Whirlpool 4GAED4900YW, 4GNED4400YQ, 4GNED4600YQ Owner's Manual

ELECTRIC DRYER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

SÈCHE-LINGE ELECTRIQUE

GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN

SECADORA ELÉCTRICA

MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO

Table of Contents

DRYER SAFETY ...........................................................................2

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................4

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM

FOR GOOD AIR FLOW ................................................................ 4

CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES ................................................. 5

CYCLE GUIDE .............................................................................. 6

USING YOUR DRYER .................................................................. 7

DRYER CARE ............................................................................... 9

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 11

Table des matiéres

SECURITE DU SECHE-LINGE .................................................. 14

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................16

VERIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR ADEQUATE

POUR LE SYSTEME D’EVACUATION .......................................16

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTERISTIQUES ............ 17

Índice

SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA .............................................. 26

ESPECIFICACIONES ................................................................ 28

REVISE QUE EL SISTEMA DE VENTILACIÓN TENGA UN

BUEN FLUJO DE AIRE .............................................................. 28

PANEL DE CONTROL Y CARACTERÍSTICAS ......................... 29

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GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ....................................................... 18

UTILISATION DU SECHE-LINGE .............................................. 19

ENTRETIEN DU SECHE-LINGE ................................................ 21

DEPANNAGE ..............................................................................23

GUÍA DE CICLOS ....................................................................... 30

USO DE SU SECADORA ........................................................... 31

CUIDADO DE LA SECADORA ................................................... 33

SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS .................................................... 35

4GNED4400 4GNED4600 4GAED4900

DRYER SAFETY

SPECIFICATIONS

These units are sold in multiple regions with different requirements for measuring capacity. Below are a few of the valid forms of measure posted on this product:

Dry Linen Capacity: A weight measure that reects a

maximum load size that can be loaded into the dryer. UL Capacity: A capacity measure that represents the

capacity at which safety testing was completed.

Dry Linen Capacity

10,5 kg (23 lb)

UL Capacity

8,16 kg (18 lb)

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW

Maintain good air ow by:

Cleaning your lint screen before each load.

Replace plastic or foil vent material with 102 mm (4") diameter heavy, rigid vent material.

102 mm

(4")

Use the shortest length of vent possible.

Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system; each bend and curve reduces air ow.

Good Better

Good air ow

Along with heat, dryers require good air ow to efciently 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 in good air ow.

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.

Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.

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 nal product check.

Clear away items from the front the dryer.

Use Automatic Dry Cycles for Better Fabric Care and Energy Savings

Use the Automatic Dry cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Automatic Dry cycles, drying air temperature or 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. The Energy Preferred cycle will provide optimal energy savings.

With Timed Dry, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to over-drying. Use Timed Dry for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the drying rack.

CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES

2 3

Not all features and options are available on all models.

DRYER CYCLE KNOB

Use your Dryer Cycle Knob to select available cycles on your dryer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

TIMED DRY

Will run the dryer for the specied time on the control. On models with a selectable temperature knob, you may choose a setting based on the fabrics in your load. Drying time and temperature will depend on your dryer model.

AUTOMATIC DRY

Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time will vary based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.

TEMPERATURE

Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.

Appearance may vary.

WRINKLE PREVENT OPTION (on some models)

When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE PREVENT option periodically tumbles, rearranges, and uffs the load to help keep wrinkles from forming.

NOTE: This option is available only on Automatic Cycles.

PUSH TO START/ END OF CYCLE SIGNAL

The End of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is nished. Promptly removing clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling.

Turn the PUSH TO START/ END OF CYCLE SIGNAL knob to select the desired setting (On or Off). Press the PUSH TO START/ END OF CYCLE SIGNAL knob to start the dryer.

NOTE: When the Wrinkle Prevent option is selected and the End of Cycle Signal is on, the tone will sound every 5minutes until the clothes are removed, or the Wrinkle Prevent setting ends.

To get periodic, heat-free tumbling at the end of a cycle, turn the WRINKLE PREVENT knob to ON or OFF at any time before the cycle has ended.

CYCLE GUIDE — AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES

Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. AUTOMATIC DRY - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.

