W10434873A
Use & Care Guide
Guide d’ulisaon et d’entreen
ELECTRONIC DRYER
SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRONIQUE
W10434873A
W10434874A - SP
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ELECTRONIC DRYER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY .................................................................................... 2
ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................... 4
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW ............................ 5
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ........................................................ 6
CYCLE GUIDE ....................................................................................... 7
USING YOUR DRYER ............................................................................ 9
MY CYCLE AND SPECIALTY CYCLES .................................................... 11
ADDITIONAL FEATURES .................................................................... 12
DRYER CARE ...................................................................................... 12
USING THE BUILT-IN TROUBLESHOOTING FEATURE ......................... 14
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................... 15
WARRANTY ....................................................................................... 16
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................................... Back Cover
DRYER SAFETY
SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRONIQUE
Table de Maères
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ............................................................... 17
ACCESSOIRES .................................................................................... 19
VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR ADÉQUATE
POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ................................................... 20
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ........................... 22
GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES ............................................................... 23
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE .......................................................... 26
MON PROGRAMME ET PROGRAMMES SPÉCIAUX ...........................28
CARACTÉRISTIQUES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES .......................................... 29
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE ............................................................ 30
UTILISATION DE LA CARACTÉRISTIQUE DE DÉPANNAGE INTEGRÉE..32
DÉPANNAGE ..................................................................................... 32
GARANTIE ......................................................................................... 34
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ........................................ Couverture arrière
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ACCESSORIES
Customize your new washer and dryer with the following
genuine Whirlpool accessories. For more information on options
and ordering, contact your dealer, or visit: www.whirlpool.com.
15" Pedestal
Color matched pedestals raise
the washer and dryer to a more
comfortable working height.
The large drawer provides
convenient storage.
Available in matching colors.
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
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 efciently
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 in front of the dryer.
Use Auto cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
Use the Auto 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 DRY 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
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Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton
garments with wrinkle-free nish may yield better results
than those without. 100% cotton items may require
additional touching up after the Steam Cycle.
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Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with
Steam Cycles. It may cause temporary staining on clothes.
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It is not recommended to use Steam Cycles for items that
have been starched. Wash any starched or new garments
prior to using a Steam Cycle.
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The Quick Refresh Cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles
and reducing odors from loads consisting of one to 12
dry items of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend,
common knits, and synthetic garments.
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The Enhanced Touch Up Cycle is best for smoothing out
wrinkles from clothes that have been left in the dryer too
long. For best results, do not overload the dryer.
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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POWER BUTTON
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DELICATE
Eco Auto
Cycles
TIMED
DRY
QUICK
DRY
Manual Cycles
SPECIALTY
CYCLES
CASUAL
MY CYCLE
NORMAL
Steam Cycles
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BULKY ITEMS
JEANS
HEAVY
DUTY
TOWELS
ENHAN CED
TOUCH UP
QUICK REFRESH
Select number of Garments
Press to turn the dryer on and off. Press to stop/cancel
a cycle at any time.
NOTE: When the dryer is turned on for the rst time after
being plugged in or after a power outage, please allow a
minute or so for the dryer display to start up.
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START/PAUSE BUTTON
Press and hold to start a cycle, or press once while a cycle
is in process to pause it.
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WRINKLE SHIELD™ with Steam Option
Press to activate the Wrinkle Shield with Steam option.
This will tumble clothes periodically and, if the Steam
option is activated, add a short steam refresh cycle after an
hour to help avoid wrinkles when you can’t remove clothes
from the dryer immediately. Steam is available with High,
Medium-High and Medium temperatures only.
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COLOR LCD DISPLAY SCREEN
This screen will display current options and settings, cycle
information, and estimated time remaining. You can also
use the navigation buttons below and on either side of the
screen to access helpful laundry and troubleshooting tips,
as well as other information.
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SYSTEM SETTINGS
The System Settings button allows you to adjust the
LCD display settings, including brightness and other
preferences.
Under System Settings, you can access the following
functions:
Control Lock
Allows you to disable all controls except the power
button to avoid unauthorized use or changes to running
cycles.
End of Cycle
Adjusts the volume of the End of Cycle signal, or turns
it off.
Button Sound
Adjusts the volume of the button sounds, or turns
them off.
Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.
Language
Displays information in English, French, or Spanish.
Themes
Select between two different display color and
background themes.
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LCD CONTROLS
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Use these buttons to select options displayed in the LCD
screen, and to navigate through options.
BACK
Press the BACK button to go back to the previous
screen without accepting any changes made on the
current screen. Press and hold for 1 second to return to
the start-up screen for the selected cycle.
MORE INFO
Press to get more information on a setting or option.
Press MORE INFO again to return to the previous
screen.
and BUTTONS
Button
Press the button when the arrow is lit to go back to
the previous set of options or settings.
Button
Many screens have more than 4 selections.
Press the button when the arrow is lit to show
additional options or settings.
SELECTION BUTTONS
Use the four selection buttons to choose options or
settings displayed on the LCD screen.
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ECOBOOST BUTTON
The EcoBoost option improves energy savings. You may
notice the cycle time increases when EcoBoost is selected.
Saving energy through slightly lower temperatures requires
slightly more drying time for best drying results. Overall,
you are saving more energy when using the EcoBoost
feature.
NOTE: Press and hold the EcoBoost button for 3 seconds
to turn the drum light on or off.
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CYCLE 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.
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STATIC REDUCE BUTTON
Press to add the Static Reduce option to an Auto cycle.
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.
CYCLE GUIDE — AUTOMATIC CYCLES
For additional cycle details and options, refer to the LCD display.
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all options and settings are available with each cycle.
Use Auto 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:
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.
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.
Jeans and denims Jeans Medium-High More 50 Damp Dry Signal Stepped drying uses High heat
Normal Wrinkle Shield† initially, followed by Medium heat
Less Static Reduce to drive moisture from jeans and
EcoBoost denims.
Jackets, comforters, Bulky Medium More 55 Damp Dry Signal Use for drying large, bulky items;
pillows Items Normal Wrinkle Shield† do not overll dryer drum. Partway
Less EcoBoost through the cycle, the signal will
sound for 2 minutes 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 Reduce Static moisture removal and enhanced
lightweight items EcoBoost fabric care.
Undergarments, Delicate 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 Normal 70 Wrinkle Shield This is a long cycle with high heat,
towels, 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 such as cotton towels.
Sportswear Specialty Varies by cycle. See the “My Cycle and Specialty Specialty Cycles provide custom
Kidswear Cycles Cycle” section of this guide. drying cycles for tackling common
Wool Sweaters household cleaning tasks. Refer to
Business Wear the on-screen description for the
Intimates individual cycles for additional
Pillows details and available settings.
Sheets/Linens
Blankets/Comforters
Custom My Cycle Custom Save your favorite cycle/setting
combinations. See the “My Cycle
and Specialty Cycle” section of
this guide.
Temperature:
Drying
Dryness
Level:
Default
Time:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
† Wrinkle Shield™ with Steam option is available only with High, Medium-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 settings and options are available on each cycle.
Adjusting drying time on Manual Cycles
When you select a Manual Cycle, the default time appears in
the display. Use the LCD controls to increase or decrease the
time in 1 minute increments. Press and hold to change the
time in 5 minute increments.
The maximum dry time is 100 minutes.
Items to dry:
Small loads and Quick Dry High 13 Wrinkle Shield† For small loads of 3-4 items.
sportswear Medium-High
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-High not require an entire drying cycle, or to nish drying
Only to dry foam, Medium slightly damp items. Select a drying temperature
rubber, plastic, or Low based on the type of fabrics in your load. If you are
heat-sensitive Extra Low unsure of the temperature to select for a load,
fabrics. Air Only select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.
† Wrinkle Shield™ with Steam option is available only with High, Medium-High, and Medium Drying Temperature settings.
Cycle:
Temperature:
Drying
Default
Time:
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.
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
CYCLE GUIDE — STEAM CYCLES
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, remove odors, and refresh fabrics.
Items to
refresh:
Shirts, blouses, Quick Refresh Medium-High 12 Wrinkle Shield† Use to remove odors and reduce light wrinkles.
and slacks with Steam Static Reduce Select the number of garment to be refreshed
(on some models). Do not add dryer sheets.
