Page 1: Table Of Contents
...10 Cycle descriptions ...11 Fluff Air cycle ...13 Using the drying rack ...14 Caring for Your Dryer ..15 Troubleshooting ...18 Assistance or Service ...20 Warranty ...24 1 - 800 - 253 - 1301 Call us with questions or comments. www.whirlpool.com...
Page 2: A Note To You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. 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.
Page 3: Dryer Safety
RYER AFETY Your safety and the safety of others is very important. 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”...
Page 4 DRYER SAFETY 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. • Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
Page 5: Parts And Features
ARTS AND EATURES 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 (pp. 8-13) Model and serial number label...
Page 6 HECKING 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 45ºF.
Page 7: Checking Your Vent
ENTING CONT Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust vent. Use the fewest number of elbows and turns. Allow room when using elbows or making turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure vent.
Page 8 SING TARTING YOUR DRYER wWARNING 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 result in death, explosion, or fire. Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.
Page 9: Using Your Dryer
(OPTIONAL STEP) Some dryers have an On/Off FINISH GUARD ® selector or an Off/30 min. or 90 min. FINISH GUARD ® Plus selector. These features protect your clothes from wrinkling when you do not remove them from the dryer as soon as it stops.
Page 10: Starting Your Dryer
USING YOUR DRYER TARTING YOUR DRYER Stopping and restarting your dryer You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. To stop your dryer: Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off. OADING Loading suggestions The chart below provides some guidelines on various types of drying loads. Load clothes loosely into the dryer.
Page 11: Cycle Descriptions
YCLE DESCRIPTIONS Automatic cycle(s) Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads. Depending on your model, the Automatic cycle uses either the electronic ACCUDRY Less system or the automatic DRY-MISER control that senses the Very moisture in the load and shuts off the dryer when the selected dryness is reached.
Page 12 USING YOUR DRYER YCLE DESCRIPTIONS Damp Dry feature (on some models) Use the Damp Dry feature in the Timed cycle to Damp Cool Down Temperature selector to High heat. Towels feature (on some models) When you have large loads of towels to dry, you Finish Guard Option...
Page 13: Fluff Air Cycle
YCLE DESCRIPTIONS ( CONT FINISH GUARD ® (FINISH GUARD (on some models) When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The FINISH GUARD features Finish Guard periodically tumble, rearrange, and fluff the load to avoid wrinkles.
Page 14: Using The Drying Rack
USING YOUR DRYER SING THE DRYING RACK To order a drying rack, call 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A. You will hear a recording. Follow the instructions to place an order. The drying rack lets you dry items without tumbling them.
Page 15: Caring For Your Dryer
ARING FOR LEANING THE LINT SCREEN Every load cleaning The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before starting each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean: Open the lid and pull the lint screen towards you.
Page 16 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER LEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes.
Page 17 HANGING THE DRUM LIGHT The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. Your dryer’s drum light may be one of two types, as shown. To change drum light type 1: Unplug the dryer or disconnect the electricity leading to the dryer at the main power supply.
Page 18: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING OMMON DRYING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE • Lint screen is clogged with lint. Not drying satisfactorily • Restricted air movement. Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood is clogged with lint. • Exhaust vent is crushed or kinked. • One fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped.
Page 19 OMMON DRYING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE Lint in load • Lint screen is clogged. • Improper sorting. • Load is too big or heavy. • Load is overdried. • Paper or tissue in pockets. • Pilling being mistaken for lint. • Improper use of fabric softener Stains on in washer.
Page 20: Assistance Or Service
WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. OR FURTHER ASSISTANCE If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c/o Correspondence Dept. 2000 North M-63 Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Page 21: Warranty
F. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

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