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120-Volt
Compact
Electric
Dryer
A Note to You......................2
Dryer Safety........................3
Installation
Instructions ........................5
Parts and Features ..........13
Using Your Dryer ..............14
Starting your dryer........…14
End of cycle signal ...........15
Loading ............................15
Selecting the right cycle
and setting……............….15
Caring for Your
Dryer ................................18
Troubleshooti
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 2 A Note to You * Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance. The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, complete and mail the Ownership Registrati
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 3 Dryer Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appli- ance. 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 “WARNING.” These words mean: You will be killed or seriously inju
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 4 DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not repair or replace any • Read all instructions before part of the dryer or attempt any using the dryer. servicing unless specifically • Do not place items exposed to recommended in this Owner’s cooking oils in your dryer. Items Manual or in published use
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 5 Installation Instructions Read the “Dryer Safety” section of your dryer’s Use and Care guide, and completely read these installation instructions before beginning installation. Before starting installation 3 20 ⁄4" (52.7 cm) wWARNING † 31” (78.7 cm) Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) 7 ⁄ above the floor for a garage " 23 8 installation. (60.6 cm) Fail
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Requirements GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a Electrical Shock Hazard grounding plug. The power supply cord Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. must
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS How to install your dryer Now that you’ve unpacked your dryer, check to be sure you have removed the parts bag from the drum. Remove the tape that holds the drum to the cabinet. Move the drum by hand to make certain all tape has been removed. Next, wipe the interior of the drum thoroughly with a damp cloth before using the dryer. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Casters To install the casters, first lay dryer on its Threaded hole side. Use the carton to prevent damage to the dryer. Screw casters into dryer base at four corners and tighten securely. Set dryer upright. In doing so be careful that dryer Caster does not roll away from you. Caster installation only Leveling feet (Part No. 51594200) for use in permanent installations may be purchased. See the “Assistance or Service” section.
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before installing the exhaust system, be Wire exhaust guard sure to remove the wire exhaust guard that is located at the exhaust outlet. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure vent. Lint may catch on screws. Use 4 in (10.16 cm) heavy metal vent. Do not kink or crush flexible metal vent. It must be fully extended to allow adequate exhaust Better Good air to flow. Check vent after installation. Exhaust airfl
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Determining vent length NOTE: Check periodically to ensure that EXHAUST HOOD TYPE the outside exhaust hood is not blocked. No. of The maximum length of the exhaust system 90° depends upon: turns 1 ⁄ 4" 4" 2 2" • The type of vent (rigid or flexible metal). (6.25 cm) (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) • The number of elbows (90° turns) used. Rigid Metal Vent 4 in dia (10.2 cm) Maximum length To determine maximum vent length: 0 36 ft (11.0 m
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Recessed area and closet installation NOTE: Check codes requirements. Some WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, codes limit or do not permit installation of this appliance MUST BE EXHAUSTED clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile OUTDOORS. homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your NOTE: No fuel-burning appliances may be local building inspector. installed in the same closet as a dryer. • This dryer may be installed in a rec
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mobile home installation NOTE: Check codes requirements. Some codes limit or do not permit installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector. • The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a non-combustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. • The dryer exhaust vent must not be Outside wall connected
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 13 Parts and Features Start button Cycle and temperature (p. 14) control knob (p. 16) Lint screen Model and (p. 18) serial number label (p. 2) Moisture sensor Electronic Dryer drum Control 13 PUSH TO START 3 CYCLE END • OF CYCLE SIGNAL HEAVY DUTY
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 14 Using Your Dryer wWARNING wWARNING Fire Hazard Explosion Hazard No washer can completely Keep flammable materials and remove oil. vapors, such as gasoline, away from Do not dry anything that has ever dryer. had any type of oil on it (including Do not dry anything that has ever cooking oils). had anything flammable on it (even Items containing foam, rubber, after washing). or plastic must be dried on a Failure to follow these instructions clothesline or
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 15 USING YOUR DRYER End of cycle signal The signal is helpful when you are drying The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished. The signal is not permanent press, synthetics, and other items that should be taken out as soon as adjustable and cannot be turned off. the dryer stops. Loading Loading suggestions This table shows the maximum load you can place in your compact dryer. Expect longer dryer times. COMPACT DRYERS Heavy Work Clo
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S 0 O F F E 1 R P 0 R 0 . 9 I 1 M A R G 5 E S N P 7 S O F F I E Y L R 0 D 6 D E O F F 5 M I 4 . T G E 5 R E O 0 0 R M / 1 3 S S 0 E 5 9 R 1 P G . 5 M N 7 I R Y E O F F R S 0 P S D E 6 L D R 0 E I 5 1 M A 3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 16 USING YOUR DRYER Automatic Permanent Press/ Regular Cycle Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting ( ). Your * Automatic cycle shuts off when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle and Temperature Control knob will not move until
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 17 USING YOUR DRYER Selecting the right cycle and setting CYCLE TIME (minutes) TYPE OF LOAD COTTONS AND LINENS 90-105 Extra heavy–Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts Timed Drying Heavyweight–Towels, jeans, corduroys, work Perm. Press/Reg. clothes Mediumweight–Sheets, cotton underwear, Perm. Press/Reg. diapers Lightweight–Batistes, organdies, lingerie Perm. Press/Reg. PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS Heavyweight–Work clothes, jackets, raincoats Perm. P
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 18 Caring for Your Dryer Cleaning the lint screen Every load cleaning As needed cleaning The lint screen is located inside the dryer Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can drum, on the back wall. Clean it before cause a residue buildup on the lint screen. starting each load. A screen blocked by lint Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush can increase drying time. every six months or more frequently if it be- comes clogged due to a residue buildup. T
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 19 USING YOUR DRYER Cleaning the dryer interior Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly WARNING colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. 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 Explosion Hazard detergent and very warm water. Use
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3977624v18c27 2/11/2000 2:06 PM Page 20 Troubleshooting Common drying problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The compact dryer operates at Expect longer drying times. Not drying satisfactorily a lower wattage. Exhaust opening is blocked. Keep area around exhaust opening clear. Lint screen is clogged with lint. Clean lint screen. Restricted air movement. Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold hand under outside Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel exhaus
