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A Note to You ................
2
Dryer
Safety
..................
3
Parts
and Features
........ 5
Chocking
Your Vent
...... 6
Using
Your Dryer
.......... 8
Starting
your dryer ........ 8
Loading
......................
10
Selecting
a cycle
and temperature
setting
........................
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
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full of valuable information
about how to operate
and maintain your appliance
properly and safely. Please read
it carefully.
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on your appliance.
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recordyourmodel's
information.
Whenever
you cell to request service for your
appliance,
you need to know your complete
model
number and sedal number. You can find this informa-
tion on the model and serial number label/plate (see
diagram
in the "Parts and Features" section).
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Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
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Dealer Address
and your dealer's name, address, and telephone number.
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2
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"
or
"#MARNING". These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously
injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will identity the hazard,
happen if the instructions
are not followed.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't
follow instructions.
tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
I
WARNING:
For your
safety
the information
in this manual
must be followed
to
I
I
minimize
the risk of fire or explosion
or to prevent
property
damage,
personal I
injury or death.
- 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
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.
Items
contaminated
with
cooking
oils may contribute
to a
chemical
reaction
that
could
cause
a
load to catch
fire.
• Do not dry articles
that
have been
previously
cleaned
in, washed
in, soaked
in, or spotted
with
gasoline,
dry-cleaning
solvents,
other
flammable,
or explosive
substances
as they give off vapors
that
could
ignite or explode.
• Do not allow
children
to play on or in
the dryer.
Close
supervision
of children
is necessary
when the dryer
is used
near children.
• Before
the dryer
is removed
from service
or discarded,
remove
the door
to the
drying
compartment.
• Do not reach into the dryer
if the drum
is moving.
• Do not install
or store the dryer
where
it will be exposed
to the weather.
• Do not repair
or replace
any part of the
dryer
or attempt
any servicing
unless
specifically
recommended
in this Use and
Care Guide
or in published
user-repair
instructions
that
you understand
and
have the skills to carry out.
• Do not use fabric
softeners
or products
to eliminate
static
unless
recommended
by the manufacturer
of the fabric
softener
or product.
• Do not use heat to dry articles
containing
foam
rubber
or similarly
textured
rubber-
like materials.
• Clean
lint screen before
or after each
load.
• Keep area around
the exhaust
opening
and adjacent
surrounding
areas free from
the accumulation
of lint, dust,
and dirt.
• The interior
of the dryer
and exhaust
vent
should
be cleaned
periodically
by
qualified
service
personnel.
• See Installation
Instructions
for grounding
requirements.
• Do not tamper
with
controls.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
4
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.
Temperature
selector*
8)
Cycle control
knob
(pp. 8-13)
(p. 9)
Lint screen
(p. 15)
Model and
serial number
label
(p. 2)
Exhaust grill
(p. 18)
(p. 16)
Wide-opening
door*
Otherdoors:.
_
mall side-swing
door*
Large side-swing
door*
(Reversible door - see Installation
Instructions)
Super wide-opening
door*
(Reversible door - see Installation
Instructions)
Additional
features
yourdryermayhave:
End of cycle signal selector
(p. 9)
FINISH GUARD ®feature selector
(p. 13)
FINISH GUARD ®Plus feature selector
(p. 13)
ACCUDRW"
electronic
sensor (p. 11)
DRY MISER ® automatic
sensor (p. 11)
Drying rack (p. 14)
Drum light (p. 17)
* On some models
5
in a well-ventilated
room
where
the temperature
is always
above
45°F. Also
make
sure that
your
dryer
is leveled.
Refer
to your
Installation
Instructions
for more
information.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent,
Failure to follow these instructions
can
result in desth or fire.
If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will
not be covered under the warranty.
NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will
be paid for by the customer, whether it was a paid
installation or self-installed For paid installation,call
the company that installed the vent for adjustment.
