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Use And Care

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A Note To You

Understanding Safety

Knowing Your Dryer's Features

Operating Your Dryer

Caring For Your

Dryer Laundry Tips If You Need

Assistance

Or Service

Warranty

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AUTOMATIC DRYERS

1-800-253-1301

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A NOTE TO YOU

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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 symboi will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

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

property.

Acaution

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-1301, Is toll-free 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 pages 29 and 30. If you need further help, call us. When calling, you 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 inciude 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 and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number__________________________ Dealer Name Serial Number

Purchase Date

Your control panel is similar to one of the control panels on pages 12-16. Locate the control panel similar to yours and check the box below for that page number. Use the page you marked to

quickly locate drying information about your model or to use for reference when calling our Consumer Assistance Center.

Dealer Phone

______________________________

Dryers with: Page Dryers with: Page

□ Cycle control knob with □ Cycle control knob and a temperature

3 temperature settings........................... 12 selector (4 CLEAN TOUCH'" settings).. 15

□ Cycle control knob and a temperature Q Cycle control knob and a temperature

selector (2 settings)

□ Cycle control knob and a temperature

selector (3 settings)

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13 selector (4 settings)................................. 16

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 manuai must be foliowed to minimize the risk of fire or expiosion

or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

UNDERSTANDING SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

^WARNING

• 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 (i.e. door latch).

-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 itseif.

• 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.*

-is connected to the proper outiet 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.*

-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 properiy.

*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 (may have temperaturee built-in*)

Consumer Assistance

Center number

(1-800-253-1301)

Model and serial number label

Dryer drum

Other doors:

Temperature selector*

start button

Lint screen

Electronic

DRY-MiSER* sensor*

Wide-opening

hamper door*

Other features not shown:

Automatic DRY-MiSER* controi*

Drum light*

Drying rack*

End of cycle signal*

End of cycle signal selector*

RNISH GUARD* selector*

Lint signal*

*Available on some models

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Operating Your Dryer

In This Section

Before starting your dryer Starting or stopping your dryer

To obtain the best drying resuits, you must operate your dryer properly. This section gives you

important information for efficient and safe use of your dryer.

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Page

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Selecting a cycle.................

Using the drying rack

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Page

Before starting your dryer

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

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

Starting or stopping your dryer

Starting your dryer

Close the door and select a cycle and tem perature. See pages 7-16 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.

End of cycle signal

(on some models)

The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished. The signal Is not adjustable, but can be turned off (on some

models). If your model has an End of Cycle

signal selector, see page 11.

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.

Selecting a cycle

You will find information you need to make correct cycle, time, and temperature decisions

in this section.

• Pages 7 to 11 : Use these pages to find additional Information about drying cycles that may be on your model.

• Pages 12 to 16: Find the page that has a control panel similar to yours. Use the information on this page to guide you when making drying selections.

NOTE: Your model will not look exactly like the illustrations.

If your dryer has a Cycle Control Knob with temperatures built-in:

1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Control

Knob either way to a desired time or setting.

2. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer

ring points to the cycle and temperature you want.

3. Push the Start Button.

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

If your dryer has a Cycle Control Knob and

a Temperature Selector:

Match your drying temperature to the type of fabric being dried. Your dryer has a knob, push button, or CLEAN TOUCH'" Temperature Selector.

1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Control Knob either way to a desired time or setting.

2. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the cycle you want.

3. Set the Temperature Selector to the desired temperature setting.

4. Push the Start Button.

Changing a selection:

1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to a new setting.

(If your dryer has a Temperature Selector, set

the Selector to the new desired temperature.)

