Whirlpool BYCCD3421W0 User manual

UseAndCare

A Note To You 2

Knowin Your

Dryefs lsatu res 4

Operating Your Dryer 5

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Laundry Tips 11

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Warranty 20

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COMPACT ELECTRIC DRYER

A Note To You

Thank you for buying this appliance.

You have purchased a quality, worldGiless home appliance. Years of engineering experience have

gone into its manufacturing. Use this 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. 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, bums, 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 toll-free number, l-80&253-1301, 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 Cr 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 4). 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 Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Desk Phone

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:

Read all instructions before using your dryer.

Install and/or store dryer where it will not

Do not machine wash or machine dry items be exposed to the weather.

cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with

Do not tamper with the controls.

wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning

solvents, and other flammable fluids. The

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.

Use only fabric softeners specifically

Do not allow children to operate, play with or labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.

crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children

Do not allow lint to build-up inside the dryer

when your dryer is used near children. or exhaust system. Cleaning should be

Do not reach into a dryer if the drum done periodically by a qualified person.

is moving.

Clean lint screen before or after each load.

When removing from service or discarding

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.

Dryer must be electrically grounded. See

Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, and heat the Installation Instructions.

sensitive materials with heat.

Understanding your responslbllities

Never operate the dryer if:

Be 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 damaged. 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 properly connected to fuel and

missing. exhaust systems.’

Unplug the power supply cord or turn off -is not installed against draperies or

electrical power before attempting to curtains, or on carpet.’

service your dryer. -is located in an area where the tempera-

. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled ture is above 45°F (7°C).

with vegetable or cooking oil. These items -is properly maintained.

may contain some oil after laundering.

Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may -is used only for jobs normally expected

of home clothes dryers.

smoke or catch fire by itself.

Store flammable solvents or fluids away

from your dryer.

Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should

never be put directly into your dryer.

-is not used by anyone unable to operate

it property.

*See the Installation Instructions for com-

plete information.

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Knowing Your Dryer’s Features

The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and

features before using your dryer.

Moioture

Optional mounting kits

You can mount your compact dryer above your

compact washer using one of the following:

l Dryer Stand Kit for permanent installation,

secured to the wall.

Part No. 695570 (electric only)

l Stack Kit for free-standing installation.

Part No. 346721 (electric only)

l Stack Kit to mount dryer permanently onto

the washer.

Almond

Part No. 3390196 (electric only)

White

Part No. 3390175 (electric only)

l Dryer Wall-Mounting Kit for securing the

dryer to the wall with a steel bracket.

Part No. 345994 (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)

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 11 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

cycle. Push the Start

Button. See pages 6-6 for additional setting

information. Your dryer automatically stops when

a cycle 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.

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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.

Selecting a cycle

Use pages 6 to 6 to find information about

drying cycles that may be on your model.

To Select a 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.

Changing a sdectlon:

1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to point to a

new setting.

2. Push the Start Button, if necessary.

NOTES:

Use the Energy Preferred Automatic

Setting (w)to dry most loads. See page 7.

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 important for permanent press,

knits, and synthetic fabrics.

. Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause

shrinkage, static cling, and damage some

fabrics.

Fire 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 cycle

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 cycle. (Cycle

is unheated.) Refer to the chart on page 8

for suggested times.

2. Push the Start Button.

NOTE: Repeat steps above if more time is

needed to dry items.

Using the Perm. Press /Reg.

cycle

Use the Pen. Press/Reg. cycle to dry

permanent press and some synthetic fabrics.

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 (a) in your Perm. Press/Reg.

cycle.

2. Feel the dried items when the dryer

stops.

If the load is drier than you Ilke, select

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 the next time you

dry a similar load.

The Cycle Control Knob will not move until the

load is almost dry or cool-down is reached.

After cool-down 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 Perm. Press/Reg.

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.

Selectina the riaht cvcle and rettina

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MODEL

TYPE OF LOAD

COTTONS AND LINENS

Extra Heavy-Sedspreads, mattress pads, quilts

Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys, work

clothes

MediumweightSheets, cotton underwear,

diapers

Lightweight-Satistes, organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND

BLENDS

Heavyweight-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats

Mediumweight-Shirts, play clothes, sheets,

slacks

Lightweight-Lingerie, blouses, dresses

KNlTS

Heavyweight-Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,

slacks, shirts

Mediumweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic,

etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters

Lightweigh-ynthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.)

and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses

CYCLE

Timed Drying

Perm. Pressmeg.

Perm. Press/Reg.

Perm. PressIReg.

Perm. Press/Reg.

Perm. PressIReg.

Perm. Press/Reg.

BYCCD3421

90-105 min.

DELlCATE FABRICS

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

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSlTIVE

FABRICS

Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys

PlasticAhower curtains, tablecloths

Rubber-backed rugs

Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon

Air 20-30 min.’

Air 20-30 min.*

Air 20-30 min.’

Air 40-50 min.’

Air 15-20 min.’

‘Reset Air cycle as needed to complete drying.

Caring For Your Dryer

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Dryers require regular maintenance. Follow the suggestions below to maintain your dryer property.

Maintenance-every load

Cleaning the lint screen

The lint screen is located inside the dryer

drum, on the back wall. Cken Y beton oath

Kurd. A soreen 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 fabrics.

Open the door and pull the lint screen

straight out.

Squeeze body of lint screen lightly white

pulling the cover off. See itluatration.

Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do

not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint.

Wet lint is hard to remove.

Replaoe cover on lint soreen body. Push the

lint screen firmly back into place and close

the door.

Lint screen

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Maintenance-as needed

Use the following suggestions about cleaning

and lint removal to maintain your dryer and

keep it operating efl iciently.

Cleaning a clogged lint screen

Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can

cause a residue build-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 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 soreen with the brush until all

residue build-up is removed.

4. Rinse with hot water.

5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean

towel and replace in dryer.

Cleaning the dryer interior

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

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 load of rags to dry.

Cleaning the dryer exterior

Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.

Removing accumulated lint

Lint oan gather inside the dryer and be a fuel

for fire. It is recommended that lint be removed

every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending

on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a

qualified person. If you have any questions,

please cell our toll-free number at

1-800-253-l 301.

Electrkal Shock and

Personal injury Hazard

Unplug the power supply cord, or turn

off the electrical power at the main

power supply before removing dryer

panels.

Make sure the dryer is cool.

Dryer parts can have sharp edges. Use

care when handling.

Failure to do so could result in electrical

shock or personal injury.

1. Unplug the power supply cord, or turn off the

electrical power at the main power supply.

2. Remove back panel.

3. Remove lint from shaded area in illustration

with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid

damaging wires or thermostats.

4. Replace panel; reconnect and level dryer

again, if necessary.

Electrlcnl shock, Personal lnJury,

Ftro, and Ex~loslon Hazard

Turn off the electrical power before

cleaning the interior.

Make sure the dryer is cool.

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so coutd result in electrical

I shock or injury, fire or explosion.

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