Whirlpool Clothes Dryer 3977631 User Manual

120-Volt  
Compact  
Electric  
Dryer  
A Note to You....................2  
Dryer Safety......................3  
Installation  
Instructions.......................5  
Parts and Features.........13  
Using Your Dryer............14  
Starting your dryer ......…14  
End of cycle signal..........15  
Loading...........................15  
Selecting the right cycle  
and setting ......................15  
Caring for Your  
Dryer ...............................18  
Troubleshooting .............20  
Assistance or Service....22  
Warranty..........................24  
1-800-253-1301  
Call the Consumer Assistance  
Center with questions or  
comments.  
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Dryer Safety  
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.  
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appli-  
ance. Always read and obey all safety messages.  
This is the safety alert symbol.  
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.  
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the  
word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:  
You will be killed or seriously injured  
if you don’t follow instructions.  
wDANGER  
You can be killed or seriously injured  
wWARNING  
if you don’t follow instructions.  
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of  
injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.  
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DRYER SAFETY  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to  
persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including  
the following:  
Read all instructions before  
Do not repair or replace any  
part of the dryer or attempt any  
servicing unless specifically  
using the dryer.  
Do not place items exposed to  
cooking oils in your dryer. Items  
contaminated with cooking oils  
may contribute to a chemical  
reaction that could cause a load  
to catch fire.  
Do not dry articles that have  
been previously cleaned in,  
washed in, soaked in, or spotted  
with gasoline, dry-cleaning  
solvents, other flammable, or  
explosive substances as they  
give off vapors that could ignite  
or explode.  
recommended in this Owner  
s  
Manual or in published user-repair  
instructions that you understand  
and have the skills to carry out.  
Do not use fabric softeners or  
products to eliminate static unless  
recommended by the manufacturer  
of the fabric softener or product.  
Do not use heat to dry articles  
containing foam rubber or similarly  
textured rubber-like materials.  
Clean lint screen before or after  
each load.  
Do not allow children to play on  
or in the dryer. Close supervision  
of children is necessary when  
the dryer is used near children.  
Keep area around the exhaust  
opening and adjacent surrounding  
areas free from the accumulation  
of lint, dust, and dirt.  
Before the dryer is removed from  
service or discarded, remove the  
door to the drying compartment.  
Do not reach into the dryer if the  
drum is moving.  
Do not install or store the dryer  
where it will be exposed to the  
weather.  
The interior of the dryer and  
exhaust vent should be cleaned  
periodically by qualified service  
personnel.  
See Installation Instructions for  
grounding requirements.  
Do not tamper with controls.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.  
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Installation Instructions  
Read the “Dryer Safety” section of your dryer’s Use and Care guide, and completely read  
these installation instructions before beginning installation.  
Before starting installation  
203⁄  
4"  
wWARNING  
*31"  
Explosion Hazard  
Keep flammable materials and vapors,  
such as gasoline, away from dryer.  
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm)  
above the floor for a garage  
installation.  
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23 ⁄  
"
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Failure to do so can result in death,  
explosion, or fire.  
Check location where dryer will be  
installed. Proper installation is your  
responsibility. The dryer must not be  
installed or stored in an area where it will  
be exposed to water and/or weather.  
Make sure you have everything necessary  
for correct installation.  
1
"
*Height with casters is 32 ⁄2  
Grounded electrical supply is required.  
Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to  
See “Electrical requirements.”  
support dryer weight and load of 110 lb.  
Four-inch metal exhaust vent is  
required. See “Exhaust requirements.”  
Location: Must be large enough to fully  
open dryer door. See “Recessed area and  
closet installation.”  
Level floor: 1 in maximum slope under  
entire dryer.  
Check code requirements: Some codes  
do not permit or limit installation of clothes  
dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes,  
or sleeping quarters. Contact your local  
building inspector.  
