Whirlpool 8314828A User Manual
ELECTRONIC
ELECTRIC AND GAS
DRYERS
Use & Care Guide
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8314828A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
DRYER SAFETY.......................................................................... 3
PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5
CHECKING YOUR VENT............................................................ 6
USING YOUR DRYER................................................................. 7
Starting Your Dryer.......................................................................7
Stopping, Pausing and Restarting ...............................................7
Loading Clothes ...........................................................................8
Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips ...........................................8
CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS............................................................. 8
Automatic Cycle(s) .......................................................................8
Timed Cycles................................................................................9
Favorite Cycle...............................................................................9
Air Only Setting ..........................................................................10
Dryer Features ............................................................................10
Additional Features ....................................................................10
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER ................................................... 11
Cleaning the Lint Screen............................................................11
Cleaning the Dryer Interior .........................................................11
Removing Accumulated Lint from Inside the Dryer Cabinet .....11
Changing the Drum Light ...........................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................... 12
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................................... 14
In the U.S.A ................................................................................14
In Canada ...................................................................................14
WARRANTY .............................................................................. 15
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE.................................................18
PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES...........................................20
VÉRIFICATION DU CONDUIT D’ÉVACUATION...................... 21
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE.............................................22
Mise en marche de la sécheuse ................................................22
Arrêt, pause et remise en marche..............................................22
Chargement des vêtements.......................................................23
Conseils pour séchage, programme et température.................23
DESCRIPTION DES PROGRAMMES.......................................23
Programme(s) automatique(s)....................................................24
Programmes minutés.................................................................24
Programme préféré (Favorite Cycle) ..........................................25
Réglage à l’air seulement (Air Only) ...........................................25
Caractéristiques de la sécheuse................................................25
Caractéristiques supplémentaires .............................................26
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE...............................................27
Nettoyage du filtre à charpie......................................................27
Nettoyage de l’intérieur de la sécheuse.....................................27
Comment enlever la charpie accumulée
de l’intérieur de la sécheuse ......................................................27
Changement de l’ampoule d’éclairage du tambour..................28
DÉPANNAGE.............................................................................28
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE......................................................30
GARANTIE.................................................................................32
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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.
•
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 and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
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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:
■ Read all instructions before using the dryer.
■ 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, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable,
or explosive substances as they give off vapors
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 dis-
carded, remove the door to the drying compartment.
■ Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
■ Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published
user-repair instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
■ 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.
■ Clean lint screen before or after each load.
■ Keep area around the exhaust opening 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 grounding require-
ments.
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1.
PARTS AND FEATURES
4.
2.
3.
1. Control panel
2. Model and serial number label
3. Dryer drum
4. Lint screen
5. Exhaust grill
6. Wide-opening door
5.
6.
Additional features your dryer has:
End of Cycle Signal selector
WRINKLE SHIELD™ selector
SENSEON™ electronic sensor
Drying rack
Drum light
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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) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion
and ventilation air. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more
information.
3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or
straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements are
listed in your Installation Instructions.
4. Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust
vent. Use the fewest number of elbows and turns. Allow
room when using elbows or making turns. Bend vent
gradually to avoid kinking.
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.
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 4 in. (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 4 in. (10.2 cm) exhaust hood. Smaller hoods increase
drying times.
5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure
vent. Lint may catch on screws.
6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at
least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new
location.
■ Disconnect vent from the dryer and clean one section at a
time until you reach the exhaust hood.
■ To clean out lint, use the hose attachment on your
vacuum, or a pole or wire with a feather duster or rag
attached.
■ Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent moves
freely.
■ When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final
product check.
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
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USING
YOUR DRYER
Starting Your Dryer
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to
remove dust from storing and shipping. The following steps
provide an overview for operating your dryer. Specific directions
for each step are contained in the following sections.
1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
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.
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.
2. Select one of the Automatic or Timed Cycles. Use the Heavy
Duty or Normal cycles to dry most heavyweight and medium
weight loads. (See “Cycle Descriptions.”)
3. For Automatic Cycles, select one of the five levels of dryness
by pressing the up or down arrows. (See “Cycle
Descriptions.”)
4. For Timed Cycles only, select one of six temperature settings.
(See “Cycle Descriptions.”)
5. Select the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting, if desired. (See
“Additional Features.”)
6. 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. (See “Additional Features.”)
7. Push the START pad.
Stopping, Pausing and Restarting
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
To stop your dryer
Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice.
To restart your dryer
1. Close the door.
2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if an option with your
cycle.)
3. Push START.
To pause your dryer
Open the door or press PAUSE/CANCEL once. Press START to
resume the cycle. Dryer will stop if more than five minutes have
elapsed since the dryer was stopped.
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Loading Clothes
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
3 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 pair of
overalls, 3 shirts
■ Use a no heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic or heat sensitive
fabrics.
■ Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select
the lower setting rather than the higher setting
If you have questions about drying temperatures for
NOTE:
various loads, refer to the care label directions.
Delicates
3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips,
6 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear,
1 child’s outfit
To we l s
10 bath towels, 10 hand towels, 14 wash
cloths, 1 bath mat
Mixed Load
3 double sheets, 4 pillowcases,
8 T-shirts, 6 pair of shorts, 2 blouses,
8 handkerchiefs
Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips
Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.
Dryer tips
■ Press firmly in the center of the pad.
■ The indicator light next to the pad will light up when a
selection is valid.
■ A short tone will sound when a selection is valid.
■ Three short tones will sound when a selection is not valid.
■ After your first use, your dryer “remembers” the Dryness
level, WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting and End of Cycle Signal
setting you selected.
