Whirlpool 340 1094 User manual

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Table of Contents ..........2
A Note to You .,............... 2
Dryer Safety ................3-4
Parts and Features ........5
Operating Your Dryer ....6
Laundry Tips ................ 13
Caring for
Your Dryer .................... 17
Troubleshooting ..........22
Requesting Assistance
or Service in U.S.A. .....24
Warranty ....................... 26
1-800-253-l 301
Call our Consumer Assistance
Center with questions or
comments from anywhere in
the U.S.A.
ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS
340 1094

A Note to You.. .......................................... 2
Dryer Safety ........................................... 3-4
Parts and Features ................................... 5
Operating your Dryer .............................. 6
Starting your dryer ................................ 6
Stopping/restarting your dryer.. ............. 6
Selecting a cycle and setting.. ............... 6
End of cycle signal .............................. 11
Using End of cycle signal and
FINISH GUARD@ feature.. ................... 11
Using the drying rack .......................... 12
Lint signal.. .......................................... 12
Laundry Tips ........................................... 13
Sorting clothes ....................................
13
Choosing load sizes ............................
13
Drying tips ........................................... 13
Using dryer fabric softeners ................ 14
Drying special-care items.. .................. 15
Caring for Your Dryer ............................. 17
Every load cleaning ............................. 17
As needed cleaning ............................
18
Changing the drum light ...................... 21
Vacation care. ..................................... 21
Saving energy ..................................... 21
Troubleshooting ..................................... 22
Requesting Assistance
or Service in U.S.A ................................. 24
Warranty .................................................. 26
A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL dryers are easy to
use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years
of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable infor-
mation about how to operate and maintain your dryer properly and safely. Please read it
carefully. Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with
your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever YOUcall to request service on Model Number
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
You can find this information on the model
and serial number label in the door well (see
diagram on page 5 for location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
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Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free 24 hours a day
1-800-253-1301
from anywhere in the U.S.A.
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Dryer Safety
This symbol will help alert you to-lr-l -vi11help alert you to
such dangers as fire, electrical shock,
as fire, electrical shock,
burns, and personal injury.
rsonal injury. I
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the use of the symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 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 use 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 the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
l Read all instructions before using l Do not allow children to operate, play
your dryer. with, or crawl inside your dryer. Supervise
l Dryer must be electrically grounded. children when they are near your dryer.
See the Installation Instructions. l Do not reach into a dryer if the drum
l Do not machine wash or machine dry is moving.
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or l Install and/or store dryer where it will not
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry be exposed to the weather.
cleaning solvents, or other flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard l Do not tamper with the controls.
or explosion. Always hand wash and line l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, or heat-
dry items containing these materials. sensitive materials with heat.
l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
with vegetable or cooking oil. These electrical power before attempting to
items may contain some oil after laun- service your dryer. Also, shut off gas
dering. Due to the remaining oil, the valve if you have a gas dryer.
fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself. l When removing from service or discard-
* Store flammable solvents or fluids away ing a dryer, always remove the door to
from your dryer. prevent accidental entrapment.
l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should l Clean lint screen before or after each
never be put directly into your dryer. load.
l Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi- l Use only fabric softeners specifically
cals, etc., pile up around or under labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
the dryer.
l Do not allow lint to build up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should
be done periodically by a qualified person.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Understanding your responsibilties
l Be sure that your dryer: -is used only for jobs normally expected
-is located in an area where the of home clothes dryers.
temperature is above 45°F (7°C). -is not used by anyone unable to operate
-is properly installed in a well-ventilated it properly.
room and leveled on a floor that can l Never operate the dryer if:
support the weight.* - it is damaged.
-is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.* - parts are missing.
-is properly connected to fuel and - all panels are not in place.
exhaust systems (gas dryers must be -the lint screen is loose, damaged, or
vented outdoors).* missing.
-is not installed against draperies or cur- * See the Installation Instructions for com-
tains, or on carpet.* plete information.
-is properly maintained, repaired, and has
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parts replaced by a qualified person.

Parts and Features
The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer
to those pages for more information about the features.
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 may not include
all features.
Cycle control
knob y
(may include
temperature
settings’)
(PP. 6-g)
Model and serial
number label
(P. 2)
Temperature selector*
Start button
Dryer drum
(P. 18)
Other doors: Other features not shown:
(P. 6)
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\ Lint screen
(P. 17)
Wide-opening
door*
End of cycle signal selector* (p. 11)
FINISH GUARD* feature selector* (p. 11)
Full-width hamper door* Drying rack*
(p. 12)
Lint signal* (p. 12)
Drum light’ (p. 21)
Mini-hamper door’
Side-swing door*
l On some models
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Operating Your Dryer
The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer
to “Laundry Tips” on page 13 for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most
types of washables.
NOTE: Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from
storing and shipping.
Starting your dryer
1. Load clothes into the dryer and close
the door.
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the
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desired cycle and setting.
Use the Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting b) to dry
-I most loads. (See pages 7
and 8 for cycle descriptions.)
3. If your dryer has a Temperature
Selector, set It to the desired
setting (see page 9). Some
dryer models have either a
rotary knob or pushbutton
Temperature Selector.
4. Push the Start Button.
NOTE: Your dryer stops auto-
matically when a cycle ends.
Stopping/restarting your dryer
You can stop your dryer anytime during
a cycle.
To stop the dryer, either:
l Open the dryer door.
OR
l 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.
To restart the dryer:
1. Close the door.
2. Select a new cycle and temperature
(if desired).
3. Push the Start Button.
Selecting a cycle and setting
The following pages describe the cycles on
your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages 9-10
for help in selecting drying cycles.
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Drying guidelines
l Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
l Use the Fluff Air cycle, or line dry rubber,
plastic, delicate, and heat-sensitive fabrics
(see page 10).
l The last few minutes of all cycles are without
heat to make the load easier to handle.
l To help reduce wrinkling, remove the load
from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops.
This is especially important for permanent
press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.
l Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static
cling, and damage to some fabrics.
l Refer to pages 13-l 6 for
information about:
- sorting clothes for drying
- choosing load sizes
-drying tips
- using dryer fabric softeners
- saving energy
- drying special-care items.
Cycle descriptions
Automatic cycle(s)
Dry most loads uslng the Energy
Preferred Automatic Settlng (t).
Your Automatic cycle(s) shuts off when the
selected dryness is
reached. The Cycle
Control Knob will not
move until the load is
almost dry. After the
cool-down, the knob auto-
matically turns to an Off
area and tumbling stops.
l If the load is drier than you like, select a
setting closer to Less Dry the next time
you dry a similar load.
. 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.
Some models offer high heat and low heat
Automatic cycles (see page 9).
NOTES:
l Some Automatic cycles use an electronic
Dry-Miser@ control that senses the amount
of moisture in the load.
l Other Automatic cycles use an automatic
Dry-Miser control that senses the exhaust
temperature and determines the dryness
of the load.
Timed cycle(s)
Use a Timed cycle to complete drying if
some items are damp
after Automatic drying.
Timed drying is also
useful for:
l Delicate items and
small loads that need
a short drying time.
l Bulky items and large
loads that require a
long drying time.
Some models offer high heat and low heat
Timed cycles (see page 9).
Fluff Air cycle
(on some models)
The Fluff Air cycle has no heat. Use this un-
heated cycle to fluff or air
dry bedding, plastic table-
cloths, foam pillows,
sneakers, etc. See page
10 for more information
about the Fluff Air cycle.
NOTE: If your model
does not have the Fluff
Air cycle, line dry heat-sensitive items.
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Heavy Dry cycle
(on some models)
Use Heavy Dry and a high heat setting to
- dry large items or items
that are thicker or heavier
than a regular load (such
as heavy cotton bath
sheets or robes).
Damp Dry cycle
(on some models)
Use Damp Dry to dry items to damp level or
to dry 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
I damp.
TUMBLE PRESS@ cycle
(on some models)
The TUMBLE PRESS cycle removes
wrinkles from clothes that
have been packed in a
suitcase or closet, 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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Towels feature
(on some models)
When you have large loads of towels to dry,
you may want to use the
Towels feature in the
Automatic cycle. The
Towels setting allows for
more drying time and
automatically shuts off
the dryer when the
selected dryness is
reached. The Towels
feature also can be used for extra heavy
items such as mattress pads and quilts.
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FINISH GUARD@ feature
(on some models)
When you are unable to remove a load from
I the dryer as soon as it
stops, wrinkles can form.
The FINISH GUARD
feature tumbles the load
without heat every few
minutes up to 45 minutes
after the cycle ends. This
tumbling rearranges and
fluffs the load to avoid
wrinkles. You do not have to set the Cycle
Control Knob for the FINISH GUARD
feature. If you do not open the dryer door
within a few minutes after the cycle stops,
the FINISH GUARD feature takes over to
protect the load.
A signal sounds every few minutes when
FINISH GUARD is running. The signal and
cycle stop when you open the dryer door.
NOTE: See page 11 if your model has a
FINISH GUARD On/Off selector.
Rack Dry feature
(on some models)
You may want to dry some items without
tumbling (such as wool
sweaters, stuffed toys, or
pillows). Use the drying
rack (see page 12) and
the Rack Dry feature for
these items, and a low
temperature setting.
During the drying cycle,
the drum turns, but the
rack does not move. Drying time depends
on the amount of moisture in the items.
NOTES:
l Be sure to follow the instructions on page
12 for installing the drying rack in your
dryer and placing items on the rack.
l Use the chart on page 12 to determine
temperatures and drying times.
l You may use either the Timed cycle or
Fluff Air cycle for rack drying.

