Whirlpool YGEW9250PW Use & Care Manual

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ELECTRONIC

ELECTRIC DRYER

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Table of Contents/Table des matieres ................. 2

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

DRYER SAFETY .............................................................................. 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 4

Tools and Parts ............................................................................ 4

Options ......................................................................................... 4

Location Requirements ............................................................... 5

Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 6

Venting Requirements .................................................................. 7

Plan Vent System ......................................................................... 7

Install Vent System ....................................................................... 9

Install Leveling Legs ..................................................................... 9

Level Dryer ................................................................................. 10

Connect Vent .............................................................................. 10

Complete Installation ................................................................. 10

DRYER USE .................................................................................. 11

Starting Your Dryer ..................................................................... 11

Stopping Your Dryer .................................................................. 12

Pausing or Restarting ................................................................. 12

Control Locked ........................................................................... 12

Loading ....................................................................................... 12

Drying and Cycle Tips ................................................................ 12

Status Lights .............................................................................. 13

Cycles ......................................................................................... 13

Additional Features .................................................................... 14

Drying Rack ................................................................................ 15

DRYER CARE .............................................................................. 16

Cleaning the Dryer Location ...................................................... 16

Cleaning the Lint Screen ............................................................ 16

Cleaning the Dryer Interior ......................................................... 16

Removing Accumulated Lint ...................................................... 17

Vacation and Moving Care ......................................................... 17

Changing the Drum Light ........................................................... 17

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 17

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 18

WAR RAN TY .................................................................................. 1g

TABLEDESMATIERES

SI_CURITI_ DE LA SI_CHEUSE .................................................... 21

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ............................................. 22

Outillage et pieces necessaires ................................................. 22

Options ....................................................................................... 22

Emplacement d'installation ........................................................ 23

Specifications electriques .......................................................... 24

Exigences concernant I'evacuation ........................................... 25

Planification du systeme d'evacuation ...................................... 26

Installation du conduit d'evacuation .......................................... 27

Installation des pieds de nivellement ......................................... 28

Mise h niveau de la secheuse .................................................... 28

Conduit d'evacuation ................................................................. 28

Achever I'installation .................................................................. 28

UTILISATION DE LA SECHEUSE ................................................ 29

Mise en marche de la secheuse ................................................ 29

Arr_t de la secheuse ................................................................... 30

Arr6t ou remise en marche ......................................................... 30

Verrouillage des commandes ..................................................... 30

Chargement ................................................................................ 30

Conseils pour le sechage et les programmes ........................... 31

Temoins lumineux ...................................................................... 31

Programmes ............................................................................... 32

Caracteristiques supplementaires ............................................. 33

Grille de sechage ........................................................................ 34

ENTRETIEN DE LA S¢CNEUSE ................................................. 35

Nettoyage de I'emplacement de la s&cheuse ........................... 35

Nettoyage du filtre a charpie ...................................................... 35

Nettoyage de I'interieur de la secheuse ..................................... 36

Retrait de la charpie accumulee ................................................ 36

Precautions a prendre pour les vacances et avant

un demenagement ..................................................................... 36

Changement de I'ampoule d'eclairage du tambour .................. 36

DI_PANNAGE ................................................................................. 37

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ......................................................... 38

GARANTIE ..................................................................................... 39

DRYERSAFETY

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

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electdc 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 soivents, 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.

m 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

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation.
Proper installation is your responsibility.

• Flat-blade screwdriver • Safety glasses

• Adjustable wrench that • Vent clamps
opens to 1" (2.5 cm) or

hex-head socket wrench • Caulking gun and
(for adjusting dryer feet) compound (for installing

new exhaust vent)

• Level

• Gloves

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• Tin snips (new vent
installations)

Parts supplied

Remove parts packages from dryer drum. Check that all parts are
included.

• Parts package

4 Leveling legs

NOTE: Do not use leveling legs if installing the dryer on a
pedestal.

Parts needed

Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting.
See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements"
before purchasing parts.

• For close-clearance installations between 31.5" (80.01 cm)
and 37" (93.98 cm), see "Plan Vent System" section for
venting requirements.

I_- 37" --_1

(93_98 cm)

Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware
available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased

your dryer. For further information, please refer to the "Assistance

or Service" section of this manual.

