Whirlpool REC3622B Installation instructions

UseAndCare
A Note To You 2
3
Knowin Your
Dryed!smms 6
Operating Your Dryer 6
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Laundry Tips 12
If Yqu Need
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Warranty 20
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COMPACT ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS
MODELS REP3622B REC3622B RGC3622B

A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Rope@ appliance.
You have purchased a quality, wo&claas home appliince. Years of engineering experience have
gone into its manufacturing. Use thii Use and Care Guide to safely and efficiently operate and
maintain your appliance. Complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Pleass pay special attention to these symbols
and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, bums, fire and
electrical shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions
whii could cause product damage
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to
your personal property.
Our toll-f rw number, l-800-44-ROPER (l-800447-6737),
is available 24 hours a day.
If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see
‘If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 18. If you need further help, call us. When calling,
you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find
this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 5). For your conve-
nience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase
date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the
sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Nuder
Serial Nuder
Purchaaa ht.
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
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Understanding Safety
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
-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 ail 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 SAFEnr INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the rtsk of fire, electricel shock., or injury to persons when
using your dryer, follow basic precsutions, including the following:
l Read all instructions before using your dryer. l Install and/or store dryer where it will not
l Do not machine wash or machine dry items be exposed to the weather.
cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with 0Do not tamper with the controls.
wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning
solvents, and other flammable fluids. The
l You are responsible for making sure that
fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. your dryer is installed, repaired and has
Always hand wash and line dry items parts replaced by a qualified person.
containing these materials.
l Use only fabric softeners specifically
l Do not allow children to operate, play with or labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children
l Do not allow lint to buildup inside the dryer
when your dryer is used near children. or exhaust system. Cleaning should be
l Do not reach into a dryer if the drum done perk&ally by a qualified person.
is moving.
l Clean lint screen before or after each load.
l When removing from service or discarding
l Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
a dryer, always remove the door to prevent etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
accidental entrapment.
l Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
l Do not dry mbber, rubber-like, and heat the Installation Instructions.
sensitive materiels with heat.
Understanding your responsibilities
l Never operate the dryer if:
l Se sure that your dryer:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy, -is properly installed and leveled on a
too hot). floor that can support the weight in a
-it is dsmaged. well-ventilated room:
-parts are missing. -is connected to the proper outlet and
-all panels are not in place. electrical supply.*
-the lint screen is loose, damaged or -is properfy connected to fuel and
missing. exhaust systems (gas dryers must be
l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off vented outdoors).*
electrical power before attempting to -is not installed against draperies or
service your dryer. Shut off gas valve if curtains, or on carpet.’
you have a gas dryer. -is located in an area where the tempera-
* Do not wash or dry items that are soiled ture is above 45°F (7%).
with vegetable or cooking oil. These items -is property maintained.
may contain some oil after laundering. -is used only for jobs normally expected
Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may of home dothes dryers.
smoke or wtch tire by itself. -is not used by anyone unable to operate
l Store flammable solvents or fluids away it properly.
from your dryer.
l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should *See the Installation Instructions for com-
never be put directly into your dryer. plete information.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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KnowingYour Dryer’s Features
The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your dryer.
NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the
different features of all modele covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.
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Optional mounting kits
You wn mount your compact dryer above your
compact washer using one of the following:
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If mounting a gas dryer, use only Dryer
Stand Kit, Part No. 695570. Using any
other kit could result in a gas leak
Failure to follow the above instructions
could wuse fire or exolwion.
l Dryer Stand Kit for permanent installation,
secured to the wall.
Part No. 605570 (electric or gas)
l Stack Kii for free-standing installation.
Part No. 346721 (electric only)
l Stack Kit to mount dryer permanently onto
the washer.
Almond
Part No. 3300106 (electric only)
White
Part No. 3300175 (electric only)
l Dryer Wall-Mounting Kit for securing the
dryer to the wall with a steel bracket.
Part No. 345004 (electric only)
NOTE: The wall must be strong enough to
support the dryer’s weight. (Do not use in
mobile homes.)
Optional deflector kit
l Exhaust Deflector Kit to move dryer exhaust
up, down, or to the side.
Part No. 346001 (electric only)
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Operating Your Dryer
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Operating your dryer properly assures the best drying results. This section gives you important
information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature.
Before starting your dryer
Refer to the information below, and “Laundry
Tips” on page 12 for control setting, sorting,
and loading information.
NOTE: Remove any hang tags or temporary
labels before using your dryer. Wipe dryer
drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from
storing and shipping.
Starting or stopping your dryer
Starting your dryer
Close the door and select a cycle. Push the Start
Button. See pages 7-g for additional setting
information. Your dryer automatically stops when
a cyde ends.
Stopping and restarting your
dryer
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control
Knob to OFF. Close the door; make new selec-
tion (if necessary). Push the Start Button.
NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point to
an OFF area when the dryer is not in use. If the
dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn
the Cycle Control Knob to an OFF area.
End of cycle signal
The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when
the cycle is finished. The signal is not adjustable
and cannot be turned off.
The signal is helpful when you are drying
permanent press, synthetics, and other items
that should be taken out as soon as the
dryer stops.
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Selecting a cycle
Use pages 7 to 0 to find information about
drying cycles that may be on your model.
To Sebot I cycle:
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob either way to
a desired time or setting.
2. Stop when the indicator points to the cycle
you want.
3. Push the Start Button.
ChWghgaOOfOCth:
1. TumtheCydeControfKnobtopointtoa
new setting.
2. Push the Start Button, if necessary.
NOTES:
l Use the Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting (e)to dry most loads. See page 8.
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 important for permanent press,
knits, and synthetic fabrics.
l Do not overdry. Overdrying can osuse
shrinkage, static ding, and damage some
fabrics.
Flro Hazard
Do not dry heat-sensitive fabrics, plastic,
rubber, or some stuffed items with heat.
Use the Air cycle or line dry.
Failure to do so could result in fire or
damaged Items.
Using the Air cycle (no heat)
The dryer does not heat when the Cycle
Control Knob is set in the Air cycle. This
cyde can be used to fluff or air dry bedding,
plastic tablecloths, foam pillows, sneakers,
etc.
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in the Air cyde. (Cycle
is unheated.) Refer to the chart on page 0
for suggested times.
2. Push the Start Button.
NOTE: Repeat steps above if more time is
needed to dry items.

