Whirlpool 7MWGD94HEBU, WED87HEBW, WED88HEAW, WED94HEAC, WED94HEAW Use & Care Guide

Use & Care Guide

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Electronic Dryer

Sécheuse électronique

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Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY........................................................................		2
ACCESSORIES.........................................................................		4
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW		...........5
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES.........................................		6
CYCLE GUIDE..........................................................................		8
USING YOUR DRYER.............................................................		10
CYCLE STATUS INDICATORS................................................		12
ADDITIONAL FEATURES .......................................................		12
DRYER CARE..........................................................................		13
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................		15
WARRANTY............................................................................		18
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.....................................	Back Cover

Dryer Safety

Table de matières
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE................................................		19
ACCESSOIRES.......................................................................		21
VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR ADÉQUATE
POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION.....................................		22
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES...........		23
GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES..................................................		25
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE............................................		27
TÉMOINS LUMINEUX DE PROGRAMME...............................		29
CARACTÉRISTIQUES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES..........................		30
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE..............................................		31
DÉPANNAGE...........................................................................		33
GARANTIE...............................................................................		39
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE...........................	Couverture arrière

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IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.

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Accessories

Enhance your new washer and dryer with the following genuine Whirlpool accessories. For more information

on options and ordering, call 1-800-901-2042, or visit us at: www.whirlpool.com/accessories. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit us at www.whirlpoolparts.ca

15" Pedestal

Color-matched pedestals raise the washer and dryer to a more comfortable working height.

The large drawer provides convenient storage.

Stack Kit

If space is at a premium, the stack kit allows the dryer to be installed on top of

the washer.

Worksurface

The worksurface bridges the washer and dryer, and

provides a convenient working and storage area.

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Check Your Vent System For Good 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. Blocked or crushed vents as well as improper venting installation will reduce air flow and dryer performance.

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. To clean or repair venting, contact a venting specialist.

Maintain good air flow by:

nCleaning your lint screen before each load.

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

nUse the shortest length of vent possible.

nUse no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system; each bend and curve reduces air flow.

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nRemove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.

nRemove 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.

nClear away items from the front of the dryer.

Use Automatic Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings

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. Use the NORMAL dryness level to 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.

Tips for getting the best performance from your steam dryer

νResults may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than those without. 100% cotton items may require additional touching up after cycles that use steam.

νUse of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with cycles that use steam. It may cause temporary staining on clothes.

νCycles that use steam are not recommended for items that have been starched. Wash any starched or new garments prior to using a cycle that uses steam.

νThe Steam Refresh Cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from loads consisting of dry items of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits, and synthetics.

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Control Panel And Features

Not all features and cycles are available on all models.

Models WED96HEA/WGD96HEA/WED94HEA/WGD94HEA

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NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your finger tip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.

Models WED88HEA/WGD88HEA/WED87HEB/WGD87HEB

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1POWER

Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.

2CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

Use your dryer’s cycle control 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.

3START/PAUSE

Touch and hold until the LED comes on to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it.

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4LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS

When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up and the Estimated Time Remaining (for Automatic Cycles) or actual time remaining (for Manual Cycles) will be displayed.

Automatic Cycles are Heavy Duty, Normal, Bulky, Casual, Delicates, Towels, and Sanitize. Manual Cycles are Quick Dry and Timed Dry. The Steam Cycle is Steam Refresh.

Touch along the bottom of the display to adjust settings. Touch “+” or “–” with Manual Cycles to increase or decrease the length of a Timed Dry or Quick Dry cycle. See “Cycle Guide” for available settings on each cycle. Not all settings are available with all cycles.

Cycle Status Lights

The indicator bar at the top of the display will let you know what stage of the drying cycle is in process.

For more information on each stage, see “Cycle Status Indicators.”

Temp

When using Manual Cycles, you may select a dry temperature based on the type of load you are drying. Use the warmest setting safe for the garments in the load. Follow garment label instructions.

NOTE: Automatic Cycles use a preset temperature that is not adjustable.

