Whirlpool DRYERS warranty Drum seal

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lf your dryer Is gas and has a lull front panel, remove front panel as iollows

1.Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power.

2.Open lint screen lid. Remove two screws from lint screen area.

3.Open top by pulling forward and up at each front corner (see View A). Rest raised top against wall behind dryer (top is hinged

at rear).

4.Remove two internal screws from front panel flanges (near top front corners). Lift front panel slightly, lifting off lower clips (see View B). Slowly pull front panel forward, disengaging panel from drum. (Drum will drop slightly.)

5.Move front panel aside and rest edge against side of dryer. Avoid disconnecting wire clips (see View C) or damaging wires.

6.Remove lint from area shown in ‘gas dryer’ illustration on page 21 with soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid damaging wires, funnel or ignitor.

7.Reassemble in reverse order. Before closing the top, check the following:

-Drum seal must be flared out (see View

D)and properly positioned against panel at back of drum. Rotate drum counter- clockwise one full turn to check drum seal.

-Belt should be centered and tight on dryer drum.

-Wire clips which hold the door switch wires must be anchored in slot in top of front panel (see View C) and along top edge of side panel. Door wires must not touch drum when dryer is operating. See Warnlng, page 21.

6.Replace top panel and lint screen screws. Top and front panels must be securely in place before operating dryer.

9.Reconnect power and level dryer again (if necessary).

NOTE: Call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-l 301 for assistance or more information.

Remove scraw8 beforo opening top

Drum seal

Side panel

Wire clip- holds door switch wires

View B

View D -

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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 doorsBefore starting your dryer Operating Your DryerStarting or stopping 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 AIRUsing the Damp Dry cycle Using the Tumble PRESW’ cycleUnderstanding Finish GUARD@ cycle Using end of cycle signal Finish GUARD’ cycle selector LOW Heat Cycle control knob with 3 temperature settingsHigh Heat Permanent PRESS, Synthetics and BlendsDelicate Fabrics Cycle control knob and a temperature selector 2 settingsLOW MED LinensKnits 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 Saving energy Using dryer fabric softenersVacation care Problem Solving laundering problemsCAUSES/SOLUTIONS Problem Check if Solution If You Need Assistance Or ServiceBefore calling for assistance 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 PAY for Length of WarrantyWhirlpool will not PAY for
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