Pedestal

Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You may purchase a
pedestal separately for this dryer. This pedestal will add about
13" (33 cm) to the height of your unit for a total height of
approximately 51" (130 cm).

Optional pedestal

To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. Ask

for Part Number LAB2700MQ (White), LAB2700MT (Biscuit) or
LAB2700ML (Pewter).

Stack Kit

Are you planning to stack your DUET®washer and dryer? To do
so, you will need to purchase a Stack Kit.

To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. Ask

for Part Number 8541503.

Door Reversal Kit

Are you planning to reverse the door swing direction on your
DUET®dryer? To do so, you will need to purchase a Door

Reversal Kit.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or

refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. Ask
for Part Number 8530069 (Shield Blue), 8530070 (Shield

Platinum), 8530071 (Biscuit) or 8530072 (Pewter).

Door Reversal and Stack Combination Kit

Are you planning to reverse the door swing direction on your

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DUET dryer and stack your DUET washer and dryer? To do so,
you can purchase a Door Reversal and Stack Combination Kit.

To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the "Assistance and Service" section of this manual. Ask

for Part Number 8530073 (Shield Blue), 8530074 (Shield
Platinum), 8530075 (Biscuit) or 8530076 (Pewter).

Backguard

If you are installing your DUET®washer and dryer and wish to
avoid having loose items fall behind your machines, you may

purchase a pair of washer/dryer backguards. These will reduce
the chance of items falling behind the machines during operation.

To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. Ask

for Part Number 8558694 (White), 8558695 (Biscuit) or 8558696
(Pewter).

Dryer Dimensions

E×plosien Hazard

Keep flammabme materiame and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer=

Place dryer at least 18 inches (48 cm) above the floor

for a garage installation=

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

You will need

• A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See

"Venting Requirements."

• A separate 30 amp circuit.

• A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of
either side of the dryer. See "Electrical Requirements."

• A sturdy floor to support the total dryer weight of 200 Ibs
(90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance

should also be considered.
A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire

dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (2.5 cm), install Extended
Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810. Clothes may not tumble

properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate
correctly if dryer is not level.

• For a garage installation, you will need to place the dryer at
least 18" (46 cm) above the floor. If using a pedestal, you will

need an additional 6" (15.24 cm).

Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At
lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an

automatic cycle. This can result in longer drying times.

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will

be exposed to 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.

Installation clearances

• The location must be large enough to fully open the dryer
door.

• Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.

• Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.

• Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is
recommended to reduce noise transfer.

• Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

(96.52 ore)

.... 511/2"

(130.81 cra)

(80 cm) 2T'

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*Most installations require a minimum 51/2'' (14 cm) clearance

behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."

Minimum installation spacing for custom undercounter
installation

The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.
Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only

(0 m 8 c 0 cm)

Minimum installation spacing for recessed or closet
installation, with or without a pedestal

• The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.
For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings

in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors
with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable.

Closet installation - Dryer only

24in.2 _

(155cm2)

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A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents

Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal

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A. Recessed area

B. Side view - closet or confined area

Minimum installation spacing for cabinet installation

m)" . 7"(17.8cm)

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0" 31V2" 0"

The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.
For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation

openings in the top of the cabinet are required.

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0" 27" 0"

(Ocm) (80.0crn) (Ocm) (0crn) (68.9crn) (0 crn)

(22.9 crn)

Mobile home - Additional installation requirements

This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations.
The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home

Construction and Safety Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH.

Mobile home installations require:

• Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for
purchase from your dealer.

Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a
nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.

Emectrica_ Shock Hazard

Pmuginto a grounded 4 prong outlet.
Failure to do so can result in death or emectrical shock.

It is your responsibility

• Tocontact a qualified electrical installer.

To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in
conformance with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 -latest
edition and all local codes. A copy of the above codes
standard may be obtained from: Canadian Standards
Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3

CANADA.
To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 115/230-volt,

60-Hz., AC-only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp
circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or

circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual
branch circuit.

This dryer is equipped with a CSA International Certified
Power Cord intended to be plugged into a standard 14-30R
wall receptacle. The cord is 5 ft (1.52 m) in length. Be sure
wall receptacle is within reach of dryer's final location.

