Whirlpool 4LEC7646EZ0 User manual

PART NO. 3405515
UseAndCare
GUIDE
ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS
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 ........................... 7
Selecting the right cycle
and setting.......................... 7
End of cycle signal............ 12
End of cycle signal and
FINISH GUARD® feature... 12
Using the drying rack........ 13
Caring for Your Dryer .......... 14
Laundry Tips ........................ 19
Troubleshooting................... 23
Requesting Assistance
or Service ............................. 25
Index...................................... 26
Warranty ............................... 28
1-800-253-1301
Call our Consumer Assistance Center
with questions or comments.
Home Appliances

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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 informa-
tion about how to operate and maintain your dryer properly and safely. Please read it care-
fully. 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
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 (see diagram on
page 5 for location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free.
Model Number _________________________
Serial Number _________________________
Purchase Date _________________________
Dealer Name __________________________
Dealer Address ________________________
Dealer Phone __________________________
1-800-253-1301

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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.
Dryer Safety
WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent prop-
erty damage, personal 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:
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
•Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•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.
This symbol alerts you to
hazards such as fire,
electrical shock, or other
injuries.
continued on next page

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and
Care guide or in published
user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to
carry out.
•Do not use fabric softeners or
products to eliminate static unless
recommended by the manufacturer
of the fabric softener or product.
•Do not use heat to dry articles
containing foam rubber or similarly
textured rubber-like materials.
•Clean lint screen before or after
each load.
•Keep area around the exhaust
opening and adjacent surrounding
areas free from the accumulation
of lint, dust, and dirt.
•The interior of the machine and
exhaust duct should be cleaned
periodically by qualified service
personnel.
•See Installation Instructions for
grounding requirements.
•Read all instructions before using
the dryer.
•Do not dry articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with gaso-
line, dry-cleaning solvents, other
flammable, or explosive substan-
ces as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
•Do not allow children to play on
or in the dryer. Close supervision
of children is necessary when the
dryer is used near children.
•Before the dryer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the
door to the drying compartment.
•Do not reach into the dryer if the
drum is moving.
•Do not install or store the dryer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
•Do not tamper with controls.
•Do not repair or replace any part
of the dryer or attempt any
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DRYER SAFETY

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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.
Additional features your
dryer may have:
End of cycle signal selector (p. 12)
FINISH GUARD®feature selector (p. 12)
Drying rack (p. 13)
Lint signal (p. 15)
Drum light (p. 16)
*On some models
LARGE CAPACITYLARGE CAPACITY
3 CYCLE 3 TEMP3CYCLE 3TEMP
AUTOMATICDRY MISERAUTOMATICDRY MISER
ENERGYEFFICIENTENERGYEFFICIENT
OFF
OFF
TUMBLEPRESSTUMBLEPRESS
DAMPDRYDAMPDRY
AUTOMATICAUTOMATIC
PERMANENTPERMANENT
PRESSPRESS
HEAVY DUTYHEAVY DUTY
60
OFF
OFF
50
40
30
20
10
OFF OFF
COOLDOWN
COOLDOWN
LESSDRY
LESSDRY
VERYDRY
VERYDRY
VERYDRY
VERYDRY
LESSDRY
LESSDRY
TIMED DRYINGTIMED DRYING
AUTOMATICAUTOMATIC
REGULARREGULAR
PUSHTO STARTPUSH TO START
TEMPERATURESELECTORTEMPERATURESELECTOR
FLUFF
FLUFF
AIR AIR PERM'T
PERM'T
PRESS
PRESS
HEAVY
HEAVY
HIGH HIGH
GENTLE GENTLE
LOW LOW
FABRIC
FABRIC
TEMP TEMP
KNITS
KNITS
Wide-opening
hamper door*
Cycle control
knob
(may include
temperature
settings*)
(pp. 6-9)
Model and serial
number label
(p. 2)
Dryer drum
(p. 15)
Start button
(p. 7)
Lint screen
(p. 14)
Temperature selector*
(pp. 7, 10)
Full-width hamper door*
Other doors:
Super wide-opening door*
(Reversible door – see
Installation Instructions)
Small side-swing door*
Large side-swing door*
(Reversible door – see
Installation Instructions)

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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
information about your dryer.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to do so can result in death
or fire.
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Never place items in the dryer that are
dampened with gasoline or other
flammable fluids.
Do not wash or dry items soiled with
vegetable or cooking oils because
they may contain some oil after
laundering.
Doing so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
Operating Your Dryer
The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer
to “Laundry Tips” on page 19 for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most
types of washables.
NOTES:
•Make sure your dryer is properly vented before using it. See warning below and your
Installation Instructions.
•Make sure your dryer is properly installed in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is
above 45°F (7°C).
•Make sure your dryer is leveled on a floor that can support the weight.
Before starting your dryer
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
desired cycle. Use the Energy
Preferred Automatic Setting (*)
to dry most loads (see page 8).