2. Push the Start Button, if necessary.

Cycle control knob with 3 temperature eettinge

Cycle control knob

Temperature aelector

□□□ I UUL

CLEAN TOUCH’” temperature selectoran indicator appears over temperature selected

Push button temperature selector

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Using the automatic cycles

Your DRY-MISER* control senses the dryness

of the load and automatically shuts off when the selected dryness is reached. For the first few loads:

1. Set the Cycle Control Knob to point to the center mark in your automatic cycle.

2. Select a heat setting to match your load.

3. Push the Start Button. The Cycle Control Knob will not move until the load is almost dry or the cool-down portion of the cycle has been reached. After the cool down is compiete, the Cycle Control Knob automati cally moves to an OFF area and the tumbling stops.

Feel the dried items when the dryer stops. It the Items are drier than you like, select a

setting closer to LESS DRY the next time you dry a similar load.

If Items are not as dry as you like, select a

setting closer to VERY DRY the next time you

dry a similar load.

Cycle control knob

with temperaturee

built-in

Models with a tempera ture selector

Automatic DRY-MISER control

(on some models)

The automatic DRY-MISER control uses a thermostat that senses the dryer's air tempera

ture. The dryer automatically shuts off when the selected dryness is reached.

Electronic DRY-MISER control

(on some models)

The electronic DRY-MISER control uses an electronic sensor that determines the amount of moisture in the clothes. The dryer automati cally shuts off when the selected dryness is reached.

Cycia control knob

with temperatures

built-in

Models with a tempera ture selector

Using the Air cycie (no heat)

Awarning

Fire Hazard

Do not dry plastic or rubber items with heat. Use the Air cycle, or line dry.

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

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

1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number of minutes you want in the Air cycie. (If your dryer has a temperature selector, no temperature needs to be selected. Cycle is unheated.) Refer to the chart below for suggested times.

2. Push the Start Button.

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

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

(Air Cycle)

TYPE OF LOAD

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS

Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys 20-30 min Plastic-Shower curtains, tablecloths 20-30 min Rubber-backed rugs 40-50 min

Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon

15-20 min

Using the Timed Drying cycie

Use the Timed Drying cycle for any load you

want to dry by time. This cycle is designed for

small loads or large bulky Items.

• Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number

of minutes you want in the Timed Drying cycle. (If your model has a Temperature Selector, set the Temperature Selector to the desired setting.)

• For a damp dry, turn the Cycie Control Knob to 30 minutes or less. (If your dryer has a Damp Dry cycle, see page 10.)

The last few minutes of this cycle are without

heat to help make the load easier to handle.

AIR

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Using the TUMBLE PRESS* cycle

(on some models)

This cycle removes wrinkles from clothing that has been packed in a suitcase or closet, and from items not removed from the dryer at the end of a cycle.

1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on TUMBLE PRESS. (If your model has a Temperature Selector, set the Temperature Selector to a high setting.)

2. Push the Start Button.

The last few minutes of this cycle are without

heat to help make the load easier to handle. Put only a few items in your dryer for best results

when using this cycle. As soon as the dryer

stops, fold or put the items on hangers.

Using the Damp Dry cycle

(on some models)

Use this setting to dry damp items that do not require an entire drying cycle, or to dry items to damp level. Two examples are heavy cottons, such as jeans, which you do not want to become stiff, or cotton clothes which are easier to press when damp.

1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on DAMP DRY (If your model has a Temperature Selector, set

the Temperature Selector to a high setting.)

2. Push the Start Button.

The last few minutes of this cycle are without

heat to help make the load easier to handle.

Understanding the FINISH GUARD* cycle

(on some models)

When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. When using your automatic cycle, the FINISH GUARD cycle tumbles the load a few seconds without heat every few minutes for up to 45 minutes. This tumbling rearranges and fluffs the load to help avoid wrinkles that set in when the

load remains in the dryer.

You do not have to set the Cycle Control Knob to the FINISH GUARD cycle. The FINISH GUARD cycle takes over automatically to protect the load if you do not open the door within a few minutes after the automatic cycle ends.

A signal will sound every few minutes during the FINISH GUARD cycle. The signal will stop when the dryer door is opened. (If your model

has a FINISH GUARD cycle On/Off Selector, see page 11.)

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