4-wire receptacle 14-30R

If using a replacement power supply cord, it is recommended

that you use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number

9831317. For further information, please reference the service

numbers located in the "Assistance or Service" section of this
manual.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

m For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction
or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for eiectric current. This
dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding

conductor and a grounding plug. The piug must be plugged

into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING : Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or
personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metaB vent.
Do not use a pmastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

WARNING; To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used.
DURASAFE TM vent products are recommended.

DURASAFE TM vent products can be purchased from your dealer
or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For more
information, see the "Assistance or Service" section of this

manual.

• The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.

• Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.

• Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or
floors.

Use clamps to seal all joints. Exhaust vent must not be
connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices

which extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct
tape.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

_mproper venting can cause moisture and mintto co_mect
indoors, which may resumt in:

[] Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint,

wallpaper, carpets, etc.

[] Housecleaning problems and health problems.

Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and

kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when

the dryer is in its final position. Remove excess flexible metal vent
to avoid sagging and kinking that can result in reduced airflow
and poor performance.

An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and
insects from entering the home.

Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or
any object that is in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers,
rocks or bushes, etc.).

If using an existing vent system, clean lint from the entire length
of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with
lint. Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal or

flexible metal vent.

Typical exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.

Other installations are possible.

B

A. Dryer
B. Elbow

C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood

E. Clamps
E Rigid metal or flexible metal vent

G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet

Optional exhaust installations

This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left

side, or through the bottom. Contact your local dealer to have the
dryer converted.

Fire Hazard

Cover unused exhaust holes with one of the

following kite:

279818 (white)
279925 (biscuit)

279999 (pewter)

Contact your mocatdealer.
Faimureto follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, emectdca{ shock, or serious injury,

A

A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation

B. Left or right side exhaust installation

C. Bottom exhaust installation (Not an option with

pedestal installations.)

Alternate installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for

your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown.

Refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

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A B

A. Over the top installation (also available

with one offset elbow)

B. Periscope installation

NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate
installations are available for purchase. Please see the

"Assistance or Service" section of this manual to order.

• Over thetop Installation:
Part Number 4396028

• Periscope Installation For use with dryer vent to wall vent
mismatch):

Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 cm) to 18" (45.72 cm)
mismatch

Part Number 4396011 - 18" (45.72 cm) to 29" (73.66 cm)
mismatch

Part Number 4396014 - 29" (73.66 cm) to 50" (127 cm)
mismatch

Special provisions for mobile home installations

The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate

beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside.

Determine Vent Length

1. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most

direct path outdoors. Plan the installation to use the fewest
number of elbows and turns. When using elbows or making
turns, allow as much room as possible. Bend vent gradually
to avoid kinking. Avoid 90° turns.

2=

Determine vent length.
The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon:

• The type of vent (rigid metal or flexible metal).

• The number of elbows used.

• Type of hood.
Recommended hood styles are shown here.

A

(10=2 em)

A. Louuorod hood style
B. Box hood style

The angled hood style (shown following) is acceptable.

See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your hood
type for the maximum vent lengths you can use.

Exhaust systems longer than specified will:

3=

• Shorten the life of the dryer.

• Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and
increased energy usage.

Determine the number of elbows you will need.
IMPORTANT: Do not use vent runs longer than those

specified in the Vent Length Chart.
The following chart helps you determine your maximum vent

length based on the number of 90° turns or elbows you will
need and the type of vent (rigid or flexible metal) and hood
that you will use.

Vent Length Chart

Number of Type of Box or Angled

90° turns vent Louvered hoods

or elbows hoods

0 Rigid metal 64 ft (20 m) 58 ft (17.7 m)

Flexible metal 36 ft (11 m) 28 ft (8.5 m)

1 Rigid metal 54ft (16.5 m) 48 ft (14.6 m)

Flexible metal 31 ft (9.4 m) 23 ft (7 m)

2 Rigid metal 44 ft (13.4 m) 38 ft (11.6 m)

Flexible metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 19 ft (5.8 m)

3 Rigid metal 35 ft (10.7 m) 29 ft (8.8 m)

Flexible metal 25 ft (7.6 m) 17 ft (5.2 m)

4 Rigid metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 21 ft (6.4 m)

Flexible metal 23 ft (7 m) 15 ft (4.6 m)

NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn
inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one

90° turn to the chart.

