240-Volt
Compact
Electric
Dryer
A Note to You ....................2
Dryer Safety........................3
Installation
Instructions ........................5
Parts and Features ..........23
Using Your Dryer ............24
Starting your dryer........…24
End of cycle signal...........25
Loading ............................25
Selecting the right cycle
and setting……............….25
Caring for Your
Dryer ................................28
Troubleshooting ..............30
Assistance or Service ....32
Warranty ..........................36
Call the Consumer Assistance Center
with questions or comments:
1-800-253-1301
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Dryer Safety
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appli-
ance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
wDANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
wWARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of
injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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DRYER SAFETY
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:
• Do not repair or replace any
part of the dryer or attempt any
servicing unless specifically
• 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
reaction that could cause a load
to catch fire.
• 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.
recommended in this Owner
’s
Manual or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand
and have the skills to carry out.
• Do not use fabric softeners or
products to eliminate static unless
recommended by the manufacturer
of the fabric softener or product.
• Do not use heat to dry articles
containing foam rubber or similarly
textured rubber-like materials.
• 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.
• Do not allow children to play on
or in the dryer. Close supervision
of children is necessary when
the dryer is used near children.
• The interior of the dryer and
exhaust vent should be cleaned
periodically by qualified service
personnel.
• See Installation Instructions for
grounding requirements.
• Before the dryer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the
door to the drying compartment.
• Do not reach into the dryer if the
drum is moving.
• Do not install or store the dryer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
• Do not tamper with controls.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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Installation Instructions
Read the “Dryer Safety” section of your dryer’s Use and Care guide, and completely read
these installation instructions before beginning installation.
Before starting installation
203⁄
4"
wWARNING
31"
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm)
above the floor for a garage
installation.
7⁄8
"
23
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
• Check location where dryer will be
in-stalled. Proper installation is your
responsibility. The dryer must not be
installed or stored in an area where it will
be exposed to water and/or weather.
Make sure you have everything necessary
for correct installation.
• Grounded electrical supply is required.
• Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to
support a total weight of 115 pounds
(includes dryer and load weight).
See “Electrical requirements.”
• Four-inch metal exhaust vent is
required. See “Exhaust requirements.”
• Location: Must be large enough to fully
open dryer door. See “Recessed area and
closet installation” for minimum spacing
requirements.
• Level floor: 1-in maximum slope under
entire dryer.
• Check code requirements: Some codes
do not permit or limit installation of clothes
dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes,
or sleeping quarters. Contact your local
building inspector.
• Protection from the weather: Proper
operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45°F, or the dryer
may not shut off when automatic cycles
are used.
NOTE: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
How to install your dryer
Now that you’ve unpacked your dryer, check
to be sure you have removed the parts bag
from the drum. Remove the tape that holds
the drum to the cabinet. Move the drum by
hand to make certain all tape has been
removed. Next, wipe the interior of the drum
thoroughly with a damp cloth before using
the dryer.
Installation
To install your dryer, you will need the tools
shown. All the parts you need are packed in
the appliance. When you take them out,
place them on a cloth so you won’t lose
them.
1
Adjustable Level
wrench
Flashlight
(optional)
⁄4-inch
Parts supplied with the dryer:
1 Cycle and temperature control (timer)
knob
nut driver
1 Push to Start button
4 Leveling legs
Flat-head
screwdriver
Wire
stripper
Duct
tape
#2 Phillips
head
screwdriver
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installing the leveling legs
Leveling your dryer correctly will reduce
operating noise and provide improved drying
performance.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
To install leveling legs:
1. Take two of the cardboard corners from
the carton. Place them on the floor in back
of the dryer.
2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer. Gently
lay dryer on the cardboard corners.
3. Start to screw the legs into the holes by
hand. Use a wrench to finish turning the
legs. They should stick out about 1 inch.
4. Now stand the dryer up and move it close
to its final location. Leave enough room to
connect the exhaust vent.