NOTE: Observe all governing codes and  
Protection from the weather: Proper  
operation of dryer cycles requires  
temperatures above 45°F, or the dryer  
may not shut off when automatic cycles  
are used.  
ordinances.  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
Electrical Requirements  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING  
This appliance must be grounded.  
In the event of malfunction or breakdown,  
grounding will reduce the risk of electric  
shock by providing a path of least  
resistance for electric current. This  
appliance is equipped with a cord having  
an equipment-grounding conductor and a  
grounding plug. The power supply cord  
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet  
that is properly installed and grounded in  
accordance with all local codes and  
ordinances.  
Electrical Shock Hazard  
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.  
Do not remove ground prong.  
Do not use an adapter.  
Do not use an extension cord.  
WARNING: Improper connection of the  
equipment-grounding conductor can result  
in a risk of electric shock.  
Failure to follow these instructions can  
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.  
Check with a qualified electrician or  
serviceman if you are in doubt as to  
whether the appliance is properly  
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided  
with the appliance – if it will not fit the  
outlet, have a proper outlet installed.  
A 120-Volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-  
ampere fused electrical supply is required.  
A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is  
recommended. Be sure fuse or circuit  
breaker matches the rating of your line.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Use a separate circuit serving only  
your dryer.  
Do not use an extension cord.  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
How to install your dryer  
Now that you’ve unpacked your dryer, check  
to be sure you have removed the parts bag  
from the drum. Remove the tape that holds  
the drum to the cabinet. Move the drum by  
hand to make certain all tape has been  
removed. Next, wipe the interior of the drum  
thoroughly with a damp cloth before using  
the dryer.  
Installation  
For most jobs all you need are a level, duct  
tape, an adjustable wrench, and a screw-  
driver. All the parts you need are packed in  
the appliance. When you take them out,  
place them on a cloth so you won’t lose  
them. Do not move appliance into the exact  
location until the following steps have been  
performed.  
Tools needed  
Installing the cord bracket  
Remove tape from the power cord and the  
rear panel  
Cord bracket  
Insert cord brackets into slotted holes in  
rear panel and secure with screws provided  
NOTE: Power supply cord may be wrapped  
around the brackets for storage convenience  
when dryer is not in use.  
Screw  
Parts supplied with the dryer:  
1 Cycle and temperature control (timer) knob  
1 Push to Start button  
4 Casters  
2 Cord brackets  
2 Screws  
Casters  
WARNING  
To install the casters, first lay dryer on its  
side. Use the carton to prevent damage to  
the dryer. Screw casters into dryer base at  
four corners and tighten securely. Set dryer  
upright. In doing so be careful that dryer  
does not roll away from you.  
Excessive Weight Hazard  
Use two or more people to move and  
install dryer.  
Failure to do so can result in back or  
other injury.  
Leveling feet (Part No. 51594200) for use in  
permanent installations may be purchased.  
See the “Assistance or Service” section.  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
Exhaust requirements  
wWARNING  
Your dryer must be properly vented to  
achieve maximum drying efficiency.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this  
dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.  
Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney, a wall,  
a ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.  
The diameter of the heavy metal vent must  
Fire Hazard  
Use a heavy metal vent.  
Do not use a plastic vent.  
Do not use a metal foil vent.  
be 4 in.  
Do not use an exhaust hood with a  
magnetic latch.  
If using an existing exhaust system, remove  
accumulated lint.  
1. Disconnect vent from the dryer and clean  
one section at a time until you reach the  
exhaust hood.  
Failure to follow these instructions  
can result in death or fire.  
2. Use the hose attachment on your  
vacuum, or a pole with a feather duster  
or rag attached, to clean out lint.  
3. Make sure exhaust hood is not plugged  
with lint. Be sure the flapper on the  
outside end of vent moves freely.  
Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending  
on use, but at least every 2 years, or when  
installing your dryer in a new location.  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
Before installing the exhaust system, be  
sure to remove the wire exhaust guard that  
is located at the exhaust outlet.  
Wire exhaust guard  
Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use  
screws to secure vent. Lint may catch on  
screws.  
