Whirlpool BYCD3722W0 User Manual

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A Note to You

Dryer Safety
Parts and Features ... 5
Checking Your Vent... 6
Operating Your

Dryer

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Caring for Your

Dryer

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Troubleshooting

Requesting

Assistance

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Warranty.................20

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PART NO. 3406078

ANoietoYou

Thank you for buying this appliance.

You have purchased a quality world-class appliance. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation,
we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your
appiiance properiy and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, complete and mall the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appiiance. The card helps us

notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your fflodel’s information.

Whenever you caii to request service for your appli
ance, you need to know your complete model number
and serial number. You can find this information on the

model and serial number label/plate (see the diagram
on the “Parts and Features" section for the location of
the label). Also, record the other Information shown in
the next coiumn.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number .
Serial Number _
Purchase Date .
Dealer Name
Dealer Address.
Dealer Phone

__

Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free.

1-80 0- 25 3-1 30 1

DiWERSAmY

Your safety and the safety of othen is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

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All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

"WARNING." These words mean:

^DANGER

^WARNING

You wiU be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.

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.

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DRYER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the dryer.

• 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
discarded, remove the door to the drying
compartment.

• Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.

• Do not instali 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
requirements.

Paris AND Fe/ouiib

The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and

features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to

those pages for more information about the features.

Additional features your dryer may have:

End of cycle signal selector (p. 8)
Drum light (p. 14)

Cheoonc 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. Install your

dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45°F (7°C). Also make sure
that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information.

Venting

2. Use a 4-inch exhaust hood. Smaller hoods

AWARNING

increase drying times.

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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.

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.

NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting
will be paid for by the customer, whether it was a
paid installation or self-Installed. For paid installa
tion, call the company that installed the vent for
adjustment.

1. Do not use plastic vent or flexible metal foil vent.
Use 4-inch heavy 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.