1. Do not use plastic vent or flexible metal foil vent.
Use 4 inch heavy metal
or flexible metal vent.
Do not kink or crush
flexible metal vent. It
must be completely
extended to allow
adequate
exhaust air to
flow. Check vent after
installation.
Refer to
your Installation
Instructions
for proper
length requirements
of vent.
2. Use a 4 inch exhaust hood. Smaller hoods
increase drying times.
3.The
exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left,
right, or straight out the
back of the dryer. Space
re_luirements are listed
in your Installation
Instructions.
6
4. Use the straightest
path possible when routing
the exhaust vent. Use
the fewest number of
elbows and turns. Allow
better
room when using
elbows or making turns.
Bend vent gradually to
avoid kinking.
5. Use duct tape to seal all joints.
Do not use
screws to secure vent.
Lint may catch on
screws.
6. Clean exhaust vent periodically,
depending
on use,
but at least every 2
years, or when installing
your dryer in a new
location.
• Disconnect
vent from
the dryer and clean one
section
at a time until
you reach the exhaust
hood.
• Use the hose attach-
ment on your vacuum,
or a pole or wire with a feather duster or rag
attached,
to clean out lint.
• Be sure the flapper
on the outside end of vent
moves freely.
• When cleaning
is complete,
be sure to follow the
Installation
Instructions
supplied with your dryer
for final product
check.
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.
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely
remove
oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any
type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic
must be dried on a clothesline or by using an
Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death or fire.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with
a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and
shipping.
1. Load clothes
loosely into the dryer and close
the door. Do not pack
the dryer; allow space
for clothes
to tumble
freely.
2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recom-
mended cycle for the
type of load being dried.
• Use the Energy
Preferred Automatic
Setting (*) to dry
most loads.
NOTE: On some
models, the Tempera-
ture selector is part of
the Cycle Control knob.
3. If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set it to
the recommended setting for the type of fabric
being dried. The cycle descriptions on the
following pages include temperature setting
suggestions.
8
4. (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.
• Set the FINISH GUARD selector to On to
tumble the load without
heat every few minutes
up to 45 minutes
after the drying cycle ends.
• The FINISH GUARD Plus selector
lets you
choose up to 30 or 90 minutes of periodic
unheated tumble time after the drying cycle
ends.
• A signal will sound every few minutes
while
FINISH GUARD (FINISH GUARD Plus) is
running if the Cycle Signal (End of Cycle
Signal) feature is set to On. The signal and
cycle end when you open the dryer door.
• Set the FINISH GUARD (FINISH GUARD Plus)
selector to Off if you do not want to run this
feature.
NOTE: Some dryers have a FINISH GUARD feature
that cannot
be turned
On or Off. See page 13.
5. (OPTIONAL STEP) if your dryer has a Cycle
Signal (End of Cycle Signal) selector, set the
selector
to On if you want the dryer to sound
a signal when a cycle is finished.
• The signal is helpful when you are drying
permanent
press, synthetics,
and other items
that should be removed from the dryer as
soon as it stops.
• On some models, the End of Cycle Signal is
part of the Start (Push to Start) button.
• On some models, the signal volume can be
adjusted
from Softer to Louder.
6. Push the Start (Push to Start) button.
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically
when a
cycle ends.
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.
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an
Off area when the dryer is not in use.
To restart
your dryer:
Close the door, select a new cycle and tempera-
ture (if desired), and push the Start (Push to Start)
button.
LOADING
Loadin_
suggestions
The chart below provides some guidelines
on various types of drying loads. Load clothes
loosely into the
dryer. Do not pack the dryer; allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
Heavy Work Clothes
3 pair pants
3 shirts
4 pair jeans
1 coverall
1 overall
Delicates
3 camisoles
1 quilted robe
4 slips
4 panties
2 bras
2 nighties
1 baby's dress
Towels
10 bath towels
10 hand towels
14 wash cloths
1 bath mat
Mixed Load
3 double sheets
4 pillowcases
8 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
8 handkerchiefs
SELECI1NG
ACYCLE
ANDI MPERATURE
SETTING
The following
pages describe
the drying cycles
on your dryer. The descriptions
include suggested
temperature
settings and drying times for various
loads.
