Whirlpool REC3622D, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...r 6 Stopping restarting your dryer 6 Selecting the right cycle and setting 7 8 Caring for Your Dryer 10 Laundry Tips 13 16 Troubleshooting 17 18 Requesting Assistance or Service mmm m m 19 Warranty 20 1 800 44 ROPER Call us wlth questlons or comments COMPACT ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS MODELS REP3822D REC3622D RGC3622D PART NO 9831700 8 95 ...

Page 2: ...e card helps us 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 in the door well see Dealer Name diagram on page 5 for location o...

Page 3: ...rsonal injury or property 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 gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow th...

Page 4: ...r where it will not be exposed to the weather 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 remove the door to prevent accidental entra...

Page 5: ...ptional mounting kits You can mount your compact dryer above your l Dryer Stand Kit for permanent installation compact washer using one of the following kits secured to the wall Part No 49971 electric or gas l Dryer Wall Mounting Kit for securing the dryer to the wall with a steel bracket Part No 345994 electric only NOTE The wall must be strong enough to support the dryer s weight Do not use in m...

Page 6: ...and close 3 Push the Start Button the door 2 Turn the Cycle Control Knob either way q to the desired cycle Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting a to dry most loads see page 7 NOTE Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends Stopping restarting your dryer You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle To stop the dryer either Frii Ll l Open the dryer door To restart the dryer 1 Close the...

Page 7: ... choosing load sizes drying tips _ using dryer fabric softeners saving energy drying special care items l The last few minutes of all cycles are without heat to make the load easier to handle l TO help reduce wrinkling remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops This is especially important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics Cycle descriptions Automatic Permanent Press Re...

Page 8: ...ailure to do so can result in death or fire REC3622D RGC3622D REP3622D REC3622D RGC3622D REP3622D Selecting the right cycle and settmg I TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Foam Rubber Pillows bras stuffed toys Plastic Shower curtains tablecloths Rubber backed rugs Olefin polypropylene sheer nylon Air Air Air Air COlTON AND CANVAS SHOES Place several bath towels in the dryer t...

Page 9: ...yweight Work clothes jackets raincoats Perm Press Reg Mediumweight Shirts play clothes sheets Perm Press Reg slacks Lightweight Lingerie blouses dresses KNITS Perm Press Reg Heavyweight Cottons rayons blends T shirts Perm Press Reg slacks shirts Mediumweight Synthetics polyester acrylic Perm Press Reg etc dress slacks skirts sweaters Lightweight Synthetics polyester acrylic etc Perm Press Reg and ...

Page 10: ...yer with the lint screen loose damaged blocked or missing Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics l Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers polyester and cotton blends may 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 cleanin...

Page 11: ...rgent and very warm water 2 Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area Lii zl until all excess dye is removed OR Apply liquid nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area and rub with a cloth until all excess dye is removed 3 Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth 4 Tumble a load of rags to dry Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner only Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire 1...

Page 12: ...er 2 Remove back panel electric or lower front access panel gas 3 Remove 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 Unplug dryer before removing dryer panels Wear gloves when handling dryer parts Failure to do so ...

Page 13: ...nevendryingand 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 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 zippers snaps and hoo...

Page 14: ... Shorten drying times by exhausting dryer l Dry only full loads without overdrying properly and cleaning exhaust duct and l Avoid overloading dryer adding wet items outside exhaust hood as needed to a partly dried load or opening the door Keep the lint screen clean unnecessarily Use your dryer in a room where room air l Plan your laundry to dry one load after temperature is above 45 F 7 C another ...

Page 15: ...e or two dry towels in the dryer and preheat three to five minutes on a high setting This will dry blankets faster and help avoid pilling 2 Put blanket in dryer with warm towels 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 Wh...

Page 16: ...le 3 Smooth and reshape before putting away Snowsuits jackets Nylon or polyester Check label for fiber content then follow care label instructions 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 non rusting hanger to finish drying This will help eliminate wrinkles Tinted dyed or Dry according to fabric weight and c...

Page 17: ...ts 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 l Full lint screen l Load too large and bulky to dry quickly l Dryer located in room with temperature below 45 F 7 C l Exhaust duct clogged ...

Page 18: ...d plugged in Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker q Is exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint For gas dryers are the valves open on the dryer and the supply line w I 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...

Page 19: ...ep 1 3 If you need FSP replacement 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 ROPER 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 ROPER appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your a...

Page 20: ... unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 692 This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation of implied warranties so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you T...