Whirlpool 3401092 Use And Care Manual

1, .owTo_xz AHO_Z_ TM Use And Care A Note to You ........................ 2 Dryer Safety ....................... 3-4 Parts and Features ............... 5 Operating Your Dryer ........... 6 Before starting your dryer ... 6 Starting your dryer .............. 6 Stopping/restarting your dryer ............................ 6 Selecting the right cycle and setting .......................... 7 End of Cycle signal ........... 11 Using End of Cycle signal and FINISH GUARD ® feature ............................... 11 Using the drying rack ...…

2, A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool ® appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool dryers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble- free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your dryer properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please compl…

3, Dryer Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol. and electrical shock. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal i…

4, Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using your dryer. • Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the Installation Instructions. • Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a f…

5, Parts and Features The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may…

6, Operating Your Dryer The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer to "Laundry Tips" on page 17 for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most types of washables. Before starting your dryer Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. Your dryer may have a Dryer Features Guide (usually located on top of the dr…

7, Selecting the right cycle and setting The following pages describe the cycles on your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages 9-10 for help in selecting drying cycles. Drying guidelines • Always follow care label directions when they are available. • Use the Fluff Air cycle, or line dry rubber, plastic, delicate, and heat-sensitive fabrics (see page 10). • The last few minutes of all cycles are without heat to make the load easier to handle. • To help redu…

8, Heavy Dry Cycle (on some models) Use Heavy Dry and a high heat setting to dry large items or items that are thicker or heavier than a regular load (such as heavy cotton bath sheets or robes). Damp Dry Cycle (on some models) Use Damp Dry to dry items to damp level or to dry items that do not require an entire drying cycle. 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. TUMBLE PRESS ® Cycle (on some models) T…

9, Drying cycles chart Use the chart below to help you make drying selections. The chart suggests heat settings and drying times for various loads. NOTES: • Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads. • Use a Timed cycle only if the recom- mended Automatic cycle is not available. TYPE OF LOAD COTTONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts Heavyweight Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes Mediumweight Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers Lightweight Bat…

10, Whirlpool 3401092 Fluff Air cycle or line drying The chart below includes examples of items that require drying without heat. Use the Fluff Air cycle (if available on your dryer model), or place the items on a line or rack to air dry. NOTES: • Heat-sensitive fabrics should not be dried in the dryer. • Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. • Always follow care label directions when they are available. TYPE OF LOAD Fire Hazard Do not dry heat-sensitive f…

11, End of Cycle signal (on some models) The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished. The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics, and other items " that should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops. • On some dryers, the end of cycle signal is not adjustable. • On other dryers, the end of cycle signal can be turned On or Off by a selector. The end of cycle On/Off selector is part of the Start Button on some models. The various types of selectors are described …

12, Whirlpool 3401092 Using the drying rack (on some models) The drying rack lets you dry items that you may not want to tumble. The rack does not move, but the drum turns. 1. Fit rear legs of the rack into indentations in the back wall of the dryer. Lower the front so the legs rest on the dryer opening. 2. Put wet items on top of the rack. Leave _ pace between the items so air can reach all surfaces. NOTE: Make sure nothing _ hangs over the edge of the …

13, Whirlpool 3401092 Caring for Your Dryer Proper care of your dryer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your dryer properly and safely. Cleaning the lint screen Every load cleaning 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. To clean: 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 screen to remove…

14, 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 clean dryer drum: 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 removed. Explosion Hazard • Turn off the electrical power before cleaning the dryer interior. • Make sure the dryer is …

15, Removing accumulated lint Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. Lint should 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 or comments, please call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301. Electrical Shock Hazard • Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power before remov- ing dryer panels. • Make sure the dryer is cool. • Dryer parts can have sharp edges. Use care when handling. • Wh…

16, If your dryer is gas and has a full front panel, remove front panel as follows: 1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power. 2. Open lint screen lid. Remove two screws from lint screen area. 3. Open top by pulling forward and up at each front corner (see View A). Rest raised top against wall behind dryer (top is hinged at rear). 4. Remove two internal screws from front panel flanges (near top front corners). Lift front panel slightly, lifting off lower clips (see lower clip inset of View B). Slowly pull front…

17, Laundry Tips This section provides information on preparing clothes for drying, drying guidelines, and instructions for drying special-care items. NOTES: • Refer to your Washer Use and Care Guide for proper washing techniques and additional laundry tips. • See pages 3 and 4 of this book for Important Safety Information. Sorting clothes • Separate dark from light colors; colorfast from non-colorfast. Items properly sorted for wash…

18, Whirlpool 3401092 Using dryer fabric softeners Dryer fabric softeners are recommended for reducing static cling and for softening fabrics. Always follow package instructions carefully. • Put one fabric softener sheet on top of the .oadore.t r.ng,he dryer. Do not add a fabric softener sheet after the drying cycle has started. Instant heat can cause the fabric softener to spot fabrics. • Remove fabric softener stains by wetting the stains and rubbing them with liquid detergent or bar soap and rewash. • Some fabric softeners can clog the lint screen and slow dryin…

19, Whirlpool 3401092 Drying special-care items Most garments and household textiles have manufacturer's care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Pages 9 and 10 include drying instructions for most types of washables. The chart below provides drying instructions for special-care washables. ITEMS DRYING INSTRUCTIONS Blankets and woolens • Cotton, rayon, synthetic blankets • Electric blankets, electric sheets, woolen blankets, washable woolen garments Machine drying knitted woolens i…

20, ITEMS Napped items • Corduroy, velveteen Quilted, down- filled items Snowsuits, jackets • Nylon or polyester Tinted, dyed, or noncolorfast items Washable knits DRYING INSTRUCTIONS Dry separately or with similar colors to avoid lint transfer. Follow care label instructions. 1. Remove from dryer while there is still a trace of moisture. 2. Smooth, reshape, and air dry before putting away. Follow care label instructions. 1. Dry one at a time. 2. Remove from dryer and sha…

21, Whirlpool 3401092 Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for laundry problems you may have and their possible causes. Also refer to the next page for a dryer checklist which can help you solve some simple problems without calling for service. If you still need help, see "Requesting Assistance or Service" on page 23. Common laundry problems PROBLEM CAUSE Greasy spots • Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See manufacturer's directions. • Drying so…

22, Common dryer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the dryer door firmly closed? Are the controls set in an ON position? Did you firmly push the Start Button? Is lint screen clogged with lint? Is the power cord plugged in? Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker? Is exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint? (_ For gas dryers, are the valves open on the dryer and the supply line? Is the dryer making noise? Is there a thumping sound from …

23, Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting" on pages 21-22. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* ... Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance _ enter telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, reco…

24, Whirlpool 3401092 Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you want, and then look for the page number. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE AIR DRYING ............................................ 10 AUTOMATIC cycles ................................... 7 CARE/CLEAN ING Dryer interior ......................................... 14 Lint screen ............................................ 13 Vacation ................................................ 18 CHOOS…

25, Whirlpool 3401092 WHIRLPOOU Dryer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor to correct From Date of Purchase defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your dryer. 2. Instruct you how to use your dryer. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4. Replace l…