Whirlpool 8578185 manual Vacation and Moving Care, Changing the Drum Light

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Vacation and Moving Care

Vacation care

Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should:

1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2.Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

Moving care

For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1.Unplug the power supply cord.

2.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

3.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

For direct-wired dryers:

1.Disconnect power.

2.Disconnect wiring.

3.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

4.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

Changing the Drum Light

The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door.

To change the drum light

1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2.Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right corner of the cover. Remove the cover.

3.Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the screw.

4.Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

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Contents 8578185 Electronic Electric DryerTable of Contents Your safety and the safety of others are very important Dryer SafetyOptions Installation InstructionsTools and Parts You will need Installation clearancesDryer Dimensions Location RequirementsRecessed or closet installation Dryer on pedestal Minimum installation spacing for cabinet installationMobile home Additional installation requirements Mobile home installations requireElectrical Connection Electrical RequirementsIt is your responsibility Electrical Connection Power Supply Cord Direct WireStyle 1 Power supply cord strain relief Style 2 Direct wire strain relief Wire connection Power supply cordRemove center silver-colored terminal block screw Wire connection Direct wireBDE CG F Optional 3-wire connection If this is a new vent system Vent material If using an existing vent systemVenting Requirements Plan Vent System Optional exhaust installationsAlternate installations for close clearances Determine vent path Install Vent SystemSpecial provisions for mobile home installations Vent system chartConnect Vent Install Leveling LegsComplete Installation Level DryerTo use an Automatic Cycle Dryer USEStarting Your Dryer Drying and Cycle Tips Pausing or RestartingStopping Your Dryer Control LockedCycles Status LightsAdditional Features Drying Rack End of Cycle SignalDryer Care Cleaning the Dryer LocationCleaning the Lint Screen Cleaning the Dryer InteriorChanging the Drum Light Vacation and Moving CareDryer Operation TroubleshootingLoads are wrinkled Cycle time too shortLint on load Stains on load or drumAccessories U.S.A Assistance or ServiceIf you need replacement parts For assistance and servicePage 8578185 Whirlpool Corporation Major Appliance Warranty