This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal property.

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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.

* Read all instructions before using your dryer.

l Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning solvents, and other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Always hand wash and line dry items containing these materials.

. Do not allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children when your dryer is used near children.

lDo not reach into a dryer if the drum is moving.

. When removing from service or discarding a dryer, always remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment.

l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, and heat sensitive materials with heat.

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Install and/or store dryer where it will not be exposed to the weather.

Do not tamper with the controls.

You are responsible for making sure that your dryer is installed, repaired and has parts replaced by a qualified person.

Use only fabric softeners specifically labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.

Do not allow lint to build-up inside the dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should be done periodically by a qualified person.

Clean lint screen before or after each load.

Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. pile up around or under the dryer.

Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the Installation Instructions.

Understanding your responsibilities

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.

l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power before attempting to service your dryer. Shut off gas valve if you have a gas dryer.

*Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after laundering.

Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

l Store flammable solvents or fluids away from your dryer.

l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should never be put directly into your dryer.

l Be sure that your dryer:

-is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight in a well-ventilated room.+

-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 located in an area where the tempera- ture is above 45??F (7??C).

-is properly maintained.

-is used only for jobs normally expected of home clothes dryers.

-is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

+See the Installation Instructions for com- plete information.

Wipe the dryer drum before using to remove dust from storing and shipping.

If your dryer has a Consumer Buy Guide, remove it and place it in your Use and Care Guide.

Refer to the information below, and ???Laundry Tips??? on page 12 for control setting, sorting, and loading information.

Selecting a cycle

You will find information you need to make correct cycle, time, and temperature decisions in this section.

l Pages 7 and 8: Use these pages to find additional information about the drying cycles on your model.

l Page 9: Use the information on this page to guide you when making drying selections.

Your dryer has a Cycle Control Knob and a Temperature Selector:

1.Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Control Knob either way to the desired time.

2.Stop when the indicator on the knob???s outer ring points to the cycle and time you want.

3.Set the Temperature Selector to the desired temperature setting.

Changing a selection:

1.Turn the Cycle Control Knob to a new setting.

2.Move the Temperature Selector to the new desired temperature.

3.Push the Start Button, if necessary.

Using the Damp Dry cycle

(on some models)

Use this cycle to dry damp items that do not require an entire drying cycle, or to dry items to damp level. 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.

1.Set the Cycle Control Knob on DAMP DRY.

2.Set the Temperature Selector to a high setting.

3.Push the Start Button.

The last few minutes of this cycle are without heat to help make the load easier to handle.

Using the TUMBLE PRESS* cycle

The Tumble Press cycle removes wrinkles from clothing that has been packed in a suitcase or closet, and from items not removed from the dryer at the end of a cycle.

1.Set the Cycle Control Knob on TUMBLE

PRESS.

2.Set the Temperature Selector to a high setting.

3.Push the Start Button.

The last few minutes of this cycle are without heat to help make the load easier to handle. Put only a few items in your dryer for best results when using this cycle. As soon as the dryer stops, fold or put the items on hangers.

Using the Fluff Air cycle (no heat)

Fire Hazard

Do not dry heat-sensitive fabrics, plastic, rubber, or some stuffed items with heat. Use the Fluff Air cycle, or line dry.

Failure to do so could result in fire or damaged items.

The dryer does not heat when the Cycle Control Knob is set in the Fluff Air cycle. This cycle can be used to fluff or air dry bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam rubber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.

1.Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number of minutes you want in the Fluff Air cycle. (No temperature needs to be selected;

cycle is unheated.) Refer to the chart below for suggested times.

2.Push the Start Button.

NOTE: Repeat steps above if more time is needed to dry items.

TYPE OF LOAD

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS

Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys

Plastic-Shower curtains, tablecloths

Rubber-backed rugs

Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon

CYCLE AND TIME

Fluff Air

20-30 min

20-30 min

40-50 min

15-20 min

Cycle control knob

Refer to the chart below and the chart on page 8 for cycle information.

