Whirlpool Clothes Dryer 8280525 User Manual

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Electric and  
Gas Dryers  
A Note to You ..................2  
Dryer Safety......................3  
Parts and Features ..........5  
Checking Your Vent ..........6  
Using Your Dryer ..............8  
Starting your dryer ........8  
Selecting a cycle  
and temperature  
setting............................9  
Loading........................10  
Cycle descriptions ......10  
Fluff Air cycle ..............13  
Using the drying  
rack..............................14  
Caring for Your  
Dryer ..............................15  
Troubleshooting..............18  
Assistance  
or Service........................20  
Warranty..........................24  
1 800 253 1301  
- - -  
Call us with questions or comments.  
8280525  
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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 appliance. 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 if you don’t  
follow instructions.  
wWARNING  
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.  
WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to  
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal  
injury or death.  
– 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  
Do not try to light any appliance.  
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.  
Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.  
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas  
supplier’s instructions.  
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.  
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency  
or the gas supplier.  
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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 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.  
Do not repair or replace any part of the  
dryer or attempt any servicing unless  
specifically recommended in this Use and  
Care Guide 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.  
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 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.  
Clean lint screen before or after each  
load.  
Keep area around the exhaust opening  
and adjacent surrounding areas free from  
the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.  
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  
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PARTS AND FEATURES  
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.  
Start button  
(p. 8)  
Cycle control  
knob  
(pp. 8-12)  
Model and  
serial number  
label  
(p. 2)  
Lint screen  
(p. 15)  
Dryer drum  
(p. 16)  
Wide-opening  
hamper door  
Additional features your dryer may have:  
TM  
CLEAN TOUCH control panel*  
End of cycle signal selector (p. 9)  
®
FINISH GUARD feature selector* (p. 8)  
®
FINISH GUARD Plus feature selector (p. 8)  
TM  
ACCUDRY electronic sensor (p. 10)  
®
DRY MISER automatic sensor (p. 10)  
Drying rack (p. 14)  
Drum light (p. 17)  
* On some models  
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CHECKING YOUR VENT  
Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and  
shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your  
Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Install your  
dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45°F. Also make sure that  
your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information.  
VENTING  
wWARNING  
Fire Hazard  
Use a heavy metal vent.  
Do not use a plastic vent.  
Do not use a metal foil vent.  
Failure to follow these instructions can  
result in death or fire.  
If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will 2. Use a 4-inch exhaust hood. Smaller hoods  
not be covered under the warranty.  
increase drying times.  
NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will  
be paid for by the customer, whether it was a paid  
installation or self-installed. For paid installation, call  
the company that installed the vent for  
adjustment.  
4”  
1. Do not use plastic vent or flexible metal foil vent.  
Use 4-inch heavy metal  
or flexible metal vent.  
4”  
Do not kink or crush  
flexible metal vent. It  
must be completely  
extended to allow  
adequate exhaust air  
to flow. Check vent  
after installation. Refer  
to your Installation  
4”  
Instructions for proper  
length requirements of vent.  
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CHECKING YOUR VENT  
VENTING (CONT.)  
4. Use the straightest path possible when routing  
3. You can exhaust from the rear, left, right, or  
the exhaust vent. Use  
the fewest number of  
elbows and turns. Allow  
room when using  
bottom of the dryer.  
Exhaust from the  
rear of the dryer: The  
exhaust vent can be  
routed up, down, left,  
right, or straight out the  
back of the dryer. Space  
requirements are listed  
in your Installation  
elbows or making turns.  
Bend vent gradually to  
avoid kinking.  
Instructions.  
5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use  
screws to secure vent.  
Lint may catch on  
screws.  
wWARNING  
Fire Hazard  
Cover unused exhaust holes with one of the  
following kits: #279818 (white), #279819  
(almond), #279820 (ebony).  
6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use,  
but at least every 2 years,  
Contact your local dealer.  