Items to dry:

Dryness Level:

Temperature

Fabric:

Jeans, heavy work clothes, towels

Work clothes, medium weight fabrics, sheets

Casual, shirts, pants, lightweight items, synthetics, delicates, athletic wear

NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry next time you dry a similar load. If loads seem drier than you like, select Less Dry next time you dry a similar load.

More Dry

Normal

Less Dry

More Dry

Normal

Less Dry

More Dry

Normal

Less Dry

High Cotton

Medium Casual

Low Delicates

Available

Options:

Temperature

Wrinkle Prevent

End of Cycle Signal

Temperature

Wrinkle Prevent

End of Cycle Signal

Temperature

Wrinkle Prevent

End of Cycle Signal

Cycle Details:

Automatic cycles give the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.

Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.

CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED DRY CYCLES

Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.

TIMED DRY - Will run the dryer for the specied time on the control.

Items to dry: Temperature:Cycle:

Large or heavy items such as thick towels or robes

Any load

Rubber, plastic, heat

sensitive fabrics

Heavy Dry

Damp Dry Any

Air Dry

Any

Air Only

Available

Options:

Temperature

End of Cycle Signal

Temperature

End of Cycle Signal

Temperature

End of Cycle Signal

Cycle Details:

Choose high to dry large or heavy loads.

Dries items to a damp level or for items that do not require an entire drying cycle.

No heat drying.

Setting the Drying Temperature

If your dryer has multiple heat settings: A High Cotton temperature setting may be used for drying

heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes. A Low Delicates to Medium Casual temperature setting may

be used for drying medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.

Use the Air Dry (Air Only) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.

Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for

various loads, refer to the care label directions.

USING YOUR DRYER

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this dryer.

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

2. Load the dryer

1. Clean the lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen out of its holder. Roll lint off the screen with your ngers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Push the lint screen rmly back into place.

For additional cleaning information, see “Dryer Care”.

Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door. Do not tightly pack the dryer; clothes should be able to tumble freely.

NOTE: Your model may have a different door than the one shown. Some models have drop down doors.

3. Select the desired cycle

5. Optional: Select End of Cycle

Signal (on some models)

Appearances May Vary.

Select the desired cycle for your load. See the Cycle Guide for more information about each cycle.

AUTOMATIC DRY Cycles

You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load, by turning the knob to dryness level.

Selecting More Dry or Less Dry automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will shut off. Once a dry level is set, it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle.

AUTOMATIC DRY cycles give the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.

NOTE: More Dry removes more load moisture. Less Dry removes less moisture and used for loads you may want to put on a hanger to complete drying.

4. Set cycle settings and options

(on some models

Appearances May Vary.

Turn the PUSH TO START/ End of Cycle Signal knob to select the desired setting (On or Off). The End of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is nished. Promptly removing clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling.

NOTE: When the Wrinkle Prevent option is selected and the End of Cycle Signal is on, the tone will sound every 5minutes until the clothes are removed, or the Wrinkle Prevent option ends.

6. Press PUSH to START to

begin cycle

Appearances May Vary.

Push and hold the PUSH TO START/ End of Cycle Signal knob to begin the cycle.

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce wrinkling. Use the Wrinkle Prevent option to avoid wrinkling when you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops.

Select cycle settings and options by turning the knob to the desired position.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles. TEMPERATURE (on some models)

Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to change the drying temperature setting. See “Setting the Drying Temperature”.

Wrinkle Prevent option (on some models)

To get periodic, heat-free tumbling at the end of a cycle, turn the WRINKLE PREVENT knob to ON or OFF at any time before the cycle has ended.

NOTE: This option is available only on Automatic Cycles.

DRYER CARE

Cleaning the dryer location

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the air ow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer.

Cleaning the dryer interior

To clean dryer drum

1. Apply a liquid, nonammable household cleaner to the

stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed.

2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.

NOTE: Garments that contain loose 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 these items inside out to avoid drum staining.

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 qualied servicer.

From the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

Cleaning the lint screen

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located in the dryer. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean:

1. Pull the lint screen out of its holder. Roll lint off the

screen with your ngers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

2. Push the lint screen rmly back into place.

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.

