Whirlpool COMPACT DRYERS warranty If You Need Assistance Or Service, Before calling for assistance

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If You Need Assistance Or Service

1. Before calling for assistance . ..

Is the power cord plugged in? v

Is lint screen clogged with lint?

q Is exhaust-duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint?

Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker? v

If you need more help, check the chart below.

PROBLEM

 

CHECK THE FOLLOWING

 

 

Dryer will not run

Is the power

cord firmly plugged into

a live

circuit

with

proper

 

voltage?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Has a

 

time-delay fuse been used?

 

 

 

 

 

Is the dryer door firmly closed?

 

 

 

 

 

Did you firmly push the Start Button?

 

 

 

 

 

Are the controls set in an ON position?

 

 

 

Dryer will not heat

Is the cycle

in the last few minutes?

(There

is no

heat

during that

 

time.)

 

 

 

 

 

Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Has a time-delay fuse been used?

If you have a gas dryer, are the valves open on both the dryer and the supply line?

Drying time too long Is your lint screen clean? (See the “Slow drying” section of the table on page 17 for additional information.)

Is your exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint?

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Contents UseAndCare LaundryNumber Dealer Serial Number DealerPurchase Date Understanding Safety What to do if YOU Smell GASImportant Safety Instructions Understanding your responsibilitiesKnowing Your Dryer’s Features Operating Your Dryer Before starting your dryerStarting or stopping your dryer Using the Damp Dry cycle Selecting a cycleChanging a selection Type of Load RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE Fabrics Using the Tumble PRESS* cycleUsing the Fluff Air cycle no heat Cycle and TimeKnits Type of Load Cottons and LinensPermanent PRESS, Synthetics and Blends Delicate FabricsCaring For Maintenance-every loadMaintenance-as needed DryerCleaning the dryer interior Cleaning the dryer exteriorRemoving accumulated lint Laundry Before you dryIii Blankets and woolens Drying special-care itemsPillows, stuffed toys On nextQuilted, down- filled items Diapers, baby clothes Elastic itemsFlame- retardant finishes Napped items Tinted, dyed or noncolorfast items Towels Washable knitsUsing dryer fabric softeners Saving energyVacation care CAUSES/SOLUTIONS Solving laundering problemsProblem TGreasy Spots LintShrinking Slow dryingBefore calling for assistance If You Need Assistance Or ServiceProblem Check the Following Dryer will not runCall an authorized Whirlpool service center If you need assistanceIf you need FSP* replace- ment parts Dryer Warranty Whirlpool will not PAY for