Loads tumble without heat during the last few minutes of all heated cycles. This makes a load easier to handle and helps keep wrinkles from setting in.

Using your Timed Drying (heated) cycle (High/Heavy Perm. Press setting)

Use your Timed Drying cycle, with a high heat setting, to dry cottons, permanent press, and some synthetic fabrics.

Using your Timed Drying (heated) cycle (Low Delicate setting)

Use your Timed Drying cycle, with a low heat

setting, to provide gentle drying for some synthetics, knits, and delicate fabrics.

Using Heavy Dry

Use Heavy Dry and a high heat setting to dry large items or items that are thicker or heavier than regular load items (heavy cotton bath sheets or robes).

NOTES: To help reduce wrinkling, remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops. This is important for permanent press, knits and synthetic fabrics.

Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage some fabrics.

KNITS

Mediumweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters

Lightweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses

DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.

30-40 min

20-30 min

15-20 min

Maintenance-every load

Cleaning the lint screen

The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

1.Open the lid and pull the lint screen straight out.

2.Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

3.Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the lid.

Product and Fabric Damage Hazard

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.

Cleaning the dryer interior

Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. To remove stains from dryer drum, use powdered laundry detergent.

1.Make a paste with detergent and very warm water.

2.Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is

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3.Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth.

4.Tumble a load of rags to dry.

Electrical Shock,

Personal Injury and Fire Hazard

*Turn off the electrical power before cleaning the interior of the dryer.

l Unplug the power supply cord before removing dryer panels.

l Make sure the dryer is cool.

l Dryer parts can have sharp edges. Use care when handling.

l Use non-flammable cleaner to clean the dryer interior.

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or injury, fire or explosion.

Cleaning the dryer exterior

Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.

Removing accumulated lint

Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. It is recommended the lint be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending

on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. If you have any questions, please call an authorized Whirlpool service company.

1.Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power.

2.Remove back panel (electric) or lower front access panel (gas). See the Installation Instructions.

3.Remove lint from shaded area in illustration with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid damaging wires, thermostats (electric), funnel (gas) or ignitor (gas).

4.Replace panel; reconnect and level dryer again, if necessary.

Thermostats

Heat element

Electric dryer with back panel removed

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Before you dry

Before using your dryer, see pages 3 and 4 for Important Safety Information.

Drying tips

9 Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the dryer drum. Remove heat- sensitive trim that can

by drying.

l Check garments to make sure all spots and stains were removed during the wash. If stains were not removed, do not tumble dry. Heat may permanently set stains. Soiled items can also leave stains on the dryer drum. These stains can be picked up by other items in the load.

tal objects can damage your dryer. Check pockets for pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts, etc., and turn pockets inside out. Do not lay these objects on your dryer after emptying pockets.

l Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.

l Turn lint takers and dark items inside out to help prevent lint pickup.

l Place small items such as baby socks or hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal.

l Articles to be ironed should be removed from the dryer while still damp.

Sorting

l Separate dark from light colors; colorfast from noncolorfast. Items

aproperly sorted for washing are usually properly sorted for drying. Separate heavy fabrics

l Separate lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent press). When possible, turn lint takers inside out.

Load sizes

l Mix large items with smaller items. Load the dryer by the amount of space items take up, not by their weight. Do not overload the dryer. Overcrowding causes uneven drying and wrinkling,

and can cause items to wear out faster (because of pilling).

l You may need to rearrange large items (sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during a cycle to reduce balling or rolling up.

l Reduce wrinkling of permanent press and synthetics by drying smaller loads and removing items from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops.

l For better tumbling action when drying only a few small items, add one or two lint-free towels. This also prevents small, lightweight items from blocking airflow.

Heat-sensitive fabrics

l Cotton and

canvasshoes

Pillows, stuffed toys

l Feather, foam, polyester

Blankets and woolens

l Cotton, rayon, synthetic blankets

l Electric blankets, electric sheets, woolen blankets,

washable woolen garments

Draperies, slipcovers

lDraperies, slipcovers

l Bonded or laminated fabrics

If shoes can be machine laundered:

1.Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as a buffer.

