Whirlpool Gas Dryer
Whirlpool Gas Dryer
Whirlpool Gas Dryer
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5
CHECKING YOUR VENT ...............................................................6
DRYER USE ....................................................................................6
Starting Your Dryer.......................................................................6
Stopping and Restarting ..............................................................7
Loading.........................................................................................7
Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips ...........................................7
CYCLES...........................................................................................8
Automatic Dry Cycle ....................................................................8
Timed Dry Cycle...........................................................................8
No Heat Fluff Cycle ......................................................................8
Drying Rack ..................................................................................9
DRYER CARE .................................................................................9
Cleaning the Dryer Location ........................................................9
Cleaning the Lint Screen..............................................................9
Cleaning the Dryer Interior .........................................................10
Removing Accumulated Lint......................................................10
Changing the Drum Light...........................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................10
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................11
WARRANTY ..................................................................................12
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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:
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING: 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 injury, or death.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
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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:
■ Read all instructions before using the dryer. ■ Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or
■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils mended in this Use and Care Guide or in published
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could user-repair instructions that you understand and have
cause a load to catch fire. the skills to carry out.
■ Do not dry articles that have been previously ■ Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with static unless recommended by the manufacturer of
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, the fabric softener or product.
or explosive substances as they give off vapors ■ Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber
that could ignite or explode. or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
■ Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. ■ Clean lint screen before or after each load.
Close supervision of children is necessary when ■ Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
the dryer is used near children. surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint,
■ Before the dryer is removed from service or dis- dust, and dirt.
carded, remove the door to the drying compart- ■ The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
ment. cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
■ Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. ■ See installation instructions for grounding require-
■ Do not install or store the dryer where it will be ments.
exposed to the weather.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
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1. Control panel Other features your dryer may have Optional purchase
2. Model and serial number label Drum light Drying rack
3. Dryer drum Reversible large side-swing door
4. Lint screen (See Installation Instructions)
5. Exhaust grille
6. Wide-opening door
Control Panel
NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer. They are designed to show all of the models covered by this book.
Your dryer may not include all features.
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CHECKING DRYER USE
YOUR VENT
Starting Your Dryer
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 more
information.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
Fire Hazard flammable on it (even after washing).
Use a heavy metal vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
Do not use a plastic vent. death, explosion, or fire.
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.
4. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or
other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the
vent to secure vent.
5. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at
least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new
location. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final
product check.
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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
Automatic Setting (*) to dry most heavyweight and medium
Loading
weight loads. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.” Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow
space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows
examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.
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Timed Dry Cycle
CYCLES Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after the
automatic cycle.
This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may vary
from the model shown and may not have all of the cycles and Timed Dry is also useful for:
features described. ■ Heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work
clothes and large loads that require a long drying time. Set
the Temperature selector, if available, to High heat or to a
setting that matches the care label directions.
■ Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and knits that
require a short drying time. Set the Temperature selector, if
available, to Low heat.
NOTE: On some models, temperature is included in the cycle
selections. Drying time and temperature will depend on your
dryer model.
Heavy Dry
Select this setting to evenly dry large or heavy items, such as
thick cotton bath towels or robes. Set the Temperature selector, if
available, to High heat.
Damp Dry
Cycle Control knob Select this setting to dry items to a damp level or dry items that
do not require an entire drying cycle. Damp dry items such as
jeans (to prevent stiffness) or cotton clothes (to make pressing
Automatic Dry Cycle easier). Set the Temperature selector, if available, to High heat or
Use this cycle to dry most loads. Your dryer uses an automatic to a setting that matches the care label directions.
control that senses the moisture in the load and shuts off the
dryer when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle Control Touch Up
knob does not move until the load is almost dry. After the Cool Use this setting to remove wrinkles from items, such as clothes
Down, the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in the dryer
stops. too long. Set the Temperature selector, if available, to Low or
Medium heat, depending on the fabrics in your load.
Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*).
When the cycle ends, check the dryness of the load.
■ If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to No Heat Fluff Cycle
Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
Use this cycle for items that require drying without heat, such as
■ If the load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using the rubber, plastic and heat-sensitive fabrics. See the chart for
Timed Dry cycle. The next time you dry a similar load, select a examples of items that can be dried using an air cycle.
setting closer to Very Dry.
Type of Load Time*
NOTE: Drying time with an automatic cycle varies according to
the type of fabric, size of load, and temperature setting. See Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys 20 - 30
“Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.”
Plastic - shower curtains, tablecloths 20 - 30
Towels Rubber-backed rugs 40 - 50
Select this setting to thoroughly dry extra heavy items such as Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10 - 20
mattress pads and quilts or a load of towels. Set the Temperature
selector, if available, to High heat. *(Minutes). Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
When using an air cycle
Extra Tumble
When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as ■ Check to see that coverings are securely stitched.
it stops, wrinkles can form. The EXTRA TUMBLE feature ■ Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during cycle.
periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without heat
up to 45 minutes after the cycle ends to help avoid wrinkling. See ■ Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.