5. Check levelness of dryer by placing a level
on top of the dryer, first side-to-side; then
front-to-back.
6. If dryer is not level, prop the dryer up
using two stacked cardboard corner posts.
Use a wrench to adjust the legs up or
down.
NOTE: It may be necessary to level the
dryer again after it is moved into its final
position.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Requirements
A three-wire or four-wire, single phase
120/240-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, electrical
supply is required on a separate 30-ampere
circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A
time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.
This dryer is manufactured with the 3-wire,
frame-grounding conductor connected to the
NEUTRAL (center) of the wiring harness of
the terminal block. Do not have a fuse in the
neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the
neutral or grounding circuit could result in an
electrical shock.
Use a 4-conductor cord when the dryer is
installed in a mobile home or an area where
local codes do not permit grounding through
the neutral.
Electrical Connection Options
Go To
Page:
If Your Home Has:
And You Will Be
Connecting To:
A U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt
minimum, 30-amp., dryer
power supply cord.*
9
3-wire electrical
receptacle
(NEMA Type 10-30R)
3-wire direct
11
14
A fused disconnect or
circuit breaker box.*
31/2"
4-wire electrical
receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R)
A U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt
minimum, 30-amp., dryer
power supply cord.
4-wire direct
16
A fused disconnect or
circuit breaker box.
5"
*If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, see the
instructions for “Alternate Connection”.
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Three-Wire Electrical Connection to Receptacle
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
wWARNING
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric
shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. The power
supply cord must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL approved 30 ampere
power supply cord.
WARNING: Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result
in a risk of electric shock.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Check with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug on the
power supply cord. If it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must
be connected to green ground
connector.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to
remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to do so can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Spade terminals
with upturned ends
Local codes may permit the use of a U.L.-
listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-ampere,
dryer power supply cord kit (pigtail). Power
supply cord should be type SRD or SRDT
and be at least four feet long. The wires that
connect to the dryer must end with ring
terminals or spade terminals with upturned
ends.
Ring
This blade connected
terminals
NEUTRAL
to this conductor
3
⁄
4", U.L.-listed,
strain relief
NEUTRAL
(white or center)
• The power supply cord must have three,
No.-10 copper wires to match a three-wire
receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.
Three-wire
receptacle (NEMA
Type 10-30R)
• Do not use an extension cord with
this dryer.
• Do not connect plug end of power supply
cord into a live receptacle before
connecting power supply cord to dryer
terminal block.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Terminal block cover
Hold-down screw
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal
block cover.
3. Attach a 3⁄4-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to
the hole below terminal block opening.
Strain relief should have a tight fit with
dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal
position. Put the power supply cord
through the strain relief.
External ground
connector
Center silver-colored
terminal block screw
Neutral
wire
(white)
4. Loosen or remove terminal block screws.
Connect the neutral wire (white or center)
of power supply cord under the center
screw of the terminal block.
5. Connect the other two wires to outer
terminal block screws. Tighten all terminal
block screws firmly.
3
⁄4
", U.L.-listed,
Neutral ground-
ing wire
(green/yellow)
strain relief
6. Tighten the strain relief screws.
3-Wire Connection with
Frame-Grounding Conductor
7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot
of the dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
hold-down screw.
NOTE: If local codes do not permit the
connection of a frame-grounding conductor
to the neutral wire, see the instructions for
“Alternate Connection” later in this section.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Three-Wire Electrical Connection (Direct Wire)
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
wWARNING
This appliance must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent wiring system;
or an equipment-grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment-grounding
terminal or lead on the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must
be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires
to remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
The dryer can be connected directly to fused
disconnect or circuit breaker box with three-
wire, flexible armored or non-metallic
sheathed copper cable (with grounding wire).
All current-carrying wires must be insulated.
31/2"
1"
A conduit connector must be installed at
junction box. Allow four feet of slack in the
line so dryer can be moved if servicing is
ever necessary.
1. Disconnect power.
• Strip 31⁄
inches of outer covering from
2
end of cable.