Use 4 inch heavy metal vent. Do not kink or  
crush flexible metal vent. It must be fully  
extended to allow adequate exhaust air to  
flow. Check vent after installation.  
Good  
Better  
Exhaust airflow  
Use the straightest path possible when  
routing the exhaust vent. Use the fewest  
number of elbows and turns. Allow as much  
room as possible when using elbows or  
making turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid  
kinking. Remove excess flexible vent to  
avoid sagging and kinking that may result in  
reduced airflow.  
Maximum length of the exhaust system  
depends upon the type of vent used,  
number of elbows, and the type of exhaust  
hood. The maximum length for both heavy  
and flexible vent is shown on the next page.  
Exhaust outlet at rear of dryer is located as  
illustrated. Detailed instructions on spacing  
for side and rear clearances can be found in  
the “Recessed area and closet installation”  
section.  
12"  
4" DIAM  
Rear  
exhaust  
outlet  
3 1  
/4"  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
Determining vent length  
NOTE: Check periodically to ensure that  
the outside exhaust hood is not blocked.  
EXHAUST HOOD TYPE  
No. of  
90°  
turns  
The maximum length of the exhaust system  
depends upon:  
The type of vent (rigid or flexible metal).  
The number of elbows (90° turns) used.  
4"  
212  
"
4"  
Rigid Metal Vent 4 in dia  
Maximum length  
To determine maximum vent length:  
1. See the Exhaust Hood Type chart that  
matches your type hood for the maximum  
vent lengths you can use.  
0
1
2
36 ft  
26 ft  
16 ft  
36 ft  
26 ft  
16 ft  
26 ft  
16 ft  
6 ft  
Flexible Metal Vent 4 in dia  
Maximum length  
Do not use vent runs longer than  
specified in Exhaust Hood Type chart.  
0
1
2
28 ft  
18 ft  
8 ft  
28 ft  
18 ft  
8 ft  
22 ft  
12 ft  
2 ft  
Exhaust systems longer than specified will:  
Shorten the life of the dryer.  
Reduce performance, resulting in  
longer drying times and increased  
energy usage.  
Exhaust hood  
2. Determine the number of elbows you will  
Flexible metal vent or  
rigid metal vent  
need.  
3. In the column listing the type of metal vent  
you are using (rigid or flexible), find the  
maximum length of metal vent on the  
same line as the number of elbows.  
Elbow  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
Recessed area and closet installation  
NOTE: Check codes requirements. Some  
codes limit or do not permit installation of  
clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile  
homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your  
local building inspector.  
this appliance MUST BE EXHAUSTED  
OUTDOORS.  
NOTE: No fuel-burning appliances may be  
installed in the same closet as a dryer.  
This dryer may be installed in a recessed  
area or closet. If closet door is installed,  
the minimum unobstructed air openings in  
top and bottom are required. Louvered  
doors with equivalent air openings are  
acceptable.  
Your dryer needs a certain amount of  
space around it for proper ventilation and  
for easier installation and servicing. The  
following minimum installation spacings are  
required when the unit is to be operated  
with or without the Stack Stand Kit. To  
purchase a Stack Stand Kit, see the  
“Assistance or service” section. For ease of  
installation and service, additional spacing  
should be considered.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,  
Minimum installation spacing  
CLOSET  
DOOR  
12"  
DRYER  
12"  
3"  
3"  
14"  
MAX.  
48 sq in  
24 sq in  
18"  
1"  
3"  
1"  
WASHER  
DRYER  
DRYER  
3"  
1"  
FRONT  
STACK STAND  
SIDE  
STACK STAND  
SIDE  
FRONT  
May be 0" clearance.  
Opening is minimum for closet door. Louvered door with air opening is acceptable.  
Additional space may be needed for exhaust elbow.  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
Mobile home installation  
NOTE: Check codes requirements. Some  
codes limit or do not permit installation of  
clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile  
homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your  
local building inspector.  
