Whirlpool 8578186 User Manual

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Was dryer fabric softener properly used?
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle 
when the load is cold. Do not add fabric softener sheets to a 
warm load.

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Were items soiled when placed in the dryer?
Items should be clean before being dried.

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Were items properly sorted?
Sort light colors from dark colors. Sort colorfast items from 
noncolorfast items.

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Was the dryer overloaded?
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.

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Did the load overdry?
Check the manufacturer’s care label. Match dryer setting to 
load type. See “Cycles.” 

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Was dryer overloaded?
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.

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Did load overdry?
Check the manufacturer’s care label. Match dryer setting to 
load type. See “Cycles.” 

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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.

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Check the 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?

Before calling for assistance or service, please check 
“Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If 
you still need help, follow the instructions below. 

When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete 
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will 
help us to better respond to your request.

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 WHIRLPOOL

®

 appliance. To locate 

factory specified replacement parts in your area, call our 
Customer Interaction Center (in the U.S.A.) or your nearest 
designated service center.

Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center 
toll free: 1-800-253-1301.

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Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.

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Installation information.

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Use and maintenance procedures.

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Accessory and repair parts sales.

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Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing 
impaired, limited vision, etc.).

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Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and 
service companies. Whirlpool designated service technicians 
are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-
warranty service, anywhere in the United States.

To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your 
area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow 
Pages.

If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool 
Corporation with any questions or concerns at:

Whirlpool Corporation
Customer Interaction Center
553 Benson Road                                                      
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

To order accessories, call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction 
Center toll free at 1-800-442-9991 and follow the menu prompts. 
Or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com.

Call the Whirlpool Canada Inc. Customer Interaction Center toll 
free: 1-800-461-5681 Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
(EST). Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST).

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Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.

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Referrals to local dealers.

Call 1-800-807-6777. Whirlpool Canada Inc. designated service 
technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide 
after-warranty service, anywhere in Canada. 

If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Canada 
Inc. with any questions or concerns at:

Customer Interaction Center
Whirlpool Canada Inc.
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.