Whirlpool BYCD3722W0 User manual

Use&Care

Electric

and

GasDryers

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

Dryer Safety ..............3

Parts and Features ... 5

Checking Your Vent ... 6

Operating Your

Dryer .........................8

Caring for Your

Dryer ....................... 12

Troubleshooting ...... 15

Requesting

Assistance

or Service ................ 17

Index ....................... 18

Warranty ................. 20

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PART NO. 3408078

ANomYou

Thankyouforbuyinpthisappliance.

You have purchased a quality world-class appliance. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation,

we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your

appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, complete and mail the

Ownership Registration Card

provided with your appliance. The card helps us

notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Pleaserecordyourmodel’sinformation.

Whenever you call to request service for your appli-

Model Number

ante, you need to know your complete model number

and serial number. You can find this information on the

Serial Number

model and serial number label/plate (see the diagram

Purchase Date

on the “Parts and Features” section for the location of

Dealer Name

the label). Also, record the other information shown in

the next column.

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone

Keepthisbookandthesalessliptogetherinasafeplaceforfuturereference.

OurConsumerAssistanceCenternumberistoll free.

1-800-253-1301

DKYERSAFEIY

Yoursafetyandthesafetyofothersisveryimportant.

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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured If you don’t

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t

follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

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.

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

WARNING

- To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow

basic precautions, including the following:

0 Read all instructions before using the dryer. 0 Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer

0 Do not dry articles that have been previously or attempt any servicing unless specifically

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with recommended in this Use and Care Guide or

gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, in published user-repair instructions that you

or explosive substances as they give off vapors understand and have the skills to carry out.

that could ignite or explode.

Do not use fabric softeners or products to

0 Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. eliminate static unless recommended by the

Close supervision of children is necessary when manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

the dryer is used near children. 0 Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam

0 Before the dryer is removed from service or rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

discarded, remove the door to the drying 0 Clean lint screen before or after each load.

compartment. 0 Keep area around the exhaust opening and

0 Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. adjacent surrounding areas free from the

0 Do not install or store the dryer where it will be accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

exposed to the weather. 0 The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should

0 Do not tamper with controls. be cleaned periodically by qualified service

personnel.

See Installation Instructions for grounding

requirements.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

hKMNDblMS

The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated on this page. 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.

Startbutton

(P-8)

Lint screen

(P- 12)

Model and

serial number I

serial number

labellabel II

Dryer drumDryer drum

@- 13)@- 13)

Additionalfeaturesyourdryermayhave:

End of cycle signal selector (p. 8)

Drum light (p. 14)

- Exhaust grill

Small side-swing

/door

CHECKINGYOURVENT

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) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Install your

dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45°F (7°C). Also make sure

that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information.

VENIINC

2. Use a 4-inch exhaust hood. Smaller hoods

increase drying times.

f ’ f

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.

3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left,

right, or straight out the

back of the dryer. Space

requirements are listed

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. For paid installa-

tion, call the company that installed the vent for

adjustment.

in your Installation

Instructions.

or flexible metal foil vent.

Use 4-inch heavy 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.

4. Use the straightest path possible when routing

the exhaust vent. Avoid

90” turns, if possible.

Allow room when using

elbows or making turns.

Bend vent gradually to

avoid kinking.

5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do

not

use

screws to secure vent.

Lint may catch on

screws.

Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use,

0 Use the hose attach-

ment on your vacuum,

or a pole or wire with a

but at least every 2 years,

or when installing your

dryer in a new location.

0 Disconnect vent from

the dryer and clean one

section at a time until

you reach the exhaust

hood.

feather duster or rag attached, to clean out lint.

Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent

moves freely.

0 When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the

Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer

for final product check.

OPEIWINCYOURDKVER

To get the best dryer results possible, you must use your dryer correctly. This section tells you how

to use your dryer properly and efficiently.

I-

MTINCYOURDRYER

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 Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death, explosion, or fire. result in death or fire.

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.

efore using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a

amp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

your dryer has a Features Guide, remove it and

ace it with this Use and Care Guide.

Fire Hazard

3. If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set it to

the recommended setting for the type of fabric

being dried. The cycle descriptions on the

following pages include temperature setting

suggestions.

. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the

door. Do not pack the 4. (OPTIONAL STEP) If your dryer has a Cycle

dryer; allow space for Signal (End of Cycle Signal) selector, set the

clothes to tumble freely. selector to On if you want the dryer to sound

a signal when a cycle is finished.

The signal is helpful when you are drying

permanent press, synthetics, and other items

that should be removed from the dryer as

soon as it stops.

On some models, the End of Cycle Signal is

part of the Start button.

5. Push the Start Button.

lnob to the recommended

cycle for the type of load

being dried, as described

in “Cycle descriptions”

later in this section.

Use the Energy

Preferred Automatic

Setting (*) to dry most

loads.

NOTE:

On some models,

l the Temperature selector

is part of the Cycle

Control Knob.

NOTE:

Your dryer stops automatically when a

cycle ends.

STAKINGYOURDRYER

(CONT.)

Stoppingandrestartinpyourdryer

You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.

To restart your dryer:

Close the door, select a new cycle and temperature

(if desired), and push the Start button.

To stop your dryer:

Open the dryer door or 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.

iEWINGMERIGHTMI ANDlWlPERATuRESETTING

The following pages describe the drying cycles

on your dryer. The descriptions include suggested

temperature settings and drying times for various

loads.

cycleandtemperaturetips

0 Make sure you have selected the correct cycle

and temperature for your load.

Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred

Automatic Setting (+).

0 Use the Fluff Air cycle, or line dry rubber, plastic,

delicate, and heat-sensitive fabrics.

If some types of loads in the cycle descriptions

on the following pages have more than one

suggested temperature setting, choose the

lowest setting available on your dryer.

a The last few minutes of all cycles are without

heat to make the load cooler to handle.

Dryingtips

0 Always follow care label directions when they are

available.

If you use fabric softener sheets, always use

softener sheets that are labeled as dryer safe and

follow package instructions carefully.

0 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.

Automaticcycle(s)

Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.

Depending on your

model, the Automatic

cycle uses either an

electronic or automatic

control that senses the

moisture in the load

and shuts off the dryer

when the selected

dryness is reached.

The Cycle Control Knob

L does not move until the

load is almost dry. After the cool-down, the Knob

automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling

stops.

0 If the load is drier than you like, select a setting

closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a

similar load.

0 If the load is not as dry as you like, complete

drying using a Timed cycle. Select a setting closer

Very

Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

Drying time with an Automatic cycle varies accord-

ing to the type of fabric, size of load, and dryness

setting. Your model may not have all heat settings

listed. Some general guidelines are:

0 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 clothes, and some knits.

0 Use a low heat setting for drying lightweight

items such as lingerie, blouses, dresses, and

some knits.

NOTE: If you have any questions about drying

temperatures for various loads, refer to care label

directions.

Timedcycle(s)

Use a Timed drying cycle to complete drying if some

items are damp after the

Automatic cycle. A Timed

drying cycle is also

useful for:

0 Heavyweight and bulky

items, such as bed

spreads and work

clothes, and large loads

that require a long drying

time. Set your dryer to a

heat setting that matches

the care label directions.

0 Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and

knits that require a short drying time. Set your dryer

for Low heat.

0 Drying time and temperature will depend on your

dryer model.

Fhff Aircycle

(onsomemodels)

Use the unheated Fluff Air cycle for items that require

drying without heat.

The chart on page 12

includes examples of

items that require air

drying.

NOTE: If your model

does not have the Fluff

Air cycle, line dry heat-

sensitive items.

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