“Starting Your Dryer.”
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Drying Rack
The drying rack is useful for machine drying items you would not
DRYER CARE
necessarily want to tumble dry or that you would normally line dry
(for example, sweaters).
If your model does not have a drying rack, you may purchase Cleaning the Dryer Location
one. For ordering information, please refer to the “Assistance or Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the
Service” page of this manual. You may also contact the dealer flow of combustion and ventilation air.
from whom you purchased your dryer.
To use the drying rack
1. Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer.
Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening.
2. Put the wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between Explosion Hazard
the items so air can reach all the surfaces. Close the door.
NOTE: Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack. Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
3. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle.
gasoline, away from dryer.
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the
clothesline or by using an air cycle. floor for a garage installation.
4. Push the START button.
NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do not
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
use the automatic cycle with the drying rack. or fire.
This chart shows examples of items that can be rack-dried and
the suggested cycle, temperature setting, and drying time. Actual
drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold.
Cleaning the Lint Screen
Rack Dry Cycle Temp Time* Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer. Clean it before
Wool Sweaters Timed Low 60
each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.
Block to shape and lay flat on Dry
To clean
the rack
1. Pull the lint screen toward you. Roll lint off the screen with
Stuffed toys or pillows Timed Low 60 your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet
Dry lint is hard to remove.
Cotton or polyester fiber filled
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As needed cleaning
Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the
lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your
clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely
TROUBLESHOOTING
dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen. First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months or more the cost of a service call...
frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily
To wash
1. Roll lint off screen with your fingers. ■ Check the following:
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water. Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint,
lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup. restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes.
Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air
movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust
system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or
flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions.
Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with heavy
4. Rinse screen with hot water. metal or flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Insert lint Has a fuse blown, or a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers
screen back into dryer. use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum may be turning,
but you may not have heat.
Cleaning the Dryer Interior Has an air dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for
the types of garments being dried. See “Drying, Cycle and
Temperature Tips.”
To clean dryer drum
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line?
warm water. Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth. fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
OR ■ Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below
Apply a liquid, non-flammable household cleaner to the 45ºF (7ºC)?
stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye is Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
removed. 45ºF (7ºC).
3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth. ■ Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet?
Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water
4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum. and with items that hold moisture (cottons).
NOTE: Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim
■ Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?
blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the
Separate the load to tumble freely.
dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will
not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside-
out to prevent dye transfer. Dryer will not run
Unusual sounds
Changing the Drum Light
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when ■ Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
you open the door. If the dryer hasn’t been used for a while, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
To change the drum light ■ Is it a gas dryer?
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back
wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right
Lint on load
corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb only with a 10- ■ Is the lint screen clogged?
watt appliance bulb. Replace the cover and secure with the Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.
screw.
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
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■ Is the load properly sorted?
Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy,
■
synthetics). Also sort by color.
Is the load too big or too heavy?
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen. Before calling for assistance or service, please check
■ Was the load overdried? “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If
Use correct dryer settings for load type. Overdrying can you still need help, follow the instructions below.
cause lint-attracting static electricity. See “Drying, Cycle, and When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete
Temperature Tips.” model and serial number of your appliance. This information will
help us to better respond to your request.
■ Was paper or tissue left in pockets?
If you need replacement parts
■ Is pilling being mistaken for lint?
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you
Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and
only use factory specified parts. These parts will fit right and work
laundering.
right because they are made with the same precision used to
build every new KIRKLAND SIGNATURE® appliance by Whirlpool
Stains on load or color change Corporation. To locate factory specified parts in your area, call
the Customer Interaction Center or your nearest designated
■ Was dryer fabric softener properly used? service center.
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle.
Fabric softener sheets added to a partially-dried load can For assistance or service
stain your garments. Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free:
■ Were items soiled when placed in the dryer? 1-800-253-1301.
Items should be clean before being dried. Our consultants provide assistance with:
■ Were items properly sorted? ■ Features and specifications on our full line of appliances
Sort light colors from dark colors. Sort colorfast items from ■ Installation information
noncolorfast items.
■ Use and maintenance procedures
Items shrinking ■ Accessory and repair parts sales
■ Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing
■ Was the dryer overloaded? impaired, limited vision, etc.)
Dry smaller loads that will tumble freely.
■ Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and
■ Did the load overdry? service companies
Check the manufacturer’s care label. Match dryer setting to
load type. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.” Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the
product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in
the United States.
Loads are wrinkled
To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area,
■ Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.
Garment damage
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DRYER WARRANTY
TWO-YEAR FULL WARRANTY
For two years 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 factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or
workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future Dealer name ____________________________________________________
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation
date for in-warranty service. Address ________________________________________________________
Write down the following information about your dryer to better Phone number __________________________________________________
help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will
need to know your complete model number and serial number. Model number __________________________________________________
You can find this information on the model and serial number
label, located on your appliance as shown in “Parts and Serial number __________________________________________________
Features.”
Purchase date __________________________________________________
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