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Table of Contents

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

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW ........... 4

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ......................................... 5

CYCLE GUIDE .......................................................................... 6

USING YOUR DRYER ............................................................ 10

ADDITIONAL FEATURES ........................................................ 12

DRYER CARE ......................................................................... 13

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................ 15

WARRANTY ............................................................................ 18

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................... Back Cover

Table de rnati res

SFtCURITE DE LA SECHEUSE ............................................... 19

V¢:RIFICATION D'UNE CIRCULATION D'AIR ADFtQUATE

POUR LE SYSTEME D'FtVACUATION .................................... 21

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTERISTIQUES .......... 23

GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES .................................................. 25

UTILISATION DE LA SE_CHEUSE ........................................... 29

CARACTFtRISTIQUES SUPPL¢:MENTAIRES .......................... 31

ENTRETIEN DE LA SE_CHEUSE ............................................. 32

DEPANNAGE .......................................................................... 34

GARANTI E.............................................................................. 38

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ........................... Couverture arriere

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 ifyou 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 - ...i.kofFi,o..

- Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.

- install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.

- Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials or flexible metal (foil type} duct. if flexible metal duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified

by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting

materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.

- To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.

- Save these instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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, or 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

[] 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 "Electrical Requirements" located in the installation

instructions for grounding 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.

o 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.

WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell. Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.

For more information, contact your gas supplier. If a gas leak is detected, follow the "What to do if you smell gas" instructions.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm,

Check Your Vent System For Good

Air Flow

Maintain good air flow by:

[] Cleaning your lint screen before each load. [] Replace plastic or foil vent material

with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material.

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.

Good air flow

Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently

dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and improve your energy savings. See Installation Instructions.

The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big

role in good air flow. Blocked or crushed vents as well as improper venting installation will reduce air flow and

dryer performance. Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by

the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless of who installed the dryer. To clean or repair venting, contact a

venting specialist.

EcoBoost TM option

[] Use the shortest length of vent possible. [] Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;

each bend and curve reduces air flow.

Better_

[]

Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.

[]

Remove lint from the entire length of the vent system at least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be

sure to follow the installation instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check.

[]

Clear away items from the front of the dryer.

Touch to activate the EcoBoost TM option, which allows you to increase your energy savings by using a slightly lower heat level.

For automatic cycles, the EcoBoost TM option will increase drying times by approximately 40 minutes; the LED Display will reflect

this time. The EcoBoost TM option will default on for Normal. For optimal energy, turn on the Ecoaoost TM option. For optimal time, turn off

the EcoBoost TM option.

fWhat To Dry and How To Dry? for better fabric care and energy savings.

By answering these questions, you can achieve the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from your dryer. Using these automatic cycles, the drying air temperature and moisture levels are sensed in the load. This sensing process occurs throughout

the entire drying cycle and turns off once the load reaches your selected dryness level. Using the NORMAL dryness level provides the optimal energy savings.

If Timed Dry is your answer, the dryer runs for the amount of time you select, which sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to overdrying. Use Timed Dry for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the

drying rack.

fTips for getting the best performance from your steam dryer (on some models)

[] Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton

garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than those without. 100% cotton items may require additional touching up after cycles that use steam.

[] Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with

cycles that use steam. It may cause temporary staining on clothes.

[] Cycles that use steam are not recommended for items that

have been starched. Wash any starched or new garments prior to using a cycle that uses steam.

[] The Steam Refresh Cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles

and reducing odors from loads consisting of dry items of

wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits,

and synthetics.

Control Panel and Features

Not all features and cycles are available on all models. STEAM MODELS

--'t I WHAT TO DRY t HOW TO DRY I

• Mixed = Casuals = Towels J Delicates = Bulky/Sheets • Normal • Sanitize = Gentle • Steam Refresh w Timed Dry

• • • • On _ =

Static Reduce End Beep Damp Beep Wrinkle Shield Temperature Dryness m 4- EcoBoost

a + Steam No Heat Hot Less More Timed Dry Adjust

i _J_ i i J_ i I

NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your finger tip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.

