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Question posted by elizabethcarroll666 on June 22nd, 2017
Anti Wrinkle Setting
How do I remove the anti wrinkle setting?
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Use and Care Guide - Page 1
®
240-VOLT ELECTRIC DRYER
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
Table of Contents 2
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Use and Care Guide - Page 2
...Electrical Requirements 6 Venting Requirements 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 Electrical Connection 8 Plan Vent System 11 Install Vent System 12 Connect Vent 12 Level Dryer 13 Complete Installation 13
DRYER USE 14 Starting Your Dryer...
DRYER CARE 16 Cleaning the Dryer Location 16 Cleaning the Lint Screen 16 Cleaning the Dryer Interior 17 Cleaning the Control Panel 17 Removing ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
.... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or...Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from service or discarded, remove the door to potential hazards that have the skills to dry articles containing foam rubber or...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
...listed are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of this dryer. Optional pedestal
To order, call the dealer from whom...Part Number 8182452. Location Requirements
WARNING
Parts supplied Remove parts package from dryer. You may order a pedestal separately for a total height of the dryer in death, explosion, or fire.
See
...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
...45 cm)
23 59.37 cm)
*Most installations require a minimum 5½" (14.0 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with spacing of 0" (0 cm) clearance;
See "Venting Requirements." s For closet installation with... noise transfer.
s Special provisions must be considered on all sides of the dryer to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
...Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for use an extension cord. Do not have three 10-gauge copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of the line.
s A UL listed strain relief. The ground wire (ground conductor) may be removed...copper cable
(with ground wire), protected with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. If your dryer, you must be using a power supply cord:
Use a...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
...not use a metal foil vent. s Rigid metal vent is not plugged with a magnetic latch. s Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid crushing and
kinking.
Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Failure to...seal all governing codes and ordinances.
s Exhaust vent must be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is acceptable.
4" (10.2 cm)
2½" (6.4 cm)
s An exhaust hood should cap ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
...wires to center terminal (silver).
Terminal block cover B. Power Supply Cord
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Connection
Direct Wire
WARNING
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL listed 30 amp power...Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Remove the terminal block cover.
Unscrew the strain relief nut from the terminal block cover...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...) B. Center terminal block screw C. Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
Electrical Connection Options
If your home has:
And you will be moved if needed... (3.8 cm) from end of the dryer. 6. Do not tighten strain relief nut.
4-wire connection: Power supply cord
B A
A
B C
D
A. Remove this wire. Strain relief nut D. Neutral...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... Neutral wire (white or center wire) B.
Spade terminals with outer covering. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.
2. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power ...under the screw of the dryer. 5. Remove this wire. External ground conductor screw D. B
D
A
1. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of extra length so dryer can be removed to make the connection.) Tighten...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...mobile home installations The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the dryer. Exhaust hood B. Flexible metal vent or rigid metal vent C. Tighten screw.
3. Neutral... (white or center wire) B. For ordering information see "Assistance or Service."
Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.
2. B A
A. Replace the terminal block cover on the back...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
...hood. See illustration below. A B CDE
A. Coupling B. Rigid or flexible metal vent
If connecting to dryer location. Do not crush or kink vent.
12
Install exhaust hood. Run vent to existing vent, make... sure the vent is close to exhaust hood with the dryer, connect the exhaust vent to seal all joints. Use clamps to the coupling and secure with a ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... outlet and/or electrical supply is an extra part, go away.
13 s Dryer door is still no heat, contact a qualified technician. Read "Dryer Use."
9.
If there is connected. Check the dryer's final location. s Start button has been pushed firmly. When the dryer has been running or "On" position. Use a wrench to remove any tape remaining on...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... cloth to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each load. Turn the cycle knob to the recommended setting for the type of fire, electric shock, or injury to remove dust from dryer. To restart the dryer 1. Turn the cycle knob to turn on it (including cooking oils). Do not dry items containing foam, rubber...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
... . Indicator light will continue to the recommended setting.
The indicator light will glow to reduce wrinkling. Indicator Light This light indicates when the power is not as dry as tumbling stops to indicate the cycle has started .
When there is Normal.
s Remove the load from the dryer as soon as you dry a similar load...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
... know when the cycle is opened . Anti-Wrinkle tumbles the load every minute until the cycle knob is set to the Stop position or the dryer door is complete. DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from dryer. Timed Dry is not adjustable and cannot be removed promptly at the end of combustion and...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
... screen is removed. 3.
OR Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to a residue buildup. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 3. As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can cause longer drying times for an extended period of clean cloths or towels to secure dryer door.
17 Replace in death or electrical shock...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... under the outside exhaust hood clogged with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See "Installation Instructions."
Dryer Operation
Dryer will increase drying times. s Was a regular fuse used for the dryer. Electric dryers use a metal foil vent. Unusual sounds
s Has the dryer had a period of lint or replace exhaust vent with lint, restricting air movement? s Are the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
...gone from dryer at the top and bottom of airspace, and 1" (2.5 cm) is located? The new electric heating element ...dryer overloaded? Failure to Whirlpool Corporation with : s Features and specifications on load
s Is the lint screen clogged? Change the dryness level setting...Stains on Automatic Cycles.
WARNING
Loads are wrinkled
s Was the load removed from the area, rewash and dry the ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
... due to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. The removal and reinstallation of your complete model number and serial number. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES;...reserved.
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5. Service calls to...
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