Failure to do so can result in death, fire,  
electrical shock, or serious injury.  
or when installing your  
dryer in a new location.  
Disconnect vent from  
Exhaust from left, right, or bottom of dryer: To  
the dryer and clean one  
section at a time until  
you reach the exhaust  
hood.  
convert the dryer for exhaust out the right or left  
side, or through the bottom, you must use one of  
the following kits:  
Use the hose attach-  
ment on your vacuum,  
or a pole or wire with a  
Exhaust Kit No. 279818 (white)  
Exhaust Kit No. 279819 (almond)  
Exhaust Kit No. 279820 (ebony)  
feather duster or rag attached, to clean out lint.  
An exhaust kit can be ordered by calling  
1-800-442-9991 and following the instructions  
and telephone prompts you hear.  
Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent  
moves freely.  
When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the  
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer  
for final product check.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
STARTING YOUR DRYER  
wWARNING  
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.  
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with  
a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and  
shipping.  
3. If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set it to  
the recommended setting for the type of fabric  
being dried. The cycle descriptions on the  
following pages include temperature setting  
suggestions.  
1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the  
door. Do not pack the  
4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Some dryers have an On/Off  
FINISH GUARD® selector or an Off/30 min. or  
90 min. FINISH GUARD® Plus selector. These  
features protect your clothes from wrinkling when  
you do not remove them from the dryer as soon  
as it stops.  
dryer; allow space for  
clothes to tumble freely.  
Set the FINISH GUARD selector to On to  
tumble the load without heat every few minutes  
up to 45 minutes after the drying cycle ends.  
The FINISH GUARD Plus selector lets you  
choose up to 30 or 90 minutes of periodic  
unheated tumble time after the drying cycle  
ends.  
2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended  
cycle for the type of load  
being dried, as described  
in “Cycle descriptions”  
later in this section.  
A signal will sound every few minutes while  
FINISH GUARD (FINISH GUARD Plus) is  
running if the Cycle Signal (End of Cycle  
Signal) feature is set to On. The signal and cycle  
end when you open the dryer door.  
Use the Energy  
Preferred Automatic  
Setting ( ) to dry most  
*
Set the FINISH GUARD (FINISH GUARD Plus)  
selector to Off if you do not want to run this  
feature.  
loads.  
NOTE: On some mod-  
els, the Temperature  
selector is part of the  
Cycle Control knob.  
NOTE: Some dryers have a FINISH GUARD feature  
that cannot be turned On or Off. See page 12.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
STARTING YOUR DRYER (CONT.)  
5. (OPTIONAL STEP) If your dryer has a Cycle  
Signal (End of Cycle Signal) selector, set the  
selector to On if you want the dryer to sound a  
signal when a cycle is finished.  
Stopping and restarting your dryer  
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.  
To stop your dryer:  
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob  
to Off.  
The signal is helpful when you are drying  
permanent press, synthetics, and other items  
that should be removed from the dryer as  
soon as it stops.  
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an  
Off area when the dryer is not in use.  
On some models, the End of Cycle Signal is  
part of the Start button.  
To restart your dryer:  
Close the door, select a new cycle and temperature  
(if desired), and push the Start button.  
On some models, the End of Cycle Signal  
volume can be adjusted from Softer to Louder.  
6. Push the Start button.  
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a  
cycle ends.  
SELECTING A CYCLE AND TEMPERATURE SETTING  
The following pages describe the drying cycles on  
your dryer. The descriptions include suggested  
temperature settings and drying times for various  
loads.  
Drying tips  
Always follow care label directions when they are  
available.  
If you use fabric softener sheets, always use  
softener sheets that are labeled as dryer safe and  
follow package instructions carefully.  
Cycle and temperature tips  
Make sure you have selected the correct cycle  
and temperature for your load.  
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.  
Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred  
Automatic Setting ( ).  
