Whirlpool WED9270XW, WGD9270XL Use And Care Manual
ELECTRONIC DRYER
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RYER USE............PG. 4
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Número de pieza W10294021A
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 .............................................................................................7
Changing Cycles and Settings ................................................................8
DRYER CARE...............................................................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................10
WARRANTY ...............................................................................................12
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE..................................................BACK COVER
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE/UTILISATION
DE LA SÉCHEUSE....PG. 15
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
Page
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE................................................................. 13
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE/
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE............................................................ .16
Programmes ...........................................................................................18
Caractéristiques supplémentaires......
Verrouillage/déverrouillage des comman
Modification des programmes et réglages
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE............................................................... 21
DÉPANNAGE .............................................................................................23
GARANTIE..................................................................................................25
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE............................... COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE
.................................................... 19
des......................................... 20
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W10293937B
W10294021B - SP
DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
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
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
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.”
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
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
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.
happen if the instructions are not followed.
follow instructions.
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
instructions.
follow
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.
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.
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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.
QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE
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
Steam
Control Lock
Damp
Wet
Sensing
STEAM CYCLE
ENHANCED
TOUCH UP
QUICK
REFRESH
TIMED DRY
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.
Done
Wrinkle
Cool
Shield
Down
USING AUTOMATIC CYCLES
Automatic Cycles automatically match
the cycle setting to the type of load and
adjust drying time for optimal performance.
See the Cycles information on the following
pages for more detail on each cycle.
Clean lint screen.
1.
2. Place laundry in the dryer. Shut the door.
3. Press POWER.
4. Select the desired AUTOMATIC cycles.
5. Adjust the DRYNESS level, if desired.
6. Select the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) and/or SIGNAL feature,
if desired.
7. Press and Hold START/PAUSE to begin.
To add or remove options during an Automatic Cycle:
You may select or deselect the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) and/or
SIGNAL feature at any time during the cycle, if desired.
USING STEAM CYCLES
Steam Cycles use water and heat to
reduce wrinkles and odors in dry items.
See the Cycles information on the following
pages for more detail on each cycle.
1.
Press POWER.
2. Select a Steam cycle.
3. Press and hold START/PAUSE to begin.
USING TIMED CYCLES
Use Timed Cycles to set a drying
time and temperature. See the
Cycles information on the following
pages for more information.
Clean lint screen.
1.
2. Place laundry in the dryer. Shut the door.
3. Press POWER.
4. Select the desired TIMED cycles.
5. Press MORE TIME or LESS TIME until the desired drying
time is displayed.
6. Press TEMP until the desired temperature glows.
7. Select the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) and/or SIGNAL feature,
if desired.
8. Press and Hold START/PAUSE to begin.
To add or remove options during a Timed Cycle:
You may select or deselect the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) and/or
SIGNAL feature at any time during the cycle, if desired.
Stopping Your Dryer
To stop your dryer at any time
Press POWER.
Pausing or Restarting
To stop the dryer at any time
Open the door or press START/PAUSE once.
To restart the dryer
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. When a Timed Cycle is selected,
the Estimated Time Remaining display shows the actual time
remaining in your cycle.
Press the TEMP button to chang
the default setting.
Press the MORE TIME or LESS TIME button to increase or
ease the drying time. Tap MORE TIME or LESS TIME
decr
and the time will change by 1-minute intervals. Press and
hold MORE TIME or LESS TIME and the time will change by
5-minute intervals.
e the drying temperature from
Timed Cycle Setting
STEAM CYCLE
TIMED DRY
ENHANCED
QUICK
REFRESH
TOUCH UP
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 adjust the default dryness level.
Automatic Cycle Settings
Automatic Cycles
Load Type
HEAVY DUTY
Heavyweight items, towels, jeans
ECO NORMAL
Designed for average size loads
of medium we
improved energy is desired
NORMAL
Jackets, pillows, corduroys, work
clothes, sh
ight where
eets
Temperature Est.
High 40
Medium 35
Medium 35
Cycle
me
Ti
(Minutes)
Timed Cycles
Load Type
TIMED DRY
Heavyweight items,
bulky items, bedspreads,
lothes
work c
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
Default
emperature
T
High 80
Default Cycle
Time*
(Minutes)
Steam Cycle
In these cycles, a small amount of water is sprayed into the dryer
drum after several minutes of tumbling with heat. The STEAM
Status Light will come on while the water is sprayed into the drum.
The dryer will continue to tumble at Medium heat for the duration
of the cycle. The Steam Cycles include Enhanced Touch Up and
Quick Refresh. The heat setting and cycle time are not adjustable
for the Quick Refresh Cycle, but can be adjusted for the Enhanced
Touc h Up C y cl e .
NOTE: Res
garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than
those without.
