Whirlpool W10096986A User Manual

SÉCHEUSE

ELECTRIC or GAS DRYER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

ÉLECTRIQUE ou À GAZ GUIDE D’UTILISATION

ET D’ENTRETIEN

Para una versión de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.whirlpool.com

Table of Contents Table des matières

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

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM

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

USE ACCUDRY™/AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES FOR

BETTER FABRIC CARE AND ENERGY SAVINGS ......4

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

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

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

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

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

WARRANTY ................................................................. 13

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .................... BACK COVER

SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ...................................14

VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR ADÉQUATE POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ..16

UTILISATION DES PROGRAMMES AUTOMATIQUES POUR UN MEILLEUR SOIN DU TISSU

ET DAVANTAGE D’ÉCONOMIES D’ÉNERGIE ...........16

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE

ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ...........................................17

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

UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ...............................19

ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE .................................21

DÉPANNAGE. ..............................................................24

GARANTIE. ..................................................................26

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE. . COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE

W10096986A W10097005A - SP

DRYER SAFETY

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW

Maintain good air ow by:

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Cleaning your lint screen before each load.

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

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Use the shortest length of vent possible.

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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.

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Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.

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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.

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Clear away items from the front the dryer.

USE ACCUDRY™/AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES FOR BETTER FABRIC CARE AND ENERGY SAVINGS

Use the ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During ACCUDRY™/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.

ENERGY PREFERRED

ACCUDRY

sensor dryer

WRINKLE

SHIELD

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WRINKLE SHIELD

PUSH TO START

TEMPERATURE

fabric

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OFF

Jeans

OFF

Very Dry

Damp

Dry

Tumble

Press

Cool Down

Less Dry

Delicate

Cool Down

Heavy

Dry

TIMED

DRY

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CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES

ENERGY

PREFERRED

AUTO MATIC

DRY

TIMED

DRY

FLUFF AIR

Heavy

Dry

OFF

Damp Dry

Tumble Press 30

Cool Down

OFF

PUSH TO START

TEMPERATURE

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Very Dry

Less Dry

Cool

Down

OFF

WRINKLE

SHIELD

fabric

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2 31

2 41

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.

ACCUDRY™/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

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.

NOTE: The Air Only temperature setting (on some models)

is not available on ACCUDRY™ cycles.

Appearance may vary.

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 uffs the load to help keep wrinkles from forming.

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END OF CYCLE SIGNAL/PUSH TO START

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 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.

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.

CYCLE GUIDE — ACCUDRY™/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. ACCUDRY™ - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.

Choose ENERGY PREFERRED cycle for optimal energy savings.

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 Very 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.

Very Dry

Energy Preferred

Less Dry

Very Dry

Energy Preferred

Less Dry

Very Dry

Energy Preferred

Less Dry

High Heavy

Medium Casual

Low Knits

Available

Options:

Wrinkle Shield™ End of Cycle Signal Temperature Fabric

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:

Available

Options:

Cycle Details:

Large or heavy items such as thick towels or robes

Any load

Any load Tumble Press

Rubber, plastic, heat

sensitive fabrics

Heavy Dry

Damp Dry Any

Fluff Air

Any

Any Temperature Fabric

Air Only

Setting the Drying Temperature

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

heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes. A Low Knits 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.

Temperature Fabric

Time Adjustment

Temperature Fabric

Time Adjustment

Temperature Fabric

Time Adjustment

Use the Air Only (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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

2. Load the dryer

Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door. NOTE: Your model may have a different door than the one

shown. Some models have drop down doors. Do not tightly pack the dryer; clothes should be able to tumble

freely.

3. Select the desired cycle

ENERGY PREFERRED

ACCUDRY

sensor dryer

WRINKLE

SHIELD

OFF

Jeans

OFF

Very Dry

Damp

Dry

Tumble

Press

Cool Down

Less Dry

Delicate

Cool Down

Heavy

Dry

TIMED

DRY

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TEMPERATURE

fabric

PUSH TO START

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WRINKLE SHIELD

PUSH TO START

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

ACCUDRY™/AUTOMATIC DRY Cycles

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

Selecting Very Dry, ENERGY PREFERRED, 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.

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

NOTE: Very Dry removes more load moisture. ENERGY PREFERRED is used for a starting point for ACCUDRY™ cycles. Choose ENERGY PREFERRED for optimal energy savings. Less Dry removes less moisture and used for loads you may want to put on a hanger to complete drying.

5. Select End of Cycle Signal

(if desired)

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 nished. 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.

6. Press PUSH to START to

begin cycle

4. Set cycle settings and options

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 / Fabric

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

Wrinkle Shield™ feature (on some models)

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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.

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.

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:

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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.

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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.

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