Whirlpool 8578901 manual Assistance or Service

■Is the dryer located in a closet?

Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (2.5 cm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the dryer requires 5" (12.7 cm). See “Installation Instructions.”

■Has the Air Only modifier been selected?

Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried. See “Cycles.”

■Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the load to tumble freely.

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 Auto Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle.

Do not use a dryer rack with an Auto Cycle.

Lint on load

■Is the lint screen clogged?

Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.

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.

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

Before calling for assistance or service, please check

“Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.

When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request.

If you need replacement parts

If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you use only FSP® 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 FSP replacement parts in your area:

Call 1-800-807-6777, or your nearest designated service center.

Our consultants provide assistance with:

■Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.

■Use and maintenance procedures.

■Accessory and repair parts sales.

■Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and service companies. Whirlpool Canada LP designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service anywhere in Canada.

For further assistance

If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Canada LP with any questions or concerns at:

Customer Interaction Centre

Whirlpool Canada LP

1901 Minnesota Court

Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

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