2.If rubber or foam rubber materials are part of the shoe, use Fluff Air cycle. For other materials, see pages 8 and 9 for cycle, time or temperature recommendations.

3.Remove shoes from dryer while still damp and allow to air dry.

If manufacturer recommends machine drying, dry one pillow at a time. Refer to Fluff Air cycle, pages 8 and 9.

1.Make sure coverings are securely stitched.

2.Shake and fluff the items by hand several times during the cycle.

3.Make sure pillows are completely dry. Feather pillows take a long time to dry.

Machine drying knitted woolens is not recommended. Block to shape when wet and allow to air dry. Line dry blankets in shade on a breezy day over two lines. Pin edges together and straighten them. When partly dry, turn the blanket over, repin and restraighten. When dry, brush nap.

Dry as recommended for permanent press fabrics on page 9.

If manufacturer recommends machine drying:

1.Place one or two dry towels in the dryer and preheat 3-5 minutes on a high setting. This will dry blankets faster and help avoid pilling.

2.Put blanket in dryer with warm towels. Set control for 20 minutes.

3.Check after 10 minutes. Remove when still damp. Overdrying and long tumbling can cause shrinking and pilling.

4.Place blanket on flat surface or over two lines to finish drying. Gently stretch to original size and shape.

5.When completely dry, brush gently to raise nap. Press binding with cool iron if needed.

Remove drapery weights and hooks before laundering.

For slipcovers, replace while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.

Dry only a few minutes.

1.Leave room in dryer for load to fluff.

2.Remove from dryer while slightly damp. Do not overdry.

Line dry these items.

Diapers, baby

clothes

Elastic items

Fiberglass materials

Flame- retardant finishes

Napped items

lCorduroy, velveteen

Quilted, down- filled items

Snowsuits, jackets

lNylon, polyester-base

Tinted, dyed or noncolotfast items

Towels

Washable knits

1 Wash and dry small items in a mesh bag or pillowcase for convenient

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/1, Dry according to manufacturer???s instructions.

/2. Remove diapers and cotton knit items while still slightly damp. They

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Do not machine wash or dry fiberglass materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed or dried in following loads and cause skin irritation.

Some items have been treated with a flame-retardant finish to improve their resistance to burning. Such items are clearly labeled. To retain flame-retardant qualities through continuous use and washing, clean and dry according to the manufacturer???s instructions.

Dry separately or with similar colors to avoid lint transfer. Follow care label directions.

1.Dry according to manufacturer???s instructions.

2.Remove from dryer while there is still a trace of moisture.

3.Smooth, reshape and air dry before putting away.

Follow care label instructions.

1.Dry one at a time.

2.Remove from dryer and shake or fluff the item during the drying cycle.

3.Smooth and reshape before putting away.

Check label for fiber content, then follow care label directions.

Dry according to manufacturer???s instructions.

1.Dry garment for about 10 minutes. Remove and turn inside out. Dry fo 10 more minutes.

2.Remove from dryer immediately and hang on a nonrusting hanger to finish drying. This will help eliminate wrinkles.

Dry according to fabric, weight and care label instructions. Wipe the dryer drum carefully to remove any dye or lint that can be transferred to other loads. See ???Cleaning the dryer interior??? on page 11.

Select cycle according to fabric type. Some towels, particularly those made of a blend of synthetic fibers and natural fibers (polyester and cotton blends), may shed more lint than other towels causing your dryer???s lint screen to get full faster. Be sure to remove lint from the dryer lint screen before and after drying new towels.

Do not overdry knits. Overdying can cause shrinking and static cling.

1.Select cycle according to fabric and construction.

2.Turn synthetics and blends inside out when drying to avoid pilling.

