Whirlpool REC3622B Installation instructions

UseAndCare

A Note To You 2

Knowin Your

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Operating Your Dryer 6

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Laundry Tips 12

If Yqu Need

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Warranty 20

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COMPACT ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS

MODELS REP3622B REC3622B RGC3622B

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Rope@ appliance.

You have purchased a quality, wo&claas home appliince. Years of engineering experience have

gone into its manufacturing. Use thii 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. Pleass 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

whii could cause product damage

(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to

your personal property.

Our toll-f rw number, l-800-44-ROPER (l-800447-6737),

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 Or 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 5). 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 Nuder

Purchaaa ht.

Dealer Name

Dealer Phone

Understanding Safety

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

-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 ail 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEnr INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the rtsk of fire, electricel shock., or injury to persons when

using your dryer, follow basic precsutions, 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 0Do 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 buildup 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 perk&ally 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 mbber, rubber-like, and heat the Installation Instructions.

sensitive materiels with heat.

Understanding your responsibilities

Never operate the dryer if:

Se 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 dsmaged. 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 properfy connected to fuel and

missing. exhaust systems (gas dryers must be

Unplug the power supply cord or turn off vented outdoors).*

electrical power before attempting to -is not installed against draperies or

service your dryer. Shut off gas valve if curtains, or on carpet.’

you have a gas dryer. -is located in an area where the tempera-

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

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

may contain some oil after laundering. -is used only for jobs normally expected

Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may of home dothes dryers.

smoke or wtch tire by itself. -is not used by anyone unable to operate

Store flammable solvents or fluids away it properly.

from your dryer.

Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should *See the Installation Instructions for com-

never be put directly into your dryer. plete information.

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KnowingYour Dryer’s Features

The parts

and

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

features before using your dryer.

NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the

different features of all modele covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.

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Optional mounting kits

You wn mount your compact dryer above your

compact washer using one of the following:

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If mounting

gas dryer, use only Dryer

Stand Kit, Part No. 695570. Using any

other kit could result in a gas leak

Failure to follow the above instructions

could wuse fire or exolwion.

Dryer Stand Kit for permanent installation,

secured to the wall.

Part No. 605570 (electric or gas)

Stack Kii for free-standing installation.

Part No. 346721 (electric only)

Stack Kit to mount dryer permanently onto

the washer.

Almond

Part No. 3300106 (electric only)

White

Part No. 3300175 (electric only)

Dryer Wall-Mounting Kit for securing the

dryer to the wall with a steel bracket.

Part No. 345004 (electric only)

NOTE: The wall must be strong enough to

support the dryer’s weight. (Do not use in

mobile homes.)

Optional deflector kit

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 12 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 a cycle. Push the Start

Button. See pages 7-g for additional setting

information. Your dryer automatically stops when

a cyde 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.

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 7 to 0 to find information about

drying cycles that may be on your model.

To Sebot I 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.

ChWghgaOOfOCth:

1. TumtheCydeControfKnobtopointtoa

new setting.

2. Push the Start Button, if necessary.

NOTES:

l Use the Energy Preferred Automatic

Setting (e)to dry most loads. See page 8.

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 important for permanent press,

knits, and synthetic fabrics.

l Do not overdry. Overdrying can osuse

shrinkage, static ding, and damage some

fabrics.

Flro 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

cyde 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 cyde. (Cycle

is unheated.) Refer to the chart on page 0

for suggested times.

2. Push the Start Button.

NOTE: Repeat steps above if more time is

needed to dry items.

Using the Automatic Perm.

PresJReg. cycle

Use the Penn. Press/Peg. cycle to dry

permanent press and some synthetic fabrfcs.

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 (*) in your Perm. Press/Peg.

cY&.

2. Feel the dried items when the dryer

stops.

If the load is drier than you like, select

LESS dry, or a setting closer to 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, or a setting

closer to MORE dry, the next time you

dry a similar load.

The Cyde Control Knob will not move until the

load is almost dfy or cool-down is reached.

After cooldown 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 Penn. PressIFleg.

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.

Selecting the right cycle and setting

MODELS

REC3622B

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE RGC3622B REP3622B

COlTONS AND UNENS

Gtra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts Tmed D@ng 45-55 min 90-l 05 mir

Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys, work Perm. PressIReg.

clothes

Mediumweight-Sheets, cotton underwear, Penn. Press&g.

diapers

Lightweight-Satiates, organdies, lingerie Perm. Press/Reg.

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS MD

BLENDS

Heavyweight-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats Perm. Pressmeg.

Mediumweight-Shirts, play clothes, sheets, Penn. Press/Reg.

slacks

Lightweight-Lingerie, blouses, dresses Perm. Press/Reg.

KNITS

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

slacks, shirts Perm. Press/Reg.

Mediumweigh)-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, Perm. PressAGo.

etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters

Lightwelght+nthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) Perm. Press/Reg.

and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses

D-ATE FABRICS

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

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSTTIVE

FABRICS

Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys

Plastk+Shower curtains, tablecloths

Rubber-backed rugs

Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon

Air

20-30 min 20-30 min

20-30 min’ 20-30 min’

20-30 mine 20-30 min’

40-50 min’ 40-50 min’

15-20 min’ 15-20 min’

‘Reset fir 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 properly.

Maintenance-every load

Cleaning the lint screen

The lint screen is located inside the dryer

drum, on the back wall. Clean tt before eacJ’t

load A screen 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 fabrii.

1. Open the door and pull the lint saeen

straight out.

2. Squeeze body of lint screen lightly while

pulling the cover off. See illustration.

3. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do

not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint.

Wet lint is hard to remove.

4. Replace cover on lint screen body. Push the

lint screen firmly back into place and close

the door.

Maintenance-as needed

Use the following suggestions about cleaning

and lint removal to maintain your dryer and

keep it operating efficiently.

Cleaning a clogged lint screen

Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can

cause

residue build-up on the lint saeen. A

dogged lint screen can extend drying times.

Clean the lint screen every six months or more

frequently if it becomes dogged due to a

residue buildup. 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 screen with the brush until all

residue build-up is removed.

4. Rinse with hot water.

5. Thoroughly dj lint screen with a clean

towel and replace in dryer.

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