Whirlpool 4KWED4900BW1, 4KWED4900BW0, 4KWED4900BQ1, 4KWED4900BQ0, 4KWED4750BQ1 Owner’s Manual

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ELECTRIC DRYER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

SECHE-LINGE ELECTRONIQUE

GUIDE D'UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN

SECADORA ELI_CTRICA

MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO

Table of Contents

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

SPECiFiCATiONS ......................................................................... 3

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM

FOR GOOD AiR FLOW ................................................................. 4

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ............................................ 5

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

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

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

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

Table des mati_res

SECURITE DU SECHE-UNGE .................................................. 14 GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES ..................................................... 18

SPECiFiCATiONS ...................................................................... 15 UTlUSATION DU SECHE-UNGE ............................................... 19

VERiFiCATiON D'UNE CiRCULATiON D'AIR ADEQUATE ENTRETIEN DU SECHE-UNGE ................................................. 21

POUR LE SYSTEME D'EVACUATION ...................................... 16 DEPANNAGE ............................................................................... 23

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

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SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA ............................................... 25

ESPECIFICACIONES .................................................................. 26

REVISE QUE EL SISTEMA DE VENTILACION

TENGA UN BUEN FLUJO DE AIRE .......................................... 27

PANEL DE CONTROL Y CARACTERJSTICAS .......................... 28

GUJA DE ClCLOS ....................................................................... 29

USO DE SU SECADORA ............................................................ 30

CUIDADO DE LA SECADORA ................................................... 32

SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS .................................................... 34

W10629452B 4KWED4750

4KWED4900

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.

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

instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

NING - ofFi,o..

- Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer,

- install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.

- Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials or flexible metal (foil type) duct, if flexible metal duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will

obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.

- To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.

- Save these instructions.

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, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or

explode.

[] 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. [] Do not tamper with controls.

[] 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.

[] 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 "Electrical Requirements" located in the installation

instructions for grounding instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY

1. Do not use or store gasoline or other flammable materials in this appliance or near this appliance.

2. Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.

3. Do not modify this appliance.

Do not dry unwashed items in this dryer.

WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

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 reflects

a maximum load size that can be loaded into the dryer. Test Capacity: The capacity measure that represents

the capacity at which safety testing was completed.

Dry Linen Capacity 15 kg (33 Ibs)

Test Capacity 9,97 kg (22 Ibs)

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW

Maintain good air flow by:

[] Cleaning your lint screen before each load. [] Replace plastic or foil vent material with 102 mm (4")

diameter heavy, rigid vent material.

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent, Do not use a plastic vent.

[]

Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

Use the shortest length of vent possible.

[]

Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;

each bend and curve reduces air flow.

Good Air Flow

Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently

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 flow. 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 final product check.

[]

Clear away items from the front of the dryer.

Good Better

_Jse Automatic cycles for Better Fabric Care and Energy Savings

102mm

(4")

Use the Automatic Cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Automatic Cycles, drying air temperature and 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 dryer will default to Normal Dryness Level to give you optimal dryness

for your load and save energy. With Timed Dry, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to overdrying.

Use Timed Dry for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the drying rack.

CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES

PUSH TO START

TmMED

DRY

0 10 FLUFF AIR

_PUSH TO START

Not all features and options are available on all models.

END OF CYCLE SIGNAL/PUSH TO START

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

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

NOTE: When the Wrinkle Shield setting 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 Shield setting ends.

O WRINKLE SHIELD FEATURE (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 SHIELD feature periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs

the load to help keep wrinkles from forming. [] Get up to 40 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at

the end of a cycle. Turn the WRINKLE SHIELD knob to ON or OFF at any time before the cycle has ended.

Appearance may vary.

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.

Heavy

Dry O

TIMED DRY

Will run the dryer for the specified 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.

FLUFF AIR Will run the dryer in a no heat cycle for the specified 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 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 / FABRIC (on some models) 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 --AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES

Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off

dryness level. Choose ENERGY PREFERRED cycle for optimal energy savings.

Items to dry:

Temperature/ Dryness Level: " Available

are default settings for that cycle.

when the load reaches the selected

Cycle Detads:

Fabric: i i Options:

Jeans, heavy work clothes, towels

Work clothes, medium Medium Casual

weight fabrics, sheets

Casual, shirts, pants, Low Knits

lightweight items, synthetics, delicates,

athletic wear

* This option is only available on some models. NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select Very Dry next time you dry a similar load. If loads seem drier than you

like, select Less Dry/Delicate next time you dry a similar load.

High Heaw

Jeans*

Very Dry

Energy Preferred

Less Dry/Delicate

Temperature/Fabric

Wrinkle Shield

End of Cycle Signal

Automatic Dry 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. Ifyou are unsure

Iof the temperature to select for a load,

select the lower setting rather than the

ihigher setting.

