Whirlpool 8280525 Bedienungsanleitung

A Note to Y ou ..................2 Dryer Safety ......................3 Parts and Features ..........5 Checking Y our V ent ..........6 Using Y our Dryer ..............8 Starting your dryer ........8 Selecting a cycle and temperature setting ............................9 Loading ........................10 Cycle descriptions ......10 Fluff Air cycle[...]

2 A N OTE TO Y OU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. The Whirlpool brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier . T o ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-fr ee operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and mai[...]

3 D R YER S AFETY WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to pr event 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. – WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do [...]

4 DRYER SAFETY WARNING: T o reduce the risk of fir e, 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 place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer . Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical react[...]

5 P ARTS AND F EA TURES The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They ar e designed to show the differ ent features of all models cover ed by this book. Y our model may not include all features. Additional features your dryer may have: CLEAN TOUCH TM control panel* End of cycle signal selector (p. 9) FINISH GUARD ® feature selecto[...]

2. Use a 4-inch exhaust hood. Smaller hoods increase drying times. 6 C HECKING Y OUR V ENT Y our dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying ef ficiency and shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventil[...]

7 3. Y ou can exhaust from the r ear , left, right, or bottom of the dryer . • Exhaust from the rear of the dryer: The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or straight out the back of the dryer . Space requir ements are listed in your Installation Instructions. CHECKING YOUR VENT V ENTING ( CONT . ) 6. Clean exhaust vent periodically[...]

Before using your dryer , wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust fr om 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 . 8 w W ARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer . Do not dry any[...]

9 5. (OPTIONAL STEP) If your dryer has a Cycle Signal (End of Cycle Signal) selector , set the selector to On if you want the dryer to sound a signal when a cycle is finished. • The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics, and other items that should be removed fr om the dryer as soon as it stops. • On some models, the[...]

10 C YCLE DESCRIPTIONS Automatic cycle(s) Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads. Depending on your model, the Automatic cycle uses either the electronic ACCUDR Y TM system or the auto- matic DR Y -MISER ® control that senses the moisture in the load and shuts off the dryer when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle Control knob does not mo[...]

11 Timed cycle(s) Use a Timed drying cycle to complete drying if some items are damp after the Automatic cycle. A Timed drying cycle is also useful for: • Heavyweight and bulky items, such as bed spreads and work clothes, and lar ge loads that requir e a long drying time. Set your dryer to a heat setting that matches the care label dir ections. ?[...]

Off Finish Guard 70 60 50 40 20 Cool Down Off Rack Dry 30 Rack Dry feature (on some models) Use the Rack Dry feature to dry items without tumbling them. See “Using The Drying Rack” on page 14. 12 TUMBLE PRESS ® feature (on some models) The TUMBLE PRESS feature in the Timed cycle removes wrinkles fr om clothes that have been packed in a suitcas[...]

13 USING YOUR DR YER F LUFF AIR CYCLE The chart below includes examples of items that requir e drying without heat. Use the Fluff Air cycle (or the Timed Drying cycle and the “Air” T emperature setting), or place the items on a line or rack to air dry . Rubber , plastic, heat-sensitive fabrics Foam Rubber – Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys [...]

14 5. Select the Timed drying cycle and temperature, or the Fluff Air cycle. U SING THE DRYING RACK ( A V AILABLE AS AN OPTION ON SOME MODELS ) Use the drying rack to machine-dry items you would not necessarily want to tumble dry . The rack gives you concentrated heat for efficient and uniform drying. It also reduces noise when drying heavy items s[...]

15 C LEANING THE LINT SCREEN C ARING FOR Y OUR D R YER Every load cleaning The lint screen is located in the door opening. Clean it before starting each load. A scr een blocked by lint can increase drying time. T o clean: 1. Pull the lint screen straight up. As needed cleaning Laundry deter gents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup on [...]

16 R EMOVING ACCUMULA TED LINT FROM INSIDE THE DR YER CABINET Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. C LEANING THE DR YER INTERIOR Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly [...]

17 T o change drum light type 2: 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power . 2. Open the dryer door . Remove the screw that holds the lens in place. 3. Remove the lens by pulling it down and away from drum. 4. Remove the light bulb by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Install light bulb by turning it clockwise. Replace the bulb with a 15-watt, appliance bu[...]

18 T ROUBLESHOOTING C OMMON DRYING PROBLEMS PROBLEM Not drying satisfactorily Dryer will not run CAUSE • Lint screen is clogged with lint. • Restricted air movement. Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood is clogged with lint. • Exhaust vent is crushed or kinked. • One fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped. The dryer will appear to oper[...]

19 TROUBLESHOOTING C OMMON DR YING PROBLEMS (CONT.) PROBLEM Stains on load Items shrinking Loads are wrinkled Odors Unusual sounds CAUSE • Lint screen is clogged. • Improper sorting. • Load is too big or heavy . • Load is overdried. • Paper or tissue in pockets. • Pilling being mistaken for lint. • Improper use of fabric softener in w[...]

20 Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see “A Note to Y ou”). This information will help us better respond to your request. Our consultants provide assistanc[...]

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORA TION WILL P A Y FOR FSP ® replacement parts and r epair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company . LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL CORPORA TION WILL NOT P A Y FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installat[...]