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RESOURCE SAVER™
ELECTRIC AND GAS
DRYERS
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com
ELÉCTRICA Y DE GAS
RESOURCE SAVER™
SECADORAS
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Para consultas respecto a características, operación/desempeño,
partes, accesorios o servicio, llame al: 1-800-253-1301,
o visite nuestro sitio web a www.whirlpool.com.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ÍNDICE DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3 SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA ................................................15 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 PARTES Y CARACTERÍSTICAS..................................................17 CHECKING YOUR VENT ...............................................................6 REVISIÓN DE SU VENTILACIÓN ...................................
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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: Read all instructions before using the dryer. Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recom- 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 1 4 2 5 3 6 1. Control panel Additional features ACCUDRY™ sensor drying 2. Model and serial number label WRINKLE SHIELD™ Plus selector 3. Dryer drum SENSEON™ electronic sensor 4. Lint screen RESOURCE SAVER™ setting 5. Exhaust grille End of Cycle Signal selector 6. Wide-opening door Drum light Optional purchase Drying rack Control Panel 5
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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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2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Setting to dry most loads. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.” DRYER USE Starting Your Dryer 3. Select a Temperature setting. See “Temperature Settings.” (OPTIONAL STEP) Set the WRINKLE SHIELD™ Plus selector 4. to the desired setting. See “Additional Features.” 5. (OPTIONAL STEP) Set the End of Cycle Signal to the desired setting. The signal is helpful when drying permanen
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Loading CYCLES Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows Your new RESOURCE SAVER™ dryer uses the Temperature examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling. selector with the Cycle Control knob to design a drying cycle to provide the shortest, most efficient drying time and best fabric Heavy work 3 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, care for your load. clothes 2 pair of overalls, 3 shirts
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Timed Drying Cycle Temperature Settings Use the Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if items are still The Temperature selector allows you to select a drying damp after the automatic cycle. temperature that matches the fabrics in your load and provides for the shortest, most efficient drying time. Timed Drying is also useful for: RESOURCE SAVER™ setting Heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work The RESOURCE SAVER™ temperature setting saves energy by clothes and large load
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Medium/Casual End of Cycle Signal If Select this medium temperature setting to dry light weight to the End of Cycle Signal is selected, the signal sounds when a cycle medium weight to synthetic or no-iron items, such as sheets, is complete. If WRINKLE SHIELD™ Plus setting is selected, the signal shirts or dresses. sounds every few minutes. The signal stops when you open the door. Low/Knits Select this low temperature setting to gently dry washable knit items, such as blouses, sweaters and li
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Cleaning the Dryer Interior DRYER CARE Cleaning the Lint Screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean 1. Pull the lint screen towards you. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet Explosion Hazard 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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Dryer will not run TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following: Is the power cord plugged in? First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid Has a fuse blown, or has circuit breaker tripped? the cost of a service call... Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse. Clothes are not drying satisfactorily Is the dryer door firmly closed? Check the following: Was the START button firmly pressed? Is the lint screen clogged with lint? Is a cycle selected? Is the exhaust vent or outside exhau
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Items shrinking ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Before calling for assistance or service, please check Did the load overdry? “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If Check the manufacturer’s care label. Match dryer setting to you still need help, follow the instructions below. load type. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.” When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial
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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. Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for: 1. Service calls to correct the installation of your dry
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SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA Su seguridad y la seguridad de los demás es muy importante. Hemos incluido muchos mensajes importantes de seguridad en este manual y en su electrodoméstico. Lea y obedezca siempre todos los mensajes de seguridad. Este es el símbolo de advertencia de seguridad. Este símbolo le llama la atención sobre peligros potenciales que pueden ocasionar la muerte o una lesión a usted y a los demás. Todos los mensajes de seguridad irán a continuación del símbolo de advertencia de s
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INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD ADVERTENCIA: A fin de reducir el riesgo de incendio, descarga eléctrica o de daño a las personas que usen la secadora, deben seguirse las precauciones básicas, incluidas las siguientes: Lea todas instrucciones antes de usar la secadora. No repare o reemplace ninguna pieza de la secadora ni trate de repararla a menos que esto se recomiende No coloque los objetos expuestos a aceite para cocinar en su secadora. Los obje
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PARTES Y CARACTERÍSTICAS 1 4 2 5 3 6 1. Panel de Control Características adicionales Etiqueta con el número de modelo y de serie Secado con sensor ACCUDRY™ 2. Selector del protector contra arrugas Tambor de la secadora 3. WRINKLE SHIELD™ Plus 4. Filtro de pelusa Sensor electrónico SENSEON™ Rejilla de ventilación 5. Ajuste RESOURCE SAVER™ Puerta de abertura ancha 6. Selector de Alarma Fin de Ciclo Luz del tambor Compra opcional Estante de secado Panel de Control 17
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2. Utilice una capota de ventilación de 4 pulg. (10,2 cm). Las capotas más pequeñas aumentan el tiempo de secado. REVISIÓN DE SU 2 VENTILACIÓN 1 Su secadora debe estar instalada y ventilada adecuadamente para obtener una eficiencia máxima de secado y acortar el 4" (10,2 cm) tiempo de secado. Para evitar bloquear el flujo de combustión y aire de ventilación, deje que los espacios de instalación tengan 4" las medidas mínimas recomendadas (se encuentran en sus (10,2 cm) Instruccione
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Los siguientes pasos le dan una idea general de cómo hacer funcionar su secadora. En las secciones siguientes se proporcionan instrucciones específicas para cada paso. USO DE LA SECADORA 1. Coloque la ropa holgadamente en la secadora y cierre la puerta. No sobrecargue la secadora. Deje espacio para que la ropa pueda rotar libremente. Puesta en marcha de su secadora Gire la perilla de Control de Ciclos al ciclo recomendado para 2. el tipo de carga que se esté secando. Use la posición de ah
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Cómo cargar CICLOS Coloque la ropa en la secadora holgadamente. No llene en exceso la secadora. Deje suficiente espacio para que la ropa rote Su nueva secadora RESOURCE SAVER™ usa el selector de con libertad. El cuadro a continuación ilustra ejemplos de cargas temperatura con la perilla de control de ciclos para diseñar un balanceadas que permitirán el movimiento de tambor adecuado. ciclo de secado que provea el tiempo de secado más corto, eficiente y con el mejor cuidado para las telas d
