Estate TEDL200AN0, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ... Understanding Safety Knowin Your a Dryer s eatures eng Your pa g For Your Laundry Tips If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 2 3 5 6 12 16 22 24 Call USwith questions or comments Ma ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS ...

Page 2: ...Assistance Center number l 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 22 If you need further help call us When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label s...

Page 3: ... 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 gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions l If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qual...

Page 4: ...or under the dryer accidental entrapment l Dryer must be electrically grounded See l Do not dry rubber rubber like and heat the Installation Instructions sensitive materials with heat Understanding your responsibilities l Never operate the dryer if l Be sure that your dryer it is not working right i e noisy is properly installed and leveled on a too hot floor that can support the weight in a it is...

Page 5: ...ary 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 Cycle control knob may include temperature l ettings Temperature selector End of cycle signal Dryer drum S swing door Model and serial number label Lint signal not shown Other doors Full width hamper door Mini hamper door Available on some models 5 ...

Page 6: ...opping and restarting your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF Close the door make new selec tions if necessary Push the Start Button NOTE The Cycle Control Knob should point to an OFF area when the dryer is not in use If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished turn the Cycle Control Knob to an OFF area End of cycle signal on some models The dryer sounds a sig...

Page 7: ...le to dry damp items that do not require an entire drying cycle or to dry items to damp level Two examples are heavy cottons such as jeans which you do not want to be come stiff or cotton clothes which are easier to press when damp 1 Set the cycle Control Knob on DAMP DRY If your model has a Temperature Selector set the selector to a high setting 2 Push the Start Button The last few minutes of thi...

Page 8: ... time you dry a similar load If items are not as dry as you like select a setting closer to VERY DRY the next time you dry a similar load Using the Air cycle no heat The dryer does not heat when the Cycle Control Knob is set in the Air cycle This cycle can be used to fluff or air dry bedding plastic table cloths foam pillows sneakers etc 1 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number of minutes you w...

Page 9: ...ynthetic fabrics Do not overdry Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage some fabrics CYCLE AND TIME TYPE OF LOAD COlTONS AND LINENS Heated Air Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work clothes Mediumweight Sheets cotton underwear diapers Lightweight Batistes organdies lingerie PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS Heavyweight Work clothes ja...

Page 10: ...s is important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics Do not overdry Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage some fabrics TYPE OF LOAD HEATED CYCLE High heat Low heat I COlTONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work clothes Mediumweight Sheets cotton underwear diapers Lightweight Batistes organdies lingerie 70 80 min 5...

Page 11: ...s NOTE To help reduce wrinkling remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops This is important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics Do not overdry Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage some fabrics TYPE OF LOAD COlTONS AND LINENS AUTOMATIC CYCLE Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress pads quilts HIGH HEAT Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work clothes HIGH HEAT Me...

Page 12: ...ng and damage to both the dryer and fabrics 1 Open the lid and pull the lint screen straight out 2 Roll lint off the screen with your fingers Do not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint Wet lint is hard to remove 3 Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the lid Lint signal on some models Restricted airflow reduces drying efficiency The signal a whistle tone lets you know if the a...

Page 13: ...r interior Garments which contain unstable dyes such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items may discolor the dryer interior Electrical Shock Personal Injury and Fire Hazard Turn off the electrical power before cleaning the interior If you want to remove stains from dryer drum use one of the following methods Powdered laundry detergent 1 Make a paste with detergent and very warm water...

Page 14: ...ve lint from shaded area in illustration with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner Avoid damaging wires thermostats electric funnel gas or ignitor gas 4 Replace panel reconnect and level dryer again if necessary Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power before removing dryer panels l Make sure the dryer is cool l Dryer parts can have shar...

Page 15: ...ation on page 14 with soft brush or vacuum cleaner Avoid damaging wires funnel or ignitor Reassemble in reverse order Before closing the top check the following Drum seal must be flared out see View D and properly positioned against panel at back of drum Rotate drum counter clockwise one full turn to check drum seal Belt should be centered and tight on dryer drum Wire clips which hold the door swi...

Page 16: ...se zippers snaps and hooks to avoid snagging other items Remove pins buckles and other hard objects to avoid scratching the dryer drum l Articles to be ironed should be removed from the dryer while still damp l Items properly sorted for washing are usually Sorting properly sorted for drying Separate heavy fabrics denim towels from light fabrics synthetics permanent press l Separate lint givers tow...

Page 17: ...itched 2 Shake and fluff the items by hand several times during the cycle 3 Make sure pillows are completely dry Feather pillows take a long time Plastic rubber to dry Items l Shower curtains Follow care label directions tablecloths baby panties Scatter rugs Follow care label directions Blankets and Machine drying knitted woolens is not recommended Block to shape woolens when wet and allow to air ...

Page 18: ...etardant their resistance to burning Such items are clearly labeled To retain finishes flame retardant qualities through continuous use and washing clean and dry according to the manufacturer s instructions Napped Dry separately or with similar colors to avoid lint transfer Follow care items label directions l Corduroy 1 Dry according to fabric and cycle settings shown on your control panel velvet...

Page 19: ...abric softener sheet on top of the load before starting the dryer Do not add a fabric softener sheet after the cycle has started Instant heat can cause the fabric softener to spot fabrics l Clear grease like spots can result from the fabric softener sheet becoming tangled in an item during tumbling If fabric softener causes a stain wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or bar soap rewash l S...

Page 20: ...heat may permanently set these stains Lint Lint screen is clogged Load is properly sorted Static electricity is attracting lint Load is too big or heavy Clean lint screen See page 12 Sort lint givers bath towels etc from lint takers synthetics permanent press Use fabric softener in the washer s final rinse Use correct dryer settings for fabric Overdrying synthetics can cause lint attracting static...

Page 21: ...n warm rinses do Room air temperature is below 45 F 7 C Install dryer in a room where the air temperature is warmer than 45 F 7 C Cold air increases drying time and may cause wrinkles not to be removed Dryer is exhausted according to Installation Instructions Lint screen is clogged Install and exhaust your dryer according to the Installation Instructions provided Clean lint screen before or after ...

Page 22: ...s tripped Also Replace fuse with a time delay fuse check if a time delay fuse or of the correct capacity Reset circuit circuit breaker has been used breaker Reset controls and push start button Dryer door is closed Close door firmly Start button is pushed firmly Push start button Controls are set in a running or Set controls and push start button ON position yer will not heat Cycle control knob or...

Page 23: ...ter telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under l APPLMNCE HOUSEHOLD l WASHINQ MACHINES 6 Mr rOR SERVICE 6 REPAlR DRYERS SERVICE 6 REPAN SW WhIrlpool Appllames or SW Whirlpool Appllemer or Aulhor zed Whlrlpd Service Emnpk XYZ Servks Co Auil dmd Whlrlpml Service Exefnp KY2 servk 2 CO 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpo...

Page 24: ...hirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance s 82 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 ot...