OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,
located in your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating
this appliance.
Button Descriptions
1. Wrinkle Shield™ Option (on some models)
When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer
as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The Wrinkle Shield™
Option periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load to help
keep wrinkles from forming.
■ Get 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a
cycle. Turn the Wrinkle Shield™ Option knob to On or Off at
any time before the cycle has ended.
2. CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
Use the Cycle Control knob to select available cycles on your
dryer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See
the online "Cycle Guide" for details.
Timed Dry
Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control. On models
with a selectable temperature knob, you may choose a setting
based on the fabrics in your load. Drying time and temperature
will depend on your dryer model.
AccuDry™ Cycle/Automatic Dry Cycle/Auto Dry Cycle
Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time will vary based on fabric type, load size, dryness setting,
and temperature setting.
3. TEMPERATURE
Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a
load, select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.
NOTE: The No Heat temperature setting (on some models) is not available on AccuDry™ Cycles.
W11355746C
Dryer Quick Start Guide
Step 1. Clean Lint Screen
Step 2. Load Clothes; then Close
Door
Step 3. Select Cycle and
Settings
Step 4. Press Start
Not all features, cycles, and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary.
Cycle Guide – Normal Cycle
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.
AccuDry™ Cycle senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load
reaches the selected dryness level.
Items to Dry:
Cycle:
Temperature:
Work clothes,
Energy
Medium
medium-weight
Preferred
fabrics, sheets
or
Normal
NOTE: Government energy certifications for the Whirlpool
the Timed Dry cycle with the Maximum drying temperature setting. The as-shipped defaults of Auto
Dry, Normal cycle, Low heat, Wrinkle Shield™ were not used.
NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select Very Dry the next time you dry a similar
load. If loads seem drier than you like, select Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
Online Ordering Information
For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation
tips, please see the Owner's Manual included with your machine.
For information on any of the following items, a full cycle guide, warranty, detailed product
dimensions, or for complete instructions for use and installation, please visit
www.whirlpool.com/owners, or in Canada www.whirlpool.ca/owners. This may save you the
cost of a service call.
However, if you need to contact us, use the information listed below for the appropriate region.
United States:
1–866–698–2538
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022–2692
IMPORTANT: Retain this guide for future use.
4. CYCLE SIGNAL/PUSH TO START
The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Promptly removing
clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling. Turn the Cycle Signal knob to select the desired
setting (On or Off). Press the Push to Start knob to start the dryer.
NOTE: Cuando seleccione el ajuste Wrinkle Shield™ (Antiarrugas), el tono se escuchará cada 5
minutos hasta que saque la ropa o hasta que haya terminado el ajuste Wrinkle Shield™.
Description:
Automatic cycles give the best drying in
the shortest time. Drying time varies
based on fabric type, load size, and
dryness setting.
Select a drying temperature based on
the fabrics in your load. If you are
unsure of the temperature to select for a
load, select the lower setting rather than
the higher setting.
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Gas and Electric models were based on
Canada:
1–800–807–6777
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200–6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7