The exhaust vent must be securely  
fastened to a non-combustible portion of  
the mobile home structure and must not  
terminate beneath the mobile home.  
The dryer exhaust vent must not be  
connected or secured with screw or other  
devices which extend into the interior of  
the vent.  
A kit is available to fasten the dryer  
securely when the mobile home is in  
transit. To purchase a kit, see the  
"Assistance or Service" section. Your  
dryer does not need to be secured when  
the mobile home is not in transit.  
Outside wall  
Enclosure  
Floor  
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Parts and Features  
Cycle and  
temperature  
control knob  
(p. 16)  
Start button  
(p. 14)  
Lint screen  
(p. 18)  
Model and  
serial  
number label  
(p. 2)  
Moisture  
sensor  
pad  
Dryer drum  
Optional mounting kits  
You can mount your compact dryer above your  
compact washer using one of the following:  
Dryer Wall-Mounting Kit for securing the  
dryer to the wall with a steel bracket.  
Part No. 345994  
Stack Kit for free-standing installation.  
Part No. 49921  
NOTE: The wall must be strong enough to  
support the dryer’s weight. (Do not use in  
mobile homes.)  
Stack Kit to mount dryer permanently onto  
the washer.  
Part No. 3390175  
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Using Your Dryer  
WARNING  
wWARNING  
Fire Hazard  
Explosion Hazard  
No washer can completely  
remove oil.  
Keep flammable materials and vapors,  
such as gasoline, away from dryer.  
Do not dry anything that has ever  
had any type of oil on it (including  
cooking oils).  
Do not dry anything that has ever had  
anything flammable on it (even after  
washing).  
Items containing foam, rubber,  
or plastic must be dried on a  
clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.  
Failure to follow these instructions can  
result in death, explosion, or fire.  
Failure to follow these instructions  
can result in death or fire.  
Starting your dryer  
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer  
drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from  
storing and shipping.  
Stopping and restarting your  
dryer  
You can stop your dryer anytime during a  
program.  
1. Load clothes into the dryer and close  
To stop your dryer:  
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle and  
Temperature Control knob to OFF.  
the door.  
2. Turn the Cycle and Temperature Control  
knob either way to the desired cycle. Use  
the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting  
to dry most loads (see page 16).  
NOTE: The Cycle and Temperature Control  
knob should point to an Off area when the  
dryer is not in use.  
3. Push the Start button.  
To restart your dryer:  
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically  
Close the door, select a new cycle and  
temperature (if desired), and push the Start  
button.  
when a cycle ends.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
End of cycle signal  
The dryer sounds a signal to let you know  
when the cycle is finished. The signal is not  
adjustable and cannot be turned off.  
The signal is helpful when you are drying  
permanent press, synthetics, and other  
items that should be taken out as soon as  
the dryer stops.  
Loading  
Loading suggestions  
This table shows the maximum load you  
can place in your compact dryer. Expect  
longer drying times.  
COMPACT DRYERS  
Heavy Work Clothes  
Permanent Press  
Knits  
Mixed Load  
3 work shirts  
2 pair pants  
6 shirts  
– or –  
2 slacks  
2 shirts  
– or –  
1 pair slacks  
2 pillowcases  
2 shirts  
2 double sheets  
2 pillowcases  
– or –  
2 single sheets  
2 pillowcases  
3 dresses  
1 T-shirt  
Towels  
9 bath towels  
– or –  
Delicates  
1 camisole  
2 slips  
6 bath towels  
3 hand towels  
6 wash cloths  
2 panties  
2 bras  
1 nightie  
1 half slip  
Selecting the right cycle and setting  
The following pages describe the cycles on  
your dryer. Refer to the chart on page 17 for  
help in selecting drying cycles.  
Drying tips  
Cycle and temperature tips  
Make sure you have selected the  
correct cycle and temperature for your  
load.  
Always follow care label directions when  
they are available.  
