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... not covered by the warranty and will reduce your drying times and improve your lint screen before each bend and curve reduces air flow. n Replace plastic or foil vent material with wrinkle-free finish may cause temporary staining on some models) n Results may require additional touching up after the Steam Cycle. n Use the shortest length of dryer sheet is not recommended with heat, dryers require good air flow to over-drying. each load. Tips for final product check...
... not covered by the warranty and will reduce your drying times and improve your lint screen before each bend and curve reduces air flow. n Replace plastic or foil vent material with wrinkle-free finish may cause temporary staining on some models) n Results may require additional touching up after the Steam Cycle. n Use the shortest length of dryer sheet is not recommended with heat, dryers require good air flow to over-drying. each load. Tips for final product check...
Use & Care Guide
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... to turn the signal indicating the end of the dryer and avoid an accidental change in cycle options or settings during a drying cycle. 6 CYCLE SIGNAL Use this button to press POWER before activating the Control Lock feature. If the Wrinkle Shield™ option has been selected, the dryer may continue to hang up to lock the controls of a drying cycle on some models) This indicator will light when the controls are locked. In...
... to turn the signal indicating the end of the dryer and avoid an accidental change in cycle options or settings during a drying cycle. 6 CYCLE SIGNAL Use this button to press POWER before activating the Control Lock feature. If the Wrinkle Shield™ option has been selected, the dryer may continue to hang up to lock the controls of a drying cycle on some models) This indicator will light when the controls are locked. In...
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.... 2 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time. 3 Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time. Steam Cycles (on some models). Promptly remove garments after cycle is finished Steam Control Lock Sensing Wet Damp Cool Down Done Wrinkle Shield Steam model shown Steam model shown You may also adjust the time or temperature on some models): Steam cycles add an extra boost of your load, by pressing the Temperature button until the desired dry temperature is off . This change the time in 1 minute increments. Before starting a cycle, press...
.... 2 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time. 3 Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time. Steam Cycles (on some models). Promptly remove garments after cycle is finished Steam Control Lock Sensing Wet Damp Cool Down Done Wrinkle Shield Steam model shown Steam model shown You may also adjust the time or temperature on some models): Steam cycles add an extra boost of your load, by pressing the Temperature button until the desired dry temperature is off . This change the time in 1 minute increments. Before starting a cycle, press...
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... the drying rack with Auto Cycles. ADDITIONAL FEATURES USING THE DRYING RACK To obtain a drying rack for proper dryer operation. Select a Timed Dry/Air Dry, or Low Temperature cycle. NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any packing material before use the drying rack, the drum continues to your dryer and will rotate; REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be sure to circulate. To use with the Timed Dry cycles only. DRYER CARE CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION Keep dryer area clear and free from items dried on dryer...
... the drying rack with Auto Cycles. ADDITIONAL FEATURES USING THE DRYING RACK To obtain a drying rack for proper dryer operation. Select a Timed Dry/Air Dry, or Low Temperature cycle. NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any packing material before use the drying rack, the drum continues to your dryer and will rotate; REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be sure to circulate. To use with the Timed Dry cycles only. DRYER CARE CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION Keep dryer area clear and free from items dried on dryer...
Use & Care Guide
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... drain the hose. Use tape to locate, level, and connect the dryer. 13 Disconnect power. 2. Reinstalling the Dryer Follow the "Installation Instructions" to secure dryer door. Wet lint is in the dryer. The screen is located in the door opening of lint screen with hot water. 3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water. 5. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 3. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet. 4. Transport hose separately. 7. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 6. For direct-wired dryers: 1. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from...
... drain the hose. Use tape to locate, level, and connect the dryer. 13 Disconnect power. 2. Reinstalling the Dryer Follow the "Installation Instructions" to secure dryer door. Wet lint is in the dryer. The screen is located in the door opening of lint screen with hot water. 3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water. 5. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 3. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet. 4. Transport hose separately. 7. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 6. For direct-wired dryers: 1. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from...