• Cut 1 inch of insulation from the end of
each insulated wire. Shape the end of
each wire into a “U” shaped hook.
continued on next page
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Terminal block cover
Hold-down screw
2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal
block cover.
3. Attach a 3⁄4-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to
the hole below terminal block opening.
Strain relief should have a tight fit with
dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal
position. Put the direct wire cable through
the strain relief.
External ground
connector
Center silver-colored
terminal block screw
Neutral
wire
(white)
3
⁄4
", U.L.-listed,
Neutral grounding
wire (green/yellow)
strain relief
3-Wire Connection with Direct Wire
and Frame-Grounding Conductor
4. Loosen or remove terminal block screws.
Connect the neutral wire (white or center)
of direct wire cable under the center screw
of the terminal block.
• Place the hook-shaped end of the wire
over the terminal block screw. The open
side of the hook should face to the right.
Squeeze hook end of wire together to
form a loop.
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5. Connect the other two wires to outer
terminal block screws using the same
method(s) described in step 4. Tighten all
terminal block screws firmly.
6. Tighten the strain relief screws.
7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot
of the dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
hold-down screw.
NOTE: If local codes do not permit the
connection of a frame-grounding conductor
to the neutral wire, see the instructions for
“Alternate Connection.”
Alternate Connection:
If local codes do not permit the connection of
a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral
wire:
1. Disconnect power.
2. Make sure the power supply cord or direct
wire cable is in place (see steps 1-3 on
page 10 for power cord connections or
steps 1-3 on pages 11 and 12 for direct
wire connection).
3. Remove the neutral grounding wire
(green/yellow wire) from external ground-
ing connector screw. Loosen or remove
terminal block screws. Connect neutral
grounding wire and the neutral wire (white
or center) of power supply cord or direct
wire cable under the center screw of the
terminal block.
External
ground
connector
Neutral
grounding wire
(green/yellow)
4. Connect the other two wires to outer termi-
nal block screws. Tighten all terminal block
screws firmly.
5. Tighten the strain relief screws.
6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot
of the dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
hold-down screw.
7. Connect separate copper grounding wire
from external ground connector to an
adequate ground. If codes permit and a
separate grounding wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician
determine that the grounding path is
adequate.
Grounding path
determined by a
qualified electrician
Alternate 3-Wire Connection with
External-Grounding Conductor
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Make Four-Wire Electrical Connection to Receptacle
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
wWARNING
This appliance must be grounded. In the
event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric
shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. The power
supply cord must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
Fire Hazard
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
Use a new UL approved 30 ampere
power supply cord.
WARNING: Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or serviceman
if your are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Do not modify the plug on the power
supply cord. If it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must
be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to
remaining 2 terminals (gold).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
(white)
3
⁄
4
", U.L.-listed,
strain relief
Failure to do so can result in death, fire,
or electrical shock.
Local codes may permit the use of a
U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30
ampere, dryer power supply cord kit (pigtail).
Power supply cord should be type SRD or
SRDT and be at least four feet long. The
wires that connect to the dryer must end
with ring terminals or spade terminals with
turned ends.
Grounding
prong
Grounding
wire (green)
Ring
terminals
Four-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R)
Four-Wire Power Supply Cord
(Mobile home or other four-wire installations)
For mobile homes or other four-wire
installations, the power supply cord must
have four, No.-10 copper wires and match a
four-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R.
The fourth wire (grounding conductor) must
be identified with a green cover or bare
copper wire and the neutral conductor by a
white cover.
• Do not use an extension cord with this
dryer.
• Do not connect plug end of power supply
cord into a live receptacle before
connecting power supply cord to dryer
terminal block.
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1. Disconnect power.
Terminal block cover
Hold-down screw
2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal
block cover.
3. Attach a 3⁄4-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to
the hole below terminal block opening.
Strain relief should have a tight fit with
dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal
position. Put the power supply cord
through the strain relief.