Always use fabric softener sheets labeled  
as dryer safe and follow package  
instructions carefully.  
Use the Air cycle, or line dry rubber,  
plastic, delicate, and heat-sensitive fabrics  
Remove the load from the dryer as soon  
as tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling.  
This is especially important for permanent  
press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.  
The last few minutes of all cycles are  
without heat to make the load cooler to  
handle.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
Automatic Permanent Press/  
Regular Cycle  
Dry most loads using the Energy  
Preferred Automatic Setting. Your  
Automatic cycle shuts off when the selected  
dryness is reached. The Cycle and  
Temperature Control knob will not move until  
the load is almost dry. After the cool-down,  
the knob automatically turns to an Off area  
and tumbling stops.  
If the load is drier than you like, select a  
setting closer to LESS the next time you  
dry a similar load.  
If the load is not as dry as you like,  
complete drying using a Timed cycle.  
Select a setting closer to MORE the next  
time you dry a similar load.  
Timed Dry cycle  
Use a Timed Drying cycle to complete  
drying if some items are damp after  
Automatic drying. Timed drying is also  
useful for:  
Delicate items and small loads that need  
a short drying time.  
Bulky items and large loads that require  
a long drying time.  
For a damp dry, turn the Cycle and  
Temperature Control knob to 30 min. or less.  
Air cycle  
The Air cycle has no heat. Use this  
unheated cycle to fluff or air dry bedding,  
plastic tablecloths, foam pillows, sneakers,  
etc. See page 17 for more information about  
the Air cycle.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
Selecting the right cycle and setting  
CYCLE  
TIME (minutes)  
TYPE OF LOAD  
COTTONS AND LINENS  
90-105  
Extra heavy–Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts  
Timed Drying  
Heavyweight–Towels, jeans, corduroys, work  
clothes  
Perm. Press/Reg.  
Mediumweight–Sheets, cotton underwear,  
diapers  
Lightweight–Batistes, organdies, lingerie  
Perm. Press/Reg.  
Perm. Press/Reg.  
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND  
BLENDS  
Heavyweight–Work clothes, jackets, raincoats  
Mediumweight–Shirts, play clothes, sheets,  
slacks  
Perm. Press/Reg.  
Perm. Press/Reg.  
Lightweight–Lingerie, blouses, dresses  
Perm. Press/Reg.  
KNITS  
Heavyweight–Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,  
slacks, shirts  
Mediumweight–Synthetics (polyester, acrylic,  
etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters  
Lightweight–Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.)  
and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses  
Perm. Press/Reg.  
Perm. Press/Reg.  
Perm. Press/Reg.  
DELICATE FABRICS  
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.  
20-30†  
Air  
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE  
FABRICS  
Foam rubber–Pillows, bras, stuffed toys  
Plastic–Shower curtains, tablecloths  
Rubber-backed rugs  
20-30†  
20-30†  
40-50†  
15-20†  
Air  
Air  
Air  
Air  
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon  
COTTON AND CANVAS SHOES  
30-40†  
Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as  
a buffer. Remove shoes from dryer while still  
damp. Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.  
Air  
Reset Air cycle as needed to complete drying.  
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Caring for Your Dryer  
Cleaning the lint screen  
Every load cleaning  
As needed cleaning  
The lint screen is located inside the dryer  
drum, on the back wall. Clean it before  
starting each load. A screen blocked by  
lint can increase drying time.  
Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can  
cause a residue buildup on the lint screen.  
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush  
every six months or more frequently if it  
becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.  
To clean:  
Use the following method:  
1. Open the door and pull the lint screen  
straight out.  
1. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot  
water.  
2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and  
liquid detergent; scrub lint  
screen with the brush to  
remove residue buildup.  
2. Squeeze body of lint screen lightly while  
pulling the cover off.  
3. Rinse screen with hot water.  
4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean  
towel. Replace in dryer.  
3. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.  
Do not rinse or wash 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.  
