Estate 3401085, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...ping restarting your dryer 6 Selecting the right cycle and setting 7 Understanding the End of Cycle signal 8 Using the drying rack 11 Caring for Your Dryer 12 l 5 Laundry lips 16 l 9 Troubleshooting 20 21 Requesting Assistance or Service 22 Index 23 Warranty 24 1 800 253 1301 Call our Conrumer Assistance Center with questlonr or comments PART NO 3401085 ...

Page 2: ...notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service on Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number Serial Number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number label see diagram on page 5 for location of label Dealer Name Please also record the pu...

Page 3: ...xplosion or to prevent property damage per sonal injury or loss of life 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 l Do not try to light any appliance l Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building l Clear the room building or area of all occupants l Immediately call your ...

Page 4: ...ryer Do not let dust lint paper rags chemi cals etc pile up around or under the dryer l Do not tamper with the controls l Do not dry rubber rubber like or heat sensitive materials with heat l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power before attempting to service your dryer Also shut off gas valve if you have a gas dryer l When removing from service or discard ing a dryer always rem...

Page 5: ...drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book Your model may not include all features Temperature selector Cycle control knob may include temperature settings Consumer Assistance Pm 12 Model and serial Side swing door Other doors Other features not shown Full width hamper door Mini hamper door End of Cycle s...

Page 6: ...ore information about your dryer Starting your dryer 1 Load clothes into the dryer and close the door 2 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the desired cycle Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting to dry most loads see page 7 3 If your dryer has a Tempera ture Selector set it to the desired setting see page 9 i 4 Press the Start Button NOTE Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends Stopping ...

Page 7: ...rs saving energy drying special care items Cycle descriptions Automatic Cycle s Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting k Your Automatic cycle s shuts off when the selected dryness is reached The Cycle Control Knob will not move until the load is almost dry After the cool down the Cycle Control Knob automati cally turns to an OFF area and tumbling stops l If the load is drier t...

Page 8: ...odels The Wrinkle Free cycle removes wrinkles from clothes that have been packed in a suitcase or closet or from items not removed from the dryer at the end of a cycle As soon as the dryer stops fold or put the items on hangers Understanding the End of Cycle signal on some models The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished The signal is helpful when you are drying permanen...

Page 9: ...ls jeans corduroys work clothes Mediumweight Sheets cotton underwear diapers Lightweight Batistes organdies lingerie J 70 80 J 50 60 J 40 50 J 20 30 PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS Heavyweight Work clothes jackets raincoats Mediumweight Shirts play clothes sheets slacks Lightweight Lingerie blouses dresses KNITS Heavyweight Cottons rayons blends T shirts slacks shirts Mediumweight Synthetics...

Page 10: ...vailable NO HEAT FLUFF or AIR Cycle TYPE OF LOAD minutes DELICATE FABRICS Sheer curtains 2 or 3 panels gauze lace etc Use No Heat Fluff or Air cycle if low heat is not available See page 9 20 30 RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Foam Rubber Pillows padded bras stuffed toys l Make sure coverings are securely stitched l Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the No 20 30 Heat Fluff...

Page 11: ...Make sure nothing hangs over the edge of the rack 4 Close the door 6 Press the Start Button c NOTES l See the chart below for suggested cycles and settings for the different types of items that might best be rack dried l The rack must be removed for normal tumbling l Drying time will depend on how much moisture the items hold The foliowing chart suggests drying times RACK DRY CYCLE TEMPERATURE TIM...

Page 12: ...ay shed more lint than other towels causing your dryer s lint screen to fill up faster Be sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying new towels As needed cleaning Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup on the lint screen Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup Use ...

Page 13: ...ndry detergent 1 Make a paste with detergent and very warm water ExDlosion Hazard l Turn off the electrical power before cleaning the dryer interior l Make sure the dryer is cool 2 Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is removed 3 Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth 4 Tumble a load of rags to dry Vacation care 1 Unplug power supply cord or turn off electrical power supply ...

Page 14: ...ve lint from shaded area in illustra tion with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner Avoid damaging wires thermostats electric funnel gas or ignitor gas 4 Replace panel 5 Reconnect and level dryer again if necessary Electrical Shock Hazard l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power before remov ing dryer panels l Make sure the dryer is cool l Dryer parts can have sharp edges Use care...

Page 15: ...n gas dryer illustration on page 14 with soft brush or vacuum cleaner Avoid damag ing wires funnel or ignitor 7 Reassemble in reverse order Before closing the top check the following Drum seal must be flared out see drum seal insets of View B and prop erly positioned against panel at back of drum Rotate drum counterclockwise one full turn to check drum seal Belt should be centered and tight on dry...

Page 16: ...crowding causes uneven dry l For better tumbling action when drying only a few small items add one or two lint free towels This also prevents small lightweight items from blocking airflow ing and wrinkling and can cause items to wear out faster because of pilling l You may need to rearrange large items sheets blankets tablecloths during a cycle to reduce balling or rolling up Drying tips l Close z...

Page 17: ...r bar soap and rewash l Some fabric softeners can clog the lint screen and slow drying Use fabric soften ers labeled as dryer safe Saving energy l Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads l Dry only full loads without overdrying Avoid overloading dryer adding wet items to a partly dried load or opening the door unnecessarily l Plan your laundry to dry one load after another A warm dryer shortens d...

Page 18: ... dryer with warm towels Set control for 20 minutes 3 Check after 10 minutes Remove when still damp Overdrying and long tumbling can cause shrinking and pilling 4 Place blanket on flat surface or over two lines to finish drying Gently stretch to original size and shape 5 When completely dry brush gently to raise nap Press binding with cool iron if needed Curtains slipcovers l Draperies slipcovers R...

Page 19: ...ester 1 Dry garment for about 10 minutes Remove and turn inside out Dry for 10 more minutes 2 Remove from dryer immediately and hang on a nonrusting hanger to finish drying This will help eliminate wrinkles Tinted dyed or Dry according to fabric weight and care label instructions Wipe the noncolorfast dryer drum carefully to remove any dye or lint that can be transferred items to other loads See C...

Page 20: ...s l Pilling surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering attracts lint Shrinking l Overdrying l Fabric type and quality inappropriate for drying l Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type l Manufacturer s care label instructions not followed Slow drying Stains Static electricity l Full lint screen l Load too large and bulky to dry quickly l Dryer located in room with temperature below 45 F 7 ...

Page 21: ... dryer door firmly closed Are the controls set in an ON position Did you firmly push the Start Button Is lint screen clogged with lint El Is exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint Is the dryer making noise Is there a thumping sound from support rollers indicating dryer has not been used for awhile Is the lint signal sounding If you still have problems see Requesting Assistance or S...

Page 22: ...ICE When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the pur chase date See page 2 This informatior will help us respond properly to your request 3 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a r...

Page 23: ... BUTTON 6 TEMPERATURE SELECTOR 6 9 TIMED cycles 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Dryer problems 21 Laundry problems 20 WARRANTY 24 WRINKLE FREE cycle 8 AIR cycle 8 AIR DRYING 10 AUTOMATIC cycles 7 CARE CLEANING Dryer interior 13 Lint screen 12 Vacation 13 CHOOSING LOAD SIZES 16 CYCLES 7 8 DAMP DRY cycle 8 DRYER Fabric softeners 17 Features 5 Restarting 6 Safety 3 4 Starting 6 Stopping 6 DRYING Cycles chart 9 Rac...

Page 24: ...o parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 6 94 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which var...