Whirlpool WED9550WL, WGD9550WL, WGD9470WW, WGD9550WW, WED9550WW Owners Manual

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TABLEOFCONTENTS
		Page
DRYER SAFETY...........................................................................................		2
OPTIONS ......................................................................................................		4
QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE ..........................................................		4
Tips for Getting the Best Performance from Your Steam Dryer		.............. 6
Cycles .......................................................................................................		6
Additional Features...................................................................................		7
Control Lock/Unlock.................................................................................		8
Changing Cycles, Options, and Modifiers................................................		8
DRYER CARE...............................................................................................		9
Cleaning the Dryer Location .....................................................................		9
Cleaning the Lint Screen...........................................................................		9
Cleaning the Dryer Interior........................................................................		9
Removing Accumulated Lint ....................................................................		9
Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care .......................................................		9
Changing the Drum Light........................................................................		10
TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................		10
WARRANTY ...............................................................................................		13
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE..................................................	BACK COVER

ELECTRONIC DRYER

Use&CareGuide

For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories, or service, call: 1-800-253-1301

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QUICK START GUIDE/

DRYER USE............PG. 4

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Número de pieza W10244611A

SÉCHEUSE

ÉLECTRONIQUE

Guided'utilisationetd'entretien

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GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE/
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE....PG. 16
TABLEDESMATIÈRES
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SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE .................................................................		14
OPTIONS....................................................................................................		16
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE/UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE.. 16
Conseils pour obtenir la meilleure performance
de votre sécheuse à vapeur ...................................................................		18
Programmes ...........................................................................................		18
Caractéristiques supplémentaires..........................................................		20
Control Lock/Unlock (verrouillage/déverrouillage des commandes).....		20
Changement des programmes, options et modificateurs .....................		20
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE...............................................................		21
Nettoyage de l'emplacement de la sécheuse........................................		21
Nettoyage du filtre à charpie ..................................................................		21
Nettoyage de l'intérieur de la sécheuse.................................................		22
Retrait de la charpie accumulée.............................................................		22
Précautions à prendre avant les vacances,
un entreposage ou un déménagement..................................................		22
Changement de l'ampoule d'éclairage du tambour ..............................		23
DÉPANNAGE .............................................................................................		23
GARANTIE..................................................................................................		26
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE...............................	COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE

W10477028A W10477030A - 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:

DANGER

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

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.

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OPTIONS

Pedestal

Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of purchasing pedestals of different heights separately for this dryer. You may select a 10" (254 mm) or 15.5" (394 mm) pedestal. These pedestals will add to the total height of the dryer for a total height of approximately 48" (1.22 m) or 53.5" (1.36 m), respectively.

For a garage installation, you will need to place the 10" (254 mm) pedestal at least 9" (229 mm) above the floor and the 15.5"

(394 mm) pedestal at least 3.5" (89 mm) above the floor. The pedestals are available in several colors.

To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the “Assistance or Service” section. Other dryer accessories available, ask for Part Number.

Accessory	Part Number
Stack Kit	8541503
Door Reversal Kit	8579666A
Back Guard	8212452 (White)
Optional Exhaust Installation
Dryer can be converted to exhaust out the	W10470674
right side, left side, or through the bottom.

QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE

For a summary of how to use your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on the next page.

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QUICK START GUIDE

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TipsforGettingtheBestPerformance

fromYourSteamDryer

■Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than those without. 100% cotton items may require additional touching up after the Steam Cycle.

■Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with Steam Cycles. It may cause temporary staining on clothes.

■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.

■The Quick Refresh Cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from loads consisting of one to four dry items of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits, and synthetic garments.

■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.

■The Quick Refresh Cycle time is set for 15 minutes and is not adjustable. Under certain environmental or installation conditions, you may experience under drying with the Quick Refresh Cycle. Select Enhanced Touch Up Cycle (20 min. default time) which can be customized to select High Temperature and/or additional cycle time by pressing the Timed Cycle Adjust More Time button.

Cycles

Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. See Automatic Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings chart.

Steam models

Non-Steam models

Cycle Control knob

Automatic Cycles

Automatic Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are drying. See the following Automatic Preset Cycle Settings chart. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature. A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time for optimal drying.

Sanitize

Use this cycle for items such as towels, bedding, children’s clothing, or other items needing to be sanitized. This cycle is designed to eliminate 99.9% of 3 common infectious bacteria. This cycle should be run to completion to ensure sanitization. For best results, do not interrupt cycle.

NSF Protocol P154

Sanitization Performance of

Residential Clothes Dryers

Automatic Preset Cycle Settings

NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models.

Automatic Cycles	Temperature	Est.
Load Type		Cycle
		Time*
		(Minutes)
SANITIZE	High	60
Towels, bedding,
children’s clothing
HEAVY DUTY	High	50
Heavyweight items, towels, jeans
BULKY ITEMS	Medium	55
Jackets, comforters, pillows
(rearrange load part way through
cycle to aid in drying.)
NORMAL	Medium	38
Corduroys, work clothes, sheets
ECO NORMAL	Medium	40
Designed for average size loads
of medium weight items where
improved energy is desired
CASUAL	Low	35
Permanent press, synthetics
DELICATE	Low	25
Lingerie, blouses, washable
woolens
SUPER DELICATE	Extra Low	25
Lingerie, blouses, washable
woolens
(On some models - Default)	Low	25
DAMP DRY	Low	20
Clothes to come out suitable
for ironing

*Reset time to complete drying, if needed. If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry next time you dry a similar load.

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Manual Cycles

Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. When a Manual Cycle is selected, the Estimated Time Remaining display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing the DRY TIME up or down buttons.

Manual Preset Cycle Settings

Manual Cycles	Temperature	Est. Cycle
Load Type		Time*
		(Minutes)
TIMED DRY	High	40
Heavyweight items,
bulky items, bedspreads,
work clothes
TOUCH UP	Medium	15
Helps to smooth out
wrinkles
QUICK DRY	Medium	15
Small loads	High	15
(On some models - Default)	High	21

*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.

Air Only

Use Timed Dry/Air Only temperature setting 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 Only.

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

*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.

When using Air Only

■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 Only setting.

Steam Cycles

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 Quick Refresh and Enhanced Touch Up. The heat setting and cycle time are not adjustable for the Quick Refresh Cycle, but can be adjusted for the Enhanced Touch Up Cycle.

NOTE: Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than those without.

Use of a fabric softener sheet is not recommended with steam cycles as it may cause temporary staining on the clothes.

Steam Preset Cycle Settings

Timed Cycles	Default	Est. Time*
Load Type	Temperature*	(Minutes)
QUICK REFRESH	Medium	15
Helps to smooth out
wrinkles and reduce odors
from loads consisting of
one to four dry items.
ENHANCED TOUCH UP	Medium	20
Helps to smooth out
wrinkles in loads left in the
dryer for an extended
period.

*The Enhanced Touch Up Cycle has a