Electric and Gas Dryers A Note to You..................2 Dryer Safety ....................3 Parts and Features .........5 Checking Your Vent.........6 Using Your Dryer.............8 Starting your dryer .......8 Loading ........................9 Selecting a cycle and temperature setting ..........................9 Cycle descriptions .....10 No Heat Fluff cycle ....12 Using the drying rack ............................13 Caring for Your Dryer....14 Troubleshooting ............17 Assistance or Service...
A NOTE TO YOU Thank you for buying an ESTATE appliance. ® Your ESTATE dryer gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance.
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 appliance. 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: wDANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
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: • 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.
PARTS AND FEATURES The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features. Fabric/Temperature selector* (p. 8) Cycle control knob (pp. 8-11) Start button/End of cycle signal selector* (p. 9) Lint screen (p. 14) Model and serial number label (p. 2) Exhaust grill (p. 17) Dryer drum (p.
CHECKING YOUR VENT 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) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Install your dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45ºF. Also make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your installation Instructions for more information. wWARNING 2.
CHECKING YOUR VENT 4. Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust vent. Use the fewest number of elbows and turns. Allow room when using elbows or making turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. 5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure vent. Lint may catch on screws. 6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new location.
USING YOUR DRYER STARTING YOUR DRYER wWARNING 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. Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. 1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door.
USING YOUR DRYER STARTING YOUR DRYER (CONT.) Stopping and restarting your dryer 5. Push the Start button. You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. To stop your dryer: Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use. To restart your dryer: Close the door, select a new cycle and temperature (if desired), and push the Start button. NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends.
USING YOUR DRYER CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS The following pages describe the cycles on your dryer. Refer to these pages for help in selecting drying cycles and temperatures. The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is almost dry. After the cool-down, the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops. • Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*). • If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
USING YOUR DRYER MODEL TEDS680E OFF AUTO SENSE DRYING HEAVY DRY TIMED DRY 70 60 KNITS LOW 50 WRINKLE PREVENT COTTON/ PERM PRESS HIGH 40 DAMP DRY COOL DOWN 20 LESS DRY * COOL DOWN VERY DRY * OFF Energy Preferred Automatic Setting 30 OFF 10 20 FABRIC TEMP TEMPERATURE NO HEAT FLUFF Auto Sense Drying Timed Dry cycle (Automatic cycle) Use the Timed Dry cycle to complete drying if some items are damp after automatic drying.
USING YOUR DRYER NO HEAT FLUFF CYCLE The chart below includes examples of items that require drying without heat. Use the No Heat Fluff cycle, or place the items on a line or rack to air dry. • Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. • Always follow care label directions when they are available. TYPE OF LOAD RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS Foam Rubber – Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys • Make sure coverings are securely stitched.
USING YOUR DRYER USING THE DRYING RACK Your dryer may include a drying rack. If your model doesn’t include one, you can order a drying rack by calling 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A. You will hear a recording. Follow the instructions to place an order. 3. Close the door. The drying rack lets you dry items without tumbling them. The rack does not move, but the drum turns. 1. Fit rear legs of the rack into spaces in the back wall of the dryer.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN Every load cleaning As needed cleaning The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before starting each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean: 1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen towards you. Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER LINT SIGNAL On some models, there may be a lint signal (a whistle tone) which indicates excessive lint is present on your lint screen or it has a residue buildup. See page 14. A full lint screen restricts airflow and reduces drying efficiency. When you hear the signal, stop the dryer and clean the lint screen. NOTE: Clean your lint screen before each load. Do not wait for the lint signal.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. See instructions below to change your drum light. To change drum light: 1. Unplug the dryer or disconnect the electricity 2. leading to the dryer at the main power supply. Open the dryer door. Remove the light bulb cover from the back wall of the dryer by removing the screw located in the lower right corner of the cover. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON DRYING PROBLEMS PROBLEM Not drying satisfactorily Dryer will not run CAUSE • Lint screen is clogged with lint. SOLUTION • 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 your Installation Instructions).
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. • Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen. • Load is overdried. • Use correct dryer settings for fabric. Overdrying can cause lint-attracting static (see “Using Your Dryer”). • Paper or tissue in pockets.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see “A Note To You”). This information will help us better respond to your request.
ESTATE DRYERWARRANTY ® LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your dryer, including venting. Heavy 4-inch metal exhaust vent must be used.