Dryness Level

You may adjust the Dryness Level on Automatic Cycles (except for the Sanitize cycle), if desired.

NOTE: Dryness Level is for use with Automatic Cycles only.

Damp Dry Signal

Touch to select the Damp Dry Signal. When selected, a series of beeps will sound when the load is damp, but not completely dry. This will allow you to take clothes out of the load that do not need to dry completely. This option is available on Heavy Duty, Normal, Bulky, Casual, Towels, and Delicates cycles. The Damp Dry Signal is selected as a default for the Bulky cycle, as

a reminder to manually reposition bulky loads midway through the cycle.

Wrinkle Shield™ Option

If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, touch Wrinkle Shield™ to add up to 140 minutes of periodic tumbling to help reduce wrinkling. You may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes to help smooth out wrinkles.

5OPTIONS

Use to select available options for your dryer. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

ASteam (on some models)

Touch to activate the Steam option, which adds steam at the end of the cycle before cool down.

BEcoBoost™ Option

Touch to activate the EcoBoost™ option, which allows you to increase your energy savings by using a slightly lower heat level. This may increase dry times somewhat.

CStatic Reduce (on some models)

Touch to add the Static Reduce option to selected Automatic cycles. The dryer will automatically tumble, pause, and introduce a small amount of moisture into the load to help reduce static. This option adds approximately 8 minutes to the total cycle time.

DDrum Light

Touch to turn the LED drum light on or off. The light will also turn on when the door is open, and turn off automatically after about 5 minutes.

ECycle Signal

Use this to turn the signal indicating the end of a drying cycle on or off.

NOTE: You may also turn off the tones that sound when a feature, setting, or option is touched. Touch and hold Cycle Signal for about one second to turn sounds on or off.

FControl Lock

Use to lock the controls of the dryer and avoid

an accidental change in cycle options or preferences during a drying cycle.

NOTE: The Control Lock function may be enabled when recovering from a power failure. To unlock the control, touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for at least 3 seconds.

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Cycle Guide – Automatic Cycles

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.

Not all features and cycles are available on all models.

Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

Use Automatic Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings

The dryer senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.

Items to dry:	Cycle:	Drying	Dryness	Default	Available	Cycle Details:
		Temperature:	Level:	Time:	Options:
Heavyweight items	Heavy	High	More	45	Damp Dry Signal	Offers stepped drying starting
such as towels or	Duty		Normal		Wrinkle Shield™†	with High heat followed by Medium
heavy work clothes			Less		Static Reduce	heat for enhanced fabric care
					EcoBoost™	and energy savings.
					Steam
Work clothes, casual	Normal	Medium	More	38	Damp Dry Signal	Uses Medium heat to dry large
wear, mixed cottons,			Normal		Wrinkle Shield™†	loads of mixed fabrics and items.
sheets, corduroys			Less		Static Reduce	Normal is the preferred energy
					EcoBoost™	cycle.
					Steam
Jackets, comforters,	Bulky	Medium	More	55	Damp Dry Signal	Use for drying large, bulky items;
pillows			Normal		Wrinkle Shield™†	do not overfill dryer drum. Partway
			Less		EcoBoost™	through the cycle, the signal will
					Steam	sound to indicate when it is time
						to rearrange items for optimal
						drying.
Shirts, blouses,	Casual	Low	More	35	Damp Dry Signal	Uses a stepped drying temperature
permanent press,			Normal		Wrinkle Shield™†	from Medium to Low for improved
synthetics,			Less		Static Reduce	moisture removal and enhanced
lightweight items					EcoBoost™	fabric care.
Undergarments,	Delicates	Extra Low	More	28	Damp Dry Signal	Uses Extra Low heat to gently
blouses, lingerie,			Normal		Wrinkle Shield™†	dry delicate items.
performance wear			Less		Static Reduce
					EcoBoost™
Large loads of cotton	Towels	High	More	1:00	Damp Dry Signal	This is a high heat cycle. Use for
towels, heavyweight			Normal		Wrinkle Shield™†	large loads of heavyweight fabrics
items			Less		Static Reduce	such as cotton towels.
					EcoBoost™
					Steam
Large loads	Sanitize	High	More	1:10	Wrinkle Shield™†	This is a long cycle with high heat,
of heavyweight						which has been proven to reduce
items						household bacteria. This cycle is
						not recommended for all fabrics.
						Use for large loads of heavyweight
						fabrics.

