Whirlpool 340 1094 User manual

UseAndCare

Table of Contents ..........2

A Note to You .,............... 2

Dryer Safety ................3-4

Parts and Features ........5

Operating Your Dryer ....6

Laundry Tips ................ 13

Caring for

Your Dryer .................... 17

Troubleshooting ..........22

Requesting Assistance

or Service in U.S.A. .....24

Warranty ....................... 26

1-800-253-l 301

Call our Consumer Assistance

Center with questions or

comments from anywhere in

the U.S.A.

ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS

340 1094

A Note to You.. .......................................... 2

Dryer Safety ........................................... 3-4

Parts and Features ................................... 5

Operating your Dryer .............................. 6

Starting your dryer ................................ 6

Stopping/restarting your dryer.. ............. 6

Selecting a cycle and setting.. ............... 6

End of cycle signal .............................. 11

Using End of cycle signal and

FINISH GUARD@ feature.. ................... 11

Using the drying rack .......................... 12

Lint signal.. .......................................... 12

Laundry Tips ........................................... 13

Sorting clothes ....................................

Choosing load sizes ............................

Drying tips ........................................... 13

Using dryer fabric softeners ................ 14

Drying special-care items.. .................. 15

Caring for Your Dryer ............................. 17

Every load cleaning ............................. 17

As needed cleaning ............................

Changing the drum light ...................... 21

Vacation care. ..................................... 21

Saving energy ..................................... 21

Troubleshooting ..................................... 22

Requesting Assistance

or Service in U.S.A ................................. 24

Warranty .................................................. 26

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 infor-

mation about how to operate and maintain your dryer properly and safely. Please read it

carefully. 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 YOUcall to request service on Model Number

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 in the door well (see

diagram on page 5 for location of label).

Please also record the purchase date of

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Address

your appliance and your dealer’s name,

address, and telephone number.

Dealer Phone

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Our Consumer Assistance Center

number is toll-free 24 hours a day

1-800-253-1301

from anywhere in the U.S.A.

Dryer Safety

This symbol will help alert you to-lr-l -vi11help alert you to

such dangers as fire, electrical shock,

as fire, electrical shock,

burns, and personal injury.

rsonal injury. I

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

- 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.

continued on next page

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

l Read all instructions before using l Do not allow children to operate, play

your dryer. with, or crawl inside your dryer. Supervise

l Dryer must be electrically grounded. children when they are near your dryer.

See the Installation Instructions. l Do not reach into a dryer if the drum

l Do not machine wash or machine dry is moving.

items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or l Install and/or store dryer where it will not

spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry be exposed to the weather.

cleaning solvents, or other flammable

fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard l Do not tamper with the controls.

or explosion. Always hand wash and line l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, or heat-

dry items containing these materials. sensitive materials with heat.

l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off

with vegetable or cooking oil. These electrical power before attempting to

items may contain some oil after laun- service your dryer. Also, shut off gas

dering. Due to the remaining oil, the valve if you have a gas dryer.

fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself. l When removing from service or discard-

* Store flammable solvents or fluids away ing a dryer, always remove the door to

from your dryer. prevent accidental entrapment.

l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should l Clean lint screen before or after each

never be put directly into your dryer. load.

l Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi- l Use only fabric softeners specifically

cals, etc., pile up around or under labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.

the dryer.

l Do not allow lint to build up inside the

dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should

be done periodically by a qualified person.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Understanding your responsibilties

l Be sure that your dryer: -is used only for jobs normally expected

-is located in an area where the of home clothes dryers.

temperature is above 45°F (7°C). -is not used by anyone unable to operate

-is properly installed in a well-ventilated it properly.

room and leveled on a floor that can l Never operate the dryer if:

support the weight.* - it is damaged.

-is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply.* - parts are missing.

-is properly connected to fuel and - all panels are not in place.

exhaust systems (gas dryers must be -the lint screen is loose, damaged, or

vented outdoors).* missing.

-is not installed against draperies or cur- * See the Installation Instructions for com-

tains, or on carpet.* plete information.

-is properly maintained, repaired, and has

parts replaced by a qualified person.

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.

