Whirlpool TEDL200W Installation instructions

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LARGE CAPACITY ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS
MODELS TEDL200W TGDIJOOW
TEDL4OOW TGDL4OOW

A Note To You
Thank you for buying an Estate appliance.
You have purchased a quality, wotid-chss home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone
into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of troublefree operation, we have
developed this Use and Care Guide. tl ls full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain
your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner-
ship Registration Card provided with your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please 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, burns, fire and electrical shock. This symbol will help you avoid actions which
could cause product damage (scratches, dents,
etc.) and damage to your personal property.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301,
is TOLL-FREE, 24 hours a day.
lf you ever have a question oonceming your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, feel free to
call our Consumer Assistance Center for help. 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 4.) For your convenience, bebw we have induded a handy place
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 Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Deafer Nama
Dealer Phone
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open wlndows.
2. Don’t touch electrlcal switches.
3. Extlngulsh any open flame.
4. lmmedlately call your gas
suppller.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasollne or
other flammable vapors and
llqulds In the vlclnlty of this or
any other appliance. The fumes
can create a flre hazard or
exploslon.

Important Safety 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 lnstructbns before using the l You are responsible for maklng sure that
dryer. your dryer
is installed, repaired and has parts
l NEVER dry items deaned. washed, soaked replaced by a qualified person.
in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline or
l Use only fabric softeners specifically labeled
flammable fluids in the dryer. The fumes can as not being harmful to the dryer.
create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics
l FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to materials
containing these materials. can result from:
l NEVER albw children to operate, play with -drying rubber, rubber-like and heat sensitive
or crawl inside the dryer. Close supervision materials with heat.
of children is necessary when the dryer is -allowing lint build-up inside the dryer or
used near children. exhaust system. Cleaning shouki be done
l DO NOT reach into a dryer if the drum is periodically by a qualified person.
moving.
l Clean lint screen before or after each load.
l When discarding an old dryer, ALWAYS l DO NOT
let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
remove the door to prevent accidental etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
entrapment. l Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the
l DO NOT install or store dryer where it will be Installation Instructions.
exposed to the weather.
l DO NOT tamper with the controls.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTfONS -
Additional safety instructions and your
responsibilities
l NEVER operate the dryer if:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy,
too hot).
-it is damaged.
-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
-all panels are not in place.
-the lint screen is hose, damaged or
missing.
l ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before
leaving on vacation ff you have a gas dryer.
l ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or
turn off electrical power before attempting to
service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if
you have a gas dryer.
l You are responsible for maklng sure that
your dryer:
-is properly maintained.
-is properly installed and leveled on a floor
that can support the weight in a well
ventilated room.*
- is boated in an area where the temperature
Is above 45°F (7°C).
- is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’
- is properly connected to fuel and exhaust
systems.*
- is not installed against drapes or curtains.*
- is used only for jobs normally expected of
home clothes dryers.
- is not used by anyone unable to operate it
properly.
‘See the Installation Instructions for complete
information.

Parts And Features
Your dryer’s parts and features are illustrated in this section. Beoome familiar with all parts and features
before using your appliance.
Cycle control knob Start button
Unt l creem
Temperature sohctor
(-EDL4OOWilGDL4OOW)
Model and aalal
number lab.4 I
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Control panels
TEDLZOOW and TGDLZOOW
TEDL400W and TGDIAOOW