†You may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings.

Load Size Recommendations

For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted for each cycle.

Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than 1/4 full.

Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.

Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full. Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.

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Cycle Guide – Manual Cycles

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.

Not all features and cycles are available on all models.

Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

Selecting the Drying Temperature

A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.

A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.

Use a no heat (air dry) 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.

	Cycle:	Drying	Default	Available
Items to dry:		Temperature:	Time:	Options:	Cycle Details:
Small loads and	Quick Dry	High	13	Wrinkle Shield™†	For small loads of 3–4 items.
sportswear		Medium
		Low
		Extra Low
		Air Only
Any load	Timed Dry	High	40	Wrinkle Shield™†	Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do
NOTE: Select Air		Medium			not require an entire drying cycle. Select a drying
Only to dry foam,		Low			temperature based on the type of fabrics in your
rubber, plastic, or		Extra Low			load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select
heat-sensitive		Air Only			for a load, select the lower setting rather than the
fabrics.					higher setting.

†You may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings.

Cycle Guide – Steam Cycle

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

Steam cycles are designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and refresh fabrics.

Items to	Cycle:	Drying	Default	Available
refresh:		Temperature:	Time:	Options:	Cycle Details:
Shirts, blouses,	Steam Refresh	High	22	Wrinkle Shield™†	Use to reduce odors and light wrinkles.
and slacks		Medium		Static Reduce	Do not add dryer sheets.

†You may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings.

Load Size Recommendations

For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle.

Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than 1/4 full.

Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.

Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full. Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.

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Using Your Dryer

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

1. Clean the lint screen

Clean 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. Wet lint is hard to remove. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

For additional cleaning information, see “Dryer Care.”

2. Load the dryer

Open the door by pulling on the handle. Place laundry in the dryer. Add a dryer sheet to wet load, if desired. Close the door.

IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack the dryer. Items need to tumble freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor drying performance and may increase wrinkling and tangling.

3. Touch POWER

Touch POWER to turn on the dryer.

4. Select the desired cycle

Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide” for more information about each cycle. Not all cycles are

on all models.

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5. Adjust cycle settings, if desired				7. Touch and hold START/PAUSE
				to begin cycle

You may adjust different settings, depending on whether you have selected an Automatic Cycle, Manual Cycle, or Steam Cycle. See the “Cycle Guide” for detailed information.

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

Automatic Cycles:

You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load. Touch DRYNESS LEVEL to scroll to More, Normal, or Less. Selecting More, Normal, or Less automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will shut off. Once a dryness level is set, it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle.

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

Manual Cycles:

When you select a Manual Cycle, the default

time appears in the display. Touch + and – to increase or decrease the time in 1 minute increments. Touch and hold to change the time in 5 minute increments.

The default temperature may be changed by pressing Temp until the desired dry temperature is lit.

Steam Cycles:

Select Steam Refresh to reduce odors and light wrinkles in dry loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blends, common knits, and synthetics. If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, touch Wrinkle Shield™ to add up to 140 minutes of periodic tumbling. You may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes to help smooth out wrinkles.

6. Select any additional options

Add additional options such as Steam, Static Reduce, and/ or EcoBoost™ (on some models) by touching that option. If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, select Wrinkle Shield™ before pressing START/PAUSE.

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

Touch and hold START/PAUSE to begin the cycle.

8. Remove garments promptly after cycle is finished

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce wrinkling.

Changing the Automatic Cycle settings to increase or decrease drying time

If all your loads on all Automatic Cycles are consistently less dry or more dry than you would like, you may change the default settings to increase or decrease the default dryness level.

