Whirlpool TEDL640DQ0 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

End of Cycle signal ............. 6

Using the drying rack ........ 11

Caring for Your Dryer ......... 12

Laundry Tips.. ...................... 16

Troubleshooting .................. 20

Requesting Assistance

or Service ............................. 22

Warranty .............................. 24

1-800-253-l 301

Call our Consumer Assistance Center

with questions or comments.

ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS

‘q5

PART NO. 3401102

A Note to You

Thank you for buying an ESTATE” appliance.

ESTATE appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value

price. To ensure 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 appliance

properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership

Registration Card provided with your appliance. This 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 (see diagram on

page 5 for location of label). Dealer Name

Please also record the purchase date of

your appliance and your dealer’s name, Dealer Address

address and telephone number. Dealer Phone

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

Our Consumer Assistance Center

number is toll-free 24 hours a day.

1-800-253-1301 (

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 explana-

tion of the use of the symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to

such dangers as personal injury,

burns, fire, and electrical shock.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 loss

- 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 Safetv Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or

injury to persons when using your dryer, follow

basic precautions, including the following:

l Read all instructions before using your l Do not allow lint to build up inside the

dryer. dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should

l Dryer must be electrically grounded. See be done periodically by a qualified

the Installation Instructions. person.

l Do not machine wash or machine dry l Do not allow children to operate, play

items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or with, or crawl inside your dryer. Supervise

spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry children when they are near your dryer.

cleaning solvents, or other flammable l Do not reach into a dryer if the drum

fluids. The fumes can create a fire is moving.

hazard or explosion. Always hand wash

and line dry items containing these l Install and/or store dryer where it will not

materials. be exposed to the weather.

l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled l Do not tamper with the controls.

with vegetable or cooking oil. These l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, or heat-

items may contain some oil after laun- sensitive materials with heat.

dering. Due to the remaining oil, the l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off

fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself. electrical power before attempting to

@Store flammable solvents or fluids away service your dryer. Also, shut off gas

from your dryer. valve if you have a gas dryer.

l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should l When removing from service or discard-

never be put directly into your dryer. ing a dryer, always remove the door to

l Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi- prevent accidental entrapment.

cals, etc., pile up around or under the @Clean lint screen before or after each

dryer. load.

l Use only fabric softeners specifically

labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.

Understanding your responsibilities

l Be sure that your dryer:

-is located in an area where the

temperature is above 45°F (7°C).

-is properly installed in a well-ventilated

room and leveled on a floor that can

support the weight.*

-is connected to the proper outlet and

electrical supply.’

-is properly connected to fuel and

exhaust systems (gas dryers must be

vented outdoors).*

-is not installed against draperies or

curtains, or on carpet.*

-is properly maintained, repaired, and has

parts replaced by a qualified person.

-is used only for jobs normally expected of

home clothes dryers.

-is not used by anyone unable to operate

it properly.

l Never operate the dryer if:

- it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).

-it is damaged.

- parts are missing.

- all panels are not in place.

-the lint screen is loose, damaged, or

missing.

*See the Installation Instructions for com-

plete information.

- 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. Page references are included next to some features, Refer

to those pages for more information about the features.

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.

Cycle control knob

(may

include

temperature

settings’)

(PP. 7-8)

Start button

(P. 6)

. Lint screen

(P. 12)

Dryer drum -

Model and serial

number label

(P. 2)

Full-width

hamper door*

Other doors:

Mlnl-hamper door*

Other features not shown:

End of Cycle signal’ (p. 8)

Drying rack*

(p.

11)

Lint signal’

(p.

12)

*On some models

. -

Operating Your Dryer

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

to “Laundry Tips” on page 16 for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most

types of washables.

Before starting your dryer

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum Your dryer may have a Dryer Features

with a damp cloth to remove Guide (usually located on top of the dryer).

dust from storing and shipping. Remove it and place it with your Use and

Care Guide. The Features Guide provides

you with more information about your dryer.

Starting your dryer

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

the door.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the

desired cycle. Use the Energy

Preferred Automatic Setting

(*) to dry most loads (see

paw 7).

NOTE: Your I

a cycle ends. dryer stops automatically when

Stopping/restarting your dryer

You can stop your dryer anytime during

a cycle.

To stop the dryer, either:

@Open the dryer door. To restart the dryer:

1. Close the door.

2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if

desired).

3. Push the Start Button.

OFF

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.

Selecting the right cycle and setting

The following pages describe the cycles on

your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages 9-l 0

for help in selecting drying cycles.

Drying guidelines

l Always follow care label directions when

they are available.

l Use the No Heat Fluff cycle, or line dry

rubber, plastic, delicate, and heat-sensitive

fabrics (see page 10).

