum

D. Lint screen

E. Wide-opening door

CHECKING YOUR VENT

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. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information.

WARNING

Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

DRYER USE

Starting Your Dryer

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire.

If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will not be covered under the warranty.

NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for by the customer, whether it was a paid installation or selfinstalled.

1. Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 10,2 cm metal

or flexible metal vent. Do not kink or crush flexible metal vent. It must be completely extended to allow adequate exhaust air to flow. Check vent after installation. Refer to your Installation Instructions for proper length requirements of vent.

2. Use a 10,2 cm exhaust hood.

3. Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent.

4. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or

other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent.

5. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at

least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new location. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check.

WARNING

Fire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on

it (including cooking oils). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried

on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not

pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. Maximum clothing load (cotton fabrics) is 10.0 kg.

2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for

the type of load being dried.

3. Select a temperature setting with the Temperature selector.

The cycle descriptions include temperature setting suggestions.

4. (OPTIONAL) Select the End of Cycle Signal if desired. The

signal is helpful when drying permanent press or synthetics. Promptly remove these items from the dryer at the end of the cycle to prevent wrinkles.

5. Push the Start button. Your gas dryer has an electronic

ignition system for the burner which is fully automatic; no action is needed by the user (there is no pilot light).

NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends.

Stopping and Restarting

You can stop your dryer any time during a cycle.

To stop your dryer

Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to an Off position.

NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use.

To restart your dryer

1. Close the door.

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

3. Push the Start button.

Cycle and temperature tips

■ Use a High Heat setting for drying heavyweight items such as

towels and work clothes.

■ Use a Medium Heat setting for drying medium weight items,

such as sheets, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.

■ Use a Low Heat setting for drying lightweight items such as

lingerie, blouses, dresses, and some knits.

■ Use a no-heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive

fabrics.

■ Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select a lower setting rather than a higher setting.

Dryer Symbols

The control panel of your dryer contains symbols. Refer to the chart below for a definition of those symbols.

Temperature Selector

Low Heat

Medium Heat

High Heat

Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.

Heavy work clothes

Delicates 3 blouses, 1 robe, 4 slips,

Towels 10 bath towels, 10 hand towels,

Mixed Load 3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin), 4 pillowcases,

4 pair of trousers, 4 pair of jeans, 2 sweatshirts, 2 sweatpants, 4 shirts

8 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear, 1 child’s outfit

14 washcloths, 1 bath mat

9 T-shirts, 9 pair of shorts, 3 blouses 10 handkerchiefs, 3 shirts

Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips

Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load. Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few

minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle.

Drying tips

■ Follow care label directions when they are available.

■ If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package

instructions.

■ Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to

reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.

Start Button

End of Cycle Signal Selector

End of Cycle Signal On

Cycle Control Knob

Automatic Drying Cycles

Heavyweight Items Cupboard Dry Plus

Cupboard Dry Cotton

Synthetics/ Permanent Press

Delicates Cool Down

Iron Dry Machine Off

End of Cycle Signal Off

Quick Dry

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Cycle Control Knob

Timed Drying Cycle

Cupboard Dry Plus

Select this setting to evenly dry large or heavy items such as thick cotton bath towels or robes. Set the Temperature selector to High Heat.

70.....20 Minutes of heated

drying

Iron Dry Cool Down

Machine Off

Air Dry Cycle

30.....10 Minutes of no-heat

drying

CYCLES

Damp Dry

Machine Off

Cotton

Select this setting to thoroughly dry heavy items such as sheets, mattress pads and quilts, or a load of towels. Set the temperature selector to High Heat.

Synthetics/Permanent Press

Select this cycle to dry medium to lightweight synthetic or no-iron items such as shirts, blouses, or dresses. Choose a Medium Heat setting.

Quick Dry

Use this cycle for drying small loads or loads that need a short drying time. Choose a High or Medium Heat setting depending on the type of fabrics being dried.

Delicates

Select this option to dry small loads or lightweight items. Set the temperature selector to Low Heat.

Iron Dry (Automatic cycle) setting

Cycle Control knob

Automatic cycle

Use your Automatic cycle to dry most loads. Your dryer has a control that senses the moisture level in the load and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness.

■ Select the temperature from the temperature selector based

on the fabrics in your load.

After drying a load, check the dryness.

■ If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to

Delicates the next time you dry a similar load.

■ If a load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using a

Timed cycle. Select a setting closer to Cupboard Dry Plus the next time you dry a similar load.

NOTE: Drying time varies with an Automatic cycle. The type of fabric, size of the load, and the dryness selected affect drying time. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”

When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The Iron Dry setting periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load for up to 30 minutes without heat to avoid wrinkles. A signal will sound periodically if the End of Cycle Signal is selected. The signal and the tumbling will end when you open the dryer door, or when you turn the Cycle Control knob to Off.

Timed Drying cycle(s)

Use Timed Drying for heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes or large loads that require a long drying time. Set the temperature selector to High Heat.

You may use the Timed Drying cycle for lightweight items such as lingerie or knits. Set the temperature selector, based on the fabrics in your load.

NOTE: Use your Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after the Automatic cycle.

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