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

Press the SIGNALS button to set the desired signal 
setting.

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

Once an Automatic cycle has started, the WRINKLE 
SHIELD™ 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.

How Automatic Cycles Work

EvenHeat™ improves drying performance with Auto Moisture 
Sensing Plus, which advances the cycle as moisture is 
extracted from clothing. A thermistor (electronic temperature 
sensor) and moisture sensing strips in the dryer drum help 
measure the amount of moisture in the clothes as they pass. 
An electronic control determines the load type to help save 
time, avoid overdrying, and increase the accuracy of the end 
dryness level. After the first 5 minutes of an automatic cycle, 
the estimated time display will adjust based on the 
approximate load size, cycle, dryness level selected and 
amount of moisture left in the clothes. When the clothes have 
reached approximately 80% of the dryness level selected, the 
estimated time display will adjust again, showing the final 
drying time. Auto Moisture Sensing Plus takes the guesswork 
out of drying time and enhances fabric care.

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.  

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™ feature button if this 
option is desired.

Press the SIGNALS button to set the desired signal 
setting.

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™ 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.

Stopping Your Dryer

To stop your dryer at any time

Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice or open the door.

Pausing or Restarting

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.

Control Locked

This feature allows you to lock your settings to avert unintended 
use of the dryer. You can also use the Control Locked feature to 
avert unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation.

To enable the Control Locked feature when dryer is 
running: 

Press and hold the SIGNALS 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. 

To unlock:

Press and hold the SIGNALS 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.

Drying and Cycle Tips

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.

Summary of Contents for 8577194

Page 1: ...TRONIC ELECTRIC DRYER Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 8577194 ...

Page 2: ...Level Dryer 16 Complete Installation 16 DRYER USE 17 Starting Your Dryer 17 Stopping Your Dryer 18 Pausing or Restarting 18 Control Locked 18 Drying and Cycle Tips 18 Status Lights 19 Cycles 20 Additional Features 21 Drying Rack 22 DRYER CARE 23 Cleaning the Dryer Location 23 Cleaning the Lint Screen 23 Cleaning the Dryer Interior 23 Removing Accumulated Lint 24 Vacation and Moving Care 24 Changin...

Page 3: ... 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 th...

Page 4: ...ervice 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...

Page 5: ...ion clearances The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing Additional clearances might be required for wall door and floor moldings Companion appliance spacing should also be considered Dryer Dimensions Most installations require a minimum 5 14 cm clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ve...

Page 6: ...tion and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 or 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 wi...

Page 7: ...neutral conductors If using a power supply cord Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers The kit should contain A UL listed 30 amp power supply cord rated 120 240 volt minimum The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft 1 22 m long The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends A UL listed strain rel...

Page 8: ...een or bare wire must be connected to green ground connector Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals gold Securely tighten all electrical connections Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire Use a UL listed strain relief Disconnect power before making electrical connections Connect neutral wire white or cente...

Page 9: ...ed 3 wire if 4 wire is not available Electrical Connection Options If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame grounding conductor to the neutral wire go to Optional 3 wire connection section 4 wire connection Power supply cord IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 wire connections A Removable conduit connector B Hole...

Page 10: ...the terminal block place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hook facing right squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw as shown 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end hook facing right of the neutral wire white or center wire of dire...

Page 11: ...ored terminal screw of the terminal block Tighten screw 3 Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 4 Tighten strain relief screws 5 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 6 You have completed your electrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements A External ground conductor screw B Ground wire green or bare...

Page 12: ...rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 6 You have completed your electrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements Optional 3 wire connection Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connec...

Page 13: ...tal 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 may result in reduced airflow and poor performance Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls ceilings or floors Elbows 45 elbows provide better airflow than 90 elbows Clamps Use clamps to seal all joints Exhaust vent must not be connec...

Page 14: ...r Over the Top 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 A Dryer B Elbow C Wall D Exhaust hood E Clamps F Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G Vent length necessary to connect elb...

Page 15: ...dd one 90º turn to the chart InstallVentSystem 1 Install exhaust hood Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood 2 Connect vent to exhaust hood Vent must fit inside exhaust hood Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4 10 2 cm clamp 3 Run vent to dryer location Use the straightest path possible See Determine vent path in Plan Vent System Avoid 90º turns Use clamps to seal al...

Page 16: ...ich step was skipped 2 Check that you have all of your tools 3 Dispose of recycle all packaging materials 4 Check the dryer s final location Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked 5 Check that the dryer is level See Level Dryer 6 For power supply cord installation plug into an outlet For direct wire installation turn on power 7 Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaini...

Page 17: ...d 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 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 Mor Les e s WARNING Explosion Hazard K...

Page 18: ...O 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 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 StoppingYourDryer To stop your dryer at any time Press PAUSE CANCEL twice or open the door PausingorRestarting...

Page 19: ...cted In an Automatic Cycle if a wet item has not been detected within 10 minutes the Sensing light will turn off and the dryer will shut down In a Manual Cycle if a wet item is not detected after 10 minutes the Wet light turns on and the selected cycle continues Wet The Wet light will turn on when a wet item has been detected in the dryer The Wet light will remain on until The damp dry point is re...

Page 20: ...medium setting Time will vary depending on load type and load size ManualCycles Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature When a Manual Cycle is selected the Estimated Time Remaining display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing MORE TIME or LESS TIME Timed Dry Use this cycle to complete dry...

Page 21: ...d heat sensitive fabrics This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using Air Only Reset time to complete drying if needed When using Air Only Check to see that coverings are securely stitched Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle Dry item completely Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry NOTE Automatic Cycles are not available when using the Air Only setting Signals...

Page 22: ...ust be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only temperature setting 6 You must select a time by pressing MORE TIME or LESS TIME Reset time as needed to complete drying Refer to the following table 7 Press and hold HOLD TO START button about 1 second NOTE You must remove rack for normal tumbling Do not use automatic cycles with the drying rack This chart shows examples of items that can be r...

Page 23: ... off while the screen is in the dryer Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup To wash 1 Roll lint off the screen with your fingers 2 Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water 3 Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup 4 Rinse screen with hot w...

Page 24: ...dryer base 3 Use masking tape to secure dryer door For direct wired dryers 1 Disconnect power 2 Disconnect wiring 3 Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base 4 Use masking tape to secure dryer door ChangingtheDrumLight The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door To change the drum light 1 Unplug dryer or disconnect power 2 Open the dryer door Locate t...

Page 25: ...ng Are the four legs installed and is the dryer level front to back and side to side The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed See the Installation Instructions Is the clothing knotted or balled up When balled up the load will bounce causing the dryer to vibrate Separate the load items and restart the dryer Dryer displaying code message PF power failure check the following Was the drying cyc...

Page 26: ...vement Stains on load or drum Was dryer fabric softener properly used Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing usually blue jeans This will not transfer to other clothing Loads are wrinkled Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle Was the dr...

Page 27: ...s provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill th...

Page 28: ...pproved by Whirlpool Corporation 5 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 6 Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home 7 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 Any labor costs incurred during the Limited Warranty periods WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INC...

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