Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 3977631 Whirlpool
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A Note to Y ou ....................2 Dryer Safety ......................3 Installation Instructions .......................5 Parts and Features .........13 Using Y our Dryer ............14 Starting your dryer ......…14 End of cycle signal ..........
2 A Note to Y ou Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Thank you for buying a CROSLEY ® appliance.
3 Dryer Safety Y ou will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. Y ou can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. Y our safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appli- ance.
4 DR YER SAFETY IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: T o 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 place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer .
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 5 • Check location where dryer will be installed.
6 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Requirements W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter . Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
7 INST ALLA TION 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.
8 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Exhaust requirements Y our dryer must be properly vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency . W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. • Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney , a wall, a ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.
9 Before installing the exhaust system, be sure to remove the wire exhaust guard that is located at the exhaust outlet. Wire exhaust guard INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure vent. Lint may catch on screws.
4" Determining vent length INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS No. of 90° turns Rigid Metal V ent 4 in dia Maximum length 0 36 ft 36 ft 26 ft 1 26 ft 26 ft 16 ft 2 16 ft 16 ft 6 ft EXHAUST HOOD TYPE 4&q.
11 FRONT STACK STAND CLOSET DOOR SIDE STACK STAND DRYER WASHER SIDE FRONT DRYER DRYER 12" 12" 1" 3" 48 sq in 24 sq in 3" 3" 18" 14" MAX. 1" 1" 3" † May be 0" clearance. †† Opening is minimum for closet door .
12 INST ALLA TION 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.
13 Parts and Features Start button (p. 14) Dryer drum Model and serial number label (p. 2) Cycle and temperature control knob (p. 16) Lint screen (p. 18) Moisture sensor pad Optional mounting kits Y ou can mount your compact dryer above your compact washer using one of the following: • Stack Kit for free-standing installation.
Using Y our Dryer w W ARNING Fire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Items containing foam, rubber , or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Drying tips • Always follow care label dir ections when they are available. • Always use fabric softener sheets labeled as dryer safe and follow package instructions carefully . • Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling.
Automatic Permanent Press/ Regular Cycle Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting. Y our Automatic cycle shuts off when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle and T emperature Control knob will not move until the load is almost dry .
17 COTTONS AND LINENS Extra heavy–Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts Heavyweight–T owels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes Mediumweight–Sheets, cotton underwear , diapers Lightweight–Batistes, or.
18 Car i ng for Y our Dryer Cleaning the lint screen Every load 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. T o clean: 1. Open the door and pull the lint screen straight out.
19 Cleaning the dryer interior 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. It is helpful to dry unstable dye items inside out to prevent dye transfer .
20 T roubleshooting Common drying problems PROBLEM Not drying satisfactorily Dryer will not run CAUSE • The compact dryer operates at a lower wattage. • Exhaust opening is blocked. • Lint screen is clogged with lint. • Restricted air movement.
21 TROUBLESHOOTING Common drying problems PROBLEM Lint in load 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.
22 Assistance or Service If you need assistance or service Call the Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to Y ou” section).
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORA TION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENT AL 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 fr om state to state.
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