Cycle control

knob y

(may include

temperature

settings’)

(PP. 6-g)

Model and serial

number label

(P. 2)

Temperature selector*

Start button

Dryer drum

(P. 18)

Other doors: Other features not shown:

(P. 6)

Consumer Assistance

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(l-800-2534.3&j

\ Lint screen

(P. 17)

Wide-opening

door*

End of cycle signal selector* (p. 11)

FINISH GUARD* feature selector* (p. 11)

Full-width hamper door* Drying rack*

(p.

12)

Lint signal*

(p.

12)

Drum light’ (p. 21)

Mini-hamper door’

Side-swing door*

On some models

Operating Your Dryer

The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer

to “Laundry Tips” on page 13 for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most

types of washables.

NOTE: 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 and setting.

Use the Energy Preferred

Automatic Setting b) to dry

-I most loads. (See pages 7

and 8 for cycle descriptions.)

3. If your dryer has a Temperature

Selector, set It to the desired

setting (see page 9). Some

dryer models have either a

rotary knob or pushbutton

Temperature Selector.

4. Push the Start Button.

NOTE: Your dryer stops auto-

matically when a cycle ends.

Stopping/restarting your dryer

You can stop your dryer anytime during

a cycle.

To stop the dryer, either:

l Open the dryer door.

l 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.

To restart the dryer:

1. Close the door.

2. Select a new cycle and temperature

(if desired).

3. Push the Start Button.

Selecting a cycle and setting

The following pages describe the cycles on

your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages 9-10

for help in selecting drying cycles.

Drying guidelines

l Always follow care label directions when

they are available.

l Use the Fluff Air cycle, or line dry rubber,

plastic, delicate, and heat-sensitive fabrics

(see page 10).

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 especially important for permanent

press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.

l Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static

cling, and damage to some fabrics.

l Refer to pages 13-l 6 for

information about:

- sorting clothes for drying

- choosing load sizes

-drying tips

- using dryer fabric softeners

- saving energy

- drying special-care items.

Cycle descriptions

Automatic cycle(s)

Dry most loads uslng the Energy

Preferred Automatic Settlng (t).

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.

l 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 9).

NOTES:

l Some Automatic cycles use an electronic

Dry-Miser@ control that senses the amount

of moisture in the load.

l 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:

l Delicate items and

small loads that need

a short drying time.

l Bulky items and large

loads that require a

long drying time.

Some models offer high heat and low heat

Timed cycles (see page 9).

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

10 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

sheets 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

I damp.

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

I 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 11 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 12) 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:

l Be sure to follow the instructions on page

12 for installing the drying rack in your

dryer and placing items on the rack.

l Use the chart on page 12 to determine

temperatures and drying times.

l You may use either the Timed cycle or

Fluff Air cycle for rack drying.

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 (J) 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.

TYPE OF LOAD AUTOMATIC CYCLE TIMED CYCLE

(heat settings) (minutes)

High Medium* Low Fi$ High Low

COTTONS AND LINENS

Extra Heavy

Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts J

70-80

Heavywelght

Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes J

50-60

Mediumwelght

Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers J J

40-50

Lightweight

Batistes, organdies, lingerie J

20-30

PERMANENT PRESS,

SYNTHETICS, AND BLENDS

Heavyweight

Work clothes, jackets, raincoats

Mediumweight

Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks

Lightweight

Lingerie, blouses, dresses

40-50

J J

30-40

20-30

KNITS

Heavyweight

Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts, J

40-50

slacks, shirts

Mediumwelght

Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.), J

30-40

dress slacks, skirts, sweaters

Lightweight

Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and J J

20-30

blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses

DELICATES”

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),

gauze, lace, etc. J J 15-20

Settings available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector.

** Fluff Air cycle (if available) or line drying is also recommended for delicate fabrics. (See page 10.)

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:

l Heat-sensitive fabrics should not be dried

in the dryer.

l Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

l Always follow care label directions when

they are available.

Fire Hazard

Use Fluff Air Cycle to dry items

listed below.

Do not use heat to dry these items.

Failure to do so can result in death

or fire.

TYPE OF LOAD

DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.

(Use Fluff Air cycle if low heat is not available. See page 9.)

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS

Foam Rubber - Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys

l Make sure coverings are securely stitched.

l Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the Fluff

Air cycle.

l 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

COlTON AND CANVAS SHOES

l Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as a buffer, or

place shoes on a drying rack if your dryer has one.

l Remove shoes from dryer while still damp.

l Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.

FLUFF AIR CYCLE*

(minutes)

20-30

40-50

1O-20

30-40

* Reset cycle as needed lo complele drying.

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