Kirkland Signature Clothes Dryer 3406079 User Manual

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......................10  
Selecting a cycle  
and temperature  
setting ........................10  
No Heat Fluff cycle ....13  
Using the drying  
rack ............................14  
Caring for Your  
Dryer..............................15  
Troubleshooting............18  
Assistance  
or Service......................20  
Warranty........................22  
1 800 253 1301  
- - -  
Call the Consumer Assistance Center  
with questions or comments.  
3406079  
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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:  
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t  
follow instructions.  
wDANGER  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t  
follow instructions.  
wWARNING  
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can  
happen if the instructions are not followed.  
WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to  
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal  
injury or death.  
– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 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.  
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, service agency  
or the gas supplier.  
continued on next page  
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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.  
Do not dry articles that have been  
previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked  
in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning  
solvents, other flammable, or explosive  
substances as they give off vapors that  
could ignite or explode.  
Do not repair or replace any part of the  
dryer or attempt any servicing unless  
specifically recommended in this Use and  
Care Guide or in published user-repair  
instructions that you understand and  
have the skills to carry 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.  
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 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.  
Do not install or store the dryer where  
it will be exposed to the weather.  
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.  
The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent  
should be cleaned periodically by  
qualified service personnel.  
See Installation Instructions for grounding  
requirements.  
Do not tamper with controls.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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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.  
Temperature  
selector*  
(p. 8)  
Extra Tumble  
selector*  
(p. 8)  
Start button/  
Cycle Signal selector*  
(p. 9)  
Cycle control  
knob  
(pp. 8-14)  
Lint screen  
(p. 15)  
Model and  
serial number  
label  
(p. 2)  
Exhaust grill  
(p. 18)  
Dryer drum  
(p. 16)  
Wide-opening  
door*  
*On some models  
Other door:  
Large side-swing door*  
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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 (7ºC). Also  
make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your installation Instructions for more  
information.  
2. Use a 4 in (10.16 cm) exhaust hood. Smaller  
wWARNING  
hoods increase drying  
times.  
4 in  
"  
(10.16 cm)  
Fire Hazard  
Use a heavy metal vent.  
4 in  
4"  
(10.16 cm)  
Do not use a plastic vent.  
Do not use a metal foil vent.  
3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left,  
right, or straight out the  
back of the dryer. Space  
requirements are listed  
in your Installation  
Failure to follow these instructions can  
result in death or fire.  
If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will  
not be covered under the warranty.  
Instructions.  
NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will  
be paid for by the customer, whether it was a paid  
installation or self-installed. For paid installation, call  
the company that installed the vent for adjustment.  
1. Do not use plastic vent or flexible metal foil vent.  
Use 4 in (10.16 cm)  
heavy 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  
4 in  
4
(10.16 cm)  
length requirements of vent.  
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CHECKING YOUR VENT  
VENTING (CONT.)  
4. Use the straightest path possible when routing  
the exhaust vent. Avoid  
90° turns, if possible.  
6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on  
use, but at least every 2  
years, or when installing  
your dryer in a new  
location.  
Allow room when using  
elbows or making turns.  
Bend vent gradually to  
Disconnect vent from  
avoid kinking.  
the dryer and clean one  
section at a time until  
you reach the exhaust  
hood.  
Use the hose attach-  
ment on your vacuum,  
or a pole or wire with a feather duster or rag  
attached, to clean out lint.  
5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use  
screws to secure vent.  
Lint may catch on  
Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent  
moves freely.  
screws.  
When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the  
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer  
for final product check.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
STARTING YOUR DRYER  
wWARNING  
wWARNING  
Fire Hazard  
Explosion Hazard  
No washer can completely remove oil.  
Keep flammable materials and vapors,  
such as gasoline, away from dryer.  
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).  
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, explosion, or fire.  
Failure to follow these instructions can result  
in death or fire.  
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a  
damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.  
3. On models with a separate Temperature selector,  
choose the recom-  
mended setting for the  
type of fabric being  
dried. The cycle  
descriptions on the  
following pages include  
temperature setting  
1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the  
door. Do not pack the  
dryer; allow space for  
clothes to tumble freely.  
suggestions.  
4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Your dryer may have an  
On/Off Extra Tumble selector. The Extra Tumble  
feature protects your clothes from wrinkling when  
you do not remove them from the dryer as soon  
as it stops.  
2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recom-  
mended cycle for the  
type of load being  
dried, as described on  
pages 11-13.  