Using the Automatic Perm.
PresJReg. cycle
Use the Penn. Press/Peg. cycle to dry
permanent press and some synthetic fabrfcs.
Your dryer senses the dryness of the load and
automatically shuts off when the selected
dryness is reached. For the first few loads:
1. Set the Cycle Control Knob to point to
the asterisk (*) in your Perm. Press/Peg.
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2. Feel the dried items when the dryer
stops.
If the load is drier than you like, select
LESS dry, or a setting closer to LESS dry,
the next time you dry a similar load.
If the load is not as dry as you like,
complete drying using the Timed Drying
cycle. Select MORE dry, or a setting
closer to MORE dry, the next time you
dry a similar load.
The Cyde Control Knob will not move until the
load is almost dfy or cool-down is reached.
After cooldown is complete, the Cycle Control
Knob automatically moves to an OFF area
and tumbling stops.
Using the Timed Drying cycle
Use the Timed Drying cycle to complete drying
if some items are damp after Penn. PressIFleg.
cycle drying. Timed Drying is also useful to dry
delicate items that require a short drying time,
or large bulky items.
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number of
minutes you want in the Timed Drying cycle.
2. For a damp dry, turn the Cycle Control Knob
to 30 minutes or less.
The last few minutes of this cycle are without
heat to help make the load easier to handle.

Selecting the right cycle and setting
MODELS
REC3622B
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE RGC3622B REP3622B
COlTONS AND UNENS
Gtra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts Tmed D@ng 45-55 min 90-l 05 mir
Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys, work Perm. PressIReg.
clothes
Mediumweight-Sheets, cotton underwear, Penn. Press&g.
diapers
Lightweight-Satiates, organdies, lingerie Perm. Press/Reg.
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS MD
BLENDS
Heavyweight-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats Perm. Pressmeg.
Mediumweight-Shirts, play clothes, sheets, Penn. Press/Reg.
slacks
Lightweight-Lingerie, blouses, dresses Perm. Press/Reg.
KNITS
Heavyweight-Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,
slacks, shirts Perm. Press/Reg.
Mediumweigh)-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, Perm. PressAGo.
etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightwelght+nthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) Perm. Press/Reg.
and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
D-ATE FABRICS
Sheer cuttains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSTTIVE
FABRICS
Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
Plastk+Shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon
Air
Air
Air
Air
Air
20-30 min 20-30 min
20-30 min’ 20-30 min’
20-30 mine 20-30 min’
40-50 min’ 40-50 min’
15-20 min’ 15-20 min’
‘Reset fir cycle as needed to complete drying.
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Caring For Your Dryer
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Dryers require regular maintenance. Follow the suggestions below to maintain your dryer properly.
Maintenance-every load
Cleaning the lint screen
The lint screen is located inside the dryer
drum, on the back wall. Clean tt before eacJ’t
load A screen blocked by lint can increase
drying time. 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 fabrii.
1. Open the door and pull the lint saeen
straight out.
2. Squeeze body of lint screen lightly while
pulling the cover off. See illustration.
3. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do
not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint.
Wet lint is hard to remove.
4. Replace cover on lint screen body. Push the
lint screen firmly back into place and close
the door.
Maintenance-as needed
Use the following suggestions about cleaning
and lint removal to maintain your dryer and
keep it operating efficiently.
Cleaning a clogged lint screen
Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can
cause a residue build-up on the lint saeen. A
dogged lint screen can extend drying times.
Clean the lint screen every six months or more
frequently if it becomes dogged 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.
3. Scrub lint screen with the brush until all
residue build-up is removed.
4. Rinse with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dj lint screen with a clean
towel and replace in dryer.
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