Whirlpool COMPACT DRYERS User Manual

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Use And Care

A Note To You
Understanding

Safety
Knowing Your

Dryer's Features
Operating Your Dryer 6
Caring For Your

Dryer
Laundry Tips
If You Need

Assistance
Or Service

Warranty

2

3

5

10
12

18
20

TIMED DRYERS

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A NOTE TO YOU

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool* appliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have
gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed
this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your
appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner
ship 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, burns, fire and
electrical shock.

Help when you need it.

If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If
You Need Assistance Or Service” on pages 18 and 19. If you need further help, call an authorized
Whirlpool service company. 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 5). For your convenience, 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 tele
phone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date

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

Dealer Name.
Dealer Phone

ACAUTION

UNDERSTANDING SAFETY

Understanding Safety

^WARNING

-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.

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
loss of life.

UNDERSTANDING SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Awarning

Read all instructions before using your dryer.
Do not machine wash or machine dry items

cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning solvents,
and other flammable fluids. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion. Always hand
wash and line dry items containing these
materials.

Do not allow children to operate, play with or
crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children
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, electrical shock, or injury to persons when
using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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. Shut off gas valve if
you have a gas 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-ventilated room.i^

-is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.^

- is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems (gas dryers must be
vented outdoors).^

-is not installed against draperies or
curtains, or on carpet.t

- 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.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

KNOWING YOUR DRYER’S FEATURES

Knowing Your Dryer's Features

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

NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the

different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.

Cycle control knob

Temperature selector

Start button

Lint screen

Dryer drum

Model and serial

number label

Full-width

hamper door

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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Before starting your dryer

Wipe the dryer drum before using to remove
dust from storing and shipping.

If your dryer has a Consumer Buy Guide,
remove it and place it in your Use and Care

Guide.

Refer to the information below, and “Laundry
Tips” on page 12 for control setting, sorting,
and loading information.

Starting or stopping your dryer

Starting your dryer

Close the door and select a cycle. See pages

7-9 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
selections (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.