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27 IN. (68.5 CM)
ELECTRIC AND GAS
DRYERS
Use & Care Guide
For assistance call: 1-800-253-1301.
For installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at...www.whirlpool.com/canada
SÉCHEUSES
ÉLECTRIQUES ET À GAZ
DE 27 PO (68,5 CM)
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Pour assistance, composer le 1-800-461-5681,
pour installation ou service le 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à www.whirlpool.com/canada
Table of Contents/Table des matières......................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DRYER SAFETY.......................................................................... 3 SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE................................................. 15 PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES........................................... 17 CHECKING YOUR VENT............................................................ 6 VÉRIFICATION DU CONDUIT D’ÉVACUATION......................18 D
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DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic RNING: precautions, including the following: n Read all instructions before using the dryer. n Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recom- n Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in mended in this Use and Care Guide or in published your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oil
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PARTS AND FEATURES NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features. 1. Control panel Additional features your dryer may have: 2. Model and serial number label End of Cycle Signal selector 3. Dryer drum TM WRINKLE SHIELD selector 4. Lint screen WRINKLE SHIELD™ Plus selector 5. Wide-opening door TM ACCUDRY electronic sensor Automatic Dry sensor Drum light Drying
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3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements are listed in your Installation Instructions. 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 your Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Refer to your Installation Instructions for m
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Starting Your Dryer DRYER USE 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. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. 2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Do not dry anything that has ev
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Loading Clothes Cycle Descriptions Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may vary space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows from the model shown. examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling. Heavy work 4 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 sweat clothes shirts, 2 sweat pants, 4 shirts Delicates 3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips, 8 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear, 1 chi
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When using Fluff Air or Air Only End of Cycle Signal ■ Check to see that coverings are securely stitched. If your model has an End of Cycle Signal, the signal sounds when a cycle is complete. If the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is ■ Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during cycle. on, the signal sounds every few minutes. The signal stops when you open the door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off. Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry. Additional Features This manua
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Cleaning the Dryer Interior DRYER CARE Cleaning the Lint Screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located in the door of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean 1. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with Explosion Hazard your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. To clean dryer drum
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■ Is the load too big or too heavy? Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen. TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Was the load overdried? Use correct dryer settings for load type. Overdrying can cause lint-attracting static electricity. See “Drying, Cycle, and First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid Temperature Tips.” the cost of a service call... ■ Was paper or tissue left in pockets? Clothes are not drying satisfactorily Clean out pockets
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In the U.S.A ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free: 1-800-253-1301. Before calling for assistance or service, please check Our consultants provide assistance with: “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. ■ Features and specifications on our full line of appliances. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete ■ Installation information. model and serial numbe
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® WHIRLPOOL GOLD DRYER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this dryer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished ® with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For five years from the date of purchase, when this dryer is operated an
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SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE Votre sécurité et celle des autres est très importante. Nous donnons de nombreux messages de sécurité importants dans ce manuel et sur votre appareil ménager. Assurez-vous de toujours lire tous les messages de sécurité et de vous y conformer. Voici le symbole d’alerte de sécurité. Ce symbole d’alerte de sécurité vous signale les dangers potentiels de décès et de blessures graves à vous et à d’autres. Tous les messages de sécurité suivront le symbole d’alerte de sécurité
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IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire le risque d'incendie, de choc électrique ou de blessure lors de l'utilisation de la sécheuse, il convient d'observer certaines précautions élémentaires dont les suivantes : ■ Lire toutes les instructions avant d'utiliser la ■ Ne pas réparer ni remplacer une pièce de la sécheuse sécheuse. ou essayer d'en faire l'entretien à moins d'une recommandation spécifique dans le guide d'utlilisation
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PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES REMARQUE: Les dessins dans ce livret peuvent être différents de votre sécheuse. Ils sont destinés à montrer les différentes caractéristiques de tous les modèles couverts par ce livret. Le modèle que vous avez ne comporte peut-être pas toutes les caractéristiques. Autres caractéristiques que votre 1. Tableau de commande sécheuse peut avoir : 2. Plaque signalétique des numéros de modèle et de série Sélecteur de signal de fin de programme 3. Tambour de la sécheuse S
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2. Utiliser un clapet d’évacuation de 4 po (10,2 cm). Les clapets plus petits augmentent la durée de séchage. 2 VÉRIFICATION DU CONDUIT 1 D’ÉVACUATION 4" (10.2 cm) La sécheuse doit être bien installée et munie d’un système 4" adéquat d’évacuation de l’air pour donner une efficacité (10.2 cm) maximale de séchage et un temps de séchage plus court. Utiliser 3. On peut acheminer le conduit d’évacuation vers le haut, vers les dégagements minimums recommandés pour l’installation le
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Mise en marche de la sécheuse UTILISATION DE LA Avant d’utiliser votre sécheuse, essuyer le tambour de la sécheuse avec un linge humide pour enlever la poussière SÉCHEUSE accumulée durant l’entreposage et l’expédition. 1. Charger les vêtements dans la sécheuse sans les tasser et fermer la porte. Ne pas surcharger la sécheuse. Prévoir suffisamment d’espace pour un culbutage libre des vêtements. Risque d’explosion Garder les matières et les vapeurs inflammables, telle que l’essence,
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Arrêt et remise en marche Conseils pour séchage, programmes et On peut arrêter la sécheuse à tout moment au cours d’un température programme. Choisir le programme et la température corrects pour votre Pour arrêter la sécheuse charge. Ouvrir la porte de la sécheuse ou tourner le bouton de La période de refroidissement (Cool Down) fait culbuter la charge commande de programme à arrêt (OFF). sans chaleur au cours des quelques dernières minutes de tous REMARQUE : Le bouton de commande de progr
