Whirlpool COMPACT DRYERS, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...AndCare A Note To You 2 Understanding Safety 3 Knowing Your Dryer s Features 5 Operating Your Dryer 6 Caring For Your Dryer 10 Laundry Tips 12 If You Need Assistance Or Service 18 Warranty 20 TIMED DRYERS ...

Page 2: ...bol This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Help when you need it If you have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on pages 18 and 1...

Page 3: ...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 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 servi...

Page 4: ...t screen before or after each load l Do not let dust lint paper rags chemicals etc pile up around or under the dryer l Dryer must be electrically grounded See the Installation Instructions Understanding your responsibilities l Never operate the dryer if it is not working right i e noisy too hot it is damaged parts are missing all panels are not in place the lint screen is loose damaged or missing ...

Page 5: ... parts and features before using your dryer NOTE The 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 Cycle control knob Tern P erature selector Start button Model and serial number label ...

Page 6: ...r Use and Care Guide Refer to the information below and Laundry Tips on page 12 for control setting sorting and loading information Starting or stopping your dryer Starting your dryer Close the door and select a cycle See pages 7 9 for additional setting information Your dryer automatically stops when a cycle ends Stopping and restarting your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control Kno...

Page 7: ... Temperature Selector to the desired temperature setting Changing a selection 1 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to a new setting 2 Move the Temperature Selector to the new desired temperature 3 Push the Start Button if necessary Using the Damp Dry cycle on some models Use this cycle to dry damp items that do not require an entire drying cycle or to dry items to damp level Two examples are heavy cotton...

Page 8: ...est results when using this cycle As soon as the dryer stops fold or put the items on hangers Using the Fluff Air cycle no heat Fire Hazard Do not dry heat sensitive fabrics plastic rubber or some stuffed items with heat Use the Fluff Air cycle or line dry Failure to do so could result In fire or damaged items The dryer does not heat when the Cycle Control Knob is set in the Fluff Air cvcle This T...

Page 9: ...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 TIMED DRYING Heated Cycle TYPE OF LOAD High heat Low heat COTTONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress pads quilts 70 80 min Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work clothes 50 60...

Page 10: ...ryer with the lint screen loose damaged blocked or missing Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics Maintenance as needed Use the following suggestions about cleaning and lint removal to help you keep your dryer safe looking like new and at peak operating efficiency Cleaning a clogged lint screen Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue build up on...

Page 11: ...hirlpool service company 1 Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power 2 Remove back panel electric or lower front access panel gas See the Installation Instructions 3 Remove 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 Elec...

Page 12: ...s and sashes so they will not tangle l Turn lint takers and dark items inside out to help prevent lint pickup l Place small items such as baby socks or hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal l Articles to be ironed should be removed from the dryer while still damp Sorting l Separate dark from light colors colorfast a iii from noncolorfast Items properly sorted for washing are usually properly so...

Page 13: ...lens is not recommended Block to shape woolens when wet and allow to air dry Line dry blankets in shade on a breezy day over two lines Pin edges together and straighten them When partly dry turn the blanket over repin and restraighten When dry brush nap Cotton rayon Dry as recommended for permanent press fabrics on page 9 synthetic blankets If manufacturer recommends machine drying aElectric blank...

Page 14: ...t a time 2 Remove from dryer and shake or fluff the item during the drying cycle 3 Smooth and reshape before putting away Snowsuits Check label for fiber content then follow care label directions jackets l Nylon Dry according to manufacturer s instructions polyester base 1 Dry garment for about 10 minutes Remove and turn inside out Dry for 10 more minutes 2 Remove from dryer immediately and hang o...

Page 15: ...es a stain wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or bar soap rewash l Some fabric softeners can clog the lint screen and slow drying Use fabric softeners labeled as dryer safe Saving energy l Dry only full loads without overdrying l 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 ...

Page 16: ...r tub of the washer and cause greasy spots with next load Soiled items can stain other items in the load They can also leave stains on the dryer drum that can be picked up by items in later loads Dryer heat may permanently set these stains Clean lint screen See page 10 Sort lint givers bath towels etc from lint takers synthetics permanent press Use fabric softener in the washer s final rinse Use c...

Page 17: ...ld water will take slightly longer to dry than a warm one Cold rinses however help save energy and reduce wrinkling more than warm rinses do 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 full Install and exhaust your dryer acco...

Page 18: ...at Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Has a time delay fuse been used Is the dryer door firmly closed Did you firmly push the Start Button Are the controls set in an ON position Is the cycle in the last few minutes There is no heat during that time Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Has a time delay fuse been used If you have a gas dryer are the valves open on...

Page 19: ...perly 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 replacement part for your Whirlpool appli ance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP r...

Page 20: ... normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your dryer is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your dryer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 92 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGE...