Whirlpool Clothes Dryer 8314841B User Manual

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Use & Car e Gu ide  
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8314841B  
 
DRYER SAFETY  
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.  
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all  
safety messages.  
This is the safety alert symbol.  
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.  
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or  
“WARNING.” These words mean:  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't  
immediately follow instructions.  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't  
follow instructions.  
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you  
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.  
WARNING: 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 death.  
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:  
Do not try to light any appliance.  
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.  
Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.  
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's  
instructions.  
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.  
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or  
the gas supplier.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, 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 repair or replace any part of the dryer or  
attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-  
mended in this Use and Care Guide or in published  
user-repair instructions that you understand and have  
the skills to carry out.  
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in  
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils  
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could  
cause a load to catch fire.  
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate  
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of  
the fabric softener or product.  
Do not dry articles that have been previously  
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with  
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable,  
or explosive substances as they give off vapors  
that could ignite or explode.  
Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber  
or similarly textured rubber-like materials.  
Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer.  
Close supervision of children is necessary when  
the dryer is used near children.  
Clean lint screen before or after each load.  
Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent  
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint,  
dust, and dirt.  
Before the dryer is removed from service or dis-  
carded, remove the door to the drying compart-  
ment.  
The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be  
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.  
Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.  
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be  
See Installation Instructions for grounding require-  
ments.  
exposed to the weather.  
Do not tamper with controls.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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PARTS AND FEATURES  
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5
2
3
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1. Control panel  
Additional features  
ACCUDRY™ sensor drying  
2. Model and serial number label  
3. Dryer drum  
WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature  
WRINKLE SHIELD™ Plus selector  
SENSEON™ electronic sensor  
End of Cycle Signal selector  
Drum light  
4. Lint screen  
5. Exhaust grill  
6. Wide-opening door  
Optional purchase  
Drying rack  
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3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or  
straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements are  
listed in your Installation Instructions.  
CHECKING  
YOUR VENT  
Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve  
maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the  
minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your  
Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion  
and ventilation air. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more  
information.  
4. Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust  
vent. Use the fewest number of elbows and turns. Allow room  
when using elbows or making turns. Bend vent gradually to  
avoid kinking.  
Fire Hazard  
Use a heavy metal vent.  
5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure  
vent. Lint may catch on screws.  
Do not use a plastic vent.  
Do not use a metal foil vent.  
Failure to follow these instructions can result in  
death or fire.  
If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will not be  
covered under the warranty.  
6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at  
least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new  
location.  
NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for  
by the customer, whether it was a paid installation or self-  
installed.  
Disconnect vent from the dryer and clean one section at a  
time until you reach the exhaust hood.  
1. Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4 in. (10.2 cm)  
metal or flexible metal vent. Do not kink or crush flexible  
metal vent. It must be completely extended to allow adequate  
exhaust air to flow. Check vent after installation. Refer to your  
Installation Instructions for proper length requirements of  
vent.  
To clean out lint, use the hose attachment on your  
vacuum, or a pole or wire with a feather duster or rag  
attached.  
Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent moves  
freely.  
When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the  
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final  
product check.  
2. Use a 4 in. (10.2 cm) exhaust hood. Smaller hoods increase  
drying times.  
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1
4"  
(10.2 cm)  
4"  
(10.2 cm)  
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Startin g Your Dryer  
USING YOUR DRYER  
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to  
remove dust from storing and shipping. The following steps  
provide an overview for operating your dryer. Specific directions  
for each step are provided in the following sections.  
1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not  
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.  
Explosion Hazard  
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as  
gasoline, away from dryer.  
2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for  
the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred  
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything  
flammable on it (even after washing).  
Automatic Setting ( ) to dry most loads. See “Drying, Cycle  
*
and Temperature Tips.”  
Failure to follow these instructions can result in  
death, explosion, or fire.  