Set the Extra Tumble selector to On to tumble  
the load without heat every few minutes up to  
45 minutes after the drying cycle ends.  
Use the Energy  
Preferred Automatic  
A signal will sound every few minutes while  
Extra Tumble is running if the Cycle Signal  
feature is set to On.  
Setting ( ) to dry most  
*
heavyweight and  
mediumweight loads.  
Set the Extra Tumble selector to Off if you do  
not want to run this feature.  
On some models,  
the Temperature  
selector is part of the Cycle Control knob.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
STARTING YOUR DRYER (CONT.)  
5. (OPTIONAL STEP) On some models, the Cycle  
Signal selector is part of  
the Start button. Set the  
Cycle Signal selector to  
On if you want the dryer  
to sound a signal when a  
cycle is finished. The sig-  
nal is helpful when you  
Stopping and restarting your dryer  
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.  
are drying permanent  
press, synthetics, and  
other items that should  
be removed from the  
To restart your dryer:  
Close the door, select a new cycle and tempera-  
ture (if desired), and push the Start button.  
dryer as soon as it stops.  
6. Push the Start button.  
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a  
cycle ends.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
LOADING  
Loading suggestions  
The chart below provides some guidelines on various types of drying loads. Load clothes loosely into the  
dryer. Do not pack the dryer; allow space for clothes to tumble freely.  
Towels  
Mixed Load  
Delicates  
Heavy Work Clothes  
10 bath towels  
10 hand towels  
14 wash cloths  
1 bath mat  
3 double sheets  
4 pillowcases  
8 T-shirts  
6 pair shorts  
2 shirts  
3 camisoles  
1 quilted robe  
4 slips  
4 panties  
2 bras  
3 pair pants  
3 shirts  
4 pair jeans  
1 coverall  
1 overall  
2 blouses  
8 handkerchiefs  
2 nighties  
1 baby’s dress  
SELECTING A CYCLE AND TEMPERATURE SETTING  
If some types of loads in the cycle descriptions  
have more than one suggested temperature  
setting, choose the lowest setting available on  
your dryer.  
The following pages describe the drying cycles  
on your dryer. The descriptions include suggested  
temperature settings and drying times for various  
loads.  
The last few minutes of all cycles are without  
heat to make the load cooler to handle.  
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.  
Drying tips  
Always follow care label directions when they are  
Cycle and temperature tips  
available.  
Make sure you have selected the correct cycle  
and temperature for your load.  
If you use fabric softener sheets, always use  
softener sheets that are labeled as dryer safe and  
follow package instructions carefully.  
Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred  
Automatic Setting ( ).  
Remove the load from the dryer as soon as  
*
tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling. This is  
especially important for permanent press, knits,  
and synthetic fabrics.  
Use the No Heat Fluff cycle, or line dry rubber,  
plastic, delicate, and heat-sensitive fabrics.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
MODELS SEDX600H, SGDX600H  
Timed Dry  
Automatic Dry  
Use one of the Timed Dry cycles to complete  
drying if some items are damp after Automatic Dry.  
The High Heat and Low Heat Timed Dry cycles are  
also useful for:  
The Automatic Dry cycle uses the Energy  
Preferred Automatic Setting ( ). Use this high heat  
cycle for drying heavyweight and mediumweight:  
*
Cotton items, such as towels, linens, bedspreads,  
work clothes, blue jeans, and corduroys.  
Heavyweight and bulky items, such as bed-  
spreads and work clothes, and large loads that  
require a long drying time. Set your Cycle  
Control knob to High Heat for 20-30 minutes.  
(Reset knob as necessary for the time required.)  
Permanent Press, synthetics, and blends, such  
as jackets, shirts, slacks, and play clothes.  
Knits, such as cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,  
slacks, and shirts.  
Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and  
If the load is drier than you like, select a setting  
closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a  
similar load. If the load is not as dry as you like,  
complete drying using the Timed Dry cycle. Select  
a setting closer to Very Dry the next time you dry  
a similar load.  
knits that require a short drying time. Set your  
Cycle Control knob to Low Heat for 20-30  
minutes.  
No Heat Fluff  
Use the unheated No Heat Fluff cycle for items that  
require drying without heat. The chart on page 13  
includes examples of items that require drying  
without heat.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
MODELS SEDS800H, SGDS800H  
Automatic Dry  
No Heat Fluff  
The Automatic Dry cycle uses the Energy Preferred  
Use the unheated No Heat Fluff cycle for items that  
require drying without heat. The chart on page 13  
includes examples of items that require drying  
without heat.  
