Whirlpool GGQ8858KQ Owner's Manual

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27 IN. (68.5 CM)

ELECTRIC AND GAS

DRYERS

Use&CareGuide

For assistance call: 1-800-253-1301,

For installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777

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SÉCHEUSES

ÉLECTRIQUESETÀGAZ

DE 68,5 CM (27 PO)

Guided’utilisation etd’entretien

Pour assistance, composer le 1-800-253-1301, pour installation ou service le 1-800-807-6777

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Table of Contents/Table des matières.......................................

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY..........................................................................	3
PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................	5
CHECKING YOUR VENT............................................................	6
DRYER USE ................................................................................	7
Starting Your Dryer.......................................................................	7
Stopping and Restarting ..............................................................	7
Loading Clothes ...........................................................................	8
Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips ..........................................	8
Cycle Descriptions .......................................................................	8
Additional Features ......................................................................	9
Drying Rack..................................................................................	9
DRYER CARE ...........................................................................	10
Cleaning the Lint Screen............................................................	10
Cleaning the Dryer Interior .........................................................	10
Removing Accumulated Lint from Inside the Dryer Cabinet.....	10
Changing the Drum Light...........................................................	10
TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................	11
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .....................................................	12
WARRANTY ..............................................................................	13

TABLE DES MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE .................................................	15
PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ...........................................	17
VÉRIFICATION DU CONDUIT D’ÉVACUATION......................	18
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE.............................................	19
Mise en marche de la sécheuse ................................................	19
Arrêt et remise en marche..........................................................	20
Chargement des vêtements.......................................................	20
Conseils pour séchage, programmes et température...............	20
Description des programmes.....................................................	20
Caractéristiques supplémentaires .............................................	21
Grille de séchage........................................................................	22
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE...............................................	22
Nettoyage du filtre à charpie......................................................	22
Nettoyage de l’intérieur de la sécheuse.....................................	23
Comment enlever la charpie accumulée
de l’intérieur de la sécheuse ......................................................	23
Changement de l’ampoule d’éclairage du tambour..................	23
DÉPANNAGE.............................................................................	23
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE......................................................	25
GARANTIE.................................................................................	26

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.

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.

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 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 discarded, 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 requirements.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS AND FEATURES

NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.

1.Control panel

2.Model and serial number label

3.Dryer drum

4.Lint screen

5.Wide-opening door

Additional features your dryer may have:

End of Cycle Signal selector WRINKLE SHIELD™ selector WRINKLE SHIELD™ PLUS selector ACCUDRY™ electronic sensor Automatic Dry sensor

Drum light

Drying Rack

CHECKING

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. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information.

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.

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.

4.Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust vent. Use the fewest number of elbows and turns. Allow room when using elbows or making turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

5.Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure vent. Lint may catch on screws.

If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will not be covered under the warranty.

NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for by the customer, whether it was a paid installation or selfinstalled.

1.Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4 in. (10.2 cm) 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.

2.Use a 4 in. (10.2 cm) exhaust hood. Smaller hoods increase drying times.

4" (10.2 cm)

6.Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new location.

■Disconnect vent from the dryer and clean one section at a time until you reach the exhaust hood.

■To clean out lint, use the hose attachment on your vacuum, or a pole or wire with a feather duster or rag attached.

■Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent moves freely.

■When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check.

DRYER USE

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Fire Hazard

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

StartingYourDryer

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

1.Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.

2.Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred

Automatic Setting (*) to dry most heavyweight and medium weight loads. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”

3.Select a temperature setting on models with a Temp/Fabric selector. The cycle descriptions include temperature setting suggestions.

NOTE: The temperature selector is part of the Cycle Contol knob on some models.

4.Select the End of Cycle Signal, if available. The signal is helpful when drying permanent press or synthetics. Promptly remove these items from the dryer at the end of the cycle to prevent wrinkles.

On some models

■The End of Cycle Signal can be adjusted. Turn the selector to the desired volume.

■The End of Cycle Signal is part of the START button. Turn the START button to ON or OFF.

5.Select the desired option. See “Additional Features.”

6.Push the START button.

StoppingandRestarting

You can stop your dryer any time during a cycle.

To stop your dryer

Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.

NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use.

To restart your dryer

1.Close the door.

2.Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).

3.Push START.

LoadingClothes

Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.

Heavy work	4 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 sweat
clothes	shirts, 2 sweat pants, 4 shirts

Delicates	3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips,
	8 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear,
	1 child’s outfit

Towels	10 bath towels, 10 hand towels, 14 wash
	cloths, 1 bath mat

Mixed Load	3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin), 4 pillowcases,
	9 T-shirts, 9 pair of shorts, 3 blouses
	10 handkerchiefs, 3 shirts

Drying,Cycle,andTemperatureTips

Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.

Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle.

Drying tips

■Follow care label directions when they are available.

■If you use fabric softener sheets, use only those labeled “dryer safe.” Follow package instructions.

■Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops, to reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.

Cycle and temperature tips

■Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*), if available on your dryer.

■Use a High Heat setting for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.

■Use a Medium Heat setting for drying medium weight items, such as sheets, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.

■Use a Low Heat setting for drying lightweight items such as lingerie, blouses, dresses, and some knits.

■Use a no-heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.

■Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select a lower setting rather than a higher setting.

CycleDescriptions

Your model may vary from the model shown.

Cycle Control knob

Automatic cycle(s)

Use your Automatic cycle to dry most loads. Your dryer uses the electronic ACCUDRY™ system. The control senses the moisture level in the load and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness.

After drying a load in the Automatic cycle, check the dryness.

If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

If a load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using a Timed cycle. Select a setting closer to Very Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

Drying time varies with an Automatic cycle. The type of fabric, size of the load, and the dryness selected affect drying time. See “Temperature tips.”

Timed Drying cycle(s)

Use Timed Drying for heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes or large loads that require a long drying time. Set the temperature selector, if available, to High Heat.

On some models, you may use the Timed Drying cycle for lightweight items such as lingerie or knits. Set the temperature selector, if available, based on the fabrics in your load.

NOTE: Use your Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after the Automatic cycle.

Fluff Air cycle or Air Only setting

Use the Fluff Air cycle, or Air Only setting, for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and heat sensitive fabrics. Set the Cycle Control knob to Fluff Air or select Air Only on the Temperature selector and set the Cycle Control knob to Timed Drying. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using the Fluff Air cycle/Air Only setting.

Type of Load	Fluff Air cycle/
	Air Only setting*

Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras,	20 - 30
stuffed toys	20 - 30
Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths	20 - 30
Rubber-backed rugs	40 - 50
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon	10 - 20

*(Minutes). Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.

When using Fluff Air or Air Only

■Check to see that coverings are securely stitched.

■Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during cycle.

■Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.

AdditionalFeatures

This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all of the features described.

Towels

Select this setting to thoroughly dry extra heavy items such as mattress pads and quilts or a load of towels. Set the temperature selector, if available, to High Heat.

WRINKLE SHIELD™ PLUS 30/90 Minute setting

When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load to avoid wrinkles.

Select WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS 30 Minute for 30 minutes of WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS or 90 Minute for 90 minutes of WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS. WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS periodically tumbles the load without heat for the selected time.

Heavy Dry

Select this setting to evenly dry large or heavy items such as thick cotton bath towels or robes. Set the Temperature selector, if available, to High Heat.

DRYEL® fabric care system

When using DRYEL fabric care, select the DRYEL cycle setting and the DRYEL temperature setting. DRYEL fabric care, when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, has been tested and approved for use in full-size dryers built by Whirlpool Corporation.

Damp Dry

Select this setting to dry items to a damp level, or to dry items that do not require an entire drying cycle. Damp dry items such as jeans (to prevent stiffness) or cotton clothing (to make pressing easier). Set the temperature selector, if available, to High Heat.

TUMBLE PRESS® setting

Select this setting to remove wrinkles from items such as clothing packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in the dryer too long. Set the temperature selector, if available, to Medium or Low Heat depending on the fabrics in your load.

End of Cycle Signal

If your model has an End of Cycle Signal, the signal sounds when a cycle is complete. If the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is on, the signal sounds every few minutes. The signal stops when you open the door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off.

On some models

■The End of Cycle Signal is fixed.

■The End of Cycle Signal is selectable. The signal will sound only if the signal is set to On.

DryingRack

The drying rack is useful for machine drying items you would not necessarily want to tumble dry (for example, sweaters).

To use the drying rack

1.Slide drying rack over the bottom of the dryer door opening. Push down to secure rack on frame.

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2.Put the wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between the items so air can reach all the surfaces. Close the door.

NOTE: Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack.

3.Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an air cycle.

4.Push the START button.

NOTE: You must remove rack for normal tumbling. Do not use automatic cycles with the drying rack.

This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and the suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Actual drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold.

Rack Dry	Cycle	Temp	Time*

Wool Sweaters	Timed	Low	60
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the rack

Stuffed toys or pillows	Timed	Low	60
Cotton or polyester fiber filled

Stuffed toys or pillows	Air	None	90
Foam rubber filled	(no heat)

Sneakers or canvas shoes	Air	None	90
Sneakers or canvas shoes	(no heat)
	(no heat)

*(Minutes) Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.

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