Whirlpool 3RLEQ8000 User Manual
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ELECTRIC AND GAS
DRYERS
Use & Care Guide
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Models
3RLER5437, 3RLGR5437,
3RLEC8646, 3RLEQ8000
T AB LE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY.......................................................................... 3
PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5
CHECKING YOUR VENT............................................................ 6
DRYER USE ................................................................................ 7
Starting Your Dryer.......................................................................7
Stopping and Restarting ..............................................................7
Loading Clothes ...........................................................................8
Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips ..........................................8
Cycle Descriptions .......................................................................8
Additional Features ......................................................................9
Drying Rack ..................................................................................9
DRYER CARE ........................................................................... 10
Cleaning the Lint Screen............................................................10
Cleaning the Dryer Interior .........................................................10
Removing Accumulated Lint from
Inside the Dryer Cabinet ............................................................10
Regular Servicing .......................................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................... 11
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................................... 12
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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 follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
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.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
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or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
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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
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a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic
WARNING:
precautions, including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the dryer.
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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).
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Keep a minimum clearance of 10 cm (4 in.) between
the rear of the dryer and any wall.
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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. If in doubt, consult the appliance
manufacturers.
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Do not obstruct the air supply to the dryer (see
Installation Instructions for minimum clearances).
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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.
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Do not dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, cooking oils, or
other flammable, or explosive substances as they
give off vapours that could ignite or explode.
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Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the dryer is used near children.
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Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.
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Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
A door switch is fitted for your safety.
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Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
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Do not tamper with controls.
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Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears
to be faulty.
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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.
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Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softener or product.
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Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber
or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
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Always use the cool-down period at end of drying
cycle to avoid a heat build-up in stored clothes.
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Clean 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
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adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation
of lint, dust, and dirt.
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The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
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See Installation Instructions for earthing requirements.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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