3. Select a Temperature setting. See “Temperature Settings.”  
4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Set the WRINKLE SHIELD™ Plus selector  
to the desired setting. See Additional Features.”  
5. (OPTIONAL STEP) Set the End of Cycle Signal to the desired  
setting. The signal is helpful when drying permanent press or  
synthetics. Promptly remove these items from the dryer at the  
end of the cycle to prevent wrinkles.  
6. Push the START button.  
Fire Hazard  
Stoppin g and Restar tin g  
No washer can completely remove oil.  
You can stop your dryer any time during a cycle.  
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of  
oil on it (including cooking oils).  
To stop your dryer  
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.  
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be  
dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.  
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when  
the dryer is not in use.  
To restart your dryer  
1. Close the door.  
Failure to follow these instructions can result in  
death or fire.  
2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).  
3. Push START.  
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Loadin g Cloth es  
CYCLE DESCRIP TIONS  
Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow  
space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows  
examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.  
Your dryer uses the Temperature selector with the Cycle Control  
knob to design a drying cycle to provide the shortest, most  
efficient drying time and best fabric care for your load.  
Heavy work  
clothes  
3 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 pair of  
overalls, 3 shirts  
Delicates  
3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips,  
6 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear,  
1 child’s outfit  
Towels  
10 bath towels, 10 hand towels, 14 wash  
cloths, 1 bath mat  
Mixed Load  
3 double sheets, 4 pillowcases,  
8 T-shirts, 6 pair of shorts, 2 blouses,  
8 handkerchiefs  
Cycle Control knob  
Drying, Cycle, an d Tem per atu r e Tips  
Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.  
Au tom atic Dr ying Cycle  
Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few  
minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle.  
The automatic cycle uses the ACCUDRY™ electronic control  
sensor that senses the moisture in your load and shuts off the  
dryer when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle Control  
knob does not move until the load is almost dry. After the cool  
down, the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling  
stops.  
Drying tips  
Follow care label directions when they are available.  
If you use fabric softener sheets, use only those labeled  
“dryer safe.” Follow package instructions.  
Your most frequently used Temperature settings, Normal and  
High, when used with the automatic cycle, are enhanced with the  
SENSEON™ drying system to provide the shortest drying time.  
See Temperature Settings.”  
Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops, to  
reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent  
press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.  
Cycle and temperature tips  
Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting ( ).  
*
Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic  
Setting ( ), if available on your dryer.  
*
Use a High Heat setting for drying heavyweight items such as  
towels and work clothes.  
Use a Medium Heat setting for drying medium weight items,  
such as sheets, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and  
some knits.  
Use a Low Heat setting for drying lightweight items such as  
lingerie, blouses, dresses, and some knits.  
If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to  
Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.  
Use a no-heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive  
fabrics.  
If the load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using the  
Timed Drying cycle. The next time you dry a similar load,  
select a setting closer to Very Dry.  
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.  
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for  
various loads, refer to the care label directions. If you are unsure  
of the temperature to select for a load, select a lower setting  
rather than a higher setting.  
NOTE: Drying time with the automatic cycle varies according to  
the type of fabric, size of load, and temperature setting. See  
Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.”  
Towels  
Use this setting to thoroughly dry extra heavy items, such as  
mattress pads, quilts or towels. Set the Temperature selector at  
High heat.  
Delicates  
Use this setting to dry small loads or lightweight items. Set the  
Temperature selector at Ex-Low heat.  
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Tim ed Dr yin g Cycle  
Temperature Settings  
Use the Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if items are still  
damp after the automatic cycle.  
The Temperature selector allows you to select a drying  
temperature that matches the fabrics in your load and provides  
the shortest, most efficient drying time.  
Timed Drying is also useful for:  
Heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work  
clothes and large loads that require a long drying time. Set  
the Temperature selector to a heat setting that matches the  
care label directions.  
