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240-VOLT ELECTRIC
COMPACT DRYER
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................2 Starting Your Dryer.....................................................................14 Stopping and Restarting ............................................................15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................3 Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips .........................................15 Tools and Parts .......................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING: 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 repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this ■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair Items contaminated wit
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Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). At Recessed or closet installation - Dryer only lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an 14"* automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended. (35.6 cm) The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather. Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, 18"* (45.7 cm) installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping qu
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Electrical Requirements If your outlet looks like this: It is your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply 4-wire receptacle (14-30R) connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home inst
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Electrical Connection Power Supply Cord Direct Wire WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). terminal (silver). Groun
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■ Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure Electrical Connection Options that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with If your home has: And you will be Go to Section the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not connecting to: further tighten strain relief screws at this point. 4-wire receptacle A UL listed, 120/ 4-wire connection: (NEMA Type 14-30R) 240-volt Power supply cord minimum,
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5" (12.7 cm) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer A C B can be moved if needed. Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (12.7 cm). Cut 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) from 3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Shape ends of wires into a hook shape. E D When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end togethe
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3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable to 2. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. cord to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Tighten screw. A B B C D F E D E A A. External ground conductor screw A. Neutral ground wire B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw B. External ground conductor screw C. Neutral wire (white or center wire) C. Center silver-colored terminal blo
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2. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) 2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor of power supply cable under the center screw of terminal screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire block (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end together. (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under Tighten screw. center, silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw. B C A B C D D E A E F A. Neutral ground wire B. External gro
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Venting Requirements ■ Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors. WARNING Elbows 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Good Better Failure to follow these instructions can result in death Clamps or fire. ■ Use clamps to seal all joints. ■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE or ot
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Plan Vent System Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. A B Determine vent path ■ Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■ Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. ■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as C possible. ■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. A. Exhaust hood ■ Use the fewest 90° turns possibl
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Install Leveling Legs Level Dryer Check levelness of dryer. Check levelness first side to side, then front to back. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 1. To protect the floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from the dryer carton. Place cardboard under the entire back edge of the dryer. If dryer is not level, prop the dryer up using a wood block. Use a 2. Firmly grasp the body of the drye
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DRYER USE Starting Your Dryer WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as No washer can completely remove oil. gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on Do not dry anything that has ever had anything it (including cooking oils). flammable on it (even after washing). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, on a clothesline or by usi
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Air Cycle Use this cycle for items that require drying without heat, such as Stopping and Restarting rubber, plastic and heat-sensitive fabrics. See the chart for You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. examples of items that can be dried using an air cycle. To stop your dryer Type of Load Time* Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, the dryer is not in use. stuffed
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2. Apply paste to a soft cloth. OR Cleaning the Lint Screen Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye is Every load cleaning removed. The lint screen is located inside the dryer drum, on the back wall. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase 3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth. drying time. 4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum. To clean NOTE: Garments that contain unstable
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call... In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca ■ Is the clothing knotted or balled up? When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to Dryer Operation vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. Dryer will not run Timer does not noticeably advance ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has
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■ Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once. Cycle time too short ■ Is the exhaust vent the correct length? Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See the WARNING Installation Instructions. Excessive Weight Hazard ■ Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material. Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure
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Accessories U.S.A. To order accessories, call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Center toll free at 1-800-442-9991 and follow the menu prompts. Or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com. Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. ACCESSORIES When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your applian
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. This limited warranty a
