Whirlpool REC3622B, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...e To You 2 3 Knowin Your Dryed smms 6 Operating Your Dryer 6 EEg FOry 10 Laundry Tips 12 If Yqu Need a 18 Warranty 20 MOO4 ROPER cdlu8withqJodomwca lmma COMPACT ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS MODELS REP3622B REC3622B RGC3622B ...

Page 2: ...ire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions whii could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our toll f rw number l 800 44 ROPER l 800447 6737 is available 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 18 If you need further help call...

Page 3: ...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 ail 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...

Page 4: ... around or under the dryer accidental entrapment l Dryer must be electrically grounded See l Do not dry mbber rubber like and heat the Installation Instructions sensitive materiels with heat Understanding your responsibilities l Never operate the dryer if l Se 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 ...

Page 5: ...r Stand Kit Part No 695570 Using any other kit could result in a gas leak Failure to follow the above instructions could wuse fire or exolwion l Dryer Stand Kit for permanent installation secured to the wall Part No 605570 electric or gas l Stack Kii for free standing installation Part No 346721 electric only l Stack Kit to mount dryer permanently onto the washer Almond Part No 3300106 electric on...

Page 6: ... dryer Starting your dryer Close the door and select a cycle Push the Start Button See pages 7 g for additional setting information Your dryer automatically stops when a cyde ends Stopping and restarting your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF Close the door make new selec tion if necessary Push the Start Button NOTE The Cycle Control Knob should point to an OFF area w...

Page 7: ...ryer as soon as tumbling stops This is important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics l Do not overdry Overdrying can osuse shrinkage static ding and damage some fabrics Flro Hazard Do not dry heat sensitive fabrics plastic rubber or some stuffed items with heat Use the Air cycle or line dry Failure to do so could result in fire or damaged Items Using the Air cycle no heat The dryer doe...

Page 8: ...g cycle Select MORE dry or a setting closer to MORE dry the next time you dry a similar load The Cyde Control Knob will not move until the load is almost dfy or cool down is reached After cooldown is complete the Cycle Control Knob automatically moves to an OFF area and tumbling stops Using the Timed Drying cycle Use the Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if some items are damp after Penn Press...

Page 9: ...g slacks Lightweight Lingerie blouses dresses Perm Press Reg KNITS Heavyweight Cottons rayons blends T shirts slacks shirts Perm Press Reg Mediumweigh Synthetics polyester acrylic Perm PressAGo etc dress slacks skirts sweaters Lightwelght nthetics polyester acrylic etc Perm Press Reg and blends lingerie blouses dresses D ATE FABRICS Sheer cuttains 2 or 3 panels gauze lace etc RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT S...

Page 10: ...fingers Do not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint Wet lint is hard to remove 4 Replace cover on lint screen body Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the door Maintenance as needed Use the following suggestions about cleaning and lint removal to maintain your dryer and keep it operating efficiently Cleaning a clogged lint screen Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cau...

Page 11: ...ck and P I InJury Hazard l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power at the main power supply before removing dryer panels l Make sure the dryer is cool l Dryer parts can have sharp edges Use care when handling Failure to do so could result in electricsl shock or personal injury 1 Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrfcal power at the main power supply 2 Remove ba...

Page 12: ...not lay these objects on your dryer after emptying pockets l Tie strings 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 from nonco...

Page 13: ...e 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 l Cotton rayon Dry as recommended for permanent press fabrics on page 9 synthetic blankets If manufacturer recommends machine drying l Electric blankets electric sheets 1 Place one or...

Page 14: ...ve 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 on a nonrusting ...

Page 15: ...w 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 shortens drying tfme l Shorten d ig times by exhausting dryer properly and cleaning exhaust duct as needed Keep the lint screen cl...

Page 16: ...t may permanently set these stains Lint screen is full Load is properly sorted Static electricity is attracting lint Load is too big or heavy Clean lint screen Bee page 10 Sort lintgivers bath towels etc from lint takers synthetics permanent press Use fabrii softener in the washer s final rinse Use correct dryer settings for fabric Cverdrying synthetics can cause lint attracting static electricity...

Page 17: ...ng more than warm rinses do Room air tempemture is below 45 F 7 Install dryer in a room where the air tempemture is warmer than 45 F 7 Cold air increases drying time and may cause wrinkles not to be removed Dryer is exhausted according to Installation lnstructlons Lint screen is full Install and exhaust your dryer according to the Installation Instructions provided Clean lint screen before or afte...

Page 18: ...uit with proper voltage 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 minutes7 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 ...

Page 19: ...and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 4 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 Ropep appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting speci...

Page 20: ...d modifications made to the appliance 842 This Roper appliance ia warranted by Whirlpool Corpomtion Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse...