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USER MANUAL YIED7300WW IGNIS

WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize

the risk of re or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. – Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. – WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

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 re department. – Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.

Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA. For more information, contact your gas supplier. If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions. 3In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:

Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualied or licensed contractor, plumber, or gastter qualied or licensed by the State of Massachusetts.

If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.

A exible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything ammable on it (even after washing). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or re. 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 re. For a summary of how to use your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on the next page.5 Select an AUTO DRY cycle. Press and hold START/PAUSE to begin.

Close the door and press and hold START/PAUSE until dryer starts. Open the door or press START/PAUSE once. Press POWER. Press and hold START/PAUSE to begin. Select a TIMED DRY cycle. Press the TEMP button until the desired temperature is lit. Press POWER or press the cycle selector button. Place laundry in the dryer. Shut the door. Clean the lint screen. Press POWER or press the cycle selector button. Place laundry in the dryer. Shut the door. Clean the lint screen. Select the CYCLE SIGNAL feature, if desired.

Auto Dry Cycles automatically match the cycle setting to the type of load and adjust drying time for optimal performance. See the Cycles information on the following pages for more detail on each cycle. Use Timed Dry cycles to set a drying time and temperature. See the Cycles information on the following pages for more detail on each cycle. Select the CYCLE SIGNAL feature, if desired.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

before operating this appliance. This Use and Care Guide covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all the cycles and features described. You may select or deselect the CYCLE SIGNAL feature at any time during the cycle, if desired. To add or remove options during an AUTO DRY Cycle: You may select or deselect the CYCLE SIGNAL feature at any time during the cycle, if desired. To add or remove options during an TIMED DRY Cycle:

Cycles NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models. Press the cycle selector button to select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. See AUTO DRY or TIMED DRY Cycle Settings chart. Cycle selection button AUTO DRY Cycles AUTO DRY Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are drying. See the following AUTO DRY Preset Cycle Settings chart. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature. A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically

justs the drying time for optimal drying. AUTO DRY Cycles Load Type Temperature Est. Cycle

(Minutes) HEAVY DUTY Heavyweight items, towels, jeans High 45 NORMAL Corduroys, work clothes, sheets Medium 35 DELICATE Lingerie, blouses, washable woolens Low 30 AUTO DRY Cycle Settings TIMED DRY Cycles Use TIMED DRY Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. Press the TEMP button to change the drying temperature from the default setting. The default drying temperature is High. TIMED DRY Cycles Load Type Temperature Cycle Time* (Minutes) TIMED DRY Heavyweight items, bulky items, bedspreads, work clothe

High 60, 40, 20 TIMED DRY Cycle Settings *Reset time to complete drying, if needed. Air Dry Use the Air Dry temperature setting with TIMED DRY cycles for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic, and heat-sensitive fabrics. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using Air Dry. Type of Load Est. Time* (Minutes) Foam rubber - pillows, padd ed bras, stuffed toys 20 - 30 Plastic - shower curtains, tablecloths 20 - 30 Rubber-backed rugs 40 - 50 Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10 - 20 *Reset time to complete drying, if needed. When using Air Only ■ Check that coverings are securely stitched. ■ Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle. ■ Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.

Y Cycles are not available when using the Air Only setting. Additional Features Cycle Signal The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Press CYCLE SIGNAL to turn On or Off at any time before or during a cycle. Changing Cycles and Settings You can change AUTO DRY Cycles, TIMED DRY Cycles, and the drying temperature on TIMED DRY Cycles at any time before pressing START/PAUSE. ■ Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is selected. The last selection will not be accepted. Changing Cycles after starting dryer

1. Press the POWER button. This ends the current cycle and

turns the dryer OFF.

ess the POWER button again or press the cycle selector to turn on the dryer.

e desired cycle and options.

ess and hold START/PAUSE. The dryer starts at the beginning of the new cycle. Changing Drying Temperature You can change the drying temperature on Timed Dry cycles at any time by pressing the TEMP button until the desired drying temperature is lit.7 DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Cleaning the Lint Screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean

ull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

IMPORTANT: ■ Do not run the dryer if the lint screen is 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. See “Venting Requirements.” As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop be fore your load is completely dry. Clean the lint screen with a nylon brus h every 6 months, or more frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup. To wash

lint off the screen with your fingers.

et both sides of lint screen with hot water.

et a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.