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 before your load is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen is in the dryer.

Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

To wash:

1. Roll lint off the screen with your ngers.

2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.

3. Wet 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.

Reinstall screen in dryer.

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:

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. (For gas dryers only): Close shut off valve to gas supply

line.

3. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

Moving Care

For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1. Unplug the power supply cord.

2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

3. Use tape to secure dryer door.

For direct-wired dryers:

1. Turn off power at fuse or breaker box.

2. Disconnect wiring.

3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

4. Use tape to secure dryer door.

For gas dryers:

1. Unplug or disconnect power to dryer.

2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.

3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove ttings

attached to dryer pipe.

4. Cap the open fuel supply line.

5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

6. Use tape to secure dryer door.

Reinstalling the Dryer

Follow the Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect the dryer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

If you experience

Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long

Possible Causes

Lint screen clogged with lint.

Has the Air Dry cycle been selected.

Load too large and heavy to dry quickly.

Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, restricting air movement.

Fabric softener sheets blocking the grill.

Exhaust vent not the correct length.

Exhaust vent diameter not the correct size.

Dryer located in a room with temperature below 7ºC (45ºF).

Dryer located in a closet without adequate opening.

Solution

Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.

Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried. See “Cycle Guide.”

Separate the load to tumble freely.

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 exible metal vent. Make sure vent is not crushed or kinked. See Installation Instructions.

Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.

Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns. Long venting will increase drying times. Make sure vent is not crushed or kinked. See Installation Instructions.

Use 102mm (4") diameter vent material.

Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 7ºC (45ºF).

Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 25mm (1") of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the dryer requires 127mm (5"). See Installation Instructions.

Dryer will not run

Unusual sounds

No heat Household fuse is blown or circuit

Door not closed completely. Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.

PUSH TO START/End of Cycle Signal knob not pressed rmly or held long enough.

Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker has tripped.

Incorrect power supply.

Wrong type of fuse.

Dryer had a period of non-use.

Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum and front or rear of the dryer?

Is it a gas dryer?

Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to back and side to side?

Clothing knotted or balled up.

breaker has tripped.

Supply line valve not open. For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line. Incorrect power supply.

Press and hold the PUSH TO START/End of Cycle Signal knob until you hear the dryer drum moving.

Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace both fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

Electric dryers require 220-240-volt power supply. Check with a qualied electrician.

Use a time-delay fuse.

If the dryer hasn’t been used for awhile, there may be a thumping sound during the rst few minutes of operation.

Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean out pockets before laundering.

The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.

The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See Installation Instructions.

When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.

The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace both fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

Electric dryers require 220-240-volt power supply. Check with a qualied electrician.

TROUBLESHOOTING cont.

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

If you experience

Cycle time too short

Lint on load

Stains on load or drum

Loads are wrinkled

Odors

Load is too hot

Possible Causes

Automatic cycle ending early. The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the

dryer. Use Timed Dry for very small loads. Change the Dry Level

setting on Automatic Dry cycles. Increasing or decreasing the Dry Level setting will change the

amount of drying time in a cycle.

Lint screen clogged.

Dryer fabric softener not properly used.

Load not removed from dryer at the end of the cycle.

Dryer tightly packed.

Have you recently been painting, staining, or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located?

Is the electric dryer being used for the rst time?

Were laundry items removed from the dryer before the end of the cycle?

Was a high temperature cycle used or was TEMPERATURE control set to high?

Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.

Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning 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 jeans). These will not transfer to other clothing.

Select Wrinkle Prevent option to tumble the load without heat to avoid wrinkling.

Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely reduce wrinkles from forming.

If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash and dry the clothing.

The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor will be gone after the rst cycle.

Allow Cool Down cycle to nish before removing laundry from dryer. All cycles are cooled slowly to reduced wrinkling and make it easier to handle. Items removed before Cool Down may feel very warm.

Select a lower temperature, and use an automatic drying cycle. These cycles sense the temperature or the moisture level in the load and shut off when the load reaches the selected dryness. This reduces overdrying.

Solution

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