*
Use an air cycle (or temperature setting), or line  
dry rubber, plastic, delicate, and heat-sensitive  
fabrics.  
If some types of loads in the cycle descriptions  
on the following pages have more than one  
suggested temperature setting, choose the  
lowest setting available on your dryer.  
The last few minutes of all cycles are without  
heat to make the load cooler to handle.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
LOADING  
Loading suggestions  
The chart below provides some guidelines on various types of drying loads. Load clothes loosely into the  
dryer. Do not pack the dryer; allow space for clothes to tumble freely.  
Towels  
Mixed Load  
Delicates  
Heavy Work Clothes  
10 bath towels  
10 hand towels  
14 wash cloths  
3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin)  
4 pillowcases  
3 shirts  
3 bouses  
9 t-shirts  
3 camisoles  
1 quilted robe  
4 slips  
4 panties  
2 bras  
4 jeans  
4 workpants  
4 workshirts  
2 sweatshirts  
2 sweatpants  
9 shorts  
10 handkerchiefs  
2 nighties  
1 baby’s dress  
CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS  
Drying time with an Automatic cycle varies accord-  
ing to the type of fabric, size of load, and dryness  
setting. Your model may not have all heat settings  
listed. Some general guidelines are:  
Automatic cycle(s)  
Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.  
Depending on your  
model, the Automatic  
Use a high heat setting for drying heavyweight  
cycle uses either the  
electronic ACCUDRYTM  
items, such as towels and work clothes.  
system or the auto-  
Use a medium heat setting for drying medium-  
weight items, such as sheets, underwear,  
permanent press clothes, and some knits.  
matic DRY-MISER®  
control that senses the  
moisture in the load  
and shuts off the dryer  
when the selected  
Use a low or extra low heat setting for drying  
lightweight items such as lingerie, blouses,  
dresses, and some knits.  
dryness is reached.  
NOTE: If you have any questions about drying  
temperatures for various loads, refer to care label  
directions.  
The Cycle Control knob does 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 Dry 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 Very Dry the next time you dry a similar  
load.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS (CONT.)  
Timed cycle(s)  
Damp Dry feature  
(on some models)  
Use a Timed drying cycle to complete drying if  
some items are damp  
Use the Damp Dry feature in the Timed cycle to dry  
items to damp level or  
to dry items that do not  
require an entire drying  
cycle. Two examples  
after the Automatic  
cycle. A Timed drying  
cycle is also useful for:  
Heavyweight and  
bulky items, such as  
bed spreads and work  
are heavy cottons, such  
as jeans, which you do  
not want to become  
stiff, or cotton clothes  
which are easier to  
press when damp. Set  
the Temperature selector  
to High heat.  
clothes, and large loads  
that require a long  
drying time. Set your  
dryer to a heat setting  
that matches the care label directions.  
Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and  
knits that require a short drying time. Set your  
dryer for a low or extra low heat.  
Towels feature  
(on some models)  
When you have large loads of towels to dry, you  
may want to use the  
Drying time and temperature will depend on your  
dryer model.  
Fluff Air cycle  
(on some models)  
Towels feature in the  
Automatic cycle. The  
Towels setting allows  
for more drying time and  
automatically shuts off  
the dryer when the se-  
lected dryness is  
reached. You can also  
use the Towels feature  
Use the unheated Fluff Air cycle for items that  
require drying without  
heat. For examples of  
items that require air  
drying, see the “Fluff  
Air cycle” later in this  
section.  
NOTE: If your model  
does not have the  
Fluff Air cycle, use the  
Timed Drying cycle  
for extra heavy items  
such as mattress pads and quilts. Set your dryer to  
a heat setting that matches the care label direc-  
tions.  
and the “Air” Temp-  
erature setting, or line dry heat-sensitive items.  