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 especially important for permanent

press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.

l Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static

cling, and damage to some fabrics.

l Refer to pages 16-l 9 for information

about:

-sorting clothes for drying

- choosing load sizes

-drying tips

- using dryer fabric softeners

- saving energy

- drying special-care items.

Cycle descriptions

Automatic Cycle(s)

Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred

Automatic Setting (*). Your Automatic

cycle(s) shuts off when

the selected dryness is

reached. The Cycle

Control Knob will not

move until the load is

almost dry. After the cool-

down, the Knob automati-

cally turns to an OFF area

and tumbling stops.

l If the load is drier than you like, select a

setting closer to LESS DRY the next time

you dry a similar load.

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

plete drying using a Timed cycle. Select a

setting closer to VERY DRY the next time

you dry a similar load.

Some models offer high heat and low heat

Automatic cycles (see page 9).

Timed Cycle(s)

Use a Timed cycle to complete drying if

some items are damp

after Automatic drying.

Timed drying is also

useful for:

l Delicate items and

small loads that need

a short drying time.

l Bulky items and large

loads that require a

long drying time.

Some models offer high heat and low heat

Timed cycles (see page 9).

No Heat Fluff Cycle

Use the No Heat Fluff cycle to fluff or air dry

bedding, plastic table

cloths, foam pillows,

sneakers, etc. See the

Warning and the chart

on page 10 for more

information about this

unheated cycle.

Damp Dry Cycle

(on some models)

Use Damp Dry to dry items to damp level or

Wrinkle Free Cycle

to dry items that do not

require an entire drying

cycle. Two examples

are heavy cottons, such

as jeans, which you do

not want to become stiff,

or cotton clothes which

are easier to press when

damp.

(on some models)

The Wrinkle Free cycle removes wrinkles

from clothes that have

been packed in a suit-

case or closet, or from

items not removed from

the dryer at the end of a

cycle. As soon as the

dryer stops, fold or put

the items on hangers.

End of Cycle signal

(on some models)

The dryer sounds a signal to let you know l On some dryers, the end of cycle signal

ILI

when the cycle is finished. The can be turned On or Off by a selector. The

*II signal is helpful when you are end of cycle On/Off selector is part of the

drying permanent press, syn- Start Button on some models. On other

1, thetics, and other items that dryers, the end of cycle signal is not

should be removed from the adjustable.

dryer as soon as it stops.

Drying cycles chart

Use the chart below to guide you when

making drying selections. The chart sug-

gests heat settings and drying times for

various loads.

NOTES:

Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.

Use a Timed cycle only if the recom-

mended Automatic cycle is not available.

The check mark J in the chart below

denotes recommended temperature

settings.

If some types of loads in the chart have

more than one suggested temperature

setting, choose the lowest setting available

on your dryer.

Always follow care label directions when

they are available.

TYPE OF LOAD

AUTOMATIC CYCLE* TIMED CYCLE

(heat settings) (minutes)

High Low High Low

COlTONS AND LINENS

Extra Heavy

Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts

Heavyweight

Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes

Mediumweight

Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers

Lightweight

Batistes, organdies, lingerie

J 70-80

J 50-60

J 40-50

J 20-30

PERMANENT PRESS,

SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS

Heavyweight

Work clothes, jackets, raincoats

Mediumweight

Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks

Lightweight

Lingerie, blouses, dresses

J 40-50

J 30-40

J 20-30

KNITS

Heavyweight

Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,

slacks, shirts

Mediumweight

Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.),

dress slacks, skirts, sweaters

Lightweight

Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and

blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses

/ 40-50

J 30-40

J 20-30

DELICATES’

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),

gauze, lace, etc. J 15-20

’ No Heat Fluff cycle or line drying is also recommended for delicate fabrics. (See page 10.)

No Heat Fluff cycle, or line

drying

The chart below includes examples of items

that require drying without heat. Use the No

Heat Fluff cycle, or place the items on a line

or rack to air dry.

NOTES:

Heat-sensitive fabrics should not be dried

in the dryer.

Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

Always follow care label directions when

thev are available.

Fire Hazard

Use the No Heat Fluff Cycle to dry

items listed below.

Do not use heat to dry these items.

Failure to do so can result in death

or fire.

TYPE OF LOAD

DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc. (Use No Heat

Fluff if low heat is not available. See page 9.)

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS

Foam Rubber-Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys

Make sure coverings are securely stitched.

Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the No

Heat Fluff cycle.

Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows

take a long time to dry.

Plastic-Shower curtains, tablecloths

Rubber-backed rugs

Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon

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.

Remove shoes from dryer while still damp.

Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.

NO HEAT FLUFF

CYCLE

(minutes)

20-30

40-50

1O-20

30-40

* Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.

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