Whirlpool BYCD3722W0 User manual

Use&Care
Electric and
GasDryers
A Note to You ............ 2
Dryer Safety ..............3
Parts and Features ... 5
Checking Your Vent ... 6
Operating Your
Dryer .........................8
Caring for Your
Dryer ....................... 12
Troubleshooting ...... 15
Requesting
Assistance
or Service ................ 17
Index ....................... 18
Warranty ................. 20
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ANomYou
Thankyouforbuyinpthisappliance.
You have purchased a quality world-class appliance. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation,
we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your
appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us
notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Pleaserecordyourmodel’sinformation.
Whenever you call to request service for your appli-
Model Number
ante, you need to know your complete model number
and serial number. You can find this information on the
Serial Number
model and serial number label/plate (see the diagram
Purchase Date
on the “Parts and Features” section for the location of Dealer Name
the label). Also, record the other information shown in
the next column.
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keepthisbookandthesalessliptogetherinasafeplaceforfuturereference.
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OurConsumerAssistanceCenternumberistoll free.
1-800-253-1301
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DKYERSAFEIY
Yoursafetyandthesafetyofothersisveryimportant.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured If you don’t
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal
injury or death. \
- 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
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
0 Read all instructions before using the dryer. 0 Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer
0 Do not dry articles that have been previously or attempt any servicing unless specifically
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with recommended in this Use and Care Guide or
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, in published user-repair instructions that you
or explosive substances as they give off vapors understand and have the skills to carry out.
that could ignite or explode.
l Do not use fabric softeners or products to
0 Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. eliminate static unless recommended by the
Close supervision of children is necessary when manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
the dryer is used near children. 0 Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam
0 Before the dryer is removed from service or rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
discarded, remove the door to the drying 0 Clean lint screen before or after each load.
compartment. 0 Keep area around the exhaust opening and
0 Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. adjacent surrounding areas free from the
0 Do not install or store the dryer where it will be accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
exposed to the weather. 0 The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should
0 Do not tamper with controls. be cleaned periodically by qualified service
personnel.
l See Installation Instructions for grounding
requirements.
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The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated on this page. 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.
Startbutton
(P-8)
Lint screen
(P- 12)
Model and
serial number I serial number
labellabel II
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Dryer drumDryer drum
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Additionalfeaturesyourdryermayhave:
End of cycle signal selector (p. 8)
Drum light (p. 14)
- Exhaust grill
Small side-swing
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CHECKINGYOURVENT
Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and
shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your
Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Install your
dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45°F (7°C). Also make sure
that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information.
VENIINC
2. Use a 4-inch exhaust hood. Smaller hoods
increase drying times.
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Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or fire.
3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left,
right, or straight out the
back of the dryer. Space
requirements are listed
If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it
will not be covered under the warranty.
NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting
will be paid for by the customer, whether it was a
paid installation or self-installed. For paid installa-
tion, call the company that installed the vent for
adjustment.
in your Installation
Instructions.
or flexible metal foil vent.
Use 4-inch heavy metal
or flexible metal vent.
Do not kink or crush
flexible metal vent. It
must be completely
extended to allow
adequate exhaust air
to flow. Check vent
after installation. Refer
to your Installation
Instructions for proper
length requirements of vent.
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4. Use the straightest path possible when routing
the exhaust vent. Avoid
90” turns, if possible.
Allow room when using
elbows or making turns.
Bend vent gradually to
avoid kinking.
5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use
screws to secure vent.
Lint may catch on
screws.
6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use,
0 Use the hose attach-
ment on your vacuum,
or a pole or wire with a
but at least every 2 years,
or when installing your
dryer in a new location.
0 Disconnect vent from
the dryer and clean one
section at a time until
you reach the exhaust
hood.
feather duster or rag attached, to clean out lint.
l Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent
moves freely.
0 When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer
for final product check.
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OPEIWINCYOURDKVER
To get the best dryer results possible, you must use your dryer correctly. This section tells you how
to use your dryer properly and efficiently.
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Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had
anything flammable on It (even after
washing).
