Whirlpool GEW9250 Electric Dryer

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ELECTRONIC ELECTRIC DRYER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 Tools and Parts ............................................................................4 Options .........................................................................................4 Location Requirements ................................................................5 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................7 Electrical Connection ...................................................................8 Venting Requirements................................................................13 Plan Vent System .......................................................................14 Install Vent System.....................................................................15 Install Leveling Legs ...................................................................16 Connect Vent..............................................................................16 Level Dryer .................................................................................16 Complete Installation .................................................................16

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DRYER USE ..................................................................................17 Starting Your Dryer.....................................................................17 Stopping Your Dryer...................................................................18 Pausing or Restarting.................................................................18 Control Locked...........................................................................18 Drying and Cycle Tips ................................................................18 Status Lights...............................................................................19 Cycles .........................................................................................19 Additional Features ....................................................................20 Drying Rack ................................................................................21 DRYER CARE...............................................................................22 Cleaning the Dryer Location.......................................................22 Cleaning the Lint Screen ............................................................22 Cleaning the Dryer Interior .........................................................22 Removing Accumulated Lint......................................................22 Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................23 Changing the Drum Light ...........................................................23 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................24 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .........................................................26 WARRANTY ..................................................................................28

DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you w