Whirlpool 3396311 Installation instructions

UseAndCare
III .
A Uote To You 2
Ut rderstanding
Safety 3
Knowing Your
Dryer’s Features 5
Operating Your
Dryer 6
$hrg For Your 11
Laundry Tips 15
tf ‘r’ou Need
A!tistance
01.Service 21
VUarranty 24
1-800-253-I 301
CalIuswith questions or comments.
ELECTRIC AND GAS DRVERS
PART NO. 3396311

A Note To You
Thank you for buying an Estate” appliance.
You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Year:; of engineering experience have
gone into its manufacturing. Use this Use and Care Guide to safe y and efficiently operate and
maintain your appliance. Complete and mail the Ownership 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 th 3use of each symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and
electrical shock. which coulri cause product damage
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to
Our Consumer Assistance Center, l-800-253-1301, is toll-free
24 hours a day.
If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operat. on, or if you need service,
first see ‘If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 21. If you reed further help, call us. When
calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model member and serial number. You
can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 5). For your
convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the pur-
chase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and
the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name _
Dealer Phone

Understanding Safety
For your safety the informaticn in this manual must
be followed to minimize the ri Skof fire or explosion
or to prevent property damagla, personal injury or
-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammal)le vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
l Do not try to light any appliance.
l Do not touch any electrical switch; do not u!;e any phone in your
building.
l Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
l Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
l If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call trle fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by ‘3qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shcck, or injury to persons when
using your dryer, follow basic precautic ns, including the following:
l Read all instructions before using your dryer. l Install and/at store dryer where it will not
l Do not machine wash or machine dry items be exposed o the weather.
cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with l Do not tamp#?rwith the controls.
wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning
solvents, and other flammable fluids. The l You are responsible for making sure that
fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. your dryer is installed, repaired and has
Always hand wash and line dry items parts replaced by a qualified person.
containing these materials. l Use only fab ‘ic softeners specifically
l Do not allow children to operate, play with or labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children l Do not allow lint to build-up inside the dryer
when your dryer is used near children. or exhaust system. Cleaning should be
l Do not reach into a dryer if the drum done periodil:ally by a qualified person.
is moving. *Clean lint screen before or after each load.
l When removing from service or discarding l Do not let du St,lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
a dryer, always remove the door to prevent etc. pile up a .ound or under the dryer.
accidental entrapment. l Dryer must b? electrically grounded. See
l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, and heat the Installaticn Instructions.
sensitive materials with heat.
Understanding your responsibilities
l Never operate the dryer if: l Be sure that /our dryer:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy, -is properly nstalled and leveled on a
too hot). floor that c:ln support the weight in a
-it is damaged. well-ventilated room.*
-parts are missing. -is connected to the proper outlet and
-all panels are not in place. electrical s~lpply.’
-the lint screen is loose, damaged or -is properly :onnected to fuel and
missing. exhaust sy:,tems (gas dryers must be
. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off vented outc oars).*
electrical power before attempting to -is not instar ed against draperies or
service your dryer. Shut off gas valve if curtains, or on carpet.*
you have a gas dryer. -is located ir an area where the tempera-
. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled ture is above 45°F (7°C).
with vegetable or cooking oil. These items -is properly 1naintained.
may contain some oil after laundering. -is used onlb for jobs normally expected
Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may of home clothes dryers.
smoke or catch fire by itself. -is not used myanyone unable to operate
l Store flammable solvents or fluids away it properly.
from your dryer.
l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should ‘See the Install ation Instructions for com-
never be put directly into your dryer. plete informati In.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION S-
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Knowing Your Dryer‘s Features
The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become’ familiar with all parts and
features before using your dryer.
NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model They are designed to show the
different features of all models covered by this book. Your model rlay not include all features.
Temperature sektor’
Start button
Center number
(l-8OG2551301)
Lint acreen
Dryer drum Side-swing door’
Model and serial
number labed
Lint signal’
Other doors:
Full-width hamper door’ Mini-hamper doof
*Available on some models

Operating Your Dryfer
In This Section Paw Page
Before starting your dryer .................................6
Starting your dryer .............................................6
Stopping your dryer ...........................................6
Rertartfng your dryer ....m....................................6
Undersbmting yebur cyclec ..............................7
Selecting the rigi It cycle ...................................9
End of cycle sign al .......................................... 10
The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer ef ‘iciently and safely. Refer to
“Laundry Tips” on page 15 for additional control setting, sorting, ar d loading information.
Before starting your dryer
Wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth before If your dryer has a Consumer Buy Guide,
using to remove dust from storing and remove it and fllace it with your Use and Care
shipping. Guide.
Starting your dryer
1. Load clothes into the dryer and close the
door.
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob either way to
the desired setting. (If your dryer has a
Temperature Selector, set the selector to
the desired setting.)
3. Push the Start Button.
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a
cycle ends.
Stopping your dryer
You can stop your dryer any time during a cycle.
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control
Knob to OFF.
NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point to
an OFF area when the dryer is not in use. If you
want to stop the dryer before the cycle is
finished, turn the Cycle Control Knob to an OFF
area.

