Whirlpool W10663960B, W10663951B User Manual

Use & Care Guide

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Electronic Dryer

Sécheuse électronique

Para obtener acceso al Manual de uso y

cuidado en español, o para obtener información adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.com.

If you have any problems or questions, visit us at www.whirlpool.com

Pour tout problème ou question, consulter www.whirlpoolappliances.ca

W10663951B W10663960B - SP

Models WED72HED0, WED81HED0, WED83HED0, WED87HED0, WED8740HED0, WED95HED0, and WED97HED0 are Energy Star certified. To determine if your model is Energy Star certified, refer to the manufacturer nameplate found in the inner door well.

Les modèles WED72HED0, WED81HED0, WED83HED0, WED87HED0, WED8740HED0, WED95HED0 et WED97HED0 sont certifiés Energy Star. Pour savoir si votre modèle est certifié Energy Star, consulter la plaque signalétique située dans la porte interne.

Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY........................................................................		2
ACCESSORIES.........................................................................		4
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIRFLOW		............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...............................................................................		38
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE...........................	Couverture arrière

2

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

3

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.

Drying Rack

The Drying Rack provides a stationary drying surface for items such as sweaters and tennis shoes. See the “Additional Features” section for more information.

4

Check Your Vent System for Good Airflow

Good airflow

Along with heat, dryers require good airflow 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 airflow.

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.

Maintain good airflow 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 airflow.

Good

Better

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 (on some models)

ν Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton	ν Cycles that use steam are not recommended for items that
garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results	have been starched. Wash any starched or new garments
than those without. 100% cotton items may require	prior to using a cycle that uses steam.
additional touching up after cycles that use steam.	ν The Steam Refresh Cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles
ν Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with	and reducing odors from loads consisting of dry items of
cycles that use steam. It may cause temporary staining	wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits,
on clothes.	and synthetics.

5

Control panel and features

Not all features and cycles are available on all models.

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.

4

1

2

3

A B C D E F

5

4

2

1

3

B F

5

6

1POWER

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

2CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. Automatic Cycles are Heavy Duty, Normal, Bulky, Casual (on some models), Delicates, Towels (on some models), and Sanitize (on some models). Manual Cycles are Quick Dry and Timed Dry. The Steam Cycle (on some models) is Steam Refresh. 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.

4LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS

When you select a cycle, its settings will light up and the Estimated Time Remaining (for Automatic Cycles) or actual time remaining (for Manual Cycles) will be displayed. On 2-digit displays, for times longer than 99 minutes, hours will be displayed followed by minutes.

See “Cycle Guide” for available settings on each cycle. Not all settings are available with all cycles.

Cycle Status Lights

The indicators 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.”

–/+ (Adjust Drying Time)

Touch “+” or “–” with Manual Cycles to increase or decrease the length of a Timed Dry or Quick Dry cycle.

Temp

When using Manual Cycles or Steam Refresh, 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

When using Automatic Cycles (except for the Sanitize cycle), you may select a Dryness Level based on the type of load you are drying.

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

Damp Dry Signal (on some models)

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, Delicates, and Towels 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 (on some models) 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

Touch to activate the Steam option, which adds steam to the end of the Heavy Duty, Towels, Normal, or Bulky cycle to help smooth out wrinkles. The Steam option can be used with High or Medium heat settings.

BEcoBoost™ Option

Touch to activate the EcoBoost™ option, which allows you to increase your energy savings by using a lower heat level. For automatic cycles the EcoBoost™ option will increase drying times by approximately 40 minutes; the LED Display will reflect this time.

The EcoBoost™ option will default on for Normal. For optimal energy, turn on the EcoBoost™ option. For optimal time, turn off the EcoBoost™ option.

NOTE: Energy savings may vary across loads and cycles.

CStatic Reduce

Touch to add the Static Reduce option to selected Automatic cycles (see the “Cycle Guide”). 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.

Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the controls of the dryer. During this time, the LED Display will count down 3-2-1. Once the controls are locked, the LED Display will display “Lc” or “Loc.”

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.

7

Cycle Guide – Automatic Cycles

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

If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered. If there is a power failure, settings will return to the default. 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.

