Whirlpool W10270753A-SP, W10270752A User Manual
ELECTRONIC DRYER
®
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Use & Care Guide
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QUICK START GUIDE/
D
RYER USE............PG. 4
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Número de pieza W10270753A
SÉCHEUSE
ÉLECTRONIQUE
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
DRYER SAFETY...........................................................................................2
QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE ..........................................................4
Cycles .......................................................................................................6
Additional Features...................................................................................7
Control Lock/Unlock.................................................................................7
Changing Cycles and Settings ................................................................. 7
DRYER CARE...............................................................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................9
WARRANTY ...............................................................................................10
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE..................................................BACK COVER
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE/UTILISATION
DE LA SÉCHEUSE....PG. 14
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
Page
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE.................................................................12
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE/
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE............................................................. 14
Programmes ...........................................................................................16
Caractéristiques supplémentaires......
Control Lock/Unlock (verrouillage/déverrouillage des commandes)..... 16
Changement des programmes, options et
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE............................................................... 18
DÉPANNAGE .............................................................................................20
GARANTIE..................................................................................................22
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE............................... COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE
.................................................... 16
modificateurs..................... 17
W10270752A
W10270753A - SP
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
DANGER
WARNING
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.
follow instructions.
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
instructions.
follow
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WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of re or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
•
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•
Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
•
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
•
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.
•
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.
DRYER USE / QUICK START GUIDE
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
ammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
explosion, or re.
For a summary of how to use your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on the next page.
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 re.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
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QUICK START GUIDE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
before operating this appliance.
This Use and Care Guide covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all the cycles and features described.
USING AUTOMATIC CYCLES
Press POWER.
Select the desired AUTOMATIC cycle.
Adjust the DRYNESS level, if desired.
Select the WRINKLE SHIELD and/or SIGNAL
feature, if desired.
7.
Press and hold START/PAUSE to begin.
To a dd or remove options during an Automatic Cycle:
You may select or deselect the WRINKLE SHIELD and/or
SIGNAL feature at any time during the cycle, if desired.
USING TIMED CYCLES
Use Timed Cycles to set a drying time and
temperature. See the Cycles information
on the following pages for more information.
Press POWER.
Select the desired TIMED Cycle.
Press TEMP until the desired temperature glows.
Select the WRINKLE SHIELD and/or SIGNAL
feature, if desired.
Press and hold START/PAUSE to begin.
To a dd or remove options during a Timed Cycle:
You may select or deselect the WRINKLE SHIELD and/or
SIGNAL feature at any time during the cycle, if desired.
Press POWER.
Open the door or press START/PAUSE once.
Close the door and press and hold START/PAUSE.
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Cycles
NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models.
Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you
are drying. See the Automatic Cycl
Settings chart.
e Settings or Timed Cycle
Timed Cycles
Use Timed Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time
and a drying temperature. Press the TEMP button to change the
temperature from the default setting.
drying
Timed Cycle Settings
Cycle Control knob
Automatic Cycles
Automatic Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are
drying. See the following Automatic Cycle Settings chart. Each
cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature.
A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically
justs the drying time for optimal drying. Press the DRYNESS
ad
button to change the dryness level to MORE, NORMAL, or LESS.
Automatic Cycle Settings
Automatic Cycles
Load Type
HEAVY DUTY
Heavyweight items, comforters,
towels, je
ECO NORMAL
Designed for average size loads
of medium we
improved energy is desired
NORMAL
Jackets, pillows, corduroys, work
clothes, sh
ans
ight where
eets
Temperature Est.
High 40
Medium 35
Medium 35
Cycle
me
Ti
(Minutes)
Timed Cycles
Load Type
TIMED CYCLES
Heavyweight items,
bulky items, bedspreads,
lothes
work c
SMALL LOAD
2-3 items
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
Temperature Cycle Time*
(Minutes)
High 60, 40
Medium 27
Air Dry
Use the Air Dry temperature setting with Timed Cycles for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic, and heat-sensitive fabrics. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using Air Dry.
Type of Load Est.
Foam rubber - pillows, padd
Plastic - shower curtains, tablecloths 20 - 30
Rubber-backed rugs 40 - 50
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10 - 20
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
ed bras, stuffed toys 20 - 30
Time*
(Minutes)
When using Air Dry
■ Check that coverings are securely stitched.
■ Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle.
■ Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.
NOTE: Automatic Cycles are not available when using the Air Dry setting.
CASUAL
Permanent press, synthetics
DELICATE
Lingerie, blouses, washable
woolens
If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry next time you dry a similar load.
Low 35
Extra Low 30
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Additional Features
WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature
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 60 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the
end of a cycle. Pressing the WRINKLE SHIELD™ button to
turn ON or OFF at any time before the cycle has ended.
■ The WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is preset to “OFF.” If selected
for other cycles, the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature setting will
remain “ON” the next time that cycle is selected.
Signal
The Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Press the SIGNAL button to turn On or Off at any time before the cycle has ended.
NOTE: When the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is selected and the
Signal is on, an audible sound will be emitted every 20 minutes
ntil the clothes are removed, or the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature
u
is finished.
Changing Cycles and Settings
You can change Automatic Cycles, Timed Cycles, and the drying temperature on Timed Cycles at any time before pressing Start.
■ Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is
selected. The last selection will not be accepted.
Changing Cycles after starting dryer
1. Press the POWER button. This ends the current cycle and
turns the dryer OFF.
ess the POWER button again to turn on the dryer.
2. Pr
3. Select th
4. Press and hold START/PAUSE. The dryer starts at the
beginning of the new cycle.
Changing settings on Timed Cycles during the cycle
You can change the temperature setting at any time during the cycle by pressing the TEMP button.
e desired cycle and options.
Control Lock/Unlock
This feature allows you to lock your settings to avoid unintended use of the dryer. You can also use the Control Lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation.
To e na ble the Control Lock feature when dryer is running:
Press and hold the SIGNAL button for 3 seconds. The control is locked when a single beep is heard and the Control Lock status light is on.
To e na ble the Control Lock feature when dryer is OFF:
When the dryer is off, it is not necessary to press the POWER button before activating the Control Lock feature.
To unlock:
Press and hold the SIGNAL button for 3 seconds to turn this feature off.
NOTE: Wh
dryer can be stopped by pressing the START/PAUSE button,
but cannot be restarted until
en the dryer is running and Control Lock is on, the
the control is unlocked.
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DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
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. P
ull 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.
3. W
et 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. Replace screen
in dryer.
Cleaning the Dryer Interior
To clean dryer drum
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very
warm water.
2. Apply paste to
OR
Apply a liquid, nonflammable househ
area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye and stains
are removed.
3. Wip
4. T
NOTE: Garments that contain unstable 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 unstable dye items inside out to
avoid transfer of dye.
e drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
umble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.
a soft cloth.
old cleaner to the stained
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. IMPORTANT:
■ Do not run the dryer if the lint screen is 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
for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop be
completely dry.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brus
frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
To wash
1. Roll
2. W
lint off the screen with your fingers.
et both sides of lint screen with hot water.
can cause longer drying times
fore your load is
h every 6 months, or more
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 person.
From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
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 dry
2. Clea
er or disconnect power.
n lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
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