Understanding your cycles
See the chart below for descriptions of the
cycles that are on your dryer. See page 9 for
help in selecting the right cycle.
NOTES:
l Use the Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting (9)to dry most loads.
l The last few minutes of all cycles are without
heat to make the load easier to handle.
l To help redt.ce wrinkling, remove the load
from the dtylsr as soon as tumbling stops.
This is important for permanent press,
knits, and synthetic fabrics.
l Shaded are: s in the illustrations show
cycle locatioNis.
CYCLES
(cycle names may vary with model)
Automatic cycle(s)
CYC;.E CONTROL KNOB
(settings may vary with model)
Use your automatic cycle to dry most
loads.
l Your automatic cycle(s) shuts off when the
selected dryness is reached.
l The Cycle Control Knob will not move until
the load is almost dry and the cool-down
portion of the cycle has been reached. After
the cool-down, the Cycle Control Knob
automatically moves to an OFF area and
tumbling stops.
The Energy Preferred Automatk Settingp)
correctly dries most loads.
l If the load is drier than you like, select a
setting closer to LESS DRY the next time
you dry a similar load.
l If the load is not as dry as you like, com-
plete drying using a Timed cycle. Select a
setting closer to VERY DRY the next time
you dry a similar load.
NOTE: Some models offer high heat and low
heat automatic cycles. Select the cycle to
match your load.
Timed cycle(s)
Use your Timed cycle to complete drying if
some items are damp after automatic drying.
Timed drying is also useful to dry delicate
items that require a short drying time.
NOTE: Some models offer high heat and low
heat timed cycles. Select the cycle to match
your load.
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CYCLES CYi:LE CONTROL KNOB
(cycle names may vary with model) (settiirlgs may vary with model)
Air cycle (no heat)
The Air cycle is unheated. Use this cycle to
fluff or air dry bedding, plastic tablecloths,
foam pillows, sneakers, etc. See Warning on
page 9.
Using the Damp Dry cycle
(on some models)
Use this cycle to dry items to damp level or to
dry damp items that do not require an entire
drying cycle. Two examples are heavy
cottons, such as jeans, which you do not
want to become stiff, or cotton clothes which
are easier to press when damp.
Using the Wrinkle Free cycle
(on some models)
The Wrinkle Free cycle removes wrinkles
from clothes that have been packed in a
suitcase, or from items not removed from the
dryer at the end of a cycle. As soon as the
dryer stops, fold or put the items on hangers.
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Selecting the right cycle
Use the chart below to guide you when making
drying selections. Use a timed cycle only if the
recommended automatic cycle is not available
on your dryer. (Your model may have cycles
with one or two temperature settings.)
l Do not overdry. Overdying can cause
shrinkage, static cling, and damage to some
fabrics.
Do not dry teat-sensitive fabrics, plastic,
rubber, or sc~mestuffed items with heat.
Use the Air :ycle, or line dry.
Failure to dcl so could result in fire or
damaged itf ms.
TYPE OF LOAD AUTO CY;:LE(S) TIMED CYCLE(S)
Check mati (J/ denotes the recommended setting. Select
minutes
the setting available on your dryer.
High Low High Low
COlTONS AND LINENS
Ex-tra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts J
Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys, work /
clothes
Mediumweight-Sheets, cotton underwear,
diapers J
Lightweight-Batistes, organdies, lingerie / J 20 J 30
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND
BLENDS
Heavyweight-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight-Shirts, play clothes, sheets,
slacks
/
/
Lightweight-Lingerie, blouses, dresses
KNITS
J J 20 J 30
Heavyweight-Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts, J
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic,
etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters J
LightweightSynthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.)
and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses J J 20 J 30
DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc. Use Air cycle, 20-30 min
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RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
PlastioShower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon
Us? Air cycle, 20-30 min
Us? Air cycle, 20-30 min
Usa Air cycle, 40-50 min
Usa Air cycle, lo-20 min
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End of cycle signal
(on some model@
The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when
the cycle is finished. The signal is helpful when
you are drying permanent press, synthetics, and
other items that should be taken out as soon as
the dryer stops.
The signal is not adjustable but can be turned
off (on some models). If your model has an End
of Cycle Signal selector:
l Turn the Start Button (End of Cycle Signal
Selector) to ON if you desire a signal; turn to
OFF if you do not desire a signal.
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