Operating Instructions
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Your Estate dryer is designed for ease of operation and maximum drying efficiency. This section gives
you important information for efficient and safe use of your dryer.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside the dryer. You should wipe out the dryer
drum with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping.
ff your dryer has a Consumer Buy Guide label, remove it. lt will be easier to remove before the dryer is
used. To remove any remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove.
OR
l Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can
damage the finish. See ‘Important Safety Instructions’ on page 3.
Starting your dryer
Be sure to refer to the chart below for proper sorting, loading and control setting information before
starting your dryer.
NOTE: Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage some fabrics.
TYPEff LOAD
COlTON! AND UNENS
Extra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattrass
pads, quilts
Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, uxduroys,
work dothes
Mediumweight-Sheets, pillowcsses,
mttoil underwear, diapers
LightwaighMlatistes, organ&s,
lingerie
CYCLE CYCLE
TIME TIME-TEMP
(TEDL2OOW,TGDL2oOW) (TEDLAWW, TGDL4OOW)
HEAT REGULAR
70-80 min 7@80 min HIGH
50-60 min 50-60 min HIGH
40-50 min 4tMO min HIGH
30-40 min 30-4Omin LOW
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHEDCD
AND BLENDS
Heavyweight-Work dothes. jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight-Shirts, play dothes, sheets,
slacks
Lightweight&ingeris, blouses. dresses
KNITS
Heavyweight-Gottons, rayons, blends,
T-shirk, dadcs. shirk
Mectiumweight+nthetfcs (polyester, auylic,
etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Liihtweight-Synthetics (polyester, acryiic.
etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses. dresses
HEAT
40-50 min
30-40 min
20-30 min
HEAT
4MO min
3040 min
20-30 min
PERMANENT PRESS
40-50 min HIGH
30-4Omin HIGH
20-30min LOW
PERMANENT PRESS
40-50 min HIGH
30-4Omin LOW
20-30min LOW
DELKUTE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 Panels),
gauze, lace, etc.
AIR PERMANENT PRESS
20-30 min 15-20 min LOW
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Fire IWard
Drying rubber, plastic and other heat-sensitive materials with heat can
damage them or ba a FIRE HAZARD.
TYPE OF LOAD
RUBBER, PLASTIC,
HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS
Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
Plaslic-Shower aMains, tabladoths
Rubber-Baded Rugs
Oldin. Polypropylene,
Sheer nylon
CYCLE
TIME
(TEDL2OOW,TGDL2OOW)
AIW
20-M min
2030 min
40450min
1520 min
CYCLE
TIME-TEMP
(TEDL4WW, TGDL4OOW)
REGULAR or
PERMANENT PRESS
20-30 min AIW
203OminAlW
40-50 rnin AIW
1520 rnin AIR’
TEDUWW and TGDIZOOW
TEDL4OOWand TGDL4OOW
2. Set the Temperature Selector on the desired
temperature setting (lEDL4OOW and
TGDL4OOW only).
TEDL4OOWmndTGDL4OOW

3. Push the start Button to start the dryer.
To stop and restart the dryer:
l Open the door or turn the Cycle Control Knob
to OFF to stop the dryer.
l Cbse the door, select a cycle (if necessary)
and push the Start Button to restart the dryer.
To change the cycle and/or time, turn the Cycle
Control Knob either way to point to a new setting.
The Cycle Control Knob should point to an OFF
area when the dryer is not in use. If the dryer is
stopped before the cyde is finished turn the
Cycle Control Knob to an OFF area.
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The AIR cycle or setting
Fire Hazard
Do not dry plastic or rubber items with heat.
Use AIR or line dry. Failure to do so could
result in fire or damaged items.
The dryer does not heat when the Cycle Control
Knob is on AIR (TEDtZOOW and TGDL200W) or
the Temperature Selector is turned to AIR
(TEDL400W and TGDL4OOW). AIR can be used
to fluff or air dry bedding, plastic tablecloths,
foam rubber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.
TEDIAOOWand TGDL2OOW
For models TEDL4DDWand TGDL4OOW, turn
the Temperature Selector to AIR and Cycle
Control Knob to the number of minutes you want
in the PERMANENT PRESS cycle. Then push
the Start Button.
NOTE: Repeat steps above if more time is
needed to dry items.
TEDUOOWand TGDL44OW
TEDL4WWand TGDL4OOW

Caring For Your Dryer
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Cleaning the lint screen
The lint screen is kxxted under a lid on top of the
dryer. Clean It before each load. A screen
blocked by lint can increase drying time.
1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen straight
Out.
2. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do
not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint.
Wet lint is hard to remove.
3. Push the lint screen firmly back into place and
close the lid.
Lint screen maintenance
Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can
cause a residue buikl-up on the lint screen. A
clogged lint screen can extend drying times.
Clean the lint screen every six months or more
frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue
build-up. Use the folbwing method:
1. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
2. Wet a nybn 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 dry lint screen with a dean towel
and replace in dryer.

Cleaning the dryer
Electrical Shock and
Personal Injury Hazard
l Turn off the electrical power before
cleaning the interior.
l Make sure the dryer is cool.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or injury.
Fire Hazard
l Use non-flammable cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in an explosion.
Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as
denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items,
may discolor the dryer interior.
If you want to remove stains
from dryer drum use one of
the following methods:
Powdered laundry detergent
1. Make a paste with detergent and very warm
water.
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until
all excess dye is removed.
3. Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a bad of rags to dry.
Llquld non-flammable household cleaner
1. Apply to stained area
2. Rub with a cloth until all excess dye is
removed.
3. Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a bad of rags to dry.
To clean dryer exterior:
Wipe with a soft, damp doth.
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