NON-STEAM MODELS

• Mixed : Casuals : Towels : Delicates : Bulky/Sheets _X : Normal , Sanitize • Gentle : HeavyDuty • Timed Dry

@ E.d:eepDam;Beep =co oo.,

O POWER

Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.

WHAT TO DRY/HOW TO DRY First select a cycle from the "What to Dry" (Automatic

cycles) and then select the "How to Dry" to get the best combination cycle available for the type of items you are

going to dry. See "Cycle Guide" for cycle details.

O START/PAUSE

Touch and hold until the LED comes on to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it.

@ LED DISPLAY

When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up and the Estimated Time Remaining (for Automatic Cycles) will vary depending on "What to Dry" and "How to Dry"

selections or actual time remaining for Timed Dry cycles (for Manual Cycles) will be displayed.

MODiFiERS

Use to select available modifiers for your dryer. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Temperature When using Timed Dry Cycle, you may select a dry

temperature based on the type of load you are drying. Use the warmest setting safe for the garments in the

load. Follow garment label instructions. NOTE: Automatic Cycles will give you up to

3 temperatures to adjust and it varies, depending on the "What to Dry" or "How to Dry" selections that have been made.

Dryness You may adjust the Dryness on Automatic Cycles

(except for the Sanitize cycle), if desired. NOTE: Dryness is for use with Automatic Cycles only.

+\- Timed Dry Adjust Touch "+" or "-" with Timed Dry cycle to increase or

decrease the length of the cycle.

Hold to Start

_ steam

OPTIONS

Use to select available options for your dryer. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Static Reduce (on some models} Touch to add the Static Reduce option to selected

Automatic cycles. The dryer will automatically tumble,

pause, and introduce a small amount of moisture into the load to help reduce static. This option adds

approximately 8 minutes to the total cycle time. End Beep

Use this to turn the signal indicating the end of a drying cycle to low, medium, high, or off.

NOTE: You may also turn off the tones that sound

when a feature, setting, or option is touched. Touch

and hold End Beep for about three seconds to turn

sounds to low, medium, high, or off.

Damp Beep

Touch to select the Damp Beep signal. You may

adjust the signal to low, medium, high, or off. When

selected, a series of beeps will sound when the load

is damp, but not completely dry. This will allow you to

take clothes out of the load that do not need to dry

completely. This option is available on some cycles.

The Damp Beep signal is selected as a default for the Bulky/Sheets cycle, as a reminder to manually

reposition bulky loads midway through the cycle.

Wrinkle Shield'" Option

If you will be unable to remove a load immediately,

touch Wrinkle Shield 'Mto add up to 150 minutes of

periodic tumbling to help reduce wrinkling. You may

select the "+ Steam" setting (on some models) to add

a short steam cycle after 60 minutes to help smooth out wrinkles.

NOTE: If you open the dryer door prior to the end of the Wrinkle Shield ''_option, the dryer will go into

Pause mode. You will need to touch Power to turn off or touch Start/Pause to continue Wrinkle Shield '"

option. EcoBoost'" Option

Touch to activate the EcoBoost " option, which

allows you to increase your energy savings by using a slightly lower heat level. This will increase dry

times. EcoBoost _"option will default on for Mixed

Normal. Can be selected for: Mixed Gentle, Casual Normal, Casual Gentle, Delicate Normal, and Delicate Gentle. It will be not available for the other cycles.

Steam Refresh (steam models only) This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors

from dry items. Cycle time will increase depending

on number of items.

Cycle Guide =Steam Model

The WhirlpooP Cabrio <_dryer has a unique user interface to help you select the best cycle you need for your load. The "What to Dry" "How to Dry" layout guides you to the optimal cycle intwo easy steps:

First determine what items are in the load that you are trying to dry. Use that to guide your "What to Dry" selection. Then determine how you want the dryer to dry them by selecting the appropriate "How to Dry" selection.

To get the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from your dryer, use the Automatic cycles. These cycles measure the drying air temperature and moisture levels to turn the dryer off once the load reaches the selected dryness level. Dryer performance and results may vary with service voltage less than 240.

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being dried.

R - Recommended Cycle a - Alternate Cycle Blank - Cycle is available but not optimal.