SENSEON™ Drying System  
The SENSEON drying system uses electronic sensors to detect  
the size and types of fabrics in your load to provide the shortest  
drying time. When used with the automatic drying cycle (see  
Automatic Drying Cycle), the SENSEON setting provides the  
shortest drying time and best fabric care for your load.  
Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and knits that  
require a short drying time. Set the Temperature selector at  
Ex-Low heat.  
The Normal setting, when used with the Energy Preferred  
Heavy Dry  
Automatic Setting ( ), provides medium heat to evenly dry  
*
Use this setting to thoroughly dry large or heavy items, such as  
thick bath towels or robes. Set the Temperature selector at High  
heat.  
sturdy casual clothes, such as khakis and cotton jerseys, in  
the shortest time. When used with the Timed Drying cycle,  
Normal provides medium heat for your selected drying time.  
The High setting, when used with the Energy Preferred  
DRYEL® fabric care system  
Automatic Setting ( ), provides high heat to thoroughly dry  
*
When using DRYEL fabric care, select the DRYEL cycle setting  
and the DRYEL temperature setting. DRYEL fabric care, when  
used in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, has been  
tested and approved for use in full-size dryers built by Whirlpool  
Corporation.  
heavyweight items, such as jeans, corduroys or work clothes,  
in the shortest time. When used with the Timed Drying cycle,  
High provides high heat for your selected drying time.  
Medium/P. Press  
Select this medium temperature setting to dry lightweight to  
medium weight to synthetic or no-iron items, such as sheets,  
shirts or dresses.  
Damp Dry  
Use this setting to dry items to damp level or to dry items that do  
not require an entire drying cycle. Damp dry items such as jeans  
(to prevent stiffness) or cotton clothes (to make pressing easier).  
set the Temperature selector at High heat.  
Extra Low/Delicate  
Select this extra low temperature setting to gently dry special  
care items, such as lingerie, blouses or sweaters.  
TUMBLE PRESS® setting  
Use this setting to remove wrinkles from items, such as clothes  
packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in the dryer  
too long. Set the Temperature selector at Ex-Low or Medium  
heat, depending on the fabrics in your load.  
Air Only (No Heat)  
Use this unheated temperature setting for items that require  
drying without heat, such as rubber, plastic and sheer fabrics.  
When using Air Only, select a drying time with the Timed Drying  
cycle. See the chart for examples of items that can be dried using  
the Air Only setting.  
Type of Load  
Air Only setting*  
(minutes)  
Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras,  
stuffed toys  
20 - 30  
20 - 30  
40 - 50  
10 - 20  
Plastic - shower curtains, tablecloths  
Rubber-backed rugs  
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon  
*Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.  
When using Air Only  
Check to see that coverings are securely stitched.  
Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during cycle.  
Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.  
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Addition al Featu r es  
Drying Rack (Option al pu rch ase)  
You can select the following options to help ensure the best  
fabric care for your load.  
You can order a drying rack by calling 1-800-442-9991 or by  
contacting the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.  
The rack is useful for machine drying items you would not  
necessarily want to tumble dry (for example, sweaters).  
WRINKLE SHIELD™ Plus setting  
When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer  
as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE SHIELD  
Plus setting periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load  
without heat for up to 120 minutes. A signal will sound  
periodically when WRINKLE SHIELD Plus setting is on, if the End  
of Cycle Signal is selected. The signal and the tumbling will end  
when you open the dryer door, or turn the Cycle Control knob to  
Off.  
To use the drying rack  
1. Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer.  
Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening.  
2. Put the wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between  
the items so air can reach all the surfaces. Close the door.  
NOTE: Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack.  
3. Select the Timed Drying cycle and the Air Only temperature  
setting.  
4. Push the START button.  
NOTE: You must remove rack for normal tumbling. Do not use  
the automatic cycle with the drying rack.  
End of Cycle Signal  
This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and  
the suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Actual  
drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold.  
If the End of Cycle Signal is selected, the signal sounds when a cycle  
is complete. If WRINKLE SHIELD™ Plus setting is selected, the signal  
sounds every few minutes. The signal stops when you open the door.  