External ground
connector
Center silver-colored
terminal block screw
4. Remove the center terminal block screw.
Remove the neutral grounding wire
(green/yellow wire) from external
grounding screw.
Green/yellow wire
of harness
Center silver-colored
terminal block screw
5. Connect neutral grounding wire and the
neutral wire (white) of power supply cord
under the center screw of terminal block.
External
ground
connector
Neutral wire
(white)
6. Connect the other two insulated wires to
outer terminal block screws.
7. Connect the green, grounding wire from
the power supply cord to the external
grounding conductor screw. Tighten all
terminal block screws firmly.
8. Tighten the strain relief screws.
9. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot
of the dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
hold-down screw.
Green wire
Neutral ground-
ing wire
(green/yellow)
of power supply
cord or bare
copper wire
3
⁄
4”, U.L.-listed,
strain relief
4-Wire Connection with
Frame-Grounding Conductor
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Four-Wire Electrical Connection (Direct Wire)
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
wWARNING
This appliance must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead
on the appliance.
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must
be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires
to remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
5"
The dryer can be connected directly to fused
disconnect or circuit breaker box with
four-wire, flexible armored or non-metallic
sheathed copper cable (with grounding wire).
All current-carrying wires must be insulated.
The grounding wire may be bare.
A conduit connector must be installed at
junction box. Allow four feet of slack in the
line so dryer can be moved if servicing is
ever necessary.
Terminal block cover
Hold-down screw
1. Disconnect power.
• Strip 5 inches of outer covering from
end of cable. Leave bare grounding wire
at 5 inches.
• Cut 1 inch from 3 remaining
insulated wires. Strip insulation back 1
inch. Shape the end of each wire into a
“U” shaped hook.
2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal
block cover.
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3. Attach a 3⁄4-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to
the hole below terminal block opening.
Strain relief should have a tight fit with
dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal
position. Put the direct wire cable through
the strain relief.
Center silver-colored
terminal block screw
External ground
connector
4. Remove the center terminal block screw.
Remove the neutral grounding wire
(green/yellow wire) from external
grounding screw.
Green/yellow wire
of harness
Center silver-colored
terminal block screw
5. Connect neutral grounding wire and the
neutral wire (white or center) of direct
wire cable under the center screw of
terminal block.
External ground
connector
Neutral wire (white)
6. Place the hook-shaped end of the wire
over the terminal block screw. The open
side of the hook should face to the right.
Squeeze hook end of wire together to
form a loop.
Neutral
grounding wire
(green/yellow)
Bare copper wire
7. Connect the other two wires to outer
terminal block screws. Use the same
method described in Step 6.
3
⁄
4”, U.L.-listed,
strain relief
8. Connect the direct wire cable (bare)
grounding wire to the external-grounding
conductor screw. Tighten all terminal
block screws firmly.
4-Wire Connection with Direct Wire and
Frame-Grounding Conductor
9. Tighten the strain relief screws.
10. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot
of the dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
hold-down screw.
(Steps 6-7)
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Exhaust requirements
Your dryer must be properly vented to
achieve maximum drying efficiency.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED
OUTDOORS.
wWARNING
• Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney, a
wall, a ceiling, or a concealed space of a
building.
• The diameter of the heavy metal vent must
be 4-in.
• Do not use an exhaust hood with a
magnetic latch.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
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 using an existing exhaust system, remove
accumulated lint.
1. Disconnect vent from the dryer and clean
one section at a time until you reach the
exhaust hood.
2. Use the hose attachment on your vacuum,
or a pole with a feather duster or rag
attached, to clean out lint.
3. Be sure the flapper on the outside end of
vent moves freely. Make sure exhaust
hood is not plugged with lint.
Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending
on use, but at least every 2 years, or when
installing your dryer in a new location.
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Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use
screws to secure vent. Lint may catch on
screws.
Use 4-inch heavy metal vent. Do not kink or
crush flexible metal vent. It must be fully
extended to allow adequate exhaust air to
flow. Check vent after installation.
