Whirlpool Inglis User manual

DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS
Assistance or Service
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting”
section. Additional help is available by calling our Customer
Interaction Center at 1-800-253-1301 from anywhere in the
U.S.A., or write:
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Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
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Keep this book and your sales slip together for future
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation
date for in-warranty service.
Write down the following information about your appliance to help
you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need
to know your complete model number and serial number. You can
find this information on the model and serial number label, located
at the top inside dryer door well.
Dealer name____________________________________________________
Serial number __________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
Phone number__________________________________________________
Model number __________________________________________________
Purchase date __________________________________________________
DRYER SAFETY
Table of Contents
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................ 1
DRYER SAFETY............................................... 1
DRYER USE...................................................... 3
DRYER CARE................................................... 5
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 5
WARRANTY...................................................... 8
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You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
WARNING:
■ Read all instructions before using the dryer.
■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to
a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
■ Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive
substances 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 repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
any servicing unless specifically recommended in this
Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instruc-
tions 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 sur-
rounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust,
and dirt.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
■ Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
to the weather.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■ See installation instructions for grounding requirements.
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:
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•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.
•Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

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Checking Your Vent
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. See the Installation Instructions for more
information.
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.
1. Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4 in. (10.2 cm)
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.
2. Use a 4 in. (10.2 cm) exhaust hood.
3. Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent.
4. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or
other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent
to secure vent.
5. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at
least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new
location. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final
product check.
DRYER USE
Loading
Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following charts show examples
of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.
WARNING
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.
EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY DRYERS
Heavy Work Clothes
3 pair of pants
4 pair of jeans
2 pair of overalls
3 shirts
Mixed Load
3 double sheets
4 pillowcases
8 T-shirts
6 pair of shorts
2 blouses
8 handkerchiefs
Towels
10 bath towels
10 hand towels
14 washcloths
1 bath mat
Delicates
3 camisoles
1 robe
4 slips
6 undergarments
2 sets of sleepwear
1 child’s outfit

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Starting Your Dryer
This booklet covers several different models. Your dryer may not
have all of the cycles and features described.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to
remove dust from storing and shipping.
1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
2. Turn the Cycle Selector Control to the recommended cycle for
the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting, called out by an asterisk (*) to dry most
heavy to medium weight fabrics.
Temperature is included in the cycle selections. See “Dryer
Cycle Descriptions”(separate sheet) for temperature
suggestions.
3. If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package
instructions.
4. Press PUSH TO START.
Stopping and Restarting
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
To stop your dryer
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Selector Control to OFF.
NOTE: The Cycle Selector Control should point to an Off area
when the dryer is not in use.
To restart your dryer
1. Close the door.
2. Select a new cycle (if desired).
3. Press PUSH TO START.
WARNING
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 result in death,
explosion, or fire.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
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.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.

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DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Cleaning the Lint Screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint
can increase drying time.
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.
■If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check
the exhaust hood and remove the lint.
Every Load Cleaning
1. Pull the lint screen toward 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.
As Needed Cleaning
1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub
lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
4. Rinse screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen
in dryer.
Cleaning the Dryer Interior
1. Apply a nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area
of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed.
2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.
NOTE: 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. Dry unstable dye items inside-out to
prevent dye transfer.
Removing Accumulated Lint
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.
From Inside the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run
■Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged in?
Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? There
may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check to
make sure both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit
breakers have not tripped.
Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.
Is the dryer door firmly closed?
Was the Start button firmly pressed?
Is a cycle selected?
No heat
■Has a fuse blown, or a circuit breaker tripped? Electric
dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum may be
turning, but you may not have heat.
■Has an air dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle
for the types of garments being dried.
■For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line?
Unusual sounds
■Has the dryer had a period of non-use? If the dryer hasn’t
been used for a while, there may be a thumping sound during
the first few minutes of operation.
■Is it a gas dryer? The gas valve clicking is a normal operating
sound.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

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Dryer Results
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily
■Check the following:
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint,
restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes.
Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air
movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust
system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or
flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions.
Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with heavy
metal or flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions.
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one
fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
■Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below
45ºF (7ºC)? Proper operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC).
■Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet?
Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water and
with items that hold moisture (cottons).
■Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the
load to tumble freely.
Lint on load
■Is the lint screen clogged? Clean lint screen. Check for air
movement.
■Is the load properly sorted? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille)
from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.
■Is the load too big or too heavy? Dry smaller loads so lint
can be carried to the lint screen.
■Was the load overdried? Use correct dryer settings for load
type. Overdrying can cause lint-attracting static electricity.
See “Dryer Cycle Descriptions”(separate sheet).
■Was paper or tissue left in pockets?
■Is pilling being mistaken for lint? Pilling (surface fuzz) is
caused by normal wear and laundering.
Stains on load or color change
■Was dryer fabric softener properly used? Add dryer fabric
softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener
sheets added to a partially-dried load can stain your
garments.
■Were items soiled when placed in the dryer? Items should
be clean before being dried.
■Were items properly sorted? Sort light colors from dark
colors. Sort colorfast items from noncolorfast items.
Items shrinking
■Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that will tumble
freely.
■Did the load overdry? Check the manufacturer’s care label.
Match dryer setting to load type.
Loads are wrinkled
■Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle?
■Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that can
tumble freely.
■Did the load overdry? Check the manufacturer’s care label.
Match dryer setting to load type.
Odors
■Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in
the area where your dryer is located? If so, ventilate the
area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash
and dry the clothing.
■If the dryer is electric, is it being used for the first time?
The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor
will be gone after the first cycle.
Garment damage
■Check the following:
Were zippers, snaps, and hooks left open?
Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling?
Were care label instructions followed?
Were items damaged before drying?

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Notes

INGLIS™ DRYER WARRANTY
ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this dryer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished
with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP®replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or
workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for:
1. Service calls to correct the installation of your dryer, including venting. Heavy 4 in. (10.2 cm) metal exhaust vent must be used. Refer
to the venting section of this manual and your Installation Instructions.
2. Service calls to instruct you how to use your dryer, to replace house fuses or correct house wiring or reset circuit breakers, or to
replace owner accessible light bulbs.
3. Repairs when your dryer is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, floods, acts of God, improper installation (including, but not limited
to, venting with plastic or flexible foil), installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes, or use of products not
approved by Whirlpool Corporation.
5. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States.
6. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.
7. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Inglis dealer to determine if another
warranty applies. 9/03
Replacement parts
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you
only use FSP®factory specified parts. These parts will fit right
and work right because they are made with the same precision
used to build every new INGLIS™appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area:
Call the Customer Interaction Center at 1-800-253-1301, or your
nearest designated service center.
For information on how to contact Whirlpool Corporation, please
see front page of this document.
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