INGLIS Residential Dryer Manual L0710473
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User Manual: INGLIS INGLIS Residential Dryer Manual INGLIS Residential Dryer Owner's Manual, INGLIS Residential Dryer installation guides
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by Whirlpool Corporation DRYERUSERINSTRUCTIONS TableofContents ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................ 1 DRYER SAFETY ............................................... 1 DRYER USE ...................................................... 3 DRYER CARE ................................................... 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 ...................................... WARRANTY ...................................................... 8 Assistance or Service If you need assistance or service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section. Additional help is available 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 Write down the following information about your appliance to 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, located at the top inside dryer door well. Dealer name Serial number Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. To order parts and accessories, call 1-800-442-9991 or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com. Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service. Address Phone number Model number Purchase date DRYERSAFETY 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. 8546085 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 [] 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, drycleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. [] before using the dryer. Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or any servicing unless specifically recommended Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair tions that you understand and have the skills to attempt in this instruccarry 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. [] 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. [] The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. [] Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather. [] [] Do not tamper with controls. See installation instructions for grounding requirements. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: For your safety, the information the risk of fire or explosion, in this manual must be followed or to prevent property - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable or any other appliance. - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL damage, personal to minimize injury, or death. vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this 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, the gas supplier. service agency, or 9u 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. See the Installation Instructions for more information. J4! S! NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for by the customer, whether it was a paid installation or selfinstalled. 1. 2. 3. 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. Use a 4 in. (10,2 cm) exhaust hood, Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent, Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow or fire. these instructions 4= Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent. 5. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new location. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check. can result in death If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will not be covered under the warranty. DRYERUSE Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following charts show examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling. EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY Heavy Work Clothes 3 pair of pants 4 pair of jeans 2 pair of overalls 3 shirts Mixed Load 3 double sheets 4 pillowcases 8 T-shirts 6 pair of shorts 2 blouses 8 handkerchiefs DRYERS Towels 10 bath towels 10 hand towels 14 washcloths 1 bath mat Delicates 3 camisoles 1 robe 4 slips 6 undergarments 2 sets of sleepwear 1 child's outfit Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, gasoline, away from dryer. Fire Hazard such as No washer Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle. can result in death, This booklet covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all of the cycles and features described. Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. f. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. 2. Turn the Cycle Selector Control to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting, called out by an asterisk (*) to dry most heavy to medium weight fabrics. Temperature is included in the cycle selections. See "Dryer Cycle Descriptions" (separate sheet) for temperature suggestions. 3. If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package instructions. 4. Press PUSH TO START. remove oil. 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). Failure to follow these instructions explosion, or fire. can completely Failure to follow or fire. these instructions can result in death Stopping and Restarting You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. To stop your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Selector Control to OFE NOTE: The Cycle Selector Control should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use. To restart your dryer 1. Close the door. 2. 3. Select a new cycle (if desired). Press PUSH TO START. DRYERCARE 2. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. 3. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. As Needed 1. 2. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water. 3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup. Rinse screen with hot water. 4. Explosion 5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer. 1. Apply a nonflammable Household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub with a sot cloth until stain is removed. 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. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. 2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth. 3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the 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. Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. IMPORTANT: • • Cleaning 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. If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. I@I 07=IQ,_,° i ¢CC[]P/MIIQI'@C I,,,II I 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. From Inside the Exhaust Vent Every Load Cleaning 1. Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Pull the lint screen toward you. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... No heat • 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. Checkthe following: Is the power cord plugged in? • Has an air dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried. Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? There may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check to make sure both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have not tripped. • For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line? Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse. • 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. Dryer will not run • Unusual sounds Is the dryer door firmly closed? Was the Start button firmly pressed? Is a cycle selected? 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. Clothes are not drying satisfactorily • Checkthe 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 your Installation Instructions. Items shrinking _AYAYA_ • • • Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions. • Was the dryer overloaded? freely. Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once. • Did the load overdry? Check the manufacturer's Match dryer setting to load type. Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45°F (7°C)? Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45°F (7°C). 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. Loads Dry smaller loads that will tumble care label. are wrinkled • Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? • Was the dryer overloaded? tumble freely. • Did the load overdry? Check the manufacturer's Match dryer setting to load type. Lint on load Dry smaller loads that can care label. Odors • Is the lint screen clogged? Clean lint screen. Check for air movement. • Is the load properly sorted? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color. • 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 "Dryer Cycle Descriptions" (separate sheet). • Was paper or tissue • Is pilling being mistaken for lint? Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and laundering. left in pockets? • 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, rewash 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. Garment • damage Checkthe following: Were zippers, snaps, and hooks left open? Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling? Were care label instructions followed? Were items damaged before drying? INGLISTMDRYERWARRANTY 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 costs 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 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 6. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home. 7. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications household use. parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION made to the appliance. 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 50 United States, this warranty warranty applies. Replacement does not apply. Contact your authorized Inglis dealer to determine if another 9/03 parts To locate FSP replacement 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 INGLIS TM appliance. parts in your area: Call the Customer Interaction Center at 1-800-253-1301, nearest designated service center. For information on how to contact Whirlpool Corporation, see front page of this document. or your please 8546085 © 2003 Whirlpool Corporation. All rights reserved. ® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. 11/03 Printed in U.S.A.
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