Whirlpool 3RAWZ480E User manual

ELECTRIC AND GAS

DRYER

Use & Care Guide

SECHE-LINGE

ELECTRIQUE ET A GAZ

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Table of Contents/Table des matières.................. 2

8543078A

Models/Modèles

3RAWZ480E

3RAWZ481E

3RAWZ481G

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3

PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5

CHECKING YOUR VENT ...............................................................6

DRYER USE ....................................................................................6

Starting Your Dryer ......................................................................6

Stopping and Restarting..............................................................7

Loading.........................................................................................7

Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips ..........................................7

Dryer Symbols..............................................................................7

CYCLES...........................................................................................8

Automatic cycle............................................................................8

Timed Drying cycle(s)...................................................................8

Air Dry cycle .................................................................................9

End of Cycle Signal......................................................................9

Drying Rack..................................................................................9

DRYER CARE ...............................................................................10

Cleaning the Dryer Location ......................................................10

Cleaning the Lint Screen............................................................10

Cleaning the Dryer Interior .........................................................10

Removing Accumulated Lint......................................................11

Regular Servicing .......................................................................11

Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................11

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................11

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................12

TABLE DES MATIERES

SECURITE DU SECHE-LINGE.....................................................13

PIECES ET CARACTERISTIQUES ..............................................15

VERIFICATION DU CONDUIT D’EVACUATION.........................16

UTILISATION DU SECHE-LINGE................................................16

Mise en marche du sèche-linge.................................................16

Arrêt et remise en marche..........................................................17

Chargement................................................................................17

Conseils pour séchage, programmes et température...............17

Symboles du sèche-linge...........................................................18

PROGRAMMES ............................................................................18

Programme automatique ...........................................................18

Programme(s) de séchage minuté.............................................19

Programme de séchage à l’air...................................................19

Signal de fin de programme.......................................................19

Grille de séchage........................................................................20

ENTRETIEN DU SECHE-LINGE ..................................................21

Nettoyage de l'emplacement du sèche-linge............................21

Nettoyage du filtre à charpie......................................................21

Nettoyage de l’intérieur du sèche-linge.....................................22

Retrait de la charpie accumulée ................................................22

Entretien régulier ........................................................................22

Précautions à prendre pour les vacances et avant un

déménagement ..........................................................................22

DEPANNAGE.................................................................................23

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................24

DRYER SAFETY

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

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

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, service, or conversions for use on other gas supplies must be performed by

a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

•Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

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:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ Read all instructions before using the dryer.

■ Gas dryers should only be installed in a room if the room

meets the appropriate ventilation requirements specified in

the national installation regulations. Make sure the room

containing the dryer has an adequate air supply for gas

combustion and/or drying operation. A window or

equivalent means of ventilation must be opened in the

room when the dryer is in use (an equivalent form of

opening includes an adjustable louvre, hinged panel, or

other means of ventilation that opens directly to outside

air).

■ Keep a minimum clearance of 10 cm (4 in.) between the

rear of the dryer and any wall.

■ The operation of this appliance may affect the operation of

other types of gas appliances which take their air supply for

safe combustion from the same room. There has to be

adequate ventilation to replace exhausted air and thus

avoid the back-flow of gases into the room from appliances

burning other fuels, including open fires, when operating

the tumble dryer. If in doubt, consult the appliance

manufacturers.

■ Do not obstruct the air supply to the dryer (see Installation

Instructions for minimum clearances).

■ 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, cooking oils, or other flammable, or

explosive substances as they give off vapours 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 doors to the drying compartment.

■ Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. A door

switch is fitted for your safety.

■ Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to

the weather.

■ Do not tamper with controls.

■ Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears to be

faulty.

■ Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt

any maintenance unless specifically recommended in this

Use and Care Guide. Repairs and servicing should only be

carried out by competent service personnel.

■ 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.

■ Always use the cool-down period at end of drying cycle to

avoid a heat build-up in stored clothes.

■ Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load. Do not

operate dryer without lint screen in place.

■ Keep area around the exhaust and inlet openings and

adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of

lint, dust, and dirt.

■ The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be

cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

■ See Installation Instructions for earthing instructions.

■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or its' service agent or a similarly qualified

person in order to avoid hazard.