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Stopping/restarting your dryer
You can stop your dryer anytime during
a cycle.
To stop the dryer, either:
•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.
Selecting the right cycle and setting
The following pages describe the cycles
on your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages
10-11 for help in selecting drying cycles.
Drying guidelines
•Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
•The last few minutes of all cycles are without
heat to make the load cooler to handle.
•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.
HighLow
3. If your dryer has a Temperature Selector,
set it to the desired setting
(see page 10). Some dryer
models have either a rotary
knob or tap touch
Temperature Selector.
4. Push the Start Button.
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when
a cycle ends.
continued on next page
Off
Off
To restart the dryer:
1. Close the door.
2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if
desired).
3. Push the Start Button.
•Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static
cling, and damage to some fabrics.
•Refer to pages 19-22 for information about:
– sorting clothes for drying
– choosing load sizes
– drying tips
– using dryer fabric softener sheets
– saving energy
– drying special-care items.
OPERATING YOUR DRYER

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Off
Dry
Less
Very
Dry
OPERATING YOUR DRYER
Off
10 20
Cycle descriptions
Automatic Cycle(s)
Dry most loads using the Energy
Preferred Automatic Setting (*).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.
•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 10).
NOTES:
•Some Automatic cycles use an electronic
DRY-MISER®control that senses the
amount of moisture in the load.
•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:
•Delicate items and
small loads that need
a short drying time.
•Bulky items and large
loads that require a
long drying time.
Some models offer high heat and low heat
Timed cycles (see page 10).
50
60
40
Off
30
20
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
11 for more information
about the Fluff Air cycle.
NOTE: If your model
does not have the Fluff
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 towels 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 damp.
Off
Heavy
70 60 50
40
20
Cool
Down
Dry
30
20
Cool
Down
Off
Damp
Dry

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OPERATING YOUR DRYER
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.
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.
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 12 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 13) 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:
•Be sure to follow the instructions on page
13 for installing the drying rack in your
dryer and placing items on the rack.
•Use the chart on page 13 to determine
temperatures and drying times.
•You may use either the Timed cycle or
Fluff Air cycle for rack drying.
Off
Finish
Guard
70 60 50
40
20
Cool
Down
Off
Rack Dry
30
20
Cool
Down
Off
Press
Tumble
Off
Very
Dry
Less
Dry
Finish
Guard
Cool
Down
Option
Towels

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OPERATING YOUR DRYER
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:
•Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
•Use a Timed cycle only if the recom-
mended Automatic cycle is not available.
•The check mark (✓) 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.
•Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
COTTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy
Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
Heavyweight
Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
Mediumweight
Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers
Lightweight
Batistes, organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS,
SYNTHETICS, AND BLENDS
Heavyweight
Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight
Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
Lightweight
Lingerie, blouses, dresses
KNITS
Heavyweight
Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.),
dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and
blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
DELICATES**
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),
gauze, lace, etc.
High
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Medium*
✓
✓
✓
Low
✓
✓
✓
✓
TIMED CYCLE
(minutes)
High
70-80
50-60
40-50
40-50
30-40
40-50
Extra
Low*
✓
✓
Low
20-30
20-30
30-40
20-30
15-20
AUTOMATIC CYCLE
(heat settings)
TYPE OF LOAD
* Settings available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector.
** If you don’t have low or extra low heat, use Fluff Air cycle (if available). Line drying is also
recommended for delicate fabrics.

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OPERATING YOUR DRYER
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:
•Heat-sensitive fabrics should not be dried
in the dryer.
•Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
•Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS
Foam Rubber – Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys
•Make sure coverings are securely stitched.
•Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the Fluff
Air cycle.
•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
COTTON AND CANVAS SHOES
•Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as a buffer, or
place shoes on a drying rack if your dryer has one.
•Remove shoes from dryer while still damp.
•Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.
* Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.
20-30
20-30
40-50
10-20
30-40
FLUFF AIR CYCLE*
(minutes)
TYPE OF LOAD
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Use Fluff Air Cycle or line dry items
listed below.
Do not use heat to dry these items.
Failure to do so can result in death
or fire.

