STARTING YOUR DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Automatic Cycles Timed Drying DRYING TIPS FLUFF AIR Setting. TUMBLE PRESS Setting Mixed Loads Drying Times ~1983 Whirlpool DRYER DRUM Remove the Con- sumer Buy Guide MODEL before using AND SERIAL your dryer. It will be...
Your Responsibilities Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Dryer Guide” carefully important use and safety information. You are personally responsible making sure that your dryer... is installed by a qualified installer. is properly maintained. is installed in an area protected from the weather.
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TYPE OF LOAD COTTONS - LINENS EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress padsquilts. HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - Sheets, pillowcases, cotton underwear, diapers LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes, organdies, lingerie PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work jackets, raincoats MEDIUMWEIGHT...
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Select a 1. CYCLE Turn the Control Knob either way to point to the cycle and setting want. See page 6 for information the cycles. Push the 3. START Button The dryer will start tumbling when you push the START Button. Changing a setting The setting...
Operating instructions The automatic cycles The automatic cycles allow you to select the degree of dryness prefer for the clothes being dried. The Control Knob moves and stops several times until the load reaches the dryness setting you selected. Then the knob automatically moves to OFF and tumbling...
f lllg tips FLUFF The dryer does not heat when the Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF can be used to fluff AIR. This settina 1. Turn the Temperature Selector FLUFF AIR. 2. Turn the Control Knob to the num- ber of minutes you want in the TIMED DRYING Cycle.
Mixed loads When drying a load with different kinds and weights of fabrics, use the cycle suggested for the lightest fabrics. When the dryer stops, remove dry items and reset the control To reduce wnnkllng, take the load trom dryer as soon as tumbling stops This IS important...
Lint screen Clean the lint screen before each increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD. Open the lid and pull the lint screen straight out. DO NOT run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged or missing. Doing so can cause over- heating,...
Caring for your dryer Remove sharp objects from clothing before drying - pins, bucklesetc. Close metal zippers. Wipe off all spills with a damp,soft cloth.Spills allowed to remain dull or damage the finish. Non-colorfast items can stain the drum. Wipe carefully after drying make sure there is no dye to be...
Corporation quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part R for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every...
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