Good
Better
Exhaust airflow
Use the straightest path possible when
routing the exhaust vent. Use the fewest
number of elbows and turns. Allow as much
room as possible when using elbows or
making turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid
kinking. Remove excess flexible vent to
avoid sagging and kinking that may result in
reduced airflow.
Maximum length of the exhaust system
depends upon the type of vent used,
number of elbows, and the type of exhaust
hood. The maximum length for both heavy
and flexible vent is shown on the next page.
Exhaust outlet at rear of dryer is located as
illustrated. Detailed instructions on spacing
for side and rear clearances can be found in
the “Recessed area and closet installation”
section.
12"
4" DIAM
Rear
exhaust
outlet
3 1
/4"
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Determining vent length
NOTE: Check periodically to ensure that
the outside exhaust hood is not blocked.
EXHAUST HOOD TYPE
No. of
90°
turns
The maximum length of the exhaust system
depends upon:
• The type of vent (heavy or flexible metal).
• The number of elbows (90° turns) used.
21⁄2
"
4"
4"
Heavy Metal Vent 4-inch diameter
Maximum length
To determine maximum vent length:
1. See the Exhaust Hood Type chart that
matches your hood type for the maximum
vent lengths you can use.
0
1
2
36 ft
26 ft
16 ft
36 ft
26 ft
16 ft
26 ft
16 ft
6 ft
Flexible Metal Vent 4-inch diameter
Maximum length
Do not use vent runs longer than
specified in Exhaust Hood Type chart.
Exhaust systems longer than specified will:
• Shorten the life of the dryer.
• Reduce performance, resulting in
longer drying times and increased
energy usage.
0
1
2
28 ft
18 ft
8 ft
28 ft
18 ft
8 ft
22 ft
12 ft
2 ft
Exhaust hood
2. Determine the number of elbows you will
need.
Flexible metal vent or
heavy metal vent
3. In the column listing the type of metal vent
you are using (heavy or flexible), find the
maximum length of metal vent on the
same line as the number of elbows.
Elbow
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Recessed area and closet installation
NOTE: Check codes requirements. Some
codes limit or do not permit installation of
clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile
homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your
local building inspector.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
this appliance MUST BE EXHAUSTED
OUTDOORS.
NOTE: No fuel-burning appliances may be
installed in the same closet as a dryer.
• This dryer may be installed in a recessed
area or closet. If closet door is installed,
the minimum unobstructed air openings in
top and bottom are required. Louvered
doors with equivalent air openings are
acceptable.
• Your dryer needs a certain amount of
space around it for proper ventilation and
for easier installation and servicing. The
following minimum installation spacings are
required when the unit is to be operated
with or without the Stack Stand Kit. To
purchase a Stack Stand Kit, see the
“Assistance or Service” section. For ease of
installation and service, additional spacing
should be considered.
Minimum installation spacing
CLOSET
DOOR
3"
12"
DRYER
12"
3"
14"
MAX.
48 sq in
††
18"
1"
3"
24 sq in
††
1"
WASHER
DRYER
DRYER
3"
1"
FRONT
STACK STAND
SIDE
STACK STAND
SIDE
FRONT
†
May be 0" clearance.
Opening is minimum for closet door. Louvered door with air opening is acceptable.
Additional space may be needed for exhaust elbow.
††
†††
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Mobile home installation
NOTE: Check codes requirements. Some
codes limit or do not permit installation of
clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile
homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your
local building inspector.
• The exhaust vent must be securely
fastened to a non-combustible portion of
the mobile home structure and must not
terminate beneath the mobile home.
• The dryer exhaust vent must not be
connected or secured with screw or other
devices which extend into the interior of
the vent.
• A kit is available to fasten the dryer
securely when the mobile home is in
transit. To purchase a kit, see the
"Assistance or Service" section. Your
dryer does not need to be secured when
the mobile home is not in transit.