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End of cycle signal
(on some models)
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 removed from the dryer as soon
as it stops. The End of Cycle On/Off Selec-
tor is part of the Start Button, as shown.
NOTE: Unless you turn the Selector to Off,
the end of cycle signal sounds at the end of
the drying cycle.
End of cycle signal and FINISH GUARD®
feature
(on some models)
You can turn the End of Cycle signal and
FINISH GUARD feature on and off.
NOTE: Unless you turn Off the Selectors
for the FINISH GUARD feature and End of
Cycle signal, they operate at the end of the
drying cycle.
OPERATING YOUR DRYER
OnOff
Push to Start
End of Cycle Signal
On Off On Off
Finish Guard Cycle Signal
CLEAN TOUCH™ panel
Rotary knob
OnOff
Finish Guard
OR

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TIME*
(minutes)
60
60
90
30-40
CYCLE
Timed
Timed
Fluff Air
Fluff Air
TEMPERATURE
Low or Extra Low
Low or Extra Low
None; cycle is unheated.
None; cycle is unheated.
RACK DRY
Wool sweaters
(Block to shape and lay flat on the rack)
Stuffed toys or pillows
(Cotton or polyester fiber filled)
Stuffed toys or pillows
(Foam rubber filled)
Sneakers or canvas shoes
OPERATING YOUR DRYER
* Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.
4. Select the Timed drying cycle (and
temperature, if needed) or the Fluff Air
cycle (see page 11).
5. Push the Start Button.
NOTES:
•See the chart below for suggested cycles
and settings for the different types of items
that might best be rack dried.
•The rack must be removed for normal
tumbling.
•Drying time will depend on how much
moisture the items hold. The following
chart suggests drying times.
•Automatic cycles do not work with the
drying rack.
Using the drying rack
(Available as an option on some models)
To order drying rack, call: 1-800-253-1301.
You will hear a recording. Follow the steps
to place an order.
The drying rack lets you dry items that you
may not want to tumble. The rack does not
move, but the drum turns.
1. Fit rear legs of the rack into indentations
in the back wall of the dryer.
Lower the front so the legs
rest on the dryer opening.
2. Put wet items on top of the rack. Leave
space between the items so air
can reach all surfaces.
NOTE: Make sure nothing
hangs over the edge of the rack.
3. Close the door.

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Caring for Your Dryer
Proper care of your dryer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your dryer
properly and safely.
Cleaning the lint screen
Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located under a lid on top
of the dryer. Clean it before each load.
A screen blocked by lint can increase
drying time.
To clean:
1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen
towards you.
2. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
Do not rinse or wash screen
to remove lint. Wet lint is hard
to remove.
3. Push the lint screen firmly back into place
and close the lid.
IMPORTANT:
•Do not run the dryer with the lint screen
loose, damaged, blocked, or missing.
Doing so can cause overheating and
damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
•Some towels made of synthetic fibers and
natural fibers (polyester and cotton blends)
may shed more lint than other towels,
causing your dryer’s lint screen to fill up
faster. Be sure to remove lint from the lint
screen before and after drying new towels.
As needed cleaning
Laundry detergents and fabric softeners
can cause a residue buildup on the lint
screen. This buildup can cause longer
drying times for your clothes, or cause the
dryer to stop before your load is completely
dry. Also, if lint falls off the screen, the
screen is probably clogged.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush
every six months or more frequently if it
becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
Use the following method:
1. Wet both sides of lint screen with
hot water.
2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and
liquid detergent; scrub lint
screen with the brush to
remove residue buildup.
3. Rinse screen with hot water.
4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean
towel; replace in dryer.

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NOTE: Clean your lint screen before each
load. Do not wait for the lint signal.
Lint signal
(on some models)
The lint signal (a whistle tone) indicates
excessive lint is present on
your lint screen. A full lint
screen restricts airflow and
reduces drying efficiency.
When you hear the signal, stop
the dryer and clean the lint screen.
Cleaning the dryer interior
Garments which contain unstable dyes,
such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored
cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior.
These stains are not harmful to your dryer
and will not stain future loads of clothes. It
may be helpful to dry unstable dye items
inside out to prevent dye transfer.
To clean dryer drum:
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry
detergent and very warm water.
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.
OR
Apply a liquid, non-flammable household
cleaner to the stained area and
rub with a soft cloth until all
excess dye is removed.
3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to
dry drum.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.

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CARING FOR YOUR DRYER
Changing the drum light
(on some models)
If your dryer has a drum light, it will be one
of two types, as shown. The dryer light
automatically turns on inside the dryer
drum when you open the door.
To change drum light type 1:
1. Unplug the dryer or disconnect the
electricity leading to the dryer at the main
power supply.
2. Open the dryer door. Remove the light
bulb cover from
the back wall of
the dryer by
turning the cover
clockwise.
3. Remove the light bulb by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance
bulb only.
5. Replace the light bulb cover and lock in
place by turning
counterclockwise.
6. Reconnect power supply.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Replace light bulb cover before
operating dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death
or fire.
To change drum light type 2:
1. Unplug the dryer or disconnect the elec-
tricity leading to the dryer at the main
power supply.
2. Open the dryer door. Remove the light
bulb cover from
the back wall of the
dryer by removing
the screw located
in the lower right
corner of the cover.
3. Remove the light bulb by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
4. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt appliance
bulb only.
5. Replace the light bulb cover.
6. Reconnect power supply.

