Whirlpool CEDC392JQ0 User Manual
120-VOLT COMPACT
ELECTRIC DRYER
Use & Care Guide
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DRYER SAFETY .................................................................. 3
PARTS AND FEATURES .................................................... 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS....................................... 5
Tools and Parts ................................................................. 5
Location Requirements .................................................... 5
Electrical Requirements .................................................... 7
Venting Requirements....................................................... 7
Determine Vent Length ..................................................... 8
Begin Installation............................................................... 8
Install Vent System............................................................ 9
Connect Vent .................................................................... 9
Complete Installation ...................................................... 10
DRYER USE....................................................................... 10
Starting Your Dryer ......................................................... 10
Stopping and Restarting ................................................. 11
Loading Clothes.............................................................. 11
Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips ............................. 11
CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS................................................... 12
Permanent Press Cycle .................................................. 12
Timed Dry Cycle.............................................................. 12
Air Cycle .......................................................................... 12
End of Cycle Signal......................................................... 12
DRYER CARE.................................................................... 13
Cleaning the Lint Screen................................................. 13
Cleaning the Dryer Interior.............................................. 13
Removing Accumulated Lint from
Inside the Dryer Cabinet ................................................. 13
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................... 14
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. 15
WARRANTY....................................................................... 16
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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.
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.
■ 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PARTS AND FEATU RES
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1. Control panel
2. Model and serial number label
3. Dryer drum
4. Lint screen
5. Moisture sensor
Control Panel
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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and Parts
Tools needed
Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
■ flat bladed screwdriver
■ level
■ adjustable wrench
■ gloves (optional)
■ tin snips (new vent
installations)
1. Remove the tape that holds the drum to the cabinet. Move
the drum by hand in a counter-clockwise direction to make
certain all tape has been removed.
2. Wipe the interior of the drum thoroughly with a damp cloth
before using the dryer.
Parts supplied
Remove parts package from the dryer drum. Check that all parts
listed were included.
■ 1 - cycle control (timer) knob
■ 1 - Push to Start button
■ 4 - casters
■ 2 - cord brackets
■ 2 - screws
Parts needed
Check local codes, check existing electrical supply and venting,
and see “Venting Requirements” and “Electrical Requirements”
before purchasing parts.
■ safety glasses (optional)
■ duct tape
■ caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
Location Requirements
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.
Check location where dryer will be installed. Proper installation is
your responsibility.
You will need
■ A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See
“Venting Requirements.”
■ A grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical
Requirements.”
■ 4-inch metal exhaust vent is required. See “Venting
Requirements.”
■ A sturdy floor to support the total dryer weight of 110 lb
(50 kg).
■ Location must be large enough to fully open dryer door.
■ A level floor with a maximum slope of 1 in. (2.5 cm) under
entire dryer. Clothes may not tumble properly and automatic
sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). At
lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an
automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended. Do not store
your dryer in a location with year round temperatures below
45ºF (7ºC).
Install the dryer where it is protected from water and/or weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or
sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
WARNING:
BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
To reduce the risk of fire, this appliance MUST
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