PARTS AND FEATURES

Control Panel

A. Control panel

B. Model and serial number label

C. Dryer drum

D. Lint screen

E. Wide-opening door

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. Refer to your 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 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 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

Starting Your Dryer

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.

Maximum clothing load (cotton fabrics) is 10.0 kg.

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.

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.

2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for

the type of load being dried.

3. Select a temperature setting with the Temperature selector.

The cycle descriptions include temperature setting

suggestions.

4. (OPTIONAL) Select the End of Cycle Signal if desired. The

signal is helpful when drying permanent press or synthetics.

Promptly remove these items from the dryer at the end of the

cycle to prevent wrinkles.

5. Push the Start button. Your gas dryer has an electronic

ignition system for the burner which is fully automatic; no

action is needed by the user (there is no pilot light).

NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends.

Stopping and Restarting

You can stop your dryer any time during a cycle.

To stop your dryer

Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to an Off

position.

NOTE: The Cycle Control knob 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 and temperature (if desired).

3. Push the Start button.

Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow

space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows

examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.

Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips

Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.

Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few

minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle.

Drying tips

■Follow care label directions when they are available.

■If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package

instructions.

■Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to

reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent

press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.

Cycle and temperature tips

■Use a High Heat setting for drying heavyweight items such as

towels and work clothes.

■Use a Medium Heat setting for drying medium weight items,

such as sheets, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and

some knits.

■Use a Low Heat setting for drying lightweight items such as

lingerie, blouses, dresses, and some knits.

■Use a no-heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive

fabrics.

■Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for

various loads, refer to the care label directions. If you are unsure

of the temperature to select for a load, select a lower setting

rather than a higher setting.

Dryer Symbols

The control panel of your dryer contains symbols. Refer to the

chart below for a definition of those symbols.

Heavy work

clothes 4 pair of trousers, 4 pair of jeans, 2

sweatshirts, 2 sweatpants, 4 shirts

Delicates 3 blouses, 1 robe, 4 slips,

8 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear,

1 child’s outfit

Towels 10 bath towels, 10 hand towels,

14 washcloths, 1 bath mat

Mixed Load 3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin), 4 pillowcases,

9 T-shirts, 9 pair of shorts, 3 blouses

10 handkerchiefs, 3 shirts

Temperature Selector

Low

Heat Medium

Heat High

Heat

Start Button

End of Cycle Signal Selector

End of Cycle

Signal On End of Cycle

Signal Off

Cycle Control Knob

Automatic Drying Cycles

Heavyweight Items Cupboard Dry Plus

Cupboard Dry Cotton

Synthetics/

Permanent Press Quick Dry

Delicates Cool Down

Iron Dry Machine Off

Continued on next page.......

CYCLES

Cycle Control knob

Automatic cycle

Use your Automatic cycle to dry most loads. Your dryer has a

control that senses the moisture level in the load and shuts off

when the load reaches the selected dryness.

■Select the temperature from the temperature selector based

on the fabrics in your load.

After drying a load, check the dryness.

■If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to

Delicates the next time you dry a similar load.

■If a load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using a

Timed cycle. Select a setting closer to Cupboard Dry Plus the

next time you dry a similar load.

NOTE: Drying time varies with an Automatic cycle. The type of

fabric, size of the load, and the dryness selected affect drying

time. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”

Select this setting to evenly dry large or heavy items such as

thick cotton bath towels or robes. Set the Temperature selector

to High Heat.

Select this setting to thoroughly dry heavy items such as sheets,

mattress pads and quilts, or a load of towels. Set the temperature

selector to High Heat.

Select this cycle to dry medium to lightweight synthetic or no-iron

items such as shirts, blouses, or dresses. Choose a Medium Heat

setting.

Use this cycle for drying small loads or loads that need a short

drying time. Choose a High or Medium Heat setting depending

on the type of fabrics being dried.

Select this option to dry small loads or lightweight items. Set the

temperature selector to Low Heat.

When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as

it stops, wrinkles can form. The Iron Dry setting periodically

tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load for up to 30 minutes

without heat to avoid wrinkles. A signal will sound periodically if

the End of Cycle Signal is selected. The signal and the tumbling

will end when you open the dryer door, or when you turn the

Cycle Control knob to Off.