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CARING FOR YOUR DRYER
Heat element
terminals
Removing accumulated lint
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel
for fire. Lint should be removed every two to
three years, or more often, depending on
dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a
qualified person. If you have any questions
or comments, please call our Consumer
Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301.
For all electric dryers, or gas dryers
which have a lower front access panel
NOTE: See page 18 if your dryer is gas and
has a full front panel.
1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
the electrical power.
2. Remove back panel (electric) or lower
front access panel (gas). See the Installa-
tion Instructions.
3. Remove lint from shaded area in illustra-
tion with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
Avoid damaging wires, thermostats
(electric), funnel (gas), or ignitor (gas).
4. Replace panel.
5. Reconnect and level dryer again, if
necessary.
Funnel
Gas dryer with lower front
access panel removed
Ignitor
Electric dryer with back panel removed
Heater
box
Thermostats
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before cleaning.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.

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Remove screws
before opening top
View A
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER
If your dryer is gas and has a full front
panel, remove front panel as follows:
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 lower clip inset of 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 wire clips inset of View B)
or damaging wires.
6. Remove lint from area shown in ‘‘gas
dryer’’ illustration on page 17 with soft
brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid damag-
ing wires, funnel, or ignitor.
7. Reassemble in reverse order. Before
closing the top, check the following:
–Drum seal must be flared out (see
drum seal insets of View B) and prop-
erly positioned against panel at back of
drum. Rotate drum counterclockwise
one full turn to check drum seal.
–Belt should be centered and tight on
dryer drum.
–Wire clip retainer, which holds the door
switch wires, must be secured to top of
front panel (see wire clips inset of View
B) and along top edge of side panel.
Door wires must not touch drum when
dryer is operating.
8. 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).
View B
Drum
Seal
right wrong
Drum
Seal
Wire clips
front
panel OR
12
Lower
clip
3
side
panel
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Consumer Assistance Center
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•Separate lint givers (towels, chenille) from
lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, perma-
nent press). When possible, turn lint takers
inside out.
•For better tumbling action, when drying
only a few small items, add one or two
lint-free towels. This also prevents small,
lightweight items from blocking airflow.
•Sharp or metal objects can damage your
dryer. Check pockets for pins,
clips, money, bolts, nuts, etc.
Do not lay these objects on
your dryer after emptying
pockets. Turn pockets of
heavy items inside out for even drying.
•Place small items such as baby socks or
hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal.
•Articles to be ironed should be removed
from the dryer while still damp.
Laundry Tips
This section provides information on preparing clothes for drying, drying guidelines, and
instructions for drying special-care items.
NOTES:
•Refer to your Washer Use and Care Guide for proper washing techniques and additional
laundry tips.
•See pages 3 and 4 of this book for Important Safety Information.
Sorting clothes
•Separate dark from light colors; colorfast
from non-colorfast. Items
properly sorted for washing
are usually properly sorted
for drying.
•Separate heavy fabrics (denim, towels)
from light fabrics (synthetics, permanent
press).
Choosing load sizes
•Mix large items with smaller items. Load
the dryer by the amount of
space items take up, not by
their weight. Do not overload
the dryer. Overcrowding
causes uneven drying and
wrinkling, and can cause items to wear
out faster (because of pilling).
•You may need to rearrange large items
(sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during a
cycle to reduce balling or rolling up.
Drying tips
•Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid
snagging other items. Remove
heat-sensitive trim that can
be damaged by drying. Tie
strings and sashes so they
will not tangle.
•Check garments to make sure all spots
and stains were removed during the wash.
Do not tumble dry soiled or stained items.
Heat may permanently set stains.

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Using dryer fabric softener sheets
Dryer fabric softener sheets are recom-
mended for reducing static cling and for
softening fabrics. Always use fabric softener
sheets labeled as dryer safe and follow
package instructions carefully.
•Put one fabric softener sheet on top of
the load before starting the
dryer. Do not add a fabric
softener sheet after the drying
cycle has started. Instant heat
can cause the fabric softener
to spot fabrics.
Saving energy
•Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
•Dry only full loads without overdrying.
•Avoid overloading dryer, adding wet items
to a partly dried load, or opening the door
unnecessarily.
•Plan your laundry to dry one load
after another. A warm dryer shortens
drying time.
LAUNDRY TIPS
•Remove fabric softener stains by wetting
the stains and rubbing them with liquid
detergent or bar soap and rewash.
•Some fabric softener sheets can clog the
lint screen and slow drying if used repeat-
edly. Use fabric softener sheets only once.
Remember to remove the sheet with
the load.
•Shorten drying times by exhausting dryer
properly and cleaning exhaust duct and
outside exhaust hood as needed.
–Keep the lint screen clean.
–Use your dryer in a room where room air
temperature is above 45°F (7°C).
–Sort loads by fabric weight and type.