Your automatic drying settings can be adjusted to adapt to different installations, environmental conditions, or personal preference. This change is retained and will affect all of your Automatic Cycles, not just the current cycle/load. There are 5 drying settings, which are displayed using the time display:

01 Factory preset dryness level.

02 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time.

03 Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time.

04 Slightly wetter clothes, 15% less drying time.

05 Much wetter clothes, 30% less drying time.

To change the drying settings:

NOTE: The settings cannot be changed while the dryer is running or paused. The dryer must be in standby mode (power is off) to adjust the default settings.

1.Before starting a cycle, touch and hold DRYNESS LEVEL for 6 seconds.

2.Touch DRYNESS LEVEL to select the dryness level shown in the time display: 01, 02, 03, 04, or 05.

3.Touch START/PAUSE to save the new dryness level setting.

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Cycle Status Indicators

Appearance may vary

The Cycle Status Indicators show the progress of a cycle.

–/+ (Adjust drying time indicators)

The –/+ indicators will light when a Manual Cycle has been selected.

Check Vent

This indicator will show the status of airflow through the dryer for the dryer’s life. During the sensing phase at the beginning of the cycle, the Check Vent light will come on if a blocked vent or low airflow issue is detected. This light will stay on for the entire cycle, but will turn off at the end of the cycle. This feature is available during Automatic and Steam cycles only. For more information on maintaining good airflow, see “Check Your Vent System for Good Airflow.”

NOTE: If there are other error issues during a cycle, the Check Vent indicator will not light up. See “Troubleshooting” section.

Eco Monitor

The Eco Monitor allows you to see how the settings you select affect your energy usage within the cycle chosen. The Eco Monitor indicator may change, depending on the options and modifiers selected.

Wet

The load is still wet and/or the cycle just started.

Damp

This indicator shows that the load is partially dried and items that you may wish to hang up or iron while still damp may be removed.

Cool Down

The dryer has finished drying with heat, and is now tumbling the load without heat to cool it down and reduce wrinkling.

Done

This will indicate that the selected cycle has ended and the load may be removed from the dryer. If Wrinkle Shield™ has been selected, the dryer may continue to tumble the load, even if the Done indicator is lit.

Sensing

The Sensing indicator will light to indicate that the moisture sensor on the dryer is operating.

Static Reduce (on some models)

This indicator will light when the Static Reduce function is active.

NOTE: Static Reduce is not available on all models or on all cycles.

Steam or Steaming (on some models)

This indicator will light when the Steam function is active. NOTE: Steam is not available on all models or on all cycles.

Wrinkle Shield™ Option

This indicator will light if the Wrinkle Shield™ option has been selected and is running. The dryer will periodically tumble the load for up to 140 minutes after the cycle has ended.

Additional Features

USING THE DRYING RACK

To obtain a drying rack for your dryer, order by calling 1-877-944-7566. You will need your model and serial number and the purchase date. Remove and discard any packing material before use.

Use the Drying Rack for items that you do not want to tumble dry, such as sweaters and tennis shoes. When you use the drying rack, the drum continues to turn, but the rack remains stationary.

The drying rack is intended for use with the Manual Dry/ Timed Dry cycles only. The drying rack cannot be used with Automatic cycles.

To use the drying rack:

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the lint screen. 1. Open dryer door.

2.Align the two hooks on the front of the drying rack with the holes in the dryer door opening and press down fully into holes. Rest the rear support on the dryer back ledge.

3.Place wet items on top of the drying rack. Allow space around items for air to circulate. The drying rack does not move, but the drum will rotate; be sure to leave adequate clearance between items and the inside of the dryer drum. Make sure items do not hang over the edges or between drying rack grille.

4.Close the door.

5.Select a Timed Dry/Air Only, or Low Temperature cycle. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only setting.

6.When the cycle is selected, the Estimated Time Remaining display shows the default time. You can change the actual time in the cycle by increasing or decreasing the cycle time.

7.Start the dryer.

NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any lint accumulated from items dried on the drying rack after the cycle is finished.

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