1. (Optional) Put on safety glasses and gloves.

2. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior
wall opening around exhaust hood.

3. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust
hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (10.2 cm) clamp.

4. Run vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path possible.
See "Determine Vent Length." Avoid 90° turns. 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.

1. To protect the floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from
the dryer carton. Place cardboard under the entire back edge
of the dryer. See illustration.

2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer (not the console panel).
Gently lay the dryer on the cardboard.

\

Examine the leveling legs. Find the diamond marking.

Screw the legs into the leg holes by hand. Use a wrench to
finish turning the legs until the diamond marking is no longer

visible.

5. Place a carton corner post under each of the 2 dryer back
corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the dryer on the corner

posts until it is close to its final location. Leave enough room
to connect the exhaust vent.

6. Once connection is made and dryer is in final location,
remove corner posts and cardboard.

Checkthelevelnessofthedryer.Checklevelnessfirst
sidetoside,thenfronttoback.

Ifthedryerisnotlevel,propupthedryerusingawoodblock.
Useawrenchtoadjustthelegsupordownandcheckagainfor

levelness.
NOTE:Itmightbenecessarytolevelthedryeragainafterithas

beenmovedintoitsfinalposition.

1. Usinga4"(10.2cm)clamp,connectventtoexhaustoutletin
dryer.Ifconnectingtoexistingvent,makesuretheventis

clean.Thedryerventmustfitoverthedryerexhaustoutlet
andinsidetheexhausthood.Makesuretheventissecured

toexhausthoodwitha4"(10.2cm)clamp.

2. Movedryerintofinalposition.Donotcrushorkinkvent.
Makesuredryerislevel.

3. (Ongasmodels)Checktobesuretherearenokinksinthe
flexiblegasline.

1. Checktobesureallpartsarenowinstalled.Ifthereisan
extrapart,gobackthroughthestepstoseewhichstepwas
skipped.

2. Checktobesureyouhaveallofyourtools.

3. Disposeofallpackagingmaterials.

4. Checkthedryer'sfinallocation.Besuretheventisnot
crushedorkinked.

5. Checktobesurethedryerislevel.See"LevelDryer."

6. Plugintoagroundedoutlet.Turnpoweron.

7. Removetheblueprotectivefilmontheconsoleandanytape
remainingonthedryer.

8. Read"DryerUse."

9. Wipethedryerdruminteriorthoroughlywithadampclothto
removeanydust.

10.Setthedryeronafullheatcycle(notanaircycle)for
20minutesandstartthedryer.

If the dryer will not start, check the following:

• Controls are set in a running or "On" position.

• Start button has been pushed firmly.

• Dryer is plugged into a grounded outlet.

• Electrical supply is connected.

• House fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not

tripped.

• Dryer door is closed.

11. When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the
dryer door and feel for heat.

If you do not feel heat, turn the dryer off and check the
following:

• There may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check
to make sure both fuses are intact and tight, or that both
circuit breakers have not tripped. If there is still no heat,
contact a qualified technician.

NOTE: You may notice a burning odor when the dryer is first
heated. This odor is common when the heating element is first
used. The odor will go away.

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Explosion Hazard

Keep flammabme materiams and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.

Do not dry anything that has ever had anything

flammabBe on it (even after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

explosion, or fire.

Fire Hazard

No washer can compmetemyremove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oH on

it (incmuding cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or pBastic must be dried

on a cmothesffne or by using an Air Cycme.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to

persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.

The following is a guide to starting your dryer. Please refer to
specific sections of this manual for more detailed information.

1. Clean lint screen before or after each cycle. See "Cleaning
the Lint Screen."

2. Place laundry into dryer and shut door. See "Loading."

3. Rotate the dial to select either an Automatic or Manual Cycle
then press the CONTROL ON button. The preset settings and

drying time for the cycle chosen will be displayed.
To use an Automatic Cycle

Point the dial to an Automatic Cycle.
Select DRYNESS LEVEL to adjust how dry you want the

load to be. The time displayed is an estimated length of
the cycle based on the Dryness Level selected. As the

cycle runs, the control senses the dryness of the load and
adjusts the time automatically for the selected Dryness

Level.