Cycleandtemperature
tips
• Make sure you have selected the correct cycle
and temperature for your load.
• Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred
Automatic
Setting (*).
• Use an air cycle (or temperature
setting), or line
dry rubber, plastic, delicate,
and heat-sensitive
fabrics.
• If some types of loads in the cycle descriptions
on the following
pages have more than one
suggested temperature
setting, choose the
lowest setting available on your dryer.
• The last few minutes of all cycles are without
heat to make the load cooler to handle.
_yin_t_s
• Always follow care label directions
when they are
available.
• If you use fabric softener sheets, always use soft-
ener sheets that are labeled as dryer safe and fol-
low package
instructions
carefully.
• Remove the load from the dryer as soon as
tumbling
stops to reduce wrinkling.
This is
especially
important for permanent
press, knits,
and synthetic
fabrics.
10
Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
Depending on your
model, the Automatic
cycle uses either the
electronic
ACCUDRY
TM
system or the
automatic
DRY-MISER ®
control that senses the
moisture
in the load
and shuts off the dryer
when the selected
dryness
is reached.
The Cycle Control knob does 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, complete
drying using a Timed cycle. Select a setting clos-
er to Very Dry the next time you dry a similar
load.
Drying time with an Automatic
cycle varies accord-
ing to the type of fabric, size of load, and dryness
setting. Your model may not have all heat settings
listed. Some general guidelines
are:
• Use a high heat setting for drying heavyweight
items, such as towels and work clothes.
• Use a medium
heat setting for drying medium-
weight items, such as sheets, underwear,
permanent
press clothes, and some knits.
• Use a low heat setting for drying lightweight
items such as lingerie, blouses, dresses, and
some knits.
NOTE: If you have any questions
about drying
temperatures
for various loads, refer to care label
directions.
T'nned
cycle(s)
Use a Timed drying cycle to complete
drying
if
some items are damp
after the
Automatic
cycle. A Timed drying
cycle is also useful for:
• Heavyweight
and bulky
items, such as bed
spreads and work
clothes,
and large loads
that require a long drying
time. Set your dryer for
High heat.
• Lightweight
items, such as lingerie, blouses, and
knits that require a short drying time. Set your
dryer for Low heat.
NOTE: Drying time and temperature
will depend on
your dryer model.
FluffAircycle
(onsomemodels)
Use the unheated
Fluff Air cycle for items that
require drying without
heat. The chart on page
13 includes examples
of
items that require air
drying.
NOTE: If your model
does not have the Fluff
Air cycle, use the Timed
Drying cycle and the "Air
Only" Temperature
setting, or line dry
heat-sensitive
items.
HeavyDryfeature
(onsomemodels)
Use the Heavy Dry feature to dry large items or
items that are thicker
or
heavier than a regular
load (such as heavy
cotton
bath towels
or robes.) Set your
Cycle Control knob to
Heavy Dry and your
Temperature
selector
to
High heat.
11
Use the Damp Dry feature in the Timed cycle to
--
dry items to damp level
or 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. Bet the
Temperature
selector to High heat.
ToweLsfeature
(onsouemodets)
When you have large loads of towels to dry, you
may want to use the
Towels feature in the
Automatic
cycle. The
Towels setting
allows
for more drying time
and automatically
shuts
off the dryer when the
selected dryness
is
reached. The Towels
feature also can be
_'_'
used for extra heavy
items such as mattress
pads and quilts. Bet the
Temperature
selector to High heat.