Use Timed Drying for heavyweight and bulky items, such as

bedspreads and work clothes or large loads that require a long

drying time. Set the temperature selector to High Heat.

You may use the Timed Drying cycle for lightweight items such as

lingerie or knits. Set the temperature selector, based on the

fabrics in your load.

NOTE: Use your Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if items

are still damp after the Automatic cycle.

Timed Drying Cycle

70.....20 Minutes of heated

drying Damp Dry

Iron Dry Cool Down

Machine Off

Air Dry Cycle

30.....10 Minutes of no-heat

drying Machine Off

Cycle Control Knob Cupboard Dry Plus

Cotton

Synthetics/Permanent

Press

Quick Dry

Delicates

Iron Dry (Automatic cycle)

setting

Timed Drying cycle(s)

Select this setting to dry items to a damp level, or to dry items

that do not require an entire drying cycle. Damp dry items such

as jeans (to prevent stiffness) or cotton clothing (to make

pressing easier). Choose a temperature setting based on the

fabrics in your load.

Select this setting to remove wrinkles from items such as clothing

packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in the dryer

too long. Set the temperature selector to Medium or Low Heat

depending on the fabrics in your load.

Use the Air Dry cycle for items that require drying without heat

such as rubber, plastic, and heat-sensitive fabrics. Set the Cycle

Control knob to Air Dry. This chart shows examples of items that

can be dried using the Air Dry cycle.

*(Minutes). Reset cycle to complete drying if needed.

When using Air Dry

■Check to see that coverings are securely stitched.

■Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during cycle.

■Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.

End of Cycle Signal

■The End of Cycle signal sounds when a cycle is complete, the

signal will sound only if set to On.

■If the Iron Dry (Automatic) cycle is running, and the End of

Cycle signal is set to On, a signal sounds every few minutes.

The signal stops when you open the door or turn the Cycle

Control knob to Off.

Drying Rack

The drying rack is useful for drying items you would not

necessarily want to tumble dry or that you would normally line dry

(for example, sweaters).

If your model does not have a drying rack, you can order one by

contacting the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.

To use the drying rack

Do not remove the lint screen.

1. Open dryer door.

A. Front edge

2. Place drying rack inside dryer drum, positioning the back wire

on the ledge of the inner dryer back panel. Push down on

front edge of drying rack to secure over the lint screen.

A. Dryer back panel

3. Put the wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between

the items so air can reach all the surfaces.

NOTE: Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack.

4. Close the door.

5. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle.

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a

clothesline or by using an air cycle.

6. Push the Start button.

NOTE: You must remove rack for normal tumbling. Do not use

automatic cycles with the drying rack.

This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and

the suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Actual

drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold.

*(Minutes) Reset time to complete drying, if needed.

Damp Dry

Iron Dry (Timed Drying cycle)

setting

Air Dry cycle

Type of Load Air Dry cycle*

Foam rubber—pillows, padded bras,

stuffed toys

Plastic—Shower curtains, tablecloths

Rubber-backed rugs

Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon

20 - 30

40 - 50

10 - 20

Rack Dry Setting Temp Time*

Wool Sweaters

Block to shape and lay flat on

the rack

Timed Low 60

Stuffed toys or pillows

Cotton or polyester fiber filled

Timed Low 60

Stuffed toys or pillows

Foam rubber filled

Air

(no heat) None 90

Sneakers or canvas shoes Air

(no heat)

None 90

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

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located in the door of the dryer. Clean it before

each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean

1. Pull the lint screen toward you. Roll lint off the screen with

your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet

lint is hard to remove.

2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

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.

■Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers

(polyester and cotton blends) may shed more lint than other

towels, causing your dryer’s lint screen to fill up faster. Be

sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying

new towels.

■If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check

the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Checking Your

Vent.”

As needed cleaning

Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the

lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your

clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely

dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen.

Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more

frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

To wash

1. Roll lint off filter using 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. Insert lint

screen back into dryer.

Cleaning the Dryer Interior

To clean dryer drum

1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very

warm water.

2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.

Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the

stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye is

removed.

3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry 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.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 46 cm (18 inches) above the floor

for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,

or fire.

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