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0 Less

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Dryness

Level

NOTE: Time is not adjustable for Automatic Cycles. Pressing
the More Time or Less Time buttons will cause a triple beep,

indicating that the time cannot be changed.

Press the WRINKLE SHIELD TM feature button if this
option is desired.

Press the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL button to set signal
volume to desired level.

Press (and hold) HOLD TO START button until dryer starts
(about 1 second).

Once an Automatic cycle has started, the WRINKLE
SHIELD TM feature and cycle signals can be adjusted. Press

the PAUSE/CANCEL key twice to stop the dryer and clear the
settings, allowing you to select another cycle and Dryness
Level.

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To use a Manual Cycle

• Rotate the dial to select a Manual Cycle.
Press MORE TIME or LESS TIME until the desired drying time

is displayed. Tap MORE TIME or LESS TIME and the time will
change by 1-minute intervals. Press and hold MORE TIME or
LESS TIME and the time will change by 5-minute intervals.
The initial time displayed is the actual drying time.

More

Time

Less

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NOTE: The More Time or Less Time feature can be used only
with Manual Cycles.

• Press TEMPERATURE until the desired temperature
glows.

NOTE: Pressing the Dryness Level button will cause the triple
beep indicating that this option is not selectable. Also, a
Dryness Level is not indicated.

• Press the WRINKLE SHIELD TM feature button if this
option is desired.

• Press the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL button to set volume
to desired level.

• Press (and hold) HOLD TO START button until dryer starts
(about 1 second).

While a Manual Cycle is running, you can change the settings
for Time, Temperature, the WRINKLE SHIELD TM feature, and
the cycle signals. Press the PAUSE/CANCEL key twice to
stop the dryer and clear the settings, allowing you to select
another cycle.

To unlock:
Press and hold the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL button for 3 seconds

to turn this feature off.
NOTE: When the dryer is running and Control Locked is on, the

dryer can be stopped by pressing the Pause/Cancel button, but
can't be restarted until the control is unlocked.

Properly loading your dryer can lower your utility bill and prolong
the life of your garments.

Loading suggestions

• Load the dryer by the amount of space items take up, not by
their weight.

• Do not overload the dryer. This causes wrinkling and uneven
drying.

Super Capacity Plus Dryers

Heavy Work Clothes

4 jeans 2 sweatpants
4 workpants 2 sweatshirts

4 workshirts

Towels

10 bath towels
10 hand towels

14 washcloths

Mixed Load

3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin) 9 T-shirts
4 pillowcases 9 shorts

3 shirts 10 handkerchiefs
3 blouses

To stop your dryer at anytime
Press PAUSE/CANCELtwice or open the door.

To pause the dryer at any time

Open the door or press PAUSE/CANCEL once.

To restart the dryer

Close the door and press (and hold) HOLD TO START button until
dryer starts.

NOTE: Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted,
if you close the door and press Start within 5 minutes. If the cycle
is interrupted for more than 5 minutes, the dryer will shut off.
Select new cycle settings before restarting the dryer.

This feature allows you to lock your settings to prevent

unintended use of the dryer. You can also use the Control Locked

feature to prevent unintended cycle or option changes during

dryer operation.

To enable the Control Locked feature when dryer is
running:

Press and hold the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL button for
3 seconds. The control is locked when a single beep is heard and

the Control Locked status light is on.

• When the dryer is off, it is not necessary to press the Control
On button before activating the Control Locked feature.

Select the correct cycle and dryness level or temperature for your
load. If an Automatic Cycle is running, the display shows the
estimated cycle time when your dryer is automatically sensing
the dryness level of your load. If a Manual Cycle is running, the
display shows the exact number of minutes remaining in the
cycle.

Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few
minutes of all cycles. Cool Down makes the loads easier to
handle and reduces wrinkling. The length of the Cool Down
depends on the load size and dryness level.

Drying tips

• Follow care label directions when they are available.

• If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. 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.

• Avoid drying heavy work clothes with lighter fabrics. This
could cause overdrying of lighter fabrics, leading to increased
shrinkage or wrinkling.

• If you dry sheets in a mixed load or large items in the Bulky
Items cycle, rearrange the load halfway through the dryer
cycle. This will aid in the drying process.

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