Delicatesfeature
(onsouemodets)
When you have small loads or loads of lightweight
items to dry, you may
want to use the
Delicates feature in the
Automatic
cycle. The
Delicates setting allows
,,,_,.
less drying time and
automatically
shuts off
the dryer when the
selected
dryness is
reached. Set the
Temperature
selector to
Ex-Low heat.
11JMBLE
PRESS
_feature
(onsmemodels)
The TUMBLE PRESS feature in the Timed cycle
removes wrinkles from
clothes that have been
packed
in a suitcase
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. Set the Temper-
ature selector
to Medium
or Low heat.
12
When you are unable to remove a load from the
dryer as soon as it
stops, wrinkles
can
form. The FINISH
GUARD features
periodically
tumble,
rearrange,
and fluff
the load to avoid
wrinkles.
• On some models,
this feature is part of
the Cycle Control knob.
If you do not open the dryer door within a few
minutes
after the cycle stops, the FINISH GUARD
features automatically
take over to protect the
load.
• On some models,
you can turn the FINISH
GUARD feature On or Off with a selector. (See
Step 4 in "Starting
Your Dryer.")
• On models with the FINISH GUARD Plus
feature, you can select up to 30 or 90 minutes of
periodic
unheated tumble time after the drying
cycle ends.
• A signal will sound every few minutes while
FINISH GUARD (FINISH GUARD Plus) is running if
the Cycle Signal (End of Cycle Signal) feature is
set to On. On some models, this signal is fixed
and cannot be turned off. The signal and cycle
end when you open the dryer door.
RackDryfeature
(onsomemodels)
Use the Rack Dry feature to dry items without
R,,_
tumbling
them. See
"Using The Drying
Rack" on page 14.
FLUFF
AIRCYCLE
The chart below includes examples
of items that
• Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
require drying without
heat. Use the Fluff Air cycle
• Always follow care label directions
when they are
(or the Timed Drying cycle and the "Air Only"
available.
Temperature
setting), or place the items on a line
or rack to air dry.
TYPE OF LOAD
FLUFF AIR CYCLE*
(minutes)
20-30
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
Fluff Air cycle.
• Make sure pillows are completely
dry. Foam rubber pillows
take a long time to dry.
Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber - backed rugs
Olefin, Polyprepylene,
Sheer nylon
20-30
40-50
10-20
* Reset cycle as needed to complete
drying. On models without the Fluff Air cycle, set the Temperature
selector to Air Only and the Cycle Control knob to the desired 33med Drying cycle setting.
13
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. The rack does not move, but the drum turns.
1. Fit rear pegs of the rack into spaces in the back
wall of the dryer. Lower
the front so the legs
rest on the dryer
opening.
2. Put wet items on top of the rack. Leave space
between the items
so air can reach all
surfaces.
• See chart below for
suggested cycles and
settings for items that
might best be rack
dried. Drying time will
depend on amount of
moisture items hold.
NOTE: Make sure nothing hangs over the edge of
the rack.
3. Close the door.
4. Select the Timed Drying cycle and temperature,
or the Fluff Air cycle.
5. Push the Start button.
NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tum-
bling. Automatic cycles do not work with the drying
rack.
RACK DRY
CYCLE
TEMPERATURE
TIME*
(minutes)
Wool sweaters
Timed drying
Low
60
(Block to shape and lay fiat on the rack)
Stuffed toys or pillows
Timed drying
Low
60
(Cotton or polyester fiber filled)
Stuffed toys or pillows
FluffAir
None; cycle is unheated.
90
(Foam rubber filled)
Sneakers or canvas shoes
Fluff Air
None; cycle is unheated.
30-40
*Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.
14
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:
1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen towards
you.
2. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
Do not
rinse or wash screen to
remove lint. Wet lint is
hard to remove.
Asneeded
cleaning'
Laundry detergents
and fabric softeners can cause
a residue buildup on the lint screen. This buildup
can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or
cause the dryer to stop before your load is com-
pletely dry. You may be able to see this buildup,
or the lint may be falling off the screen because it
is clogged.