■ If you press and hold the pad with either the Temperature
selector, the End of Cycle Signal selector or the More Dry or
Less Dry arrows, you will advance the settings.
■ If you press and hold the Less Time or More Time arrows in
the Timed Cycles, the time will advance in five minute
intervals.
Drying tips
■ Follow care label directions when they are available.
■ If you use fabric softener sheets, use only ones labeled as
“dryer safe.” 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.
■ Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few
minutes of all cycles. Cool Down makes the loads easier to
handle.
Cycle tips
■ Use the Timed Dry cycle with the Air Only (no heat)
Temperature setting for rubber, plastic or heat sensitive
fabrics.
Temperature tips
If your dryer has multiple heat settings:
■ 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.
CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS
Automatic Cycle(s)
Use your Automatic Cycles to dry most loads. Your dryer uses
the SENSEON™ Drying System. Electronic sensors measure the
temperature of the exhaust to increase or decrease drying
temperatures for faster reaction time and tighter temperature
control. Your two most frequently used cycles, Heavy Duty and
Normal, are enhanced with the SENSEON system to provide the
shortest drying time.
After drying a load in any of the Automatic Cycles, check the
dryness.
■ If the load is drier than you like, press the down arrow to
select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a
similar load.
■ If a load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using a
Timed cycle. Press the Up arrow to select a setting closer to
More Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
The Up and Down arrows are located next to the
NOTE:
Automatic Cycles pads.
To use the Automatic Cycles
Press the desired AUTOMATIC CYCLES pad.
1.
Press the Up or Down arrows to select from five levels of
2.
More Dry or Less Dry, if desired.
Select the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting, if desired.
3.
Press the Bell symbol to select the End of Cycle Signal
4.
Volume.
Press START.
5.
NOTE:
time 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.”
The Estimated drying time varies from the actual drying
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Heavy Duty with the SENSEON™
Select this cycle to thoroughly dry heavyweight items such as,
jeans, corduroys or work clothes. The temperature is
automatically set at High.
Drying System
Normal with the SENSEON™ Drying System
Select this cycle to evenly dry sturdy casual clothes such as,
khakis and cotton jerseys. The temperature is automatically set at
Medium High.
Permanent Press/Casual
Select this cycle to dry medium to lightweight synthetic or no-iron
items such as, sheets, shirts or dresses. The temperature is
automatically set at Medium.
Knits
Select this cycle to gently dry washable knit items such as,
blouses, sweaters and lingerie. The temperature is automatically
set at Low.
Delicates
Select this cycle to extra gently dry items such as, exercise wear,
sheer curtains or lace. The temperature is automatically set at
Extra Low.
Timed Cycles
Your dryer has three Timed Cycles: Touch Up, Rack Dry and
Timed Dry. Each cycle has a preset time and temperature setting.
You can customize your Timed Cycles by adding options.
NOTE:
will not be activated when using the Timed Cycles.
To add options to the Timed Cycles
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Timed Dry
Use your Timed Dry cycle to complete drying if items are still
damp after the Automatic cycle.
Select Timed Dry to thoroughly dry extra heavyweight and bulky
items such as, bedspreads, quilts and mattress pads or large
loads that require a long drying time. You may also use the Timed
Dry cycle for lightweight items such as lingerie or knits.
The Timed Dry cycle is preset to 40 minutes at High heat. You
can select a different time or temperature, if desired.
If the load is not wet, several of the Drying Status lights
Press the desired TIMED CYCLES pad.
Press the MORE TIME arrow to select more time, or press the
LESS TIME arrow to deselect time.
Press the TIMED CYCLES SELECT pad to select a
temperature.
Select the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting, if desired.
Press the Bell symbol to select the End of Cycle Signal, if
desired.
Press START.
Touch Up
Use your Touch Up cycle to remove wrinkles from clean clothes
packed tightly in a suitcase or closet. You can also use Touch Up
to complete dry if items are still damp after the Automatic cycle.
The Touch Up cycle is preset to 20 minutes at Medium High heat.
You can select a different time or temperature, if desired.
Rack Dry
Use your Rack Dry cycle with the drying rack to dry items that do
not require tumbling.
The Rack Dry cycle is preset to 30 minutes at Medium Heat. (See
“Drying Rack”.) Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be
dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
NOTE:
Dry cycle. The WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting is not a selectable
option with the Rack Dry Cycle.
The Drying Status lights will not operate during the Rack
Favorite Cycle
Use the Favorite Cycle to select the cycle, amount of added
drying time, temperature (on Timed Cycles ONLY) and the
options of the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting or End of Cycle Signal
you use most frequently and store them for future use.
To store a cycle for future use with the Automatic Cycles
Select an Automatic Cycle.
1.
Select one of five levels of dryness by pressing the up or
2.
down arrows.
Select the WRINKLE SHIELD setting, if desired.
3.
Select the volume on the End of Cycle Signal, if desired.
4.
Press the Heart symbol and hold for 2 seconds until you hear
5.
a beep.
Press START.
6.
To reuse this cycle
Press the Heart symbol.
1.
Press START.
2.
To store a cycle for future use with the Timed Cycles
Select a Timed Cycle.
1.
Select the number of minutes of drying by pressing the More
2.
Time or Less Time arrows.
Select one of six temperature settings by pressing the Timed
3.
Cycles Select pad.
Select the WRINKLE SHIELD setting, if desired.
4.
Select the volume on the End of Cycle Signal, if desired.
5.
Press the Heart symbol and hold for 2 seconds until you hear
6.
a beep.
Press START.
7.
To reuse this cycle
Press the Heart symbol.
1.
Press START.
2.
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