Whirlpool 3401083 User manual

UseAndCare

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

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

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

Operating Your Dryer.. .........6

Before starting your dryer ... 6

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

Stopping/restarting

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

Selecting the right cycle

and setting .......................... 7

End-of-Cycle signal ...........

Using End-of-Cycle signal

and FINISH GUARD’

feature ...............................

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

Caring for Your Dryer ....13-16

Laundry Tips ................... 17-20

Troubleshooting .............21-22

Requesting Assistance

or Service ............................. 23

Index ..................................... 27

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

1-800-253-I 301

Call our Consumer Assistance Center

with questions or comments.

PART NO. 3401083

I - _--.

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 information 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 you call to request service on

Model Number

your appliance, you need to know your

complete model number and serial number.

Youcan 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

your appliance and your dealer’s name,

address and telephone number.

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Address

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.

I-800-253-1 301

Dryer Safety

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.

This symbol will help alert you to such

dangers as personal injury, burns, fire

and electrical shock.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

explosion, or to prevent property damage, per-

sonal injury or loss of life.

-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids

in the vicinity of this

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

Imt3ortant Safetv 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 instructions before using your

dryer.

l Dryer must be electrically grounded. See

the Installation Instructions.

l Do not machine wash or machine dry

items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or

spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry

cleaning solvents or other flammable

fluids. The fumes can create a fire

hazard or explosion. Always hand wash

and line dry items containing these

materials.

l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled

with vegetable or cooking oil. These

items may contain some oil after laun-

dering. Due to the remaining oil, the

fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

l Store flammable solvents or fluids away

from your dryer.

l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should

never be put directly into your dryer.

. Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-

cals, etc. pile up around or under the

dryer.

l Do not allow lint to buildup inside the

dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should

be done periodically by a qualified

person.

l Do not allow children to operate, play with

or crawl inside your dryer. Supervise

children when your dryer is used near

children.

l Do not reach into a dryer if the drum

is moving.

l Install and/or store dryer where it will not

be exposed to the weather.

l Do not tamper with the controls.

l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like or heat-

sensitive materials with heat.

@Unplug the power supply cord or turn off

electriial power before attempting to

service your dryer. Also, shut off gas

valve if you have a gas dryer.

l When removing from service or discard-

ing a dryer, always remove the door to

prevent accidental entrapment.

l Clean lint screen before or after each

load.

l Use only fabric softeners specifically

labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.

Understanding your responsibilities

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

-is located in an area where the 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 not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).

-is connected to the proper outlet and - it is damaged.

electrical supply.’ - parts are missing.

-is properly connected to fuel and

exhaust systems (gas dryers must be - all panels are not in place.

vented outdoors).* -the lint screen is loose, damaged or

-is not installed against draperies or missing.

curtains, or on carpet.* *See the Installation Instructions for com-

-is properly maintained, repaired and has plete information.

parts replaced by a qualified person.

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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.

(pp. 6-e)

Model and serial

number label

@-2)

Dryer drum

@- 14)

Other doors: Other features not shown:

Full-width hamper door*

Endofcycle signal selector* (p. 11)

FINISH GUAFKP feature selector* (p. 11)

Drying rack* (p. 12)

Lint signal* (p. 13)

Drum light* (p. 14)

Mini-hamper door*

Side-swing door*

‘On some models

(l-6OCt2581301)

Lint screen

@- 13)

Wideopening

b/hamper door’

Operating Your Dryer

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

to “Laundry Tips” on page 17 for additional information on sorting, loading and drying most

types of washables.

Before starting your dryer

Before using your dryer, wipe

the dryer drum with a damp

cloth to remove dust from stor-

ing and shipping.

Your dryer may have a Dryer

Features Guide (usually

located on top of the dryer).

Remove it and place it with

your Use and Care Guide. The

Features Guide provides you with more infor-

mation about your dryer.

Starting your dryer

1. Load clothes into the dryer

and close the door.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob

to the desired cycle. Use the

Energy Preferred Automatic

Setting (t) to dry most loads *

(see page 7). •i

3. If your dryer has a Tempera-

ture Selector, set it to the de-

sired setting (see page 9).