Mixed Loads Enhanced High 22 Wrinkle Shield† Use to remove wrinkles, including from loads left in
Touch Up Medium-High Static Reduce the dryer too long. Dry time will automatically adjust
Medium when the load size is sensed. Cycle run time cannot
be manually adjusted, but Temperature is selectable.
Do not add dryer sheets
† Wrinkle Shield™ with Steam option is available only with High, Medium-High, and Medium Drying Temperature settings.
Cycle:
Drying
Temperature:
Default
Time:
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Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
USING YOUR DRYER
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, 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 ngers. Do not rinse
or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. Push
the lint screen rmly 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 overload the dryer. Items need to tumble
freely. Overloading can lead to poor drying performance and
may increase wrinkling and tangling.
3. Press POWER
Press the POWER button to turn on the dryer.
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4. Select the desired cycle
NORMAL
ED
CASUAL
DELICATE
Eco Auto
Cycles
TIMED
DRY
QUICK
DRY
Manual Cycles
SPECIALTY
CYCLES
MY CYCLE
Steam Cycles
Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide”
or the display for more information about each cycle.
If selecting Timed Dry, use LCD control buttons to adjust the
length of the cycle.
BULKY ITEMS
JEANS
HEAVY
DUTY
TOWELS
ENHANC
TOUCH UP
QUICK REFRESH
Select number of Garments
5. Set any cycle settings
Changing the Auto Cycle settings to
increase or decrease drying time
If all your loads on all Auto Cycles are consistently not as
dry or too dry, 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 saved in memory and will affect
all of your Automatic cycles, not just the current cycle/load.
There are 5 drying settings:
Factory preset dryness level.
Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time.
Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time.
Slightly wetter clothes, 15% less drying time.
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 programming
mode (the power button is on, but machine not running)
to adjust the default settings.
The default cycle settings will be displayed on the LCD screen.
You may adjust different settings, depending on whether you
have selected an Auto 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.
Auto Cycles:
You can select a different dryness level, depending on your
load, by pressing the button for 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 canceling 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 is displayed.
Use the LCD control buttons to increase or decrease the time
in 1 minute increments. Press and hold to change the time in 5
minute increments.
The default temperature may be changed by pressing the
Temperature button until the desired dry temperature is
selected.
Quick Refresh with Steam:
Select the number of garments in the load. The dryer will
automatically set the drying time and temperature.
1. Before starting an Auto cycle, press and hold the
LCD control button for Dryness Level for 6 seconds.
The LCD will briey display the regular Dryness
Level options, then change to show the default
setting options.
2. Press the LCD control button for the desired setting.
3. Press the BACK button multiple times to return to the
main screen for the selected cycle.
6. Select any additional options
Add additional options such as Static Reduce and/or
EcoBoost by pressing the button for that option.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.
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7. Press and hold START/PAUSE
to begin cycle
Press and hold the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle.
8. Remove garments promptly
after cycle is nished
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to
reduce wrinkling. If you will be unable to remove the load
promptly, press the Wrinkle Shield with Steam button and
select the desired Wrinkle Shield option before pressing
START/PAUSE.
MY CYCLE AND SPECIALTY CYCLES
MY CYCLE
You may store up to 7 frequently used custom cycles
in My Cycle for quick access.
To save a custom cycle:
1. Select My Cycle with the Cycle Control knob.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts.
If you try to add another custom cycle and all 7 custom storage
spaces are lled, you will need to delete a saved custom cycle
before saving the new one.
To retrieve a custom cycle using My Cycle:
1. Select My Cycle with the Cycle Control knob.
2. Use the and arrow keys to scroll through the saved
custom cycles until the desired cycle is displayed.
3. Press the selector button under the desired cycle.
SPECIALTY CYCLES
Specialty cycles are designed for a specic purpose, such as
washing pillows or comforters. To select a specialty cycle, turn
the Cycle Control knob to Specialty, then select the desired
cycle from the display screen using the selection buttons.
Specialty Cycles include:
Blankets/Comforters - Cotton Blanket
Blankets/Comforters - Synthetic Blanket
Blankets/Comforters - Comforter
Pillows – Feather
Pillows – Fiberll
Pillows – Decorative
Sheets/Linens – Cotton
Sheets/Linens – Synthetics
Wool Sweaters
Kidswear
Sportswear
Intimates
Business Wear
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