Whirlpool 8314840B User Manual

ELECTRONIC

ELECTRIC AND GAS

DRYERS

Use & Care Guide

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8314840B

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Changing the Drum Light ...........................................................12

Removing Accumulated Lint from Inside the Dryer Cabinet .....12

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................... 12

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................................... 14

WARRANTY .............................................................................. 16

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 and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or

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the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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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.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Control panel

2. Model and serial number label

3. Dryer drum

4. Lint screen

5. Exhaust grill

6. Wide-opening door

Additional features your dryer has:

End of Cycle Signal selector WRINKLE SHIELD™ selector SENSEON™ electronic sensor Drying rack Drum light

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