IMPORTANT:  
Do not run the dryer with the lint screen  
loose, damaged, blocked, or missing.  
Doing so can cause overheating and  
damage to both the dryer and fabrics.  
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.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
Cleaning the dryer interior  
Garments which contain unstable dyes,  
such as denim blue jeans or brightly  
WARNING  
colored cotton items, may discolor the  
dryer interior. These stains are not harmful  
to your dryer and will not stain future loads  
of clothes. It is helpful to dry unstable dye  
items inside out to prevent dye transfer.  
To clean dryer drum:  
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry  
detergent and very warm water.  
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.  
Explosion Hazard  
Use nonflammable cleaner.  
Failure to do so can result in death,  
explosion, or fire.  
OR  
Apply a liquid, non-flammable household  
cleaner to the stained area  
and rub with a soft cloth until  
all excess dye is removed.  
3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.  
4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to  
dry drum.  
Removing accumulated lint from inside  
the dryer cabinet  
Lint should be removed every  
three years, or more often, depend  
two to  
ing on  
dryer usage. Cleaning should be  
a qualified person.  
done by  
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Troubleshooting  
Common drying problems  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Not drying  
satisfactorily  
• The compact dryer operates at • Expect longer drying times.  
a lower wattage.  
• Exhaust opening is blocked.  
• Keep area around exhaust opening  
clear.  
• Lint screen is clogged with lint. • Clean lint screen.  
• Restricted air movement.  
Exhaust vent or outside exhaust  
hood is clogged with lint.  
• Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold  
hand under outside exhaust hood to  
check air movement. If you do not  
feel air moving, clean exhaust system  
of lint or replace exhaust vent with  
heavy metal or flexible metal vent  
(see “Installation Instructions”).  
• Exhaust vent is crushed or  
kinked.  
• Replace with heavy metal or flexible  
metal vent (see your Installation  
Instructions).  
• Cycle and Temperature Control • Select the right cycle and for the  
knob is set on Air dry.  
types of garments being dried (see  
“Using your Dryer”).  
• Load not contacting the  
moisture sensor pad and  
automatic cycle ending early.  
• Level dryer (see your Installation  
Instructions).  
• Fabric softener sheets blocking  
exhaust grill.  
• Use only one softener sheet per  
load and only use it once.  
• Move dryer to a location with  
temperatures above 45ºF.  
• Dryer located in room with  
temperature below 45ºF.  
• Expect longer dry times with items  
that hold more moisture (cottons).  
• Large amount of moisture in  
the load.  
• Expect longer dry times.  
• Cold rinse water used.  
• Separate load to tumble freely.  
• Load too large and bulky to dry  
quickly.  
Dryer will  
not run  
• Power cord not firmly plugged • Plug power cord into a live circuit.  
into a live circuit with proper  
voltage.  
• Fuse blown or circuit breaker  
tripped.  
• Replace fuse or reset breaker.  
• Using a regular fuse.  
• Replace with a time-delay fuse.  
• Close dryer door tightly.  
• Dryer door not firmly closed.  
• Start button not firmly pressed. • Press Start button again.  
• Cycle and Temperature Control • Set knob to a cycle or time.  
knob set to Off.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Common drying problems  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Lint in load • Lint screen is clogged.  
• Clean lint screen. Check for air  
movement.  
• Improper sorting.  
• Sort lint givers from lint takers and sort  
by color.  
• Load is too big or heavy.  
• Load is overdried.  
• Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried  
to the lint screen.  
• Use correct dryer settings for fabric.  
Overdrying can cause lint-attracting  
static (see “Using Your Dryer”).  
• Clean out pockets before drying.  
• Paper or tissue in pockets.  
• Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by  
normal wear and laundering.  
• Pilling being mistaken for  
lint.  
• Improper use of fabric  
softener in washer.  
• Use fabric softener sheets in dryer.  
Add at beginning of cycle when load  
is cold.  
Stains on  
load  
• Drying soiled items.  
• Overdrying.  