	Work clothes, casual	Normal	Medium	More	78	Damp Dry Signal	Uses Medium heat to dry large loads
	wear, mixed cottons,			Normal	or	Wrinkle Shield™†	of mixed fabrics and items. Normal is
	sheets, corduroys			Less	1:18	Static Reduce*	the preferred energy cycle.
						EcoBoost™	NOTE: The Electric Energy Star
						Steam*
							models listed on the cover of this
							manual were tested on Normal with
							default settings.
	Jackets, comforters,	Bulky	Medium	More	55	Damp Dry	Use for drying large, bulky items;
	pillows			Normal		Signal	do not overfill dryer drum. Partway
				Less		Wrinkle Shield™†	through the cycle, the signal will
						EcoBoost™	sound to indicate when it is time to
						Static Reduce*	rearrange items for optimal drying.
						Steam*
	Heavyweight items	Heavy	High	More	45	Damp Dry Signal	Offers stepped drying starting with
	such as towels or	Duty		Normal		Wrinkle Shield™†	High heat followed by Medium heat
	heavy work clothes			Less		Static Reduce*	for enhanced fabric care and energy
						EcoBoost™	savings.
						Steam*
	Large loads of cotton	Towels	High	More	1:00	Damp Dry Signal	This is a high heat cycle. Use for
	towels, heavyweight			Normal	or	Wrinkle Shield™†	large loads of heavyweight fabrics
	items			Less	60	Static Reduce*	such as cotton towels.
						Steam*
	Large loads of	Sanitize	High	More	1:10	Wrinkle Shield™†	This is a long cycle with high heat,
	heavyweight items				or		which has been proven to reduce
					70		household bacteria. This cycle is not
							recommended for all fabrics. Use for
							large loads of heavyweight fabrics.
	Undergarments,	Delicates	Extra Low	More	28	Damp Dry Signal	Uses Extra Low heat to gently dry
	blouses, lingerie,			Normal		Wrinkle Shield™†	delicate items.
	performance wear			Less		Static Reduce*
						EcoBoost™
	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.

†On some models, 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.

* On steam models only.

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 pack tightly. Items need to tumble freely.

8

Cycle Guide – Manual Cycles

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

If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered (except on Quick Dry). If there is a power failure, settings will return to the default.

Not all features and cycles are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles

When you select a Timed Cycle, the time appears in the display. Use + and – to increase or decrease the time in 1-minute increments. Touch and hold to change the time in 5-minute increments.

The maximum dry time is 100 minutes.

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 only) 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.

	Small loads and	Quick Dry	High	26	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,		Extra Low			load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select
	or heat-sensitive		Air Only			for a load, select the lower setting rather than the
	fabrics.					higher setting.

†On some models, 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 (steam models only)

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.

	Shirts, blouses, and	Steam	High	22	Wrinkle Shield™†	Use to reduce odors and light wrinkles.
	slacks	Refresh	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.

* On steam models only.

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 pack tightly. Items need to tumble freely.

9

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

Appearance may vary.

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

Appearance may vary.

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

on all models.

10

5. Adjust cycle settings, if desired

Appearance may vary.

You may adjust different settings, depending on whether you have selected an Automatic Cycle, Manual Cycle, or Steam Cycle (on some models). 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. Drying time is estimated and may change throughout the cycle. Drying time can not be changed on Automatic Cycles.

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

Manual Cycles:

When you select a Manual Cycle, the 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 temperature may be changed by pressing

Temp until the desired dry temperature is lit. Once a cycle has started, the temperature can be changed after first pausing the cycle. Cycle time is estimated and may change throughout the cycle. Cycle time can not be changed on Steam Cycles.

Steam Cycles (on some models):

Select Steam Refresh to reduce odors and light wrinkles in dry loads. Do not add dryer sheets.

6. Select any additional options

Appearance may vary.

The display will show the settings for the selected cycle. To adjust a setting, touch its name – Steam, EcoBoost, or Static Reduce.

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

7. Touch and hold START/PAUSE to begin cycle

Touch and hold START/PAUSE to begin the cycle.

8. Remove garments promptly after cycle is finished

Appearance may vary.

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 (setting codes differ depending on model), which are displayed using the time display:

01/F1 Factory preset dryness level.

02/F2 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time. 03/F3 Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time. 04/F4 Slightly wetter clothes, 15% less drying time. 05/F5 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/F1, 02/F2, 03/F3, 04/F4, or 05/F5.

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

11

Cycle Status Indicators

Appearance may vary.

The Cycle Status Indicators show the progress of a cycle. Not all indicators are available on all models.

Check Vent

This indicator will show the status of airflow through the dryer and dryer vent system 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. The light will be cleared when selecting a new cycle, touching POWER, or opening the door after the cycle has completed. 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™

option has been selected, the dryer may continue to tumble the load, even if the Done indicator is lit.

Sensing

The Sensing indicator will light during Automatic Cycles to indicate that the moisture sensor on the dryer is operating. This indicator will not light during Manual Cycles or options such as Wrinkle Shield.

Static Reduce

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

NOTE: Static Reduce is not available on all cycles.

Steaming

This indicator will light when the Steam function is active. NOTE: Steam is not available 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 purchase 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.

12