Rack Dry  
Cycle  
Temp  
Time*  
Wool Sweaters  
Timed  
Drying  
Low  
60  
Block to shape and lay flat on  
the rack  
Stuffed toys or pillows  
Timed  
Drying  
Low  
60  
90  
90  
Cotton or polyester fiber filled  
Turn the knob to select a Softer or Louder signal or to turn the  
End of Cycle Signal Off.  
Stuffed toys or pillows  
Timed  
Drying  
Air  
Only  
Foam rubber filled  
Sneakers or canvas shoes  
Timed  
Drying  
Air  
Only  
*(Minutes). Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.  
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Cleanin g th e Dryer In terior  
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER  
Cleanin g th e Lint Screen  
Every load cleaning  
The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer. Clean it before  
each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.  
To clean  
1. Pull the lint screen towards you. Roll lint off the screen with  
your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet  
lint is hard to remove.  
Explosion Hazard  
Use nonflammable cleaner.  
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,  
or fire.  
To clean dryer drum  
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very  
warm water.  
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.  
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.  
IMPORTANT:  
OR  
Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged,  
blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and  
damage to both the dryer and fabrics.  
Apply a liquid, non-flammable household cleaner to the  
stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye is  
removed.  
Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers  
(polyester and cotton blends) may shed more lint than other  
towels, causing your dryer’s lint screen to fill up faster. Be  
sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying  
new towels.  
3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.  
4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.  
NOTE: Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim  
blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the  
dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will  
not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside  
out to prevent dye transfer.  
If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check  
the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Checking Your  
Vent.”  
As needed cleaning  
Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the  
lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your  
clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely  
dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen.  
Removing Accum ulated Lint fr om Inside the  
Dryer Cabin et  
Lint should be removed every two years, or more often,  
depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a  
qualified person.  
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months or more  
frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.  
To wash  
1. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.  
2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub  
lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.  
3. Rinse screen with hot water.  
4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace  
screen in dryer.  
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Changin g the Drum Ligh t  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
If your dryer has a drum light, the dryer light automatically turns  
on inside the dryer drum when you open the door.  
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid  
the cost of a service call...  
To change the drum light  
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.  
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily  
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back  
wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right  
corner of the cover. Remove the cover.  
Check the following:  
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?  
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint,  
restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes.  
Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air  
movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust  
system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or  
flexible metal vent. See Installation Instructions.”  
Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with heavy  
metal or flexible metal vent. See Installation Instructions.”  
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt  
appliance bulb only. Replace the cover.  
Has a fuse blown, or a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers  
use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum may be turning,  
but you may not have heat.  
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.  
Has an air dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for  
the types of garments being dried. See “Drying, Cycle and  
Temperature Tips.”  
For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line?  
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grill? Use only one  
fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.  
Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below  
45ºF (7ºC)?  
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above  
45ºF (7ºC).  
Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet?  
Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water  
and with items that hold moisture (cottons).  
Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?  
Separate the load to tumble freely.  
Dryer will not run  
Check the following:  
Is the power cord plugged in?  
Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?  
Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.  
Is the dryer door firmly closed?  
Was the START button firmly pressed?  
Is a cycle selected?  
Unusual sounds  
Has the dryer had a period of non-use?  
If the dryer hasn’t been used for a while, there may be a  
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.  
Is it a gas dryer?  
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.  
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Lint on load  
Garment damage  
Is the lint screen clogged?  
Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.  
Check the following:  
Were zippers, snaps, and hooks left open?  
Is the load properly sorted?  
Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy,  
synthetics). Also sort by color.  
Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling?  
Were care label instructions followed?  
Were items damaged before drying?  
Is the load too big or too heavy?  
Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen.  
Was the load overdried?  
Use correct dryer settings for load type. Overdrying can  
cause lint-attracting static electricity. See Drying, Cycle, and  
Temperature Tips.”  