Failure to follow these Instructions can Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, explosion, or fire. result in death or fire.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any
type of oil on It (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic
must be dried on a clothesline or by using
an Air Cycle.
efore using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a
amp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.
your dryer has a Features Guide, remove it and
ace it with this Use and Care Guide.
Fire Hazard
3. If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set it to
the recommended setting for the type of fabric
being dried. The cycle descriptions on the
following pages include temperature setting
suggestions.
. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the
door. Do not pack the 4. (OPTIONAL STEP) If your dryer has a Cycle
dryer; allow space for Signal (End of Cycle Signal) selector, set the
clothes to tumble freely. selector to On if you want the dryer to sound
a signal when a cycle is finished.
l 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.
l On some models, the End of Cycle Signal is
part of the Start button.
5. Push the Start Button.
lnob to the recommended
cycle for the type of load
being dried, as described
in “Cycle descriptions”
later in this section.
l Use the Energy
Preferred Automatic
Setting (*) to dry most
loads.
NOTE: On some models,
l the Temperature selector
is part of the Cycle
Control Knob.
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a
cycle ends.

STAKINGYOURDRYER (CONT.)
Stoppingandrestartinpyourdryer
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
To restart your dryer:
Close the door, select a new cycle and temperature
(if desired), and push the Start button.
To stop your dryer:
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.
iEWINGMERIGHTMI ANDlWlPERATuRESETTING
The following pages describe the drying cycles
on your dryer. The descriptions include suggested
temperature settings and drying times for various
loads.
cycleandtemperaturetips
0 Make sure you have selected the correct cycle
and temperature for your load.
l Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting (+).
0 Use the Fluff Air cycle, or line dry rubber, plastic,
delicate, and heat-sensitive fabrics.
l If some types of loads in the cycle descriptions
on the following pages have more than one
suggested temperature setting, choose the
lowest setting available on your dryer.
a The last few minutes of all cycles are without
heat to make the load cooler to handle.
Dryingtips
0 Always follow care label directions when they are
available.
l If you use fabric softener sheets, always use
softener sheets that are labeled as dryer safe and
follow package instructions carefully.
0 Remove the load from the dryer as soon as
tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling. This is
especially important for permanent press, knits,
and synthetic fabrics.
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Automaticcycle(s)
Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
Depending on your
model, the Automatic
cycle uses either an
electronic or automatic
control that senses the
moisture in the load
and shuts off the dryer
when the selected
dryness is reached.
The Cycle Control Knob
L does not move until the
load is almost dry. After the cool-down, the Knob
automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling
stops.
0 If the load is drier than you like, select a setting
closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a
similar load.
0 If the load is not as dry as you like, complete
drying using a Timed cycle. Select a setting closer
to Very Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
Drying time with an Automatic cycle varies accord-
ing to the type of fabric, size of load, and dryness
setting. Your model may not have all heat settings
listed. Some general guidelines are:
0 Use a high heat setting for drying heavyweight
items, such as towels and work clothes.
l Use a medium heat setting for drying medium-
weight items, such as sheets, underwear,
permanent press clothes, and some knits.
0 Use a low heat setting for drying lightweight
items such as lingerie, blouses, dresses, and
some knits.
NOTE: If you have any questions about drying
temperatures for various loads, refer to care label
directions.
Timedcycle(s)
Use a Timed drying cycle to complete drying if some
items are damp after the
Automatic cycle. A Timed
drying cycle is also
useful for:
0 Heavyweight and bulky
items, such as bed
spreads and work
clothes, and large loads
that require a long drying
time. Set your dryer to a
heat setting that matches
the care label directions.
0 Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and
knits that require a short drying time. Set your dryer
for Low heat.
0 Drying time and temperature will depend on your
dryer model.
Fhff Aircycle
(onsomemodels)
Use the unheated Fluff Air cycle for items that require
drying without heat.
The chart on page 12
includes examples of
items that require air
drying.
NOTE: If your model
does not have the Fluff
Air cycle, line dry heat-
sensitive items.
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