Whirlpool W10151579A User Manual

DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................ 1

ACCESSORIES ................................................ 1

DRYER SAFETY............................................... 2

DRYER USE...................................................... 4

DRYER CARE................................................... 5

TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 6

WARRANTY...................................................... 8

Assistance or Service

If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section. Additional help is available by calling our Customer eXperience Center at 1-800-253-1301 from anywhere in the U.S.A., or write:

Whirlpool Corporation

Customer eXperience Center

553 Benson Road

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. To order parts and accessories, call 1-800-442-9991.

Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.

Write down the following information about your appliance to help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well.

Dealer name ____________________________________________________ Serial number ___________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________ Phone number___________________________________________________ Model number___________________________________________________ Purchase date ___________________________________________________

Accessories

Enhance your dryer with these premium accessories. For more high-quality items or to order, call 1-800-901-2042, or

visit us at www.applianceaccessories.com.

Part Number Accessory

20-48KITRC 4 ft (1.2 m) gas line dryer connector installation

kit PT220L 4 ft (1.2 m) dryer cord, 3-wire, 30 amp PT400L 4 ft (1.2 m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp PT600L 6 ft (1.8 m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp 8212614 Dryer vent lint brush 31682 All-purpose appliance cleaner 1903WH Laundry supply storage cart 3404351 Drying rack - fits 29" (73.7 cm) Super Capacity,

6.5 cu. ft (0.18 cu. m) - side swing or hamper

door 3406839 Drying rack - fits 29" (73.7 cm) Super Capacity

Plus, 7.0 cu. ft (0.20 cu. m) - side swing door

only 49971 Compact dryer stand - white 49572 LP gas conversion kit

W10151579A

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

DANGER

WARNING

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

WARNING:

including the following:

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Read all instructions before using the dryer.

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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.

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Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

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Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.

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Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.

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

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Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.

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Do not tamper with controls.

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

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

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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.

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Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

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Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

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Clean lint screen before or after each load.

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Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

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The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

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See installation instructions for grounding requirements.

SAVE THESE 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.

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 the Installation Instructions. See the Installation Instructions for more information.

1. Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4" (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 the Installation Instructions for proper length requirements of vent.

WARNING

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. Proper venting of your dryer is important for satisfactory drying results. See the Installation Instructions for more detail.

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

10.2 cm

2. Use a 4" (10.2 cm) exhaust hood.

3. Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent.

Good Better

4. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or

other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent.

5. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at

least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new location. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check.

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