Whirlpool 8578567 manual Dryer USE, Starting Your Dryer, Stopping and Restarting

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DRYER USE

Starting Your Dryer

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).

Do not dry items containing foam, rubber, or plastic in this dryer.

Doing so can result in death or fire.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

IMPORTANT: For best performance, do not use fabric softener sheets in this dryer. You may use liquid fabric softener in the washer.

1.Clean the lint screen before each load. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

2.Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.

3.Press the POWER button to turn on the dryer. The indicator light will glow to indicate that the power is on.

4.Press the TEMPERATURE button to select the recommended temperature setting for the type of load being dried. See “Temperature” in the “Controls” section.

5.Turn the cycle knob to the recommended setting for the type of load being dried. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.”

6.After a short beep sounds, press the START button.

Stopping and Restarting

To stop your dryer at any time

Turn the cycle knob to the STOP position or open the door.

To restart the dryer

1.Close the door.

2.Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).

3.After the beep sounds, press the START button.

Changing Cycles and Temperatures

To change the cycle or temperature after pressing START

1.Open the dryer door.

2.Press the TEMPERATURE button to change the temperature (if desired).

3.Turn the cycle knob to the new desired position.

4.After the beep sounds, press the START button.

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Contents Electric Dryer 8578567Table of Contents Dryer Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very importantLocation Requirements Installation RequirementsTools and Parts OptionsMobile home installations require Dryer DimensionsCustom undercounter installation Dryer only Mobile Home Additional Location RequirementsElectrical Connection Electrical RequirementsIt is your responsibility If this is a new vent system Vent material If using an existing vent systemVenting Requirements Electrical Connection Installation InstructionsPower Supply Cord Direct Wire Wire connection Power supply cord Wire connection Direct WireCE F Plan Vent System Alternate installations for close clearancesSpecial provisions for mobile home installations Connect Vent Install Vent SystemVent system chart Determine vent pathIf the dryer will not start, check the following Complete InstallationLevel Dryer Starting Your Dryer Changing Cycles and TemperaturesDryer USE Stopping and RestartingCycles Drying, Cycle and Temperature TipsControls Dryer Care Cleaning the Dryer LocationCleaning the Lint Screen Removing Accumulated Lint Cleaning the Control PanelCleaning the Dryer Interior Vacation and Moving CareDryer will not run TroubleshootingDryer Operation No heatAssistance or Service U.S.AWhirlpool Corporation Major Appliance Warranty 8578567