Use of a fabric softener sheet is n
cycles as it may cause temporary staining on the clothes.
ults may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton
ot recommended with steam
Steam Preset Cycle Settings
Timed Cycles
Load Type
ENHANCED TOUCH UP
Helps to smooth out
kles in loads left in the
wrin
dryer for an extended
period.
Default
Temperature*
Medium 20
Est. Time*
(Minutes)
CASUAL
Permanent press, synthetics
DELICATE
Lingerie, blouses, washable
woolens
DAMP DRY
Clothes to come out suitable
for ironing
If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Time
next time you dry a similar load.
Low 35
Extra Low 30
Low 20
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QUICK REFRESH
Helps to smooth out
wrinkles a
from loads consisting of
one to four dry items.
*The Enhanced Touch Up Cycle has a minimum dry time of
15 minutes and a maximum dry time of 40 minutes. Only the
Medium
Enhanced Touch Up Cycle.
nd reduce odors
and High temperature settings can be used for the
Medium 15
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.
Time*
(Minutes)
Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys 20 - 30
Plastic - shower curtains, tablecloths 20 - 30
Rubber-backed rugs 40 - 50
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10 - 20
■ In the Enhanced Touch Up or the Quick Refresh Steam
Cycles, the Wet light comes on after the water has been
sprayed into the drum, 4-5 minutes into the cycle. The Wet
light illuminates until the dryer goes into Cool Down with
1 minute of time remaining.
Damp Dry Signal
On some models, the Damp Dry Signal may be selected to
alert you that your clothes are appr
useful when you want to remove lightweight items in a mixed
load to avoid overdrying or remove partially dry items that may
need ironing.
The DAMP DRY SIGNA
L is useful when drying bedsheets/linens
in a mixed load. When the signal goes of
the dryer, rearrange the load inside the dryer, close the door and
restart the dryer to finish the drying cycle. Rearranging the load
will aid in the drying process.
NOTE: Th
e Damp Dry Signal is available only with the Automatic
Cycles.
oximately 80% dry. This is
f, open the door to stop
*Reset time to complete dryi
ng, if needed.
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.
Additional Features
Steam
Control Lock
Damp
Wet
Sensing
Sensing/Estimated Time Remaining
■ In an Automatic Cycle, the Sensing light illuminates until a wet
item is detected.
■ In the Timed Cycle, the Sensing light illuminates at the beginning
of a cycle and turns off 5 minutes into the cycle.
NOTE: Moisture sensing strips in the dryer measure the amount of
moisture in the clothes. The estimated time display may adjust to
show a more accurate drying time.
Wet
The Wet light illuminates at the beginning of an Automatic Cycle if a
wet item is detected.
■ In an Automatic Cycle, if a wet item is not detected after
approximately 5 minutes, the dryer goes dir
and the Cool Down and the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting
indicators illuminate, if selected.
■ In a Timed Cycle, wet items are not detected. The dryer will
continue to run for the length of time selected, and the Wet light
will illuminate. The damp light will not illuminate.
Done
Cool
Down
ectly into Cool Down
Wrinkle
Shield
Cool Down
The Cool Down light illuminates during the cool down part of the
cycle. Laundry cools for ease in handling.
Done
The Done light illuminates when the drying cycle is finished. This
indicator stays on during the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) setting.
WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) 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™
(90) feature periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load to
help keep wrinkles from forming.
■ Get up to 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the
end of a cycle. Press the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) button to
turn ON or OFF at any time before the cycle has ended.
■ The WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) feature is preset to “OFF.” If
selected for other cycles, the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) 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: Wh
and the Signal is on, an audible sound will be emitted ev
en the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) feature is selected
ery
20 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the WRINKLE
IELD™ (90) feature is finished.
SH
Indicator Lights
Other indicator lights show Cycle, Modifiers, Options, and Signal
settings selected. The display shows the estimated or actual time
remaining.
Control Lock
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.
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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.
Changing Cycles and Settings
On Automatic Cycles, you can change the Cycle or Dryness Level
at any time before pressing START/PAUSE.
On Timed Cycles, you can change the Cycles, adjust th
or change the temperature setting
START/PAUSE.
■ Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is
selected. The last selection will not be accepted.
at any time before pressing
Changing cycles after pressing START/PAUSE
1. Press POWER. This ends the current cycle.
2. Select the desired cycle and options.
3. Press and hold START/PAUSE. The dryer starts at the
beginning of the new cycle.
NOTE: If yo
the cycle, the dryer automatically
u do not press Start within 5 minutes of selecting
shuts off.
Changing settings on Timed Cycles during the cycle
On Timed Cycles, at any time, you may:
■ Adjust the time by pressing the More or Less Time buttons.
■ Change the temperature setting by pressing the Temp button.
e time,
Retractable Hanging Rod
The retractable hanging rod may be used to hang several items of
clothing.
To open or close the hanging rod, push it in until you hear it click.
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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
h every 6 months, or more
fore your load is
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