• Items need to be clean before being  
dried.  
• Match dryer settings to fabric type  
(see “Using Your Dryer”).  
• Poor garment quality.  
• Check quality of garment before  
purchasing.  
• Follow fabric care label instructions  
carefully.  
• Manufacturer’s care label  
instructions not followed.  
Items  
shrinking  
• Dry smaller loads that can tumble  
freely.  
• Overloading.  
• Match dryer settings to fabric type  
(see “Using Your Dryer”).  
• Overdrying.  
Loads are  
wrinkled  
• Remove load as soon as tumbling  
stops.  
• Load left in dryer at the end  
of cycle.  
Odors  
• Do not use dryer while these chemical  
fumes are in the air.  
• Household chemicals, paint,  
or varnish being drawn into  
dryer.  
• Odor will be gone after the first cycle.  
• First use of dryer element.  
Unusual  
sounds  
• Thumping of rollers when  
dryer has not been used for  
a while.  
• Thump will go away after 5 minutes of  
drying.  
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Assistance or Service  
To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save  
you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.  
If you need assistance or service  
Call the Consumer Assistance Center  
toll free at 1-800-253-1301.  
Consultants are available  
to assist you.  
Accessory and repair parts sales  
Specialized customer assistance  
(Spanish speaking, hearing impaired,  
limited vision, etc.)  
When calling:  
Referrals to local dealers, service  
companies, and repair parts  
distributors.  
Please know the purchase  
date, and the complete model and serial  
number of your appliance (see the “A Note  
to You” section). This information will help  
Whirlpool better respond to your request.  
Whirlpool designated service  
technicians are trained to fulfill the  
product warranty and provide after-  
warranty service, anywhere in the  
United States.  
To locate the Whirlpool designated  
service company in your area, you can  
also look in your telephone directory  
Yellow Pages.  
Consultants provide assistance with:  
Installation information  
Use and maintenance procedures  
If you need replacement parts  
If you need to order replacement parts, we  
recommend that you only use Factory  
Specified Parts. These parts will fit right  
and work right, because they are made to  
the same exacting specifications used to  
build every new CROSLEY® appliance.  
To locate Factory Specified Parts in your  
area, call the Consumer Assistance Center  
or your nearest Whirlpool designated  
service center.  
For further assistance  
Please include a daytime phone number  
in your correspondence.  
If you need further assistance, you can  
write to Crosley with any questions or  
concerns at:  
Crosley Distribution Center  
c/o Correspondence Dept.  
675 N. Main St.  
Winston-Salem, NC 27102-2111  
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®
Crosley  
Dryer Warranty  
LENGTH OF WARRANTY:  
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL PAY FOR:  
FULL ONE-YEAR  
WARRANTY  
(from date of purchase)  
Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in  
materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a  
Whirlpool designated service company.  
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL NOT PAY FOR:  
A. Service calls to:  
1. Correct the installation of your dryer, including venting. Heavy four-inch metal  
exhaust vent must be used. Refer to the venting section of this manual and your  
Installation Instructions.  
2. Instruct you how to use your dryer, to replace house fuses or reset circuit breakers,  
or to replace owner accessible light bulbs.  
B. Repairs when your dryer is used in other than single-family household use.  
C. Damage to your dryer caused by accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of  
God, improper installation (including, but not limited to, venting with plastic or flexible  
foil), or installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes.  
D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States.  
E. Pick-up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.  
F. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the  
appliance.  
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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 exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This  
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, contact Whirlpool  
Corporation.  
Whirlpool Corporation is responsible for providing any in-warranty service covered in this  
warranty. If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking  
Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service”  
section, or by calling the Consumer Assistance Center, 1-800-253-1301 (toll free), from  
anywhere in the U.S.A., or writing: Crosley Distribution Center, c/o Correspondence Dept.,  
675 N. Main St., Winston-Salem, NC 27102-2111.  
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© 1999 All Rights Reserved  
® Registered Trademark of Crosley  
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