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Whirlpool 3401011 manual

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  • Page 1

    I Tikfl 01 4a HOme Appliances UseAndCare A Note To You 2 Understanding Safety 3 Knowing Your Dryer’s Features 5 Operating Your Dryer 6 Caring For Your Dryer 10 Laundry Tips 12 If You Need Assistance Or Service 18 Warranty 20 TIMED DRYERS iq’l I PART NO. 3401011[...]

  • Page 2

    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool* appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appli[...]

  • Page 3

    Understanding Safety 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 -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: l Do not try to light any a[...]

  • Page 4

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: * Read all instructions before using your dryer. l Install and/or store dryer where it will not l Do not machine wash or machine dry items be exposed to the weather. cleaned, wash[...]

  • Page 5

    Knowing Your Dryer’s Features The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your dryer. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.[...]

  • Page 6

    Operating Your Dryer In This Section Page Page Before starting your dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Starting or stopping your dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Operating your[...]

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    Selecting a cycle You will find information you need to make correct cycle, time, and temperature decisions in this section. l Pages 7 and 8: Use these pages to find additional information about the drying cycles on your model. l Page 9: Use the information on this page to guide you when making drying selections. Your dryer has a Cycle Control Knob[...]

  • Page 8

    Using the TUMBLE PRESS* cycle The Tumble Press cycle removes wrinkles from clothing that has been packed in a suitcase or closet, and from items not removed from the dryer at the end of a cycle. 1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on TUMBLE PRESS. 2. Set the Temperature Selector to a high setting. 3. Push the Start Button. The last few minutes of this cy[...]

  • Page 9

    Cycle control knob Refer to the chart below and the chart on page 8 for cycle information. Loads tumble without heat during the last few minutes of all heated cycles. This makes a load easier to handle and helps keep wrinkles from setting in. Using your Timed Drying (heated) cycle (High/Heavy Perm. Press setting) Use your Timed Drying cycle, with a[...]

  • Page 10

    Caring For Your Dryer In This Section Page Maintenance-every load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 0 Page Maintenance-as needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Dryers require regular maintenance. Follow the suggestions below to maintain your dryer properly. Maintenance-every load[...]

  • Page 11

    Cleaning the dryer interior Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. To remove stains from dryer drum, use powdered laundry detergent. 1. Make a paste with detergent and very warm water. 2. izl Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is [...]

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    Laundry Tips In This Section Page Page Before you dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Drying special-care items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 13

    Drying special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow label directions when they are available. General drying instructions for some special washables are included in this section. Heat sensitive fabrics, plastic, rubber, or some stuffed items require drying without heat. Use Flu[...]

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    Diapers, baby clothes Elastic items Fiberglass materials 1 Wash and dry small items in a mesh bag or pillowcase for convenient I handling. / 1, Dry according to manufacturer’s instructions. / 2. Remove diapers and cotton knit items while still slightly damp. They 1 will feel softer, shrink less, and be easier to fold. I 1 Remove from dryer while [...]

  • Page 15

    Using dryer fabric softeners Dryer fabric softeners are recommended for reducing static cling (static can also be re- duced by not overdrying) and for softening fabrics. Always follow package instructions carefully. l Put fabric softener sheet on top of the load before starting the dryer. Do not add a fabric softener sheet after the cycle has start[...]

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    Solving laundering problems Most laundering problems are easily solved. Check the following list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the “If You Need Assistance or Service” section of this book. Lint I CHECK IF Dryer fabric softeners were used Undiluted washer fabric softener was used Enough deterge[...]

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    PROBLEM Shrinking Slow drying Static electricity CHECK IF Items are overdried Fabric type and quality is suitable for drying There is a large amount of moisture in the load to be dried Cold rinse water is used Room air temperature is below 45°F (7°C) Dryer is exhausted according to Installation Instructions Lint screen is full Exhaust duct or out[...]

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    If You Need Assistance Or Service 1. Before calling for assistance . . . Is the power cord plugged in? Is lint screen clogged with lint? PY - Is exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint? Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker? If you need more help, check the chart below. PROBLEM Dryer will not run Dryer will not heat Dr[...]

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    2. If you need Call an authorized U When asking for help provide a detailed de your appliance’s corn numbers and the pun This information will t to your request. ssistance . . . lirlpool service center. r service, please ription of the problem, zte model and serial ase date. (See page 2.) p us respond properly 3. If you need FSP* replace- ment pa[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL* Dryer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP* replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects From Date of Purchase in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of y[...]