DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USUARIO DE LA SECADORA INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA SÉCHEUSE Table of Contents / Índice / Table des matières DRYER SAFETY ............................................... 2 DRYER USE...................................................... 4 DRYER CARE................................................... 5 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 7 WARRANTY...................................................... 9 SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA ................. 10 USO DE LA SECADORA ............................... 13 CUIDADO DE LA SECADORA ...................... 14 SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS ....................... 16 GARANTÍA...................................................... 18 SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ..................... 19 UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ................. 22 ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE ................... 23 DÉPANNAGE.................................................. 25 GARANTIE ...................................................... 27 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 Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 To order accessories, call 1-800-442-9991 or visit our website at www.estateappliances.com. In Canada, for assistance, installation parts or service, call us at 1-800-807-6777, or write: Whirlpool Canada LP Customer Interaction Centre 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7 In Canada, visit www.estateappliances.com. Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. 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 on your appliance. Dealer name____________________________________________________ Serial number __________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ Phone number __________________________________________________ Model number __________________________________________________ Purchase date __________________________________________________ W10118621A 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: DANGER WARNING 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, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: s s 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, drycleaning 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. s s s s s s s s s s s s 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. s SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 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 4" 10.2 cm 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. 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. 3 DRYER USE Starting Your Dryer WARNING WARNING 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. This booklet covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all the cycles and features described. Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. 1. Clean lint screen before each load. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 2. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. 3. 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 heavy to medium weight fabrics. 4. (OPTIONAL) If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set it to the recommended setting for the type of fabric being dried. See Dryer Cycle Descriptions (separate sheet) for temperature suggestions. On some models, temperature is included in the cycle selections. 5. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have a WRINKLE PREVENT setting. When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. This feature periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without heat to help avoid wrinkling. 6. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have an End of Cycle Signal as part of the Push To Start button. This signal is helpful when drying items that should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops. Turn the PUSH TO START button to ON or OFF. The signal will sound only if the selector is set to On. 7. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package instructions. 8. Press PUSH TO START. Stopping and Restarting You can stop your dryer anytime 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 Close the door. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired). Press PUSH TO START. How Automatic Drying Works During the Automatic Drying Cycle, the exhaust temperature of the dryer determines the drying time and dryness levels. A thermostat signals the Cycle Control Knob when to move into Cool Down. The drying time for an Automatic Drying Cycle depends on load type and load size. When you are drying a large or heavy load, the Cycle Control Knob may take a long time before it begins to advance into Cool Down. Automatic Drying Cycle takes the guesswork out of drying time and enhances fabric care. The amount of time that is displayed is the estimated time remaining in the cycle. 4 Drying Rack Option Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack does not move. If your model does not have a drying rack, you may be able to purchase one for your model. To find out whether your model allows drying rack usage and for ordering information, please refer to the front page of your manual or contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do not use the automatic cycle with the drying rack. To use the drying rack 1. Place drying rack in dryer. Style 1: Your drying rack has front legs. Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer. Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening. Style 2: Your drying rack does not have front legs. Do not remove the lint screen. Slide drying rack over the bottom of the dryer door opening. Push down to secure rack on frame. 2. Put wet items on top of rack, leaving space between items. Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack. Close the door. 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. Refer to the following table. 4. Start the dryer. Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed. Rack Dry Washable wool items (block to shape, lay flat on rack) Stuffed toys/pillows (cotton or polyester filled) Stuffed toys/pillows Foam rubber filled Cycle Timed Timed Air (no heat) Temp Low Low N/A Time 60 min. 60 min. 90 min. DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Every Load Cleaning 1. The lint screen is located on top of the dryer. Pull the lint screen toward you. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. 2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. As Needed Cleaning 1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. 2. Wet both sides of lint scre ...