Whirlpool 3401083 User manual

UseAndCare
A Note to You.. ...................... 2
Dryer Safety ....................... 3-4
Parts and Features .............. .5
Operating Your Dryer.. .........6
Before starting your dryer ... 6
Starting your dryer .............. 6
Stopping/restarting
your dryer ............................ 6
Selecting the right cycle
and setting .......................... 7
End-of-Cycle signal ...........
11
Using End-of-Cycle signal
and FINISH GUARD’
feature ...............................
11
Using the drying rack ........ 12
Caring for Your Dryer ....13-16
Laundry Tips ................... 17-20
Troubleshooting .............21-22
Requesting Assistance
or Service ............................. 23
Index ..................................... 27
Warranty .............................. 26
1-800-253-I 301
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PART NO. 3401083

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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 information 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 you call to request service on Model Number
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
Youcan 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
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address and telephone number.
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for
future reference.
Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free 24-hours a day.
I-800-253-1 301
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Dryer Safety
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.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire
and electrical shock.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
explosion, or to prevent property damage, per-
sonal injury or loss of life.
-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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Imt3ortant Safetv Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to
persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
l Read all instructions before using your
dryer.
l Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
the Installation Instructions.
l Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry
cleaning solvents or other flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion. Always hand wash
and line dry items containing these
materials.
l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
with vegetable or cooking oil. These
items may contain some oil after laun-
dering. Due to the remaining oil, the
fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
l Store flammable solvents or fluids away
from your dryer.
l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should
never be put directly into your dryer.
. Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-
cals, etc. pile up around or under the
dryer.
l Do not allow lint to buildup inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should
be done periodically by a qualified
person.
l Do not allow children to operate, play with
or crawl inside your dryer. Supervise
children when your dryer is used near
children.
l Do not reach into a dryer if the drum
is moving.
l Install and/or store dryer where it will not
be exposed to the weather.
l Do not tamper with the controls.
l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like or heat-
sensitive materials with heat.
@Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electriial power before attempting to
service your dryer. Also, shut off gas
valve if you have a gas dryer.
l When removing from service or discard-
ing a dryer, always remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
l Clean lint screen before or after each
load.
l Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
Understanding your responsibilities
l Be sure that your dryer: - is used only for jobs normally expected of
-is located in an area where the 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 not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).
-is connected to the proper outlet and - it is damaged.
electrical supply.’ - parts are missing.
-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems (gas dryers must be - all panels are not in place.
vented outdoors).* -the lint screen is loose, damaged or
-is not installed against draperies or missing.
curtains, or on carpet.* *See the Installation Instructions for com-
-is properly maintained, repaired and has plete information.
parts replaced by a qualified person.
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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.
(pp. 6-e)
Model and serial
number label
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Dryer drum
@- 14)
Other doors: Other features not shown:
Full-width hamper door*
Endofcycle signal selector* (p. 11)
FINISH GUAFKP feature selector* (p. 11)
Drying rack* (p. 12)
Lint signal* (p. 13)
Drum light* (p. 14)
Mini-hamper door*
Side-swing door*
‘On some models
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Lint screen
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Wideopening
b/hamper door’
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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 17 for additional information on sorting, loading and drying most
types of washables.
Before starting your dryer
Before using your dryer, wipe
the dryer drum with a damp
cloth to remove dust from stor-
ing and shipping.
Your dryer may have a Dryer
Features Guide (usually
located on top of the dryer).
Remove it and place it with
your Use and Care Guide. The
Features Guide provides you with more infor-
mation about your dryer.
Starting your dryer
1. Load clothes into the dryer
and close the door.
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob
to the desired cycle. Use the
Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting (t) to dry most loads *
(see page 7). •i
3. If your dryer has a Tempera-
ture Selector, set it to the de-
sired setting (see page 9).
Some dryer models have
either a rotary knob or
pushbutton Temperature Selector.
4. Press the Start Button.
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a
cycle ends.
Stopping/restarting your dryer
You can stop your dryer anytime during a
cycle.
To stop the dryer, either:
l Cpen the dryer door.
OR
NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob shouM 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. Press the Start Button.
l Turn the Cycle Control Knob
to OFF.
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Selecting the right 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.
Drying guidelines
l Always follow care labels directions when
they are available.
l To dry delicate fabrics, rubber, plastic, and
heat-sensitive fabrics, always use the
Fluff Air cycle or dry these items on a line
or rack (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 fabrii.
l Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static
cling, and damage some fabrics.
l Refer to pages 17-20 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 using
the Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting (a).
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 automatically 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 bad.
l If the bad is not as dry as you like, corn
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 bad.
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.
NOTE: Some models offer high heat and low
heat Timed cycles (see page 9).
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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
tablecloths, foam pil-
lows, sneakers, etc.
See the Warning and
the chart on page 10 for more information
about the Fluff Air cycle.
NOTE: If your model does not have the
Flufl Air cycle, line dry heat-sensitive items.
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 re-
quire 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.
TUMBLE PRESS’
Cycle
(on some models)
The TUMBLE PRESS
cycle removes wrinkles
from clothes that have
been packed in a suit-
case 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.
FINISH GUARD@
Feature
(on some models)
When you are unable to
remove a load from 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 Fea-
ture
(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. Be sure to use a
bw 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.
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Drying cycles chart
Use the chart below to guide you when
making drying selections. The chart sug-
gests 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-
l If some types of loads in the chart have
more than one suggested temperature
setting, choose the lowest setting avail-
able on your dryer.
l Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
mended Automatic cycle is not available.
TYPE OF LOAD AUTOMATIC CYCLE* TIMED CYCLE
(heat settings) (minutes)
High Medium** Low Ly$f, High
Low
COlTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy
Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts J 70-80
Heavyweight
Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes /
m-60
Mediumweight
Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers
J /
40-50
Lightweight
Batistes, organdies, lingerie /
20-30
PERMANENT PRESS,
SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS
Heavyweight
Work clothes, jackets, raincoats / 40-50
Mediumweight
Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks J J 30-40
Lightweight
Lingerie, blouses, dresses J 20-30
KNITS
Heavyweight
Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts, J 40-50
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.), /
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
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*Check mark J denotes recommended heat setting. Select the setting available on
**Settings available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector.
+*+Fluff Air cycle (if available) or line drying is also recommended for delicate fabriis.
(See page 10.)
your dryer.
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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
Do not dry heat-sensitive fabrics,
plastic, rubber, or some stuffed items
with heat. Use the Fluff Air cycle, if
available, or line dry these items on a
line or rack.
Failure to do so could result in fire or
damaged items.
TYPE OF LOAD
DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.
(Use Fluff Air cycle if bw 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.
PlasticShower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon
COTTON 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.
‘Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.
FLUFF AIR CYCLE l
(minutes)
20-30
20-30
20-30
40-50
1O-20
30-40
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