Was paper or tissue left in pockets?  
Clean out pockets before drying.  
Is pilling being mistaken for lint?  
Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and  
laundering.  
Stains on load or color change  
Was dryer fabric softener properly used?  
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle.  
Fabric softener sheets added to a partially-dried load can  
stain your garments.  
Were items soiled when placed in the dryer?  
Items should be clean before being dried.  
Were items properly sorted?  
Sort light colors from dark colors. Sort colorfast items from  
noncolorfast items.  
Items shrinking  
Was the dryer overloaded?  
Dry smaller loads that will tumble freely.  
Did the load overdry?  
Check the manufacturer’s care label. Match dryer setting to  
load type. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”  
Loads are wrinkled  
Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle?  
Was the dryer overloaded?  
Dry smaller loads that will tumble freely.  
Did the load overdry?  
Check the manufacturer’s care label. Match dryer setting to  
load type. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”  
Odors  
Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in  
the area where your dryer is located?  
If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone  
from the area, re-wash and dry the clothing.  
If the dryer is electric, is it being used for the first time?  
The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor  
will be gone after the first cycle.  
If the dryer is gas, there may be a gas leak.  
Turn off the gas supply line, leave your house, and then call  
your local gas company.  
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE  
Before calling for assistance or service, please check  
Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If  
you still need help, follow the instructions below.  
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete  
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will  
help us to better respond to your request.  
If you need replacement parts  
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you  
only use FSP® factory specified parts. These parts will fit right  
and work right because they are made with the same precision  
used to build every new WHIRLPOOL GOLD® appliance. To  
locate factory specified replacement parts in your area, call our  
Customer Interaction Center at 1-800-253-1301, or your nearest  
designated service center.  
For assistance  
Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free:  
1-800-253-1301.  
Our consultants provide assistance with:  
Features and specifications on our full line of appliances  
Installation information  
Use and maintenance procedures  
Accessory and repair parts sales  
Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing  
impaired, limited vision, etc.)  
Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and  
service companies. Whirlpool designated service technicians  
are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-  
warranty service, anywhere in the United States.  
To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area,  
you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.  
For further assistance  
If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool  
Corporation with any questions or concerns at:  
Whirlpool Corporation  
Customer Interaction Center  
553 Benson Road  
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692  
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.  
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WHIRLP OOL GOLD® DRYER WARRANTY  
ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY  
For one year from the date of purchase, when this dryer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished  
with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or  
workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.  
Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for:  
1. Service calls to correct the installation of your dryer, including venting. Heavy 4 in. (10.2 cm) metal exhaust vent must be used. Refer  
to the venting section of this manual and your Installation Instructions.  
2. Service calls to instruct you how to use your dryer, to replace house fuses or correct house wiring or reset circuit breakers, or to  
replace owner accessible light bulbs.  
3. Repairs when your dryer is used in other than normal, single-family household use.  
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, floods, acts of God, improper installation (including, but not limited  
to, venting with plastic or flexible foil), installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes, or use of products not  
approved by Whirlpool Corporation.  
5. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States.  
6. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.  
7. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.  
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply.  
Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if  
another warranty applies.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental  
or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not  
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you  
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
If you need service, first see “Troubleshooting.” Additional help  
can be found by checking “Assistance or Service,” or by calling  
our Customer Interaction Center at 1-800-253-1301, from  
anywhere in the U.S.A. or write: Whirlpool Corporation, Customer  
Interaction Center, 553 Benson Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-  
2692.  
3/00  
Dealer name____________________________________________________  
Address ________________________________________________________  
Phone number __________________________________________________  
Model number __________________________________________________  
Serial number __________________________________________________  
Purchase date __________________________________________________  
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future  
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or  
installation date for in-warranty service.  
Write down the following information about your dryer to better  
help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will  
need to know your complete model number and serial number.  
You can find this information on the model and serial number  
label/plate, located on your appliance as shown in “Parts and  
Features.”  
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