Whirlpool 8533772 User Manual
DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USUARIO DE LA SECADORA
Table of Contents / Índice
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................ 1
DRYER SAFETY............................................... 2
DRYER USE...................................................... 4
DRYER CARE................................................... 5
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 6
WARRANTY...................................................... 8
Assistance or Service
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting”
section. Additional help is available by calling our Customer
Interaction Center at 1-800-253-1301 from anywhere in the
U.S.A., or write:
Whirlpool Corporation
Customer Interaction Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
To order parts and accessories, call 1-800-442-9991 or visit our
website at www.whirlpool.com.
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation
date for in-warranty service.
AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO.......................9
SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA ....................9
USO DE LA SECADORA ................................11
CUIDADO DE LA SECADORA.......................13
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS........................14
GARANTÍA.......................................................16
Write down the following information about your appliance to help
you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need
to know your complete model number and serial number. You can
find this information on the model and serial number label, located
at the top inside dryer door well.
Dealer name____________________________________________________
Serial number __________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
Phone number __________________________________________________
Model number __________________________________________________
Purchase date __________________________________________________
8533772
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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
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
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, drycleaning 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 discarded,
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.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
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 requirements.
follow
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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
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.
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. See the Installation Instructions for more
information.
WARNING
1. Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4" (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" (10.2 cm) exhaust hood.
3. Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent.
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.
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.
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DRYER USE
Loading
Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following charts show examples
of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.
ULTRA CAPACITY, SUPER CAPACITY and SUPER CAPACITY PLUS DRYERS
Heavy Work Clothes
4 pair of pants
4 pair of jeans
2 sweatshirts
2 sweatpants
4 shirts
Mixed Load
3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin)
4 pillowcases
9 T-shirts
9 pair of shorts
3 blouses
10 handkerchiefs
3 shirts
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.
Towels
10 bath towels
10 hand towels
14 washcloths
1 bath mat
Delicates
3 camisoles
1robe
4 slips
8 undergarments
2 sets of sleepwear
1 child’s outfit
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.
This booklet covers several different models. Your dryer may not
have all of the cycles and features described.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to
remove dust from storing and shipping.
Starting Rotary Models
1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the
type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred setting to
dry most heavy to medium weight fabrics.
3. If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set it to the
recommended setting for the type of fabric being dried. See
“Dryer Cycle Descriptions” (separate sheet) for temperature
suggestions. On some models, temperature is included in the
cycle selections.
4. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have a WRINKLE SHIELD™
feature selector. When you are unable to remove a load from
the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. This feature
periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without
heat to help avoid wrinkling.
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5. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have an End of Cycle Signal. The
signal is helpful when drying items that should be removed
from the dryer as soon as it stops.
■ On some models, the volume of the End of Cycle signal
can be adjusted. Turn the selector to the desired volume.
■ On other models, the End of Cycle signal is part of the
Start button and is selectable. Turn the START button to
ON or OFF. The signal will sound only if the selector is set
to On.
6. Select the desired Option. See “Dryer Cycle Descriptions”
(separate sheet).
7. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package
instructions.
8. Push the START button.
Stopping and Restarting
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
To stop your dryer
Open the dryer door or 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.
To re sta rt you r dr ye r
Close the door. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).
Push the START button.
Starting Electronic Models
1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
2. Select one of the Automatic or Timed Cycles.
■ Use the Heavy Duty, Towels/Cotton or Normal cycles to
dry most heavyweight and medium weight fabrics.
■ If you select an Automatic Cycle, you may change the
dryness level. Press the plus (+) or minus (-) pads for
MORE DRY or LESS DRY.
■ If you select a Timed Cycle, you may change the time and
temperature settings. To change the time, press the plus
(+) or minus (-) pads to get MORE TIME or LESS TIME. To
change the temperature press the TIMED CYCLES TEMP
pad.
3. Select the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting, if desired. When you
are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops,
wrinkles can form. This feature periodically tumbles,
rearranges and fluffs the load without heat to help avoid
wrinkling.
4. Select the CYCLE SIGNAL, if desired. The signal is helpful
when drying items that should be removed from the dryer as
soon as it stops.
5. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package
instructions.
6. 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 re st art yo ur d ry er
Close the door. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).
Push the START pad.
To pause your dryer
Open the door or press PAUSE/CANCEL once. Close the door
and press START to resume the cycle.
NOTE: Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted
if you close the door and press START within 5 minutes. If the
cycle is interrupted for more than 5 minutes, the dryer will shut off.
You will need to select new cycle settings before restarting the
dryer.
Drying Rack
Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows
without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack does not move.
NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do not
use the automatic cycle with the drying rack.
To use the drying rack
1. Place drying rack in dryer.
Style 1: Your drying rack has front legs. Slide rear pegs into
the dimples on the back wall of the dryer. Lower the front legs
to rest on the dryer opening.
Style 2: Your drying rack does not have front legs. Do not
remove the lint screen. Slide drying rack over the bottom of
the dryer door opening. Push down to secure rack on frame.
2. Put wet items on top of rack, leaving space between items.
Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack. Close
the door.
3. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle.
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a
clothesline or by using an air cycle. Refer to the following
table.
4. Start the dryer. Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
Rack Dry Cycle Temp Time
Washable wool items (block
to shape, lay flat on rack)
Stuffed toys/pillows (cotton
or polyester filled)
Stuffed toys/pillows
Foam rubber filled
Timed
Drying
Timed
Drying
Air
(no heat)
Low 60 min.
Low 60 min.
N/A 90 min.
DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Cleaning the Lint Screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint
can increase drying time.
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.
■ If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check
the exhaust hood and remove the lint.
Every Load Cleaning
Style 1:
1. The lint screen is located on top of the dryer. Pull the lint
screen toward you. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to
remove.
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
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