What do you

want to dry? Baby Clothes Handkerchiefs

Pajamas

Sweatshirts T-Shirts

Business Casual

Cotton Drapes

Dress Shirts/Pants Machine Wash Curtains

Napkins No-Iron Fabrics

Tablecloth

How do you want to dry?

R R

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being dried.

R - Recommended Cycle a - Alternate Cycle Blank - Cycle is available but not optimal.

What do you

want to dry? Dish Cloths

Jeans

Non-Rubber Lined Rugs

& Mats Towels

Athletic/High

Performance Wear Bras

Fabric Shower Curtain Lingerie

Sheers

Undergarments

Wool

Blankets

Coats & Jackets Comforters

Fabric Rugs Fiber Fill Pillows (not

feather or decorative)

Heavy Drapes Pet Bedding

Sheets Sleeping Bags

Stuffed Animals

Feather Pillows Plastic Shower Curtains Rubber and Rubber

backed rugs and mats

Vinyl Table Cloths

How do you want to dry?

R a

a R

R R

a R

Rt Rt

Rt R

R R

*Extended high-heat drying cycle intended to help sanitize items such as sheets and towels. This cycle is not recommended for all fabrics. For best results, this cycle should be run to completion to ensure sanitization and do not interrupt cycle.

tFor best results, change the Temperature and Dryness levels to their highest settings. :_AirOnly is not a "What to Dry" cycle selection. To get Air Only, select Timed Dry and set Temperature to No Heat.

Cycle Guide- Non-Steam Model

The WhirlpooP Cabrio _ dryer has a unique user interface to help you select the best cycle you need for your load. The "What to Dry" "How to Dry" layout guides you to the optimal cycle intwo easy steps:

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being dried.

R - Recommended Cycle a - Alternate Cycle Blank - Cycle is available but not optimal.

What do you

want to dry? Baby Clothes

Handkerchiefs Pajamas

Towels-Normal T-Shirts

Business Casual

Cotton Drapes

Dress Shirts/Pants Machine Wash Curtains

Napkins No-Iron Fabrics

Tablecloth

Dish Cloths

Jeans

Non-Rubber Lined Rugs

& Mats Sweatshirts

Towels Athletic/High

Performance Wear Bras

Fabric Shower Curtain Lingerie

Sheers

Undergarments

Wool

How do you want to dry?

a R a

R R

a a R

R a R

R R R R

R R

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being dried.

R - Recommended Cycle a - Alternate Cycle Blank - Cycle is available but not optimal.

What do you

want to dry? Blankets

Coats & Jackets Comforters

Fabric Rugs Heavy Drapes Pet Bedding

Pillows - Fiber Fill

Sheets Sleeping Bags

Stuffed Animals

Feather Pillows Plastic Shower Curtains Rubber and Rubber

backed rugs and mats

Vinyl Table Cloths

How do you want to dry?

R R

fAir Only is not a "What to Dry" cycle selection. To get Air Only, select Timed Dry and set Temperature to No Heat.

Using Your Dryer

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk offire, electric shock, or injuryto persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

1, Clean the lint screen

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.

2, Load the dryer

Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight up and push tab down on front to open lint screen.

Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. Close lint

screen and push the lint screen firmly back into place. For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care."

Open the door by pulling on the handle. Place laundry in the dryer. Add a dryer sheet to wet load, if desired. Close the door.

IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack the dryer. Items need to tumble freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor drying performance and may increase wrinkling and tangling.

Touch POWER

Touch POWER to turn on the dryer.

4. Select type of load to dry

WHAT TO DRY

o Mixed • Casuals • Towels . DeJicates ® Bulky/Sheets

HOW TO DRY

• NormaJ = Sanitize ® Gentle o Steam Refresh o Timed Dry

First select a cycle from the "What to Dry" (Automatic cycles) and then select the "How to Dry" to get the best combination cycle available for the type of items you are going to dry. See

"Cycle Guide" for cycle details. Not all cycles are available on all models.