4. Rinse screen with hot water.

5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen

in dryer. Cleaning the Dryer Interior To clean dryer drum

1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very

Apply a liquid, nonflammable househ old cleaner to the stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye and stains are removed.

e drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

umble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum. NOTE: Garments that 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 avoid transfer of dye. Removing Accumulated Lint 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 the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care Non-Use or Storage Care Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should:

n lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.” Moving care For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1. Unplug the power supply cord.

ke sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.8

For direct-wired dryers: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Disconnect power.2. Disconnect wiring.3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.4. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.Reinstalling the dryerFollow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and connect the dryer. Changing the Drum Light The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. To change the drum light 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right corner of the cover. Remove the cover.3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the screw.4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... For additional recommendations, refer to your Installation Instructions. Dryer Operation Dryer will not run■ Is the dryer door firmly closed? ■ Was the START/PAUSE button firmly pressed? Large loads may require pressing and holding the Start button r 2-5 seconds. ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■ Is the correct power supply available? Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified electrician. ■ Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.Unusual sounds■ 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 a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum and front or rear of the dryer? Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean out pockets before laundering.■ Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to back and side to side? The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the Installation Instructions. ■ Is the clothing knotted or balled up? When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.No heat ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.Dryer displaying error message (WET indicator flashing)WET indicator is flashing: If the WET indicator on the dryer control panel is flashing, with a pause between flashes,the dryer control has detected a problem that requires service. Call for service. Dryer Results Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is too hot ■ Is the lint screen clogged with lint? Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.9 ■ Has the Air Dry temperature setting been selected? Select the right temperature for the types of garments being drie d. See “Additional Features.” ■ Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the load to tumble freely. ■ 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 the Installation Instructions. ■ Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once. ■ Are drying times too long or are clothes too dry? AUTO DRY default settings may have been changed. See

anging the AUTO DRY Default Settings. ■ Is the exhaust vent the correct length? Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See the Installation Instructions. See also Changing the AUTO DRY Default Settings, if you are unable to shorten the vent length. ■ Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. ■ Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC)? Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above

5ºF (7ºC). ■ Is the dryer located in a closet? Closet doors must have ventila tion openings at the top and bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for mos t installations, the rear of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See the Installation

nstructions. Cycle time too short ■ Is the automatic cycle ending early? The load may not be contacting the moistur e sensor strips. Level the dryer. Change the dryness level sett ing on Automatic Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle. If loads are consistently ending too early, see also Changing the AUTO DRY Default Settings. Lint on load ■ Is the lint screen clogged? Clean lint screen. Check for air movement. Stains on load or drum ■ Was dryer fabric softener properly used? Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the begi nning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments. Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jean s). These will not transfer to other clothing. Loads are wrinkled ■ Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? Remove garments promptly to pr event wrinkling. ■ Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Odors ■ 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

om the area, rewash and dry the clothing. Changing the AUTO DRY Default Settings IMPORTANT: Your dryness level settings can be adjusted to adapt to different installations, environmental conditions or personal preference. This change is retained and will affect all of your AUTO DRY cycles, not just the current cycle/load. If all your loads on all AUTO DRY cycles a re consistently not as dry as you would like, you may change the default settings to increase the default dryness level. This change will affect all of your AUTO DRY cycles. There are 3 drying settings, which are displayed using the WET, DAMP , and COOL DOWN indicators:

lightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time) - WET and DAMP indicators lit.

ch drier clothes, 30% more drying time) - WET, DAMP, and COOL DOWN indicators lit. To change the AUTO DRY default settings: NOTE: The AUTO DRY default settings cannot be changed while the dryer is running.

ess and hold the TEMP button for at least 6 seconds. The dryer will beep, and the current drying mode will be displayed.

o select a new drying setting, press the TEMP button again until the desired drying setting is shown. NOTE: Wh ile cycling through the settings, the current setting will be lit solid, but the other settings will flash.

ess the START/PAUSE button to save the drying setting and exit to standby mode. NOTE: T o exit without saving, press the POWER button.

4. The drying setting you selected will become your new preset

drying setting for all AUTO DRY cycles.10 INGLIS

LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Inglis brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Inglis”) will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased. Service must be provided by an Inglis designated service company. YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased. Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty.

ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY

This limited warranty does not cover: 1. Replacement parts or repair labor if this major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use or when it is used in a manner that is inconsistent to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 2. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you on how to use your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage. 4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by Inglis. 5. Cosmetic damage, including scratches, dents, chips or other damage to the finish of your major appliance, unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to Inglis within 30 days from the date of purchase.

6. Pick up and delivery. This major appliance is intended to be repaired in your home.

7. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

8. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized Inglis servicer is not available. 9. The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with Inglis’ published installation instructions. 10. Replacement parts or repair labor on major appliances with original model/serial numbers that have been removed, altered, or cannot be easily determined.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so this limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. INGLIS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province. If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Inglis dealer to determine if another warranty applies. If you think you need repair service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. If you are unable to resolve the problem after checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Inglis. In the U.S.A., call 1800843-0304. In the Canada, call 1800807-6777. 12/08 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service. Write down the following information about your major appliance to better 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 on the product. Dealer name____________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ Phone number__________________________________________________ Model number __________________________________________________ Serial number __________________________________________________ Purchase date __________________________________________________11

used to build every new WHIRLPOOL

appliance. To locate FSP

replacement parts, assistance in your area, or accessories: or call your nearest designated service center or refer to your Yellow Pages telephone directory. In the U.S.A.

Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking,

hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.). In the U.S.A. and Canada Use and maintenance procedures.

Accessory and repair parts sales.

Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors,

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