Drying cycles chart
Use the chart below to help you make
drying selections. The chart suggests heat
settings and drying times for various loads.
NOTES:
l Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
l Use a Timed cycle only if the recom-
mended Automatic cycle is not available.
l The check mark (J) in the chart below
denotes recommended temperature
settings. If some types of loads in the
chart have more than one suggested
temperature setting, choose the lowest
setting available on your dryer.
l Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
TYPE OF LOAD AUTOMATIC CYCLE TIMED CYCLE
(heat settings) (minutes)
High Medium* Low Fi$ High Low
COTTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy
Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts J
70-80
Heavywelght
Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes J
50-60
Mediumwelght
Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers J J
40-50
Lightweight
Batistes, organdies, lingerie J
20-30
PERMANENT PRESS,
SYNTHETICS, AND BLENDS
Heavyweight
Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight
Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
Lightweight
Lingerie, blouses, dresses
J
40-50
J J
30-40
J
20-30
KNITS
Heavyweight
Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts, J
40-50
slacks, shirts
Mediumwelght
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.), J
30-40
dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and J J
20-30
blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
DELICATES”
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),
gauze, lace, etc. J J 15-20
l Settings available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector.
** Fluff Air cycle (if available) or line drying is also recommended for delicate fabrics. (See page 10.)

Fluff Air cycle or line drying
The chart below includes examples of items
that require drying without heat. Use the
Fluff Air cycle (if available on your dryer
model), or place the items on a line or rack
to air dry.
NOTES:
l Heat-sensitive fabrics should not be dried
in the dryer.
l Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
l Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
Fire Hazard
Use Fluff Air Cycle to dry items
listed below.
Do not use heat to dry these items.
Failure to do so can result in death
or fire.
TYPE OF LOAD
DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.
(Use Fluff Air cycle if low heat is not available. See page 9.)
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS
Foam Rubber - Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys
l Make sure coverings are securely stitched.
l Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the Fluff
Air cycle.
l Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows
take a long time to dry.
Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon
COlTON AND CANVAS SHOES
l Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as a buffer, or
place shoes on a drying rack if your dryer has one.
l Remove shoes from dryer while still damp.
l Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.
FLUFF AIR CYCLE*
(minutes)
20-30
20-30
20-30
40-50
1O-20
30-40
* Reset cycle as needed lo complele drying.
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