Whirlpool DRYERS Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance, Your safety is important to us

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A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-cless home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner- ship Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal

property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1 301, is toll-free 24 hours a day.

If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see ‘If You Need Assistance Or Service” on pages 29 and 30. If you need further help, call us. When calling, you need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 5). For your convenience, we include a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealeh name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model

Number

Dealer

Name

Serial

Number

Dealer

Phone

Purchase Date

 

 

Your control panel is similar to one of the control panels on pages 12-l 6. Locate the control panel similar to yours and check the box below for that page number. Use the page you marked to quickly locate drying information about your model or to use for reference when calling our Consumer Assistance Center.

Dryers wlth:

 

Page

0 Cycle control

knob with

 

3 temperature

settings

.... 12

0 Cycle control knob and a temperature selector (2 settings) ............................... 13

0 Cycle control knob and a temperature selector (3 settings) ............................... 14

Dryers wlth:

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0Cycle control knob and a temperature selector (4 CLEAN TOUCH” settings) .. 15

0 Cycle control knob and a temperature selector (4 settings) ............................... 16

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Contents Understanding Safety Automatic DryersYour safety is important to us Thank you for buying a Whirlpool applianceUnderstanding Safety What to do if YOU Smell GASImportant SAFEl-Y Instructions Understanding your responsibilitiesKnowing Your Dryer’s Features Other doorsStarting or stopping your dryer Operating Your DryerBefore starting your dryer Selecting a cycle Push the Start Button, if necessaryUsing the automatic cycles Type of Load Using the Air cycle no heatUsing the Timed Drying cycle AIRUnderstanding Finish GUARD@ cycle Using the Tumble PRESW’ cycleUsing the Damp Dry cycle Using end of cycle signal Finish GUARD’ cycle selector LOW Heat Cycle control knob with 3 temperature settingsHigh Heat Permanent PRESS, Synthetics and BlendsLOW Cycle control knob and a temperature selector 2 settingsDelicate Fabrics Knits LinensMED Automatic Cycle High MED LOW EX LOW Cycle co&l Knob Temperature Tor End oicyck Drying rack suggestions Using the drying rackTemperature Time Rack DRYLint signal Maintenance-every loadCleaning the lint screen Caring For Your DryerCleaning the dryer interior Maintenance-as neededCleaning a clogged lint screen Cleaning the dryer exteriorChanging the drum light Electrlcal Shock and Fire HazardRemoving accumulated lint Drum seal Drying tips Laundry TipsBefore you dry SortingDrying special-care items Diapers, baby clothes Elastic Items Vacation care Using dryer fabric softenersSaving energy CAUSES/SOLUTIONS Solving laundering problemsProblem Problem Check if Before calling for assistance If You Need Assistance Or ServiceSolution If you need assistance If you need serviceIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need FSP replace- ment partsPage Whirlpool will not PAY for Length of WarrantyWhirlpool will PAY for
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