WARNING
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.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
■Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC).
■Is the dryer located in a closet?
Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. The sides and front of the dryer require a minimum of 1" (2.5 cm) of airspace, and the rear of the dryer requires 5" (12.7 cm). See the Installation Instructions.
■Has an air dry cycle been selected?
Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried.
■Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the load to tumble freely.
Lint on load
■Is the lint screen clogged?
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
Stains on load or drum
■Was dryer fabric softener properly used?
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments.
Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). This will not transfer to other clothing.
Loads are wrinkled
■Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle?
■Was the dryer overloaded?
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
Odors
■Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located?
If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
■Is the dryer being used for the first time?
The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor will be gone after the first cycle.
Cycle time too short
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
■Is the automatic cycle ending early?
The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the dryer.
Change the dryness level setting on Automatic Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
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 with the same precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL® appliance. To locate factory specified parts in your area, call the dealer from whom you purchased the dryer or a Whirlpool designated service company.
NOTE: For gas dryers only, if the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord available from the dealer from whom you purchased the dryer or a Whirlpool designated service company.
For warranty information
Contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.
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