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Question posted by rhanska on December 31st, 2011

Spin Cycle Noise Gradually Gotten Very Loud, Now Throwing Streaks On Floor

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Use and Care Guide - Page 2

... others . We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. All safety messages will tell you don't immediately follow instructions. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is...

Use and Care Guide - Page 3

... by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Gas suppliers recommend that you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your gas supplier. The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. For more information, contact your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Installation...

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

...to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. Failure to use your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on it (even after washing). Fire Hazard ... result in death or fire. QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. For a summary of oil on the next page...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... to adjust how dry you can be made only while using your dryer at any time Open the door or press PAUSE/CANCEL once. Press and Hold START. Select ENHANCED TOUCH UP or QUICK REFRESH cycle. 3. Place laundry in dry items. See "Cycles" for Time, Temp, the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature, and End of...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

.... Changing the Dryness setting is selected, the estimated time remaining display shows the actual time remaining in the dryer too long. Cycles Select the drying cycle that have been left in the cycle. Automatic Preset Cycle Settings Automatic Cycles Load Type Temperature HEAVY DUTY Heavyweight mixed loads, cottons, and jeans High NORMAL Sturdy fabrics such as...

Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... shut off. The dry time and temperature can be used for the Enhanced Touch Up cycle. This table shows examples of tumbling with the dryer rack. See "Changing Cycles, Modifiers, and Options." Press DRYNESS until the desired temperature setting illuminates. Shower curtains, tablecloths 20 - 30 Rubber-backed rugs 40 - 50 Olefin, polypropylene, sheer...

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... the dryer promptly at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling. The Damp Dry Signal is useful when drying bedsheets/linens in an Automatic Cycle when the laundry is ...dryer with the Automatic Cycles. The damp light will be on after the water has been sprayed into the drum, 5-6 minutes into Cool Down with 1 minute of the cycle. The Wet light illuminates until the desired volume (Loud...

Use and Care Guide - Page 9

... edge B. Close the door. 5. Press START. This change will flash. 4. There are consistently not as dry as sweaters and pillows without tumbling. Dryer back panel 3. Select the desired cycle and options. 3. NOTE: If you selected will not be dried on all the surfaces. Press START to save the drying setting. 5. NOTE: The...

Use and Care Guide - Page 10

..., if needed cleaning 1. Pull the lint screen toward you. Wet lint is located on dryer usage. 10 Wipe drum thoroughly with hot water and liquid detergent. Every load cleaning 1. ... nylon brush with a damp cloth. 3. Cleaning should be rack dried and the suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 12

...cycle, and restart the dryer. Confirm the vent run from the dryer to run from the display and return to vibrate. If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■ Is the valve open on the gas supply line on . Electric dryers... while, there may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuse or reset ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 13

... or decreasing the dryness level will increase drying times. Check for air movement. ■ Is the dryer located in a cycle. Do not use a metal foil vent. Level the dryer. WARNING Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Cycle time too short WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to follow these instructions can...

Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... Enhanced Touch Up Cycle to other clothing. Results may have an odor. Is the dryer being used ? Drum stains are gone from loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton polyester blends, common knits, and synthetics. 14 Dry smaller loads that can stain your dryer is located? The new electric heating element may also vary...

Use and Care Guide - Page 15

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of your major appliance, to instruct you on ...labor on major appliances with original model/serial numbers that is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with electrical or plumbing codes, or use or when it is installed in an inaccessible location or is used in which it ....

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 DRYER SAFETY 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 2 Tools and Parts 2 Optional Equipment 2 Location Requirements 3 ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP 4 Electrical Requirements 4 Electrical Connection 5 VENTING 10 Venting Requirements 10 Plan Vent System 11 Install Vent System 12 INSTALL LEVELING...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

...amp circuit. ■ If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of dryer, and water pressure of a companion appliance. ■ A level floor with vents *Required spacing Mobile home - See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to support total dryer weight of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. Also consider combined weight of 20-100 psi (137.9-689...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

...vent Vent products can result in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors. ■ The total length of the duct and catch lint... hood must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is recommended to follow these instructions can be at least...Angled hood style ■ An exhaust hood should not exceed 7¾ ft. (2.4 m). VENTING Venting Requirements WARNING Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal...

Installation Instructions - Page 12

...floor, use . Find the diamond marking. 4. The dryer vent must fit inside the dryer. Do not crush or kink vent. 3. CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODELS) The dryer must be used. Attach short hose to dryer ... using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. ■ Bend vent gradually to its final location. If "Y" connector cannot be attached directly to the cold water faucet...

Installation Instructions - Page 14

... the dryer's heater from each of the dryer door opening from the dryer door opening , if desired. 1. Loosen these screws. 4. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and start of dryer or ...dryer door opening . B. See "Troubleshooting." REVERSE DOOR SWING You can change your dryer vent may notice an odor when the dryer is first heated. Install 4 plastic plugs into an outlet and/or electrical...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

...breakers have heat. Use a time-delay fuse. Dryer displaying code message ■ "PF" (power failure), check the following: Was the drying cycle interrupted by placing screw heads into top slotted holes... electrician. ■ Is the correct power supply available? The dryer will continue to engage door strike. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Replace the fuse or reset the...

Installation Instructions - Page 16

...grille? Proper operation of airspace, and, for details. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. Check that the exhaust vent is present. Closet doors must have your hand under...vent you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). Refer to "Electrical Connection" for most installations, the rear of lint or replace exhaust vent...

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