DRYER SAFETY...2 PARTS AND FEATURES...4 CHECKING YOUR VENT ...5 DRYER USE ...5 Starting Your Dryer...5 Stopping and Restarting ...6 Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips ...6 Cycle Descriptions ...6 Additional Features ...7 Drying Rack (optional) ...8 Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
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: Read all instructions before using the dryer. Gas dryers should only be installed in a room if the room meets the appropriate ventilation requirements specified in the national installation regulations.
A. Control panel B. Model and serial number label C. Dryer drum D. Lint screen E. Exhaust grill F. Wide-opening door Control Panel PARTS AND FEATURES Additional features your dryer may have Super wide-swing door End of Cycle Signal selector Wrinkle Guard II selector Automatic Dry sensor Optional purchase...
CHECKING YOUR VENT 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 the Installation Instructions. See the Installation Instructions for more information. WARNING Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent.
5. Select the End of Cycle Signal. The signal is helpful when drying permanent press or synthetics. Promptly remove these items from the dryer at the end of the cycle to keep wrinkles from forming. The End of Cycle Signal is part of the Start button. Turn the Start button to ON or OFF.
Air Fluff or Air Dry cycles Use the Air Fluff or Air Dry cycle for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic or heat-sensitive fabrics. Set the Cycle Control knob to Air Fluff or Air Dry. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using the Air Fluff or Air Dry cycle.
The drying rack is useful for machine drying items you would not necessarily want to tumble dry or that you would normally line dry (for example, tennis shoes, pillows, stuffed toys). If your model does not have a drying rack, you can order one by contacting the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.
Cleaning the Dryer Interior 1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed. 2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth. 3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum. NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior.
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Dryer Operation Dryer will not run Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer.
Whirlpool designated service company. NOTE: For gas dryers only, if the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord available from the dealer from whom you purchased the dryer or a Whirlpool designated service company. For warranty information...