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.... Shut off water faucet. 3. Flush water pipes. Turn on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. Open the dryer door. Replace the cover and secure with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the bulb with the screw. 4. Plug in the "Installation Instructions." Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. To change the drum light: 1. Remove the cover. 3. Remove the screw located in the lower right corner of the dryer. CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT The dryer light automatically turns on water faucet. 2. To Use the Dryer Again 1. To Winterize the Dryer 1. Locate...
.... Shut off water faucet. 3. Flush water pipes. Turn on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. Open the dryer door. Replace the cover and secure with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the bulb with the screw. 4. Plug in the "Installation Instructions." Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. To change the drum light: 1. Remove the cover. 3. Remove the screw located in the lower right corner of the dryer. CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT The dryer light automatically turns on water faucet. 2. To Use the Dryer Again 1. To Winterize the Dryer 1. Locate...
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... the Installation Instructions. Press and hold the START/PAUSE button 2-5 seconds. Incorrect power supply. The exhaust vent is normal. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. If you may vibrate if not properly installed. Long venting will not run longer. See "Cycle Guide". 15 The thumping sound should be turning, but you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Operation Dryer will increase drying times. Check that both circuit breakers have heat. Electric dryers use . This...
... the Installation Instructions. Press and hold the START/PAUSE button 2-5 seconds. Incorrect power supply. The exhaust vent is normal. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. If you may vibrate if not properly installed. Long venting will not run longer. See "Cycle Guide". 15 The thumping sound should be turning, but you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Operation Dryer will increase drying times. Check that both circuit breakers have heat. Electric dryers use . This...
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... lint. This cycle is turned on fabric type. Dry clean only garments are blocking the grille. Change the dryness level setting on drum The auto cycle is ending early. Check that the water supply is best for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from dryer at www.whirlpool.com/help for most installations, the rear of dryer sheets. All four dryer feet should be contacting the sensor strips on some models) to dry quickly. Lint screen...
... lint. This cycle is turned on fabric type. Dry clean only garments are blocking the grille. Change the dryness level setting on drum The auto cycle is ending early. Check that the water supply is best for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from dryer at www.whirlpool.com/help for most installations, the rear of dryer sheets. All four dryer feet should be contacting the sensor strips on some models) to dry quickly. Lint screen...
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...; Clean lint screen. • Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. Confirm the power cord is crushed or kinked. • Confirm the vent run when this diagnostic code is free of cycle complete. Try the following : Check to avoid overdrying the load. Select a Manual Cycle with the dryer. Alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected a problem that water inlet hose is connected to run from loads consisting...
...; Clean lint screen. • Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. Confirm the power cord is crushed or kinked. • Confirm the vent run when this diagnostic code is free of cycle complete. Try the following : Check to avoid overdrying the load. Select a Manual Cycle with the dryer. Alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected a problem that water inlet hose is connected to run from loads consisting...
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... warranty gives you speci c legal rights, and you . If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance or service if you need it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses...
... warranty gives you speci c legal rights, and you . If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance or service if you need it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses...
Installation Guide
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...ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 6 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 7 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 8 Power Supply Cord Connection 9 Direct Wire Connection 11 VENTING 14 Venting Requirements 14 Plan Vent System 15 Venting Kits 15 Install Vent System 16 CONNECT INLET HOSE 17 CONNECT VENT 18 LEVEL DRYER 19 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 19 DOOR REVERSAL KIT (OPTIONAL 20 STACKING WASHER AND DRYER (OPTIONAL 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase Date of installation Installer Model number Serial number...
...ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 6 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 7 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 8 Power Supply Cord Connection 9 Direct Wire Connection 11 VENTING 14 Venting Requirements 14 Plan Vent System 15 Venting Kits 15 Install Vent System 16 CONNECT INLET HOSE 17 CONNECT VENT 18 LEVEL DRYER 19 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 19 DOOR REVERSAL KIT (OPTIONAL 20 STACKING WASHER AND DRYER (OPTIONAL 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase Date of installation Installer Model number Serial number...
Installation Guide
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... use with clothes dryers. Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use leveling legs supplied if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and ductwork Additional parts may be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. Check that opens to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for installing new exhaust vent) Short inlet hose (steam models only) Long inlet hose (steam models only) Rubber washers (steam models...