Outside wall
Enclosure
Floor
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Parts and Features
Cycle and
temperature
control knob
(p. 26)
Start button
(p. 24)
Model and
serial
number label
3
CYCLE
Lint screen
END
•
OF CYCLE SIGNAL
HEAVY DUTY
(p. 28)
PUSH TO START
(p. 2)
Dryer drum
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Using Your Dryer
WARNING
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Explosion Hazard
No washer can completely
remove oil.
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever
had any type of oil on it (including
cooking oils).
Do not dry anything that has ever had
anything flammable on it (even after
washing).
Items containing foam, rubber,
or plastic must be dried on a
clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, explosion, or fire.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or fire.
Starting your dryer
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer
drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from
storing and shipping.
Stopping and restarting your
dryer
You can stop your dryer anytime during a
program.
1. Load clothes into the dryer and close
the door.
To stop your dryer:
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle and
Temperature Control knob to OFF.
NOTE: The Cycle and Temperature Control
knob should point to an Off area when the
dryer is not in use.
2. Turn the Cycle and Temperature Control
knob either way to the desired
To restart your dryer:
cycle. Use the Energy Pre-
Close the door, select a new cycle and
temperature (if desired), and push the Start
button.
ferred Automatic Setting ( ) to
dry most loads (see page 26).
*
3. Push the Start button.
PUSH TO START
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when
a cycle ends.
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USING YOUR DRYER
End of cycle signal
The dryer sounds a signal to let you know
when the cycle is finished. The signal is not
adjustable and cannot be turned off.
The signal is helpful when you are drying
permanent press, synthetics, and other
items that should be taken out as soon as
the dryer stops.
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This table shows the maximum load you
can place in your compact dryer. Expect
longer drying times.
COMPACT DRYERS
Heavy Work Clothes
Permanent Press
Knits
Mixed Load
3 work shirts
2 pair pants
6 shirts
– or –
2 slacks
2 shirts
– or –
1 pair slacks
2 pillowcases
2 shirts
2 double sheets
2 pillowcases
– or –
2 single sheets
2 pillowcases
3 dresses
1 T-shirt
Towels
9 bath towels
– or –
Delicates
1 camisole
2 slips
6 bath towels
3 hand towels
6 wash cloths
2 panties
2 bras
1 nightie
1 half slip
Selecting the right cycle and setting
The following pages describe the drying
cycles on your dryer. The descriptions
include suggested temperature settings
and drying times for various loads.
Drying tips
• Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
• Always use fabric softener sheets labeled
as dryer safe and follow package
instructions carefully.
Cycle and temperature tips
• Make sure you have selected the correct
cycle and temperature for your load.
• 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.
• Use the Air cycle, or line dry rubber,
plastic, delicate, and heat-sensitive
fabrics.
• The last few minutes of all cycles are
without heat to make the load cooler to
handle.
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USING YOUR DRYER
Automatic Permanent Press/
Regular Cycle
Dry most loads using the Energy
Preferred Automatic Setting ( ). Your
*
Automatic cycle shuts off when the selected
dryness is reached. The Cycle and
Temperature Control knob will not move until
the load is almost dry. After the cool-down,
the knob automatically turns to an Off area
and tumbling stops.
0
• If the load is drier than you like, select a
setting closer to LESS the next time you
dry a similar load.
• If the load is not as dry as you like, com-
plete drying using a Timed cycle. Select a
setting closer to MORE the next time you
dry a similar load.
Timed Drying cycle
Use a Timed Drying cycle to complete
drying if some items are damp after
Automatic drying. Timed drying is also
useful for:
• Delicate items and small loads that need
a short drying time.
• Bulky items and large loads that require
a long drying time.
For a damp dry, turn the Cycle and
Temperature Control knob to 30 min. or less.
Air cycle
0
The Air cycle has no heat. Use this
unheated cycle to fluff or air dry bedding,
plastic tablecloths, foam pillows, sneakers,
etc. See page 27 for more information about
the Air cycle.