Automatic Setting ( ). Use this cycle for drying  
heavyweight and medium-weight:  
*
Cotton items, such as towels, linens,  
bedspreads, work clothes, blue jeans, and  
corduroys. Set your Temperature selector to  
High/Heavy.  
Heavy Dry  
Use the Heavy Dry feature in the Timed Dry Cycle to  
dry large items or items that are thicker or heavier  
than a regular load (such as heavy cotton bath  
towels or robes). Set the Cycle Control knob to  
Heavy Dry and the Temperature selector to  
High/Heavy.  
Permanent Press, synthetics, and blends, such as  
jackets, shirts, slacks, and play clothes. Set your  
Temperature selector to High/Heavy.  
Knits, such as cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,  
slacks, and shirts. Set your Temperature  
selector to Low/Knits.  
Damp Dry  
If the load is drier than you like, select a setting  
closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a  
similar load. If the load is not as dry as you like,  
complete drying using the Timed Dry cycle. Select  
a setting closer to Very Dry the next time you dry  
a similar load.  
Use the Damp Dry feature in the Timed Dry cycle  
to dry items to damp level or to dry items that do  
not require an entire drying cycle (such as jeans,  
which you do not want to become stiff, or cotton  
clothes which are easier to press when damp). Set  
the Cycle Control knob to Damp Dry and the  
Temperature selector to High/Heavy.  
Timed Dry  
Use the Timed Dry cycle to complete drying if some  
items are damp after automatic drying. The Timed  
Dry cycle is also useful for:  
Touch Up  
The Touch Up feature in the Timed Dry cycle  
moves wrinkles from clothes that have been  
packed in a suitcase or closet, or from items not  
removed from the dryer at the end of a cycle. As  
soon as the dryer stops, fold or put the items on  
hangers. Set the Temperature selector to  
Medium/Perm Press.  
Heavyweight and bulky items, such as bed-  
spreads and work clothes, and large loads that  
require a long drying time. Set your Temperature  
selector to High/Heavy and your Cycle Control  
knob to Heavy Dry.  
Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and  
knits that require a short drying time. Set your  
Temperature selector to Low/Knits and your  
Cycle Control knob for 20 minutes.  
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USING YOUR DRYER  
MODELS SEDS800H, SGDS800H (CONT.)  
Extra Tumble  
Towels  
When you are unable to remove a load from the  
When you have large loads of towels to dry, you  
may want to use the Towels feature in the  
Automatic Dry cycle. The Towels setting allows for  
more drying time and automatically shuts off the  
dryer when the selected dryness is reached. The  
Towels feature also can be used for extra heavy  
items such as mattress pads and quilts. Set the  
Temperature selector to a heat setting that  
matches the care label directions.  
dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The  
Extra Tumble feature periodically tumbles,  
rearranges, and fluffs the load to avoid wrinkles.  
You can turn the Extra Tumble feature On or Off  
with a selector. (See Step 4 in the "Starting your  
dryer" section).  
A signal will sound every few minutes while Extra  
tumble is running if the Cycle Signal feature is set  
to On.  
NO HEAT FLUFF CYCLE  
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.  
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.  
Always follow care label directions when they are  
available.  
TYPE OF LOAD  
NO HEAT FLUFF CYCLE*  
(minutes)  
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS  
20-30  
Foam Rubber – Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys  
Make sure coverings are securely stitched.  
Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the  
No Heat Fluff cycle.  
Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows  
take a long time to dry.  
20-30  
30  
Plastic – Shower curtains, tablecloths  
Rubber-backed rugs  
10-20  
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon  
* Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.  
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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. Lower  
the front so the legs  
rest on the dryer  
opening.  
4. Select the Timed Dry cycle and temperature, or  
the No Heat Fluff cycle.  
2. Put wet items on top of the rack. Leave space  
between the items  
so air can reach all  
surfaces.  
5. Push the Start button.  
See chart below for  
suggested cycles and  
settings for items that  
might best be rack  
dried. Drying time will  
depend on amount of  
moisture items hold.  
NOTE: Make sure nothing hangs over the edge of  
the rack.  
NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal  
tumbling. The Automatic Dry cycle does not work  
with the drying rack.  