3.Remove cotton and rayon knits while still slightly damp. Stretch into shape and lay flat to finish drying.

Dryer fabric softeners are recommended for reducing static cling (static can also be re- duced by not overdrying) and for softening fabrics. Always follow package instructions carefully.

l Put fabric softener sheet on top of the load before starting the dryer. Do not add a fabric softener sheet after the cycle has started. Instant heat can cause the fabric softener to spot fabrics.

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Clear, grease-like spots can result from the fabric softener sheet becoming tangled in an item during tumbling. If fabric softener

causes a stain, wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or bar soap, rewash. Some fabric softeners can clog the lint

screen and slow drying. Use fabric softeners labeled as dryer safe.

Saving energy

l Dry only full loads without overdrying.

l Avoid overloading dryer, adding wet items to a partly dried load, or opening the door unnecessarily.

l Plan your laundry to dry one load after another. A warm dryer shortens drying time.

Vacation care

1.Unplug power supply cord or turn off electrical power supply.

2.Clean lint screen.

l Shorten drying times by exhausting dryer properly and cleaning exhaust duct as needed.

-Keep the lint screen clean.

-Use your dryer in a room where room air temperature is above 45??F (7??C).

-Sort loads by fabric weight and type.

Items were clean before they were dried

Soiled items can stain other items in the load. They can also leave stains on the dryer drum that can be picked up by items in later loads. Dryer heat may permanently set these stains.

PROBLEM

Shrinking

Slow drying

Static electricity

CHECK IF

Items are overdried

Fabric type and quality is suitable for drying

There is a large amount of moisture in the load to be dried

Cold rinse water is used

Room air temperature is below 45??F (7??C)

Dryer is exhausted according to Installation Instructions

Lint screen is full

Exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood is clogged

Proper electrical supply is used

Load is overdried

Fabric softener is used

Synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent press and knits are in load

CAUSES/SOLUTIONS -.--,.

Remove items while there is still a trace of moisture. Some items should be removed while damp, then shaped and air dried.

1 Some knits are stretched during manufac-

turing. Washing and drying returns them to the original size. This is normal. Check quality of garment before buying. Follow fabric care label directions carefully.

Some items hold more moisture than others (cottons more than polyester). They take longer to dry. Full loads take longer to dry than small loads of the same fabric.

A load rinsed in cold water will take slightly longer to dry than a warm one. Cold rinses, however, help save energy and reduce wrinkling more than warm rinses do.

Install dryer in a room where the air temperature is warmer than 45??F (7??C). Cold air increases drying time and may cause wrinkles not to be removed.

Install and exhaust your dryer according to the Installation Instructions provided.

Clean lint screen before or after each use.

Clean if needed.

Properly connect the dryer to a grounded electrical circuit that meets the electrical requirements stated in the Installation Instructions.

Remove items while there is still a trace of moisture.

Use a fabric softener and follow package directions carefully.

Synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent press and knits build up static electricity. Use a fabric softener and be careful not to overdry the load.

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PROBLEM Dryer will not run

Dryer will not heat

Drying time too long

CHECK THE FOLLOWING

Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage?

Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Has a time-delay fuse been used?

Is the dryer door firmly closed?

Did you firmly push the Start Button?

Are the controls set in an ON position?

Is the cycle in the last few minutes? (There is no heat during that time.)

Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Has a time-delay fuse been used?

If you have a gas dryer, are the valves open on both the dryer and the supply line?

Is your lint screen clean? (See the ???Slow drying??? section of the table on page 17 for additional information.)

Is your exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint?

2. If you need ssistance ...

Call an authorized U lirlpool service center.

When asking for help r service, please provide a detailed de ription of the problem, your appliance???s corn zte model and serial

numbers and the pun ase date. (See page 2.) This information will t p us respond properly

to your request.

3.If you need FSP* replace- ment parts ...

FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool* appli- ance. 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, contact your authorized Whirlpool service center.

LENGTH OF WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FSP* replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company.