Whirlpool ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER manual Checking Your Vent, Dryer USE, Starting Your Dryer

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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. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information.

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 not be covered under the warranty.

NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for by the customer, whether it was a paid installation or self- installed.

1.Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4 in. (10.2 cm) metal or flexible metal vent. 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 Instructions for proper length requirements of vent.

2.Use a 4 in. (10.2 cm) exhaust hood.

3.Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent.

DRYER USE

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.

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).

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 or fire.

4.Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent.

5.Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new location. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check.

Starting Your Dryer

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. The following steps provide an overview for operating your dryer. Specific directions for each step are contained in the following sections.

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

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ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER specifications

Whirlpool has long been recognized as a leader in home appliances, and their electric and gas dryers are no exception. Designed for efficiency, convenience, and performance, these dryers are equipped with a range of features that make laundry day less of a chore and more of a breeze.

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