Delicates feature  
(on some models)  
Heavy Dry cycle  
(on some models)  
When you have small loads or loads of lightweight  
items to dry, you may  
want to use the  
Use the Heavy Dry cycle to dry large items or  
items that are thicker  
or heavier than a regu-  
lar load (such as heavy  
cotton bath towels or  
robes.) Set your Cycle  
Control knob to Heavy  
Dry and your Tempera-  
ture selector to High  
Delicates feature in the  
Automatic cycle. The  
Delicates setting allows  
less drying time and  
automatically shuts off  
the dryer when the  
selected dryness is  
reached. Set the  
Temperature selector to  
Ex-Low heat.  
heat.  
continued on next page  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS (CONT.)  
TUMBLE PRESS® feature  
Rack Dry feature  
(on some models)  
(on some models)  
The TUMBLE PRESS feature in the Timed cycle  
removes wrinkles from  
clothes that have been  
packed in a  
Use the Rack Dry feature to dry items without  
tumbling them. See  
Rack Dry  
“Using The Drying  
Rack” on page 14.  
70  
60  
50  
40  
suitcase or closet, or  
from items not  
removed from the  
30  
20  
dryer at the end of a  
cycle. As soon as the  
dryer stops, fold or  
put the items on  
Cool  
Down  
Off  
hangers. Set the  
Temperature selector to Medium or Low heat.  
®
®
FINISH GUARD (FINISH GUARD Plus)feature  
(on some models)  
When you are unable to remove a load from the  
dryer as soon as it  
stops, wrinkles can  
form. The  
Off  
FINISH GUARD  
Finish  
Guard  
features periodically  
tumble, rearrange, and  
fluff the load to avoid  
wrinkles.  
On some models,  
this feature is part of  
the Cycle Control  
knob.  
If you do not open the dryer door within a few  
minutes after the cycle stops, the FINISH GUARD  
features automatically take over to protect the  
load.  
On some models, you can turn the FINISH  
GUARD feature On or Off with a selector. (See  
Step 4 in “Starting Your Dryer.”)  
On models with the FINISH GUARD Plus  
feature, you can select up to 30 or 90 minutes of  
periodic unheated tumble time after the drying  
cycle ends.  
A signal will sound every few minutes while  
FINISH GUARD (FINISH GUARD Plus) is running  
if the Cycle Signal (End of Cycle Signal) feature  
is set to On. On some models, this signal is  
fixed and cannot be turned off. The signal and  
cycle end when you open the dryer door.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
FLUFF AIR CYCLE  
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.  
The chart below includes examples of items that  
require drying without heat. Use the Fluff Air cycle  
(or the Timed Drying cycle and the “Air”  
Temperature setting), or place the items on a line  
or rack to air dry.  
Always follow care label directions when they are  
available.  
TYPE OF LOAD  
FLUFF AIR CYCLE*  
(minutes)  
Rubber, plastic, heat-sensitive fabrics  
Foam Rubber – Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys  
20-30  
Make sure coverings are securely stitched.  
Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the  
Fluff Air cycle.  
Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows  
take a long time to dry.  
Plastic – Shower curtains, tablecloths  
Rubber – backed rugs  
20-30  
40-50  
10-20  
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon  
* Reset cycle as needed to complete drying. On models without the Fluff Air cycle, set the Temperature  
selector to Air and the Cycle Control knob to the desired Timed Drying cycle setting.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
USING THE DRYING RACK (AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION ON SOME MODELS)  
Use the drying rack to machine-dry items you  
4. Close the door.  
would not necessarily want to tumble dry. The rack  
gives you concentrated heat for efficient and  
uniform drying. It also reduces noise when drying  
heavy items such as tennis shoes.  
To order a drying rack, call 1-800-253-1301, from  
anywhere in the U.S.A. You will hear a recording.  
Follow the instructions to place an order.  
To use the drying rack:  
1. Open dryer door.  
2. Slide drying rack over the bottom of the dryer  
5. Select the Timed drying cycle and temperature,  
or the Fluff Air cycle.  
door opening. Push  
down to secure rack  
on frame.  