Automatic Cycles: You can select a different dryness level, depending on your

load. Touch DRYNESS to scroll to Less to More. Selecting Less to More automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will shut off. Dryness level can be changed in the first

5-8 minutes of the cycle. Automatic Cycles give the best drying in the shortest time.

Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.

NOTE: Automatic Cycles will give you up to 3 temperatures to adjust and it varies, depending on the "What to Dry" or "How

to Dry" selections that have been made.

Add additional options such as Static Reduce, Wrinkle Shield, and/or EcoBoost TM (on some models) by touching that option.

If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, select Wrinkle Shield TM before pressing START/PAUSE. You may

select the "+ Steam" setting (on some models) to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes to help smooth out wrinkles.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.

7, Touch and hold START/PAUSE

to begin cycle

Hold to Start

TIMED DRY Cycle: When you select Timed Dry, the default time appears in the display. Touch "+" and "-" to increase or decrease the time in 1 minute increments. Touch and hold to change the time in 5

minute increments. The default temperature may be changed by pressing

Temperature until the desired dry temperature is lit. Steam Refresh Cycles (on some models):

Select Steam Refresh to reduce odors and light wrinkles in dry loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester

blends, common knits, and synthetics. If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, touch Wrinkle Shield TM to add

up to 150 minutes of periodic tumbling. You may select the + Steam setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes to

help smooth out wrinkles.

5. Adjust cycle modifiers, if desired

No Heat Hot Less More Timed Dry Adjust o o o o e a o o o •

Temperature Dryness = -1-

You may adjust different settings, depending on what you are drying and how you are going to dry the item. See the "Cycle Guide" for detailed information.

NOTE: Not all options and modifiers are available with all cycles. Not all cycles

are on all models.

Touch and hold START/PAUSE to begin the cycle.

8. Remove garments promptly after cycle is finished

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce wrinkling.

Changing the Automatic Cycle settings to increase or decrease drying time

If all your loads on all Automatic Cycles are consistently less dry or more dry than you would like, you may change the

default settings to increase or decrease the default dryness level.

Your automatic drying settings can be adjusted to adapt to different installations, environmental conditions, or personal

preference. This change is retained and will affect all of your Automatic Cycles, not just the current cycle/load. There are

5 drying settings, which are displayed using the time display:

0 Much wetter clothes, 30% less drying time. 1 Slightly wetter clothes, 15% less drying time.

2 Factory preset dryness level. 3 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time.

4 Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time.

To change the drying settings: NOTE: The settings cannot be changed while the dryer

is running or paused. The dryer must be in standby mode (power is off) to adjust the default settings.

1. Before starting a cycle, touch and hold DRYNESS for 6 seconds.

2. Touch DRYNESS to select the dryness level shown in the time display: 0, 1,2, 3, or 4.

3. Touch START/PAUSE to save the new dryness level setting.

Additional Features

USING THE DRYING RACK

To obtain a drying rack for your dryer, order by calling

1=877=944-7566. You will need your model and serial number and the purchase date. Remove and discard any packing material before use.

Use the Drying Rack for items that you do not want to

tumble dry, such as sweaters and tennis shoes. When you

use the drying rack, the drum continues to turn, but the rack remains stationary.

The drying rack is intended for use with the Manual Dry/ Timed Dry cycles only. The drying rack cannot be used with Automatic cycles.

To use the drying rack:

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the lint screen.

1. Open dryer door.

USING THE DRYING RACK (cont.)

2. Align the two hooks on the front of the drying rack with the holes in the dryer door opening and press down fully into holes. Rest the rear support on the dryer back

ledge.

3. Place wet items on top of the drying rack. Allow space

around items for air to circulate. The drying rack does not move, but the drum will rotate; be sure to leave adequate clearance between items and the inside of

the dryer drum. Make sure items do not hang over the

edges or between drying rack grille.

4. Close the door.

5. Select a Timed Dry/Air Only or Low Temperature cycle.

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only setting.

6. When the cycle is selected, the Estimated Time

Remaining display shows the default time. You can change the actual time in the cycle by increasing or decreasing the cycle time.

7. Start the dryer.

NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any lint accumulated from items dried on the drying rack after the cycle is finished.

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