Whirlpool BYCCD3421W0 User Manual

UseAndCare

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A Note To You

Understancing

Safety

Knowing Your DryeKs Features

Operating Your Dryer 5 Caring For Your

Dryer Laundry Tips If You Need

Assistance Or Service

Warranty

1-800-253-1301

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COMPACT ELECTRIC DRYER

A NOTE TO YOU

A Note To You

Thank you for buying this appiiance.

You have purchased a quality, wortiMass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. Use this Use and Care Guide to safely and efficiently operate and maintain your appliance. Complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

AWARNING

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, bums, fire and electrical shock.

This symbol wiU help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to

your personal property.

Acaution

Our toli-free number, 1-800-253-1301, is available 24 hours a day.

If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see ‘If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 18. If you need further help, call us. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 4). For your conve nience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book arid the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date

Dealer Name Dealer Phone

UNDERSTANDING SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Awarning

• Read aii instructions before using your dryer.

• Do not machine wash or machine dry items cieaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoiine, oii, dry cieaning soivents, and other fiammabie fiuids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or expiosion. Aiways hand wash and iine dry items containing these materiais.

• Do not aiiow chiidren to operate, piay with or crawi inside your dryer. Supervise chiidren when your dryer is used near children.

• Do not reach into a dryer if the drum

is moving.

• When removing from service or discarding a dryer, always remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment.

• Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, and heat sensitive materials with heat.

To reduce the risk of fire, eiectricai shock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, foiiow basic precautions, inciuding the foiiowing:

Understanding your responsibilities

• Never operate the dryer if:

-it is not working right (i.e. noisy,

too hot).

- it is damaged.

-parts are missing.

- all panels are not in place.

-the lint screen is loose, damaged or

missing.

• Unplug the power supply cord or turn off

electrical power before attempting to service your dryer.

• Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These items

may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may

smoke or catch fire by itself.

• Store flammable solvents or fluids away from your dryer.

• Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should never be put directly into your dryer.

• Install and/or store dryer where it will not

be exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• You are responsible for making sure that your dryer is installed, repaired and has

parts replaced by a qualified person.

• Use only fabric softeners specifically labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.

• Do not allow lint to build-up inside the dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should be done periodically by a qualified person.

• Clean lint screen before or after each load.

• Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,

etc. pile up around or under the dryer.

• Dryer must be electrically grounded. See

the Installation Instructions.

• Be sure that your dryer;

-is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight in a well-ventiiated room.*

- is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply.*

- is properly connected to fuel and

exhaust systems.*

-is not installed against draperies or

curtains, or on carpet.*

- is located in an area where the tempera ture is above 45“F (7°C).

-is properly maintained.

-is used only for jobs normally expected

of home clothes dryers.

-is not used by anyone unable to operate

it properly.

*See the Installation Instructions for com

plete information.

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KNOWING YOUR DRYER’S FEATURES

Knowing \bur Dryer's Features

The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your dryer.

temperature

Start button

Cycle and

control

knob

Lint screen

Model and serial number label

Optional mounting kits

You can mount your compact dryer above your compact washer using one of the following:

• Dryer Stand Kit for permanent installation,

secured to the wall.

Part No. 695570 (electric only)

• Stack Kit for free-standing installation. Part No. 346721 (electric only)

• Stack Kit to mount dryer permanently onto

the washer.

Almond Part No. 3390196 (electric only)

White

Part No. 3390175 (electric only)

Moisture

sensor pad

Dryer drum

End of cycle signal

(not shown)

• Dryer Wall-Mounting Kit for securing the

dryer to the wall with a steel bracket. Part No. 345994 (electric only)

NOTE: The wall must be strong enough to support the dryer’s weight. (Do not use in mobile homes.)

Optional deflector kit

• Exhaust Deflector Kit to move dryer exhaust

up, down, or to the side. Part No. 346001 (electric only)

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Operating Your Dryer

In This Section

Before starting your dryer.................

Starting or stopping your dryer

Operating your dryer properly assures the best drying results. This section gives you important

information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature.

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Page

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End of cycle signal

Selecting a cycle

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Page

Before starting your dryer

Refer to the information below, and ‘Laundry

Tips” on page 11 for control setting, sorting,

and loading information.

NOTE: Remove any hang tags or temporary labels before using your dryer. Wipe dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

Starting or stopping your dryer

Starting your dryer

Close the door and select a cycle. Push the Start Button. See pages 6-8 for additional setting information. Your dryer automatically stops when a cycle ends.

Stopping and restarting your

dryer

Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control

Knob to OFF. Close the door; make new selec

tion (if necessary). Push the Start Button.

NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point to an OFF area when the dryer is not in use. If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle Control Knob to an OFF area.

End of cycie signai

The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cyde is finished. The signal is not adjustable and cannot be turned off.

The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics, and other items that should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Selecting a cycle

Use pages 6 to 8 to find information about

drying cycles that may be on your model. To Select a cycle:

1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob either way to

a desired time or setting.

2. Stop when the indicator points to the cycle

you want.

3. Push the Start Button. Changing a selection:

1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to point to a

new setting.

2. Push the Start Button, if necessary.

NOTES:

• Use the Energy Preferred Automatic

Setting (*) to dry most loads. See page 7.

• The last few minutes of all cycles are without heat to make the load easier to handle.

• To help reduce wrinkling, remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops. This is important for permanent press,

knits, and synthetic fabrics.

• Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage some fabrics.

i^WARNING

Fire Hazard

Do not dry heat-sensitive fabrics, plastic, rubber, or some stuffed items with heat. Use the Air cycle or line dry.

Failure to do so could result in fire or damaged items.

Using the Air cycle (no heat)

The dryer does not heat when the Cycle Control Knob is set in the Air cycle. This cycle can be used to fluff or air dry bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam pillows, sneakers, etc.

1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in the Air cycle. (Cycle is unheated.) Refer to the chart on page 8 for suggested times.

2. Push the Start Button.

NOTE: Repeat steps above if more time is needed to dry items.

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