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:
1. 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. Push the lint screen firmly back into place and
close the lid.
IMPORTANT:
a 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.
a Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natu-
ral 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.
a If lint falls off the screen during removal and into
the dryer, check the exhaust hood and remove
the lint (see "Checking Your Vent").
3. Rinse screen with hot water.
4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel;
replace in dryer.
15
Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as
denim blue jeans or bdghtly colored cotton items,
may discolor the dryer intedor. These stains are not
harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of
clothes. It is helpful to dry unstable dye items inside
out to prevent dye transfer.
To clean dryer drum:
1. Make a paste with powdered
laundry detergent
and very warm water.
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.
OR
Apply a liquid, non-flammable household cleaner
to the stained area and rub with a
soft cloth until all excess dye is
removed.
3. Wipe drum thoroughly
with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to
dry drum.
Explosion
Hazard
Use nonflammable
cleaner.
Failure
to do so can
result
in death,
explosion,
or fire.
REMOVING
ACCUMULA_D
LINTFROMINSIDE
THEDRYER
CABINET
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel
for fire. Lint should be removed every 2 years, or
more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning
should be done by a qualified person.
16
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.
Fire Hazard
Replace
light
bulb cover
before
operating
dryer.
Failure
to do so can result
in death
or fire.
Tochan_e
drumlishttype,:
1, Unplug the dryer or disconnect
the electricity
leading to the dryer at the main power supply.
2, Open the dryer door. Remove the light bulb
cover from the back
wall of the dryer by
turning
the cover
clockwise.
Tochanse
drumlishttypez:
1, Unplug the dryer or disconnect
the electricity
leading to the dryer at the main power supply.
2, Open the dryer door. Remove the light bulb cover
from the back wall of the
__
ryer by removing the
screw located in the
lower right corner of
the cover.
3, Remove the light bulb by turning
it
counterclockwise.
4, Replace the bulb with a 40-watt
appliance
bulb only.
5, Replace the light bulb cover and lock in
place by turning
counterclockwise.
6, Plug in dryer or reconnect
power supply.
3. Remove the light bulb by turning
it
counterclockwise.
4, Replace the bulb with a 10-watt
appliance
bulb only.
5, Replace the light bulb cover.
6.
Plug in dryer or reconnect power supply.
17
• Lint screen is clogged
with lint.
• Clean lint screen.
• Restricted
air movement.
Exhaust vent or outside
exhaust hood is clogged with
lint.
• Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold hand under
outside exhaust hood to check air movement.
If you
do not feel air moving, clean exhaust system of lint
or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible
metal vent (see your Installation Instructions).
• Exhaust vent is crushed
or
kinked.
• Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent
(see your Installation
Instructions).
• One fuse is blown or circuit
breaker is tripped. The dryer
will appear to operate, but you
will not get any heat.
• Replace fuse or reset breaker.
• Cycle Control knob or temper-
• Select the right cycle and temperature
for the types
ature selector is set on air dry.
of garments being dried (see "Using your Dryer").
• Load not contacting
the sensor
• Level dryer (see your Installation
Instructions).
strips and automatic cycle
ending early.
• Fabric softener sheets blocking
• Use only one softener sheet per load and only use
exhaust grill,
it once.
• Dryer located in room with
• Move dryer to a location with temperatures above
temperature
below 45°F (7°(3).
45°F (7°(3).
• Large amount of moisture
in
the load.
• Expect longer dry times with items that hold more
moisture
(cottons).
• Cold rinse water used.
• Expect longer dry times.
• Load too large and bulky to
dry quickly.
• Separate load to tumble freely.
• Power cord not firmly plugged
• Plug power cord into a live circuit.
into a live circuit with proper
voltage.
• Fuses blown or circuit
breakers tripped.
• Replace fuses or reset breakers.
• Using a regular fuse.