Some dryer models have

either a rotary knob or

pushbutton Temperature Selector.

Press the Start Button.

NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a

cycle ends.

Stopping/restarting your dryer

You can stop your dryer anytime during a

cycle.

To stop the dryer, either:

l Cpen the dryer door.

NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob shouM point

to an OFF area when the dryer is not in use.

restart the dryer:

Close the door.

2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if

desired).

Press the Start Button.

l Turn the Cycle Control Knob

to OFF.

Selecting the right 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

Always follow care labels directions when

they are available.

To dry delicate fabrics, rubber, plastic, and

heat-sensitive fabrics, always use the

Fluff Air cycle or dry these items on a line

or rack (see page 10).

The last few minutes of all cycles are

without heat to make the load easier to

handle.

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 fabrii.

Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static

cling, and damage some fabrics.

Refer to pages 17-20 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 using

the Energy Preferred

Automatic Setting (a).

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 automatically turns to an

OFF area and tumbling stops.

If the load is drier than you like, select a

setting closer to LESS DRY the next time

you dry a similar bad.

If the bad is not as dry as you like, corn

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:

Some Automatic cycles use an

electronic

DRY-MISER@ control that senses the

amount of moisture in the

bad.

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:

Delicate items and

small loads that need

a short drying time.

Bulky items and large loads that require a

long drying time.

NOTE: 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

tablecloths, foam pil-

lows, sneakers, etc.

See the Warning and

the chart on page 10 for more information

about the Fluff Air cycle.

NOTE: If your model does not have the

Flufl 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 re-

quire 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 damp.

TUMBLE PRESS’

Cycle

(on some models)

The TUMBLE PRESS

cycle removes wrinkles

from clothes that have

been packed in a suit-

case 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.

FINISH GUARD@

Feature

(on some models)

When you are unable to

remove a load from 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 Fea-

ture

(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. Be sure to use a

bw 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 guide you when

making drying selections. The chart sug-

gests 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-

If some types of loads in the chart have

more than one suggested temperature

setting, choose the lowest setting avail-

able on your dryer.

Always follow care label directions when

they are available.

mended Automatic cycle is not available.

TYPE OF LOAD AUTOMATIC CYCLE* TIMED CYCLE

(heat settings) (minutes)

High Medium** Low

Ly$f, High

Low

COlTONS AND LINENS

Extra Heavy

Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts J 70-80

Heavyweight

Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes /

m-60

Mediumweight

Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers

J /

40-50

Lightweight

Batistes, organdies, lingerie /

20-30

PERMANENT PRESS,

SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS

Heavyweight

Work clothes, jackets, raincoats / 40-50

Mediumweight

Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks J J 30-40

Lightweight

Lingerie, blouses, dresses J 20-30

KNITS

Heavyweight

Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts, J 40-50

slacks, shirts

Mediumweight

Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.), /

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

*Check mark J denotes recommended heat setting. Select the setting available on

**Settings available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector.

+*+Fluff Air cycle (if available) or line drying is also recommended for delicate fabriis.

(See page 10.)

your dryer.

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:

Heat-sensitive fabrics should not be dried

in the dryer.

Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

Always follow care label directions when

they are available.

Fire Hazard

Do not dry heat-sensitive fabrics,

plastic, rubber, or some stuffed items

with heat. Use the Fluff Air cycle, if

available, or line dry these items on a

line or rack.

Failure to do so could result in fire or

damaged items.

TYPE OF LOAD

DELICATE FABRICS

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

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

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS

Foam Rubber-Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys

Make sure coverings are securely stitched.

Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the

Fluff Air cycle.

Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows

take a long time to dry.

PlasticShower curtains, tablecloths

Rubber-backed rugs

Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon

COTTON AND CANVAS SHOES

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

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

Remove shoes from dryer while still damp.

Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.

‘Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.

FLUFF AIR CYCLE

(minutes)

20-30

40-50

1O-20

30-40

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