Whirlpool W10398831B - SP User Manual
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Check Your Vent System for Good Airflow
Good air flow
Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently
dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times
and improve your energy savings. See “Installation
Instructions”.
The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role
The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role
in good air flow. Blocked or crushed vents as well as
improper venting installation will reduce air flow and dryer
performance.
Service calls caused by improper venting are not
Service calls caused by improper venting are not
covered by the warranty and will be paid by the customer,
regardless of who installed the dryer. To clean or repair
venting, contact a venting specialist.
Maintain good air flow by:
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Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
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Replace plastic or foil vent material
with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid
vent material.
Good
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Use the shortest length of vent possible.
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Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;
each bend and curve reduces air flow.
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Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
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Remove lint from the entire length of the vent system
at least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be
sure to follow the “Installation Instructions” supplied
with your dryer for final product check.
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Clear away items from in front of the dryer.
Use Eco Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
Use the Eco Cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Eco Cycles, drying air
temperature and moisture level are sensed in the load. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off
when the load reaches the selected dryness. Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.
With Timed Dry Cycles, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to
With Timed Dry Cycles, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to
over-drying. Use Timed Dry Cycles for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the drying
rack.
Tips for getting the best performance from your steam dryer
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Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton
garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results
than those without. 100% cotton items may require
additional touching up after the Steam Cycle.
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Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with
Steam Cycles. It may cause temporary staining on clothes.
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It is not recommended to use Steam Cycles for items that
have been starched. Wash any starched or new garments
prior to using a Steam Cycle.
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The Enhanced Touch Up cycle is best for reducing odors
and light wrinkles in small to medium-sized loads of dry
garments. For the Enhanced Touch Up cycle, dry time
automatically adjusts as load size is sensed. Cycle run
time cannot be manually adjusted.
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The Quick Refresh (on some models) cycle is best for
reducing wrinkles and odors in dry garments, including
loads left in the dryer. For, Quick Refresh time is selectable
in five minute increments based on the load to be refreshed.