... use with clothes dryers. Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use leveling legs supplied if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and ductwork Additional parts may be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. Check that opens to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for installing new exhaust vent) Short inlet hose (steam models only) Long inlet hose (steam models only) Rubber washers (steam models...
Installation Guide
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... washer using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of installation and servicing; Space must be exposed to water, weather, or at temperatures below 40° F (4° C). Add spacing on all sides of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). See "Venting Requirements." 4 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Check code requirements. DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: 27" (686 mm) 35 3/8" (899 mm) You will be large enough to allow door to reduce noise...
... washer using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of installation and servicing; Space must be exposed to water, weather, or at temperatures below 40° F (4° C). Add spacing on all sides of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). See "Venting Requirements." 4 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Check code requirements. DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: 27" (686 mm) 35 3/8" (899 mm) You will be large enough to allow door to reduce noise...
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... Care Guide. ■■Special provisions must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile home construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in mobile homes to introduce outside air into dryer. Additional installation requirements...
... Care Guide. ■■Special provisions must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile home construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in mobile homes to introduce outside air into dryer. Additional installation requirements...
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... code standards can be using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is your responsibility: ■■To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■■To be sure that the ground path is adequate. The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply connection for use aluminum) at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long...
... code standards can be using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is your responsibility: ■■To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■■To be sure that the ground path is adequate. The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply connection for use aluminum) at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long...
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... reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. ■■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from entire length of duct and catch lint. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and...
... reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. ■■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from entire length of duct and catch lint. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and...
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... will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■■Plan installation to use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2. Secure vent to seal all joints. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn inside the dryer. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) 12" min. (305 mm) Install exhaust hood and use fewest number of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled...
... will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■■Plan installation to use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2. Secure vent to seal all joints. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn inside the dryer. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) 12" min. (305 mm) Install exhaust hood and use fewest number of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled...
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... levelness. COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check that you live in a hard water area, use wrench to back. q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to operate correctly Not Level LEVEL 2. For direct wire installation, turn on (steam models only). q Check for certain part replacement or repair. All Models: q Select a Time Dry heated cycle, and start of its first cycle. This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start dryer. Level dryer Place level here Check levelness of your Use and Care Guide. If...
... levelness. COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check that you live in a hard water area, use wrench to back. q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to operate correctly Not Level LEVEL 2. For direct wire installation, turn on (steam models only). q Check for certain part replacement or repair. All Models: q Select a Time Dry heated cycle, and start of its first cycle. This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start dryer. Level dryer Place level here Check levelness of your Use and Care Guide. If...
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TROUBLESHOOTING See your "Use and Care Guide". STACKING WASHER AND DRYER (OPTIONAL) If you prefer to reverse the door swing on your dryer: A door reversal kit, Part Number W10406955 is available to order. W10385103B W10385104B - DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) If you prefer to stack your washer and dryer: A stack kit, Part Number 8572546, is available to order. SP © 2011 All rights reserved 06/11 Printed in your "Use and Care Guide" or visit our website and reference Frequently Asked...
TROUBLESHOOTING See your "Use and Care Guide". STACKING WASHER AND DRYER (OPTIONAL) If you prefer to reverse the door swing on your dryer: A door reversal kit, Part Number W10406955 is available to order. W10385103B W10385104B - DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) If you prefer to stack your washer and dryer: A stack kit, Part Number 8572546, is available to order. SP © 2011 All rights reserved 06/11 Printed in your "Use and Care Guide" or visit our website and reference Frequently Asked...
Warranty Information
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... of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your major appliance is used for product service if your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air lters or water lters. The removal and reinstallation of purchase or installation date for Factory Speci ed Parts and repair labor to parts or systems resulting from warranty coverage. 4. LIMITATION...
... of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your major appliance is used for product service if your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air lters or water lters. The removal and reinstallation of purchase or installation date for Factory Speci ed Parts and repair labor to parts or systems resulting from warranty coverage. 4. LIMITATION...