Whirlpool REC3622D Installation instructions

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 ......7-8

Caring for Your Dryer ...10

Laundry Tips ...........13-16

Troubleshooting .....17-18

Requesting Assistance

or Service .mmm....m.........m..19

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

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COMPACT ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS

MODELS REP3822D REC3622D RGC3622D

PART NO. 9831700 8/95

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a ROPER@ appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, ROPER 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.

Serial Number

You can find this information on the model

Purchase Date

and serial number label in the door well (see

Dealer Name

diagram on page 5 for location of label).

Please also record the purchase date of

Dealer Address

your appliance and your dealer’s name,

Dealer Phone

address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Our toll-free number, l-80044-ROPER (l-800-447-6737), is

available 24 hours a day.

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 explanation of the use of

the symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such

dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns,

and personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

risk of explosion or fire, or to prevent

loss of life, personal injury, or property

- 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

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or

Read all instructions before using your

dryer.

Dryer must be electrically grounded. See

the Installation Instructions.

@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.

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.

Store flammable solvents or fluids away

from your dryer.

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.

Do not allow lint to build up inside the

dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning

should be done periodically by a qualified

person.

Do not allow children to operate, play

with, or crawl inside your dryer. Super-

vise children when your dryer is used

near children.

Do not reach into a dryer if the drum is

moving.

Install and/or store dryer where it will not

be exposed to the weather.

Do not tamper with the controls.

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

sensitive materials with heat.

Unplug the power supply cord or turn off

electrical power before attempting to

service your dryer. Also, shut off gas

valve if you have a gas dryer.

When removing from service or discard-

ing a dryer, always remove the door to

prevent accidental entrapment.

Clean lint screen before or after each

load.

Use only fabric softeners specifically

labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.

Understanding your responsibilities

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

- is located in an area where the of 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

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

electrical supply.* - it is damaged.

- is properly connected to fuel and - parts are missing.

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

- is properly maintained, repaired, and complete information.

has parts replaced by a qualified person.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Parts and 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 models covered by this book. Your model may not include

all features.

Moisture sensor

Model and serial

number label

Other feature:

End of cycle signal

(see

page

‘Automatic DRY-MISER”

Control

(240V models)

Optional mounting kits

You can mount your compact dryer above your

Dryer Stand Kit for permanent installation,

compact washer using one of the following kits: secured to the wall.

Part No. 49971 (electric or gas)

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.)

Explosion Hazard

Use only Dryer Stand Kit, Part No.

49971 when mounting a gas dryer.

Failure to do so can result in death

or explosion.

Optional deflector kit

Exhaust Deflector Kit to move dryer

exhaust up, down, or to the side.

Part No. 346001 (electric only)

Operating Your Dryer

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

to “Laundry Tips” on page 13 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 storing and shipping.

Starting your dryer

Load clothes into the dryer and close 3. Push the Start Button.

the door. -

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob either way

to the desired cycle. Use the

Energy Preferred Automatic

Setting (a) to dry most loads

(see page 7).

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:

Frii!Ll

Open the dryer door.

To restart the dryer:

Close the door.

2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if

desired).

3. Push the Start Button.

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.

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 the right cycle and setting

The following pages describe the cycles on

your dryer. Refer to the chart on page 9 for

help in selecting drying cycles.

Drying guidelines

Always follow care label directions when

Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static

they are available. cling, and damage to some fabrics.

Use the Air cycle to dry rubber, plastic,

Refer to pages 13-l 5 for information

delicate, and heat-sensitive fabrics (see about:

page

8).

- sorting clothes for drying

choosing

load sizes

- drying tips

_ using dryer fabric softeners

- saving energy

- drying special-care items.

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 especially important for permanent

press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.

Cycle descriptions

Automatic Permanent Press/

Regular Cycle(s)

Dry most loads using the Energy

Preferred Automatic Setting (*).

Your

Automatic cycle(s) shuts off when the se-

lected 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 load.

If the load is not as dry as you like, com-

plete drying using a Timed cycle. Select a

setting closer to MORE DRY the next time

you dry a similar load.

Timed Cycle(s)

Use a Timed cycle to complete drying if

some items are damp after Automatic dry-

ing. 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.

Air Cycle

The Air cycle has no heat. Use this un-

heated cycle to fluff or air dry bedding,

plastic tablecloths, foam pillows, sneakers,

etc. See page 8 for more information about

the Air cycle.

Fire Hazard

Use Air Cycle to dry items listed

below.

Do not use heat to dry these items.

Failure to do so can result in death or

fire.

REC3622D RGC3622D REP3622D

Selecting the right cycle and settmg I

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE*

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE

FABRICS

Foam Rubber - Pillows, bras, stuffed toys

Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths

Rubber-backed rugs

Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon

Air

COlTON 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.

Air

Remove shoes from dryer while still damp.

Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.

MODELS

REP3822D

20-30 min’

40-50 min*

15-20 min’

10 mint

REC3822D

RGC3822D

20-30 min*

40-50 min*

15-20 min’

20-30 mint

*Reset Air cycle as needed to complete drying.

Selecting the right cycle and setting

MODELS

REC3622D

TYPE OF LOAD

COlTONS AND LINENS CYCLE* REP3822D RGC3622D

Extra Heavy- Bedspreads,mattresspads,quilts Timed Drying 90-105 min 70-80 min

Heavyweight - Towels, jeans, corduroys, work Perm. Press/Reg.

clothes

Mediumweight - Sheets, cotton underwear,

diapers

Lightweight - Batistes, organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND

BLENDS

Perm. Press/Reg.

Heavyweight - Work clothes, jackets, raincoats Perm. Press/Reg.

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

slacks

Lightweight - Lingerie, blouses, dresses

KNITS

Perm. Press/Reg.

Heavyweight - Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts, Perm. Press/Reg.

slacks, shirts

Mediumweight - Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, Perm. Press/Reg.

etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters

Lightweight - Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) Perm. Press/Reg.

and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses

DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer curtains (two or three panels), gauze,

lace, etc. Timed Drying 10-20 min 1O-20min

*For Perm. Press/Reg. cycle, select MORE or LESS DRY, depending on type of load.

Caring for Your Dryer

Proper care of your dryer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your dryer

properly and safely.

Cleaning the lint screen

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located inside the dryer

drum, on the back wall.

Clean it before

each load.

A screen blocked by lint can

increase drying time.

To clean:

Open the door and pull the lint screen

straight out.

2. Squeeze body of lint screen lightly while

pulling the cover off.

3. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.

Do not rinse or wash 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.

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.

As needed cleaning

Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can

cause a residue buildup on the lint screen.

Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush

every six months or more frequently if it

becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

Use the following method:

Wet both sides of lint screen with hot

water.

2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and

liquid detergent; scrub lint

screen with the brush to

remove residue buildup.

3. Rinse screen with hot water.

4. Thoroughly

dry lint screen with a clean

towel; replace in dryer.

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