CYCLE GUIDE -- TIMED DRY CYCLES

Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. TIMED DRY - Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control.

m m

Itemstodry: cycle: Temperature: Available CycleDetails:

, Options:

Large or heavy items such as thick towels

or robes

Any load

sensitive fabrics

Setting the Drying Temperature

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

such as towels and work clothes. A Low Knits to Medium Casual heat setting may be used for

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

Heaw Dry

Damp Dry

Tumble Press

Any

Choose High Heavy to dry large or heavy loads.

Dries items to a damp level or for items

Temperature/Fabric

End of Cycle Signal

Use a Fluff Air (no heat) 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.

that do not require an entire drying

cycle. Use low to medium temperature to

smooth out wrinkles, such as those

found in clothes packed in a suitcase or

in items wrinkled from being left in the dryer too long.

No heat drying.Rubber, plastic, heat Fluff Air No Heat End of Cycle Signal

USING YOUR DRYER

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 460 mm (18 inches) above the floor

for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,

or fire.

Check the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Push the lint screen firmly

back into place. For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care."

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 fire.

3.Select the desired cycle

Damp Dry ,Tumble

Press

Very Dry OFF O

AUTOMAT|C Jean ZO

DRY _ 10 FLUFF A|R

Appearance may vary

qo heat

2, Load the dryer

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.

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 Jeans*, Very Dry, ENERGY PREFERRED, or Less Dry /Delicate 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: Jeans* is used for heavy fabric loads and removes the most moisture. Very Dry removes load moisture and is used for

medium fabric loads. ENERGY PREFERRED is used for a starting point for AUTODRY cycles. Choose ENERGY PREFERRED for

optimal energy savings. Less Dry/Delicate removes less moisture and used for loads you may want to put on a hanger to complete

drying.

* This option isonly available on some models.

4, Set cycle settings and options

(on some models)

6, Press PUSH to START to

begin cycle

fabrc

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

TEMPERATURE/FABRIC Ion some models) Turn the TEMPERATURE/Fabric knob to change the drying

temperature setting. See "Setting the Drying Temperature". WRINKLE SHIELD FEATURE (on some models)

[] Get up to 40 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the

end of a cycle. Turn the WRINKLE SHIELD knob to select ON or OFF at any time before the cycle has ended.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.

_ WRmNKLE SHmELD

5, Select End of Cycle Signal, if

desired (on some models)

PUSHTO START

Appearance may vary

Push and hold the PUSH to START knob to begin the cycle. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to

reduce wrinkling. Use the Wrinkle Shield feature to avoid wrinkling when you are unable to remove a load from the dryer

as soon as it stops.

Turn the 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 finished. Promptly removing clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling.

NOTE: When the Wrinkle Shield setting 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

Shield setting ends.

DRYER CARE

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 460 mm (18 inches) above the floor

for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,

or fire.

Cieanin 9 the dryer interior

To clean dryer drum

1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable 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 qualified 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 door opening of the dryer. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean:

1. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to

remove lint.

2. Push the lint screen firmly 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 fingers.

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.

, 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. 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.

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.

For direct-wired dryers:

1. Disconnect power.

2. Disconnect wiring.

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

4. Use tape to secure dryer door.

Reinstalling the Dryer

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

Clothes are not drying Lint screen clogged with lint. Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. satisfactorily, drying

times are too long, or The Fluff Air cycle has been Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried. load is too hot selected. See "Fluff Air."

Load too large and heavy to dry Separate the load to tumble freely. quickly.

Exhaust vent or outside exhaust Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the hood clogged with lint, restricting outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel

air movement, air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust

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

the grille.

Exhaust vent the incorrect length. Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too

Exhaust vent diameter is the Use 102 mm (4") diameter vent material. incorrect size.

Dryer located in a room with Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above temperature below 7°C (45°F). 7°C (45°F).

Dryer located in a closet. Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and

vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See Installation Instructions.

many turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See

Installation Instructions.

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

PUSH to START knob not pressed Press and hold the PUSH to START knob until you hear the dryer firmly or held long enough, drum moving.

Household fuse is blown or circuit Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The breaker has tripped, drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace the

fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

Incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 220-240V/60H power supply.

Check with a qualified electrician.

Wrong type of fuse. Use a time-delay fuse.

Unusual sounds Dryer had a period of non-use. If the dryer hasn't been used for awhile, there may be a

thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.

A coin, button, or paper clip is Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. caught between the drum and front Clean out pockets before laundering.

or rear of the dryer. The four legs are not installed, and The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed.

the dryer is not level front to back See Installation Instructions. and side to side.

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 Household fuse is blown or circuit The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric

_. an electrician, j

breaker has tripped, dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the

fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call

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