E
M
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USING YOUR DRYER
Selecting the right cycle and setting
CYCLE
TYPE OF LOAD
TIME (minutes)
Cottons and linens
45-55
Extra heavy–Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
Timed Drying
Heavyweight–Towels, jeans, corduroys, work
clothes
Perm. Press/Reg.
Mediumweight–Sheets, cotton underwear,
diapers
Lightweight–Batistes, organdies, lingerie
Perm. Press/Reg.
Perm. Press/Reg.
Permanent press, synthetics and blends
Heavyweight–Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight–Shirts, play clothes, sheets,
slacks
Perm. Press/Reg.
Perm. Press/Reg.
Lightweight–Lingerie, blouses, dresses
Perm. Press/Reg.
Knits
Heavyweight–Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight–Synthetics (polyester, acrylic,
etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight–Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.)
and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
Perm. Press/Reg.
Perm. Press/Reg.
Perm. Press/Reg.
Delicate fabrics
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.
20-30†
Air
Rubber, plastic, heat-sensitive
fabrics
Foam rubber–Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
Plastic–Shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
20-30†
20-30†
40-50†
15-20†
Air
Air
Air
Air
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon
Cotton and canvas shoes
30-40†
Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as
a buffer. Remove shoes from dryer while still
damp. Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.
Air
†Reset Air cycle as needed to complete drying.
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Caring for Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint screen
Every load cleaning
As needed cleaning
The lint screen is located inside the dryer
drum, on the back wall. Clean it before
starting each load. A screen blocked by
lint can increase drying time.
Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can
cause a residue buildup on the lint screen.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush
every six months or more frequently if it be-
comes clogged due to a residue buildup.
To clean:
Use the following method:
1. Open the door and pull the lint screen
straight out.
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.
2. Squeeze body of lint screen lightly while
pulling the cover off.
3. Rinse screen with hot water.
4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean
towel. Replace in dryer.
3. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
Do not rinse or wash screen to remove
lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
4. Replace cover on lint screen body. Push
the lint screen firmly back into place and
close the door.
IMPORTANT:
• Do not run the dryer with the lint screen
loose, damaged, blocked, or missing.
Doing so can cause overheating and dam-
age to both the dryer and fabrics.
• 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.
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CARING FOR YOUR DRYER
Cleaning the dryer interior
Garments which contain unstable dyes,
such as denim blue jeans or brightly
WARNING
colored cotton items, may discolor the
dryer interior. These stains are not harmful
to your dryer and will not stain future loads
of clothes. It is helpful to dry unstable dye
items inside out to prevent dye transfer.
To clean dryer drum:
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry
detergent and very warm water.
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
OR
Apply a liquid, non-flammable household
cleaner to the stained area
and rub with a soft cloth until
all excess dye is removed.
3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to
dry drum.
Removing accumulated lint from inside
the dryer cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or
more often, depending on dryer usage.
Cleaning should be done by a qualified
person.
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Troubleshooting
Common drying problems
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Not drying
satisfactorily
• Lint screen is clogged with lint. • Clean lint screen.
• Restricted air movement.
Exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood is clogged with lint.
• Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold
hand under outside exhaust hood to
check air movement. If you do not
feel air moving, clean exhaust system
of lint or replace exhaust vent with
heavy metal or flexible metal vent
(see “Installation Instructions”).
• Exhaust vent is crushed or
kinked.
• Replace with heavy metal or flexible
metal vent (see your “Installation
Instructions”).
• Cycle and Temperature Control • Select the right cycle and for the
knob is set on Air cycle.
types of garments being dried (see
“Using Your Dryer”).
• Fabric softener sheets blocking
exhaust grill.
• Use only one softener sheet per
load and only use it once.
• Dryer located in room with
temperature below 45ºF.
• Move dryer to a location with
temperatures above 45ºF.
• Large amount of moisture in
the load.
• Expect longer dry times with items
that hold more moisture (cottons).
• Cold rinse water used.