RACK DRY  
CYCLE  
TEMPERATURE  
Low/Knits  
TIME*  
(minutes)  
Wool sweaters  
(Block to shape and lay flat on the rack)  
Timed Dry  
Timed Dry  
60  
60  
30  
30  
Low/Knits  
Stuffed toys or pillows  
(Cotton or polyester fiber filled)  
Stuffed toys or pillows  
(Foam rubber filled)  
No Heat Fluff  
No Heat Fluff  
None; cycle is unheated.  
None; cycle is unheated.  
Sneakers or canvas shoes  
*Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.  
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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.  
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 com-  
pletely dry. You may be able to see this buildup, or  
the lint may be falling off the screen because it is  
clogged.  
To clean:  
1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen towards  
you.  
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six  
months or more frequently if it becomes clogged  
due to a residue buildup.  
Use the following method:  
1. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.  
2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid  
detergent; scrub lint  
screen with the brush  
to remove residue  
buildup.  
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. Rinse screen with hot water.  
4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel;  
replace in dryer.  
3. Push the lint screen firmly back into place and  
close the lid.  
IMPORTANT:  
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.  
Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natu-  
ral fibers (polyester and cotton blends) may shed  
more lint than other towels, causing your dryer’s  
lint screen to fill up faster. Be sure to remove  
lint from the lint screen before and after drying  
new towels.  
If lint falls off the screen during removal and into  
the dryer, check the exhaust hood and remove  
the lint (see “Checking Your Vent” section).  
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CARING FOR YOUR DRYER  
CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR  
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. It is helpful to dry unstable dye items inside  
out to prevent dye transfer.  
wWARNING  
To clean dryer drum:  
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent  
and very warm water.  
Explosion Hazard  
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.  
Use nonflammable cleaner.  
OR  
Failure to do so can result in death,  
explosion, or fire.  
Apply a liquid, non-flammable household cleaner  
to the stained area and rub with a  
soft cloth until all excess dye is  
removed.  
3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.  
4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry  
drum.  
REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT FROM INSIDE THE DRYER CABINET  
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire.  
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more  
often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be  
done by a qualified person.  
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CARING FOR YOUR DRYER  
CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT  
The dryer light automatically turns on inside  
the dryer drum when you open the door.  
To change drum light:  
4. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt appliance  
1. Unplug the dryer or disconnect the electricity  
bulb only.  
leading to the dryer at the main power supply.  
5. Replace the light bulb cover.  
2. 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. Remove the light bulb by turning it  
6. Plug in dryer or reconnect power supply.  
counterclockwise.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
COMMON DRYING PROBLEMS  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
• Lint screen is clogged with lint.  
• Clean lint screen.  
Not drying  
satisfactorily  
• 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).  
• Exhaust vent is crushed or  
kinked.  
• Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent  
(see your Installation Instructions).  
• One fuse is blown or circuit  
breaker is tripped. The dryer  
will appear to operate, but you  
will not get any heat.  
• Replace fuse or reset breaker.  
• Cycle Control knob or temper-  
ature selector is set on air dry.  
• Select the right cycle and temperature for the types  
of garments being dried (see “Using your Dryer”).  
• Load not contacting the sensor  
strips and automatic cycle  
ending early.  
• Level dryer (see your Installation Instructions).  
• Use only one softener sheet per load and only use  
it once.  
• Fabric softener sheets blocking  
exhaust grill.  
• Move dryer to a location with temperatures above  
45ºF (7ºC).  
• Dryer located in room with  
temperature below 45ºF (7ºC).  
• Expect longer dry times with items that hold more  
moisture (cottons).  
• Large amount of moisture in  
the load.  
• Expect longer dry times.  
• Cold rinse water used.  
• Separate load to tumble freely.  
• Load too large and bulky to  
dry quickly.  
• Power cord not firmly plugged  
into a live circuit with proper  
voltage.  
• Plug power cord into a live circuit.  
• Replace fuses or reset breakers.  
Dryer will  
not run  
• Fuses blown or circuit  
breakers tripped.  
• Using a regular fuse.  
• Replace with a time-delay fuse.  
• Close dryer door tightly.  
• Dryer door not firmly closed.  
• Start button not firmly pressed.  
• Cycle Control knob set to Off.  
• Press Start button again.  
• Set knob to a cycle or time.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
COMMON DRYING PROBLEMS (CONT.)  
PROBLEM  
Lint in load  
SOLUTION  
CAUSE  
• Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.  