• Replace with a time-delay fuse.
• Dryer door not firmly closed.
• Close dryer door tightly.
• Start button not firmly pressed.
• Press Start button again.
• Cycle Control knob set to Off.
• Set knob to a cycle or time.
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Lint in load
• Lint screen is clogged.
• Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.
• Improper sorting.
• Load is too big or heavy.
• Sort lint givers from lint takers and sort by color.
• Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint
screen.
Stains on
load
• Load is overdried.
• Use correct
dryer settings for fabric. Overdrying
can cause lint-attracting
static (see "Using Your
Dryer").
• Paper or tissue in pockets.
• Clean out pockets
before drying.
• Pilling being mistaken for lint.
• Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and
laundering.
• Improper use of fabric softener
• Use fabric softener sheets in dryer. Add at begin-
in washer.
• Drying soiled items.
• Overdrying
• Poor garment quality.
• Manufacturer's care label
instructions not followed.
ning of cycle when load is cold.
• Items need to be clean before being dried.
• Match dryer settings to fabric type (see "Using
Your Dryer").
• Check quality of garment before purchasing.
• Follow fabric care label instructions carefully.
Items
• Overloading.
• Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
shrinking
• Overdrying.
• Match dryer settings to fabric type (see "Using
Your Dryer").
Loads are
• Load left in dryer at the end of
• Remove load as soon as tumbling stops.
wrinkled
cycle.
Odors
• Household chemicals, paint, or
• Do not use dryer while these chemical fumes are in
varnish being drawn into dryer,
the air.
• First use of dryer element.
• Odor will be gone after the first cycle.
Unusual
• Thumping of rollers when dryer
• Thump will go away after 5 minutes of drying.
sounds
has not been used for a while.
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Call the Whirlpool
Consumer
Assistance
Center
toll free at 1-800-253-1301.
Our
consultants
are available to
assist you,
When calling:
Please know the pumhase date, and
the complete model and serial number of your
appliance (see "A Note to You"), This
information will help us better respond to your
request.
Our consultants
provide assistance
with:
• Features and specifications on our full line
of appliances
• Installation information
• Use and maintenance procedures
e Accessory and repair parts sales
• Specialized customer
assistance
(Spanish
speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.)
• Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and
repair parts distributors
Whirlpool
designated
service technicians
are
trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate the designated
Whirlpool service company
in your area, you can also look in your telephone
directory
Yellow Pages.
iFYOUNEEDREPLACEMENT
PARTS
If you need to order replacement
parts, we recom-
mend that you only use FSP®factory specified
parts. FSP replacement
parts will fit right and work
right, because they are made to the same exacting
specifications used to build every new
WHIRLPOOL ®appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, call
our Consumer
Assistance Center or your nearest
designated service center.
FORFURTHER
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.
2O
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
WHIRLPOOL
CORPORATION
WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
FSP®replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
or workmanship. Service must be provided by a designated Whirlpool
service company.
WHIRLPOOL
CORPORATION
WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of your dryer, including venting. Heavy four-inch metal exhaust vent must be
used. Refer to the venting section of this manual and your Installation Instructions.
2. Instruct you how to use your dryer, to replace house fuses or reset circuit breakers, or to replace
owner accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairs when your dryer is used in other than single-family household use.
C. Damage to your dryer caused by accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper
installation (including, but not limited to, venting with plastic or flexible foil), or installation not in accor-
dance with local electrical and plumbing codes.
D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States.
E. Pick-up and delivery. This product
is designed
to be repaired in the home.
F. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
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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. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty
may also apply. For details, please contact your
authorized
Whirlpool
dealer.
If you need service, first see the "Troubleshooting"
section of this book. After checking
"Troubleshooting,"
additional help is available by checking the "Assistance
or Service" section, or by calling our
Consumer Assistance
Center at 1-800-253-1301
from anywhere in the U.S.A.
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