• Expect longer dry times.
• Load too large and bulky to dry • Separate load to tumble freely.
quickly.
Dryer will
not run
• Power cord not firmly plugged
into a live circuit with proper
voltage.
• Plug power cord into a live circuit.
• Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
• Replace fuse or reset breaker.
• Using a regular fuse.
• Replace with a time-delay fuse.
• Close dryer door tightly.
• Dryer door not firmly closed.
• Start button not firmly pressed.
• Press Start button again.
• Set knob to a cycle or time.
• Cycle and Temperature Control
knob set to Off.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Common drying problems (cont)
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Lint in load • Lint screen is clogged.
• Clean lint screen. Check for air
movement.
• Improper sorting.
• Sort lint givers from lint takers and sort
by color.
• Load is too big or heavy.
• Load is overdried.
• Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried
to the lint screen.
• Use correct dryer settings for fabric.
Overdrying can cause lint-attracting
static (see “Using Your Dryer”).
• Clean out pockets before drying.
• Paper or tissue in pockets.
• Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by
normal wear and laundering.
• Pilling being mistaken for
lint.
• Improper use of fabric
softener in washer.
• Use fabric softener sheets in dryer.
Add at beginning of cycle when load
is cold.
Stains on
load
• Drying soiled items.
• Overdrying.
• Items need to be clean before being
dried.
• Match dryer settings to fabric type
(see “Using Your Dryer”).
• Poor garment quality.
• Check quality of garment before
purchasing.
• Follow fabric care label instructions
carefully.
• Manufacturer’s care label
instructions not followed.
Items
shrinking
• Dry smaller loads that can tumble
freely.
• Overloading.
• Match dryer settings to fabric type
(see “Using Your Dryer”).
• Overdrying.
Loads are
wrinkled
• Remove load as soon as tumbling
stops.
• Load left in dryer at the end
of cycle.
Odors
• Do not use dryer while these chemical
fumes are in the air.
• Household chemicals, paint,
or varnish being drawn into
dryer.
• Odor will be gone after the first cycle.
• First use of dryer element.
Unusual
sounds
• Thumping of rollers when
dryer has not been used for
a while.
• Thump will go away after 5 minutes of
drying.
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Assistance or Service
If you need assistance or service
Call our Consumer Assistance Center at
1-800-253-1301. Our
Accessory and repair parts sales
•
•
Specialized customer assistance
(Spanish speaking, hearing impaired,
limited vision, etc.)
consultants are available to
assist you.
When calling:
Referrals to local dealers, service com-
panies, and repair parts distributors.
•
Please know the purchase
date, and the complete model and serial
number of your appliance (see “A Note to
You” section). This information will help us
better respond to your request.
Whirlpool designated service
technicians are trained to fulfill the
product warranty, and provide after-
warranty service, anywhere in the
United States.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
Features and specifications on our full
line of appliances
To locate the designated service
company in your area, you can also look
in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.
•
Installation information
•
•
Use and maintenance procedures
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 to the same exacting specifications
used to build every new WHIRLPOOL®
appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your
area, call our Consumer Assistance
Center or your nearest designated
service center.
For further assistance
Please include a daytime phone number
in your correspondence.
If you need further assistance, you can
write to us with any questions or
concerns at:
Whirlpool Corporation
Consumer Assistance Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
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®
WHIRLPOOL
Dryer Warranty
COVERED BY WARRANTY
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct
defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be
provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of your dryer, including venting. Heavy 4-inch metal exhaust
vent must be used. Refer to the “Installation Instructions” in this Use and Care Guide.
2. Instruct you how to use your dryer, to replace house fuses or reset circuit breakers,
or to replace owner accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairs when your dryer is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C. Damage to your dryer caused by accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of
God, improper installation (including, but not limited to, venting with plastic or flexible
foil), or installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes.
D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States.
E. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.
F. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to
the appliance.
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. 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.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please
contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer.
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After
checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or
Service” section. In the U.S.A., call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301.
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