• Lint screen is clogged.  
• Sort lint givers from lint takers and sort by color.  
• Improper sorting.  
• Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint  
screen.  
• Load is too big or heavy.  
• Use correct dryer settings for fabric. Overdrying  
can cause lint-attracting static (see “Using Your  
Dryer”).  
• Load is overdried.  
• Clean out pockets before drying.  
• Paper or tissue in pockets.  
• Pilling being mistaken for lint.  
• Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and  
laundering.  
• Use fabric softener sheets in dryer. Add at begin-  
ning of cycle when load is cold.  
• Improper use of fabric softener  
in washer.  
Stains on  
load  
• Items need to be clean before being dried.  
• Drying soiled items.  
• Overdrying  
• Match dryer settings to fabric type (see “Using  
Your Dryer”).  
• Check quality of garment before purchasing.  
• Follow fabric care label instructions carefully.  
• Poor garment quality.  
• Manufacturer’s care label  
instructions not followed.  
• Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.  
Items  
shrinking  
• Overloading.  
• Overdrying.  
• Match dryer settings to fabric type (see “Using  
Your Dryer”).  
• Remove load as soon as tumbling stops.  
Loads are  
wrinkled  
• Load left in dryer at the end of  
cycle.  
• Do not use dryer while these chemical fumes are in  
the air.  
Odors  
• Household chemicals, paint, or  
varnish being drawn into dryer.  
• First use of dryer element.  
• Odor will be gone after the first cycle.  
Unusual  
sounds  
• Thump will go away after 5 minutes of drying.  
• Thumping of rollers when dryer  
has not been used for a while.  
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ASSISTANCE ORSERVICE     
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE  
Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance  
Accessory and repair parts sales  
Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301.  
Consultants are available to  
Specialized customer assistance (Spanish  
speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.)  
assist you.  
When calling:  
Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and  
repair parts distributors  
Please know the purchase date, and  
Whirlpool designated service technicians are  
trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide  
after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.  
the complete model and serial number of your  
appliance (see the A Note to You” section).  
This information will help Whirlpool better respond  
to your request.  
To locate the Whirlpool designated service company  
in your area, you can also look in your telephone  
directory Yellow Pages.  
Consultants provide assistance with:  
Installation information  
Use and maintenance procedures  
        
IFYOU NEED REPLACEMENTPARTS  
If you need to order replacement parts, we  
To locate Factory Specified Parts in your area, call  
the Consumer Assistance Center or your nearest  
Whirlpool designated service center.  
recommend that you only use Factory Specified  
Parts. Factory Specified Parts will fit right and work  
right, because they are made to the same exacting  
specifications used to build every new Kirkland  
Signature™ appliance by Whirlpool Corporation.  
    
FORFURTHERASSISTANCE  
If you need further assistance, you can write to  
Please include a daytime phone number in your  
correspondence.  
Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at:  
Whirlpool Corporation  
Consumer Assistance Center  
c/o Correspondence Dept.  
2000 North M-63  
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692  
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DRYERWARRANTY  
LENGTH OF WARRANTY  
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL PAY FOR  
FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY  
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE  
Factory Specified 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 in (10.16 cm) metal exhaust vent  
must be used. Refer to the venting section of this manual and your Installation Instructions.  
2. Instruct you how to use your dryer, to replace house fuses or reset circuit breakers, or to replace  
owner accessible light bulbs.  
B. Repairs when your dryer is used in other than single-family household use.  
C. Damage to your dryer caused by accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper  
installation (including, but not limited to, venting with plastic or flexible foil), or installation not in accor-  
dance with local electrical and plumbing codes.  
D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States.  
E. Pick-up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.  
F. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.  
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 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 United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, contact Whirlpool Corporation.  
Whirlpool Corporation is responsible for providing any in-warranty service covered in this warranty. If you need  
service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help  
can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section, or by calling the Whirlpool Consumer  
Assistance Center, 1-800-253-1301 (toll-free), from anywhere in the U.S.A., or writing: Whirlpool Corporation,  
Consumer Assistance Center, c/o Correspondence Dept., 2000 North M-63, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692.  
DISTRIBUTED BY:  
CWC, P.O. BOX 34535  
SEATTLE, WA 98124-1535  
1-800-774-2678 U.S.  
3406079  
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Printed in U.S.A.  
© 1999 Whirlpool Corporation  
TM Kirkland Signature is a Trademark of Costco Wholesale Corporation  
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