3. Put wet items on top of the rack.  
Leave space between  
6. Push the Start button.  
the items so air can  
reach all surfaces.  
See chart below for  
suggested cycles and  
settings for items that  
might best be rack  
dried. Drying time will  
depend on amount of  
moisture items hold.  
OM OF DOOR OPENING  
TT  
VER BO  
THIS  
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FIT  
NOTE: Make sure nothing hangs over the edge of  
the rack.  
NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tum-  
bling. Automatic cycles do not work with the drying  
rack.  
RACK DRY  
CYCLE  
TEMPERATURE  
Low/Ex Low  
TIME*  
(minutes)  
Wool sweaters  
(Block to shape and lay flat on the rack)  
Timed drying  
Timed drying  
Fluff Air  
60  
60  
Stuffed toys or pillows  
(Cotton or polyester fiber filled)  
Low  
Stuffed toys or pillows  
(Foam rubber filled)  
None; cycle is unheated.  
None; cycle is unheated.  
90  
Sneakers or canvas shoes  
Fluff Air  
30 to 40  
*Reset 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 in the door opening.  
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. This buildup  
can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or  
cause the dryer to stop before your load is com-  
pletely dry. You may be able to see this buildup,  
or the lint may be falling off the screen because it  
is clogged.  
To clean:  
1. Pull the lint screen straight up.  
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six  
months or more frequently if it becomes clogged  
due to a residue buildup.  
Use the following method:  
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. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not  
rinse or wash screen to  
remove lint. Wet lint is  
hard to remove.  
3. Rinse screen with hot water.  
4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel;  
replace in dryer.  
3. 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.  
If lint falls of the screen during removal and into  
the dryer, check the exhaust hood and remove  
the lint (see “Checking Your Vent”).  
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CARING FOR YOUR DRYER  
CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR  
Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as  
denim blue jeans or brightly 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.  
wWARNING  
NOTE: Even after cleaning, these stains may reap-  
pear when similar loads are dried.  
To clean dryer drum:  
Explosion Hazard  
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent  
Use nonflammable cleaner.  
and very warm water.  
Failure to do so can result in death,  
explosion, or fire.  
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.  
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 can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel  
for fire. Lint should be removed every 2 years, or  
more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning  
should be done by a qualified person.  
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CARING FOR YOUR DRYER  
CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT  
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the  
dryer drum when you  
open the door. Your  
To change drum light type 2:  
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.  
2. Open the dryer door. Remove the screw that  
dryer drum light may be  
one of two types, as  
holds the lens in place.  
shown.  
To change drum light type 1:  
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.  
3. Remove the lens by pulling it down and away  
from drum.  
2. Open the dryer door. Remove the screw that  
holds the lens in place.  
4. Remove the light bulb by turning it  
counterclockwise.  
5. Install light bulb by turning it clockwise. Replace  
the bulb with a 15-watt, appliance bulb only.  
6. Place the top of the lens onto the top of the  
holder. Rotate the bottom of the lens down until  
it is in place. Replace screw.  
NOTE: It is very important that the lens is  
replaced properly.  
7. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.  
3. Remove the lens by pulling it down and away  
from drum.  
4. Push tab to allow bulb to swing out.  
5. Remove the light bulb by turning it  
counterclockwise.  
6. Install light bulb by turning it clockwise. Replace  
the bulb with a 15-watt, appliance bulb only.  
7. Push bottom of light and socket assembly in  
until tab locks.  
8. Place the top of the lens onto the top of the  
holder. Rotate the bottom of the lens down until  
it is in place. Replace screw.  
NOTE: It is very important that the lens is  
replaced properly.  
9. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
COMMON DRYING PROBLEMS  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
• Lint screen is clogged with lint.  
• Clean lint screen.  
Not drying  
satisfactorily  
• 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 your Installation Instructions).  
• Exhaust vent is crushed or  
kinked.  
• Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent  
(see your Installation Instructions).  
• One fuse is blown or circuit  
breaker is tripped. The dryer  
will appear to operate, but you  
will not get any heat.  
• Replace fuse or reset breaker.  
• Cycle Control knob or temper-  
ature selector is set on air dry.  
• Select the right cycle and temperature for the types  
of garments being dried (see “Using your Dryer”).  
• Load not contacting the sensor  
strips and automatic cycle  
ending early.  
• Level dryer (see your Installation Instructions).  
• Use only one softener sheet per load and only use  
it once.  
• Fabric softener sheets blocking  
exhaust grill.  
• Move dryer to a location with temperatures above  
45ºF (7ºC).  
• Dryer located in room with  
temperature below 45ºF (7ºC).  
• 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.  
• Power cord not firmly plugged  
into a live circuit with proper  
voltage.  
• Plug power cord into a live circuit.  
• Replace fuses or reset breakers.  
Dryer will  
not run  
• Fuses blown or circuit  
breakers tripped.  
• Using a regular fuse.  
• Replace with a time-delay fuse.  
• Close dryer door tightly.  
• Dryer door not firmly closed.  
• Start button not firmly pressed.  
• Cycle Control knob set to Off.  
• Press Start button again.  
• Set knob to a cycle or time.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
COMMON DRYING PROBLEMS (CONT.)  
PROBLEM  
Lint in load  
CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
• Lint screen is clogged.  
• Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.  
• Sort lint givers from lint takers and sort by color.  
• Improper sorting.  
• Load is too big or heavy.  
• Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint  
screen.  
• Load is overdried.  
• Use correct dryer settings for fabric. Overdrying  
can cause lint-attracting static (see “Using Your  
Dryer”).  
• Paper or tissue in pockets.  
• Pilling being mistaken for lint.  
• Clean out pockets before drying.  
• Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and  
laundering.  
• Improper use of fabric softener • Use fabric softener sheets in dryer. Add at begin-  
Stains on  
load  
in washer.  
ning of cycle when load is cold.  
• 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  
• Overloading.  
• Overdrying.  
• Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.  
• Match dryer settings to fabric type (see “Using  
Your Dryer”).  
Loads are  
wrinkled  
• Load left in dryer at the end of  
cycle.  
• Remove load as soon as tumbling stops.  
Odors  
• Household chemicals, paint, or  
varnish being drawn into dryer.  
• Do not use dryer while these chemical fumes are in  
the air.  
• First use of dryer element.  
• Odor will be gone after the first cycle.  
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  
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE  
Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center  
toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our  
consultants are available to  
assist you.  
Accessory and repair parts sales  
Specialized customer assistance (Spanish  
speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.)  
Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and  
repair parts distributors  
When calling:  
Please know the purchase date, and  
the complete model and serial number of your  
appliance (see “A Note to You”). This  
information will help us 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.  
Our consultants provide assistance with:  
Features and specifications on our full line  
of appliances  
Installation information  
Use and maintenance procedures  
IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS  
If you need to order replacement parts, we recom-  
mend that you only use FSP® factory specified  
parts. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work  
right, because they are made to the same exacting  
specifications used to build every new  
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, call  
our Consumer Assistance Center or your nearest  
designated service center.  
WHIRLPOOL® appliance.  
FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE  
If you need further assistance, you can write to  
Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at:  
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances  
Consumer Assistance Center  
c/o Correspondence Dept.  
2000 North M-63  
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692  
Please include a daytime phone number in your  
correspondence.  
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®
WHIRLPOOL DRYER WARRANTY  
LENGTH OF WARRANTY  
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL PAY FOR  
FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials  
or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated  
service company.  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE  
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 also apply. For details, please contact your  
authorized Whirlpool dealer.  
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,”  
additional help is available by checking the “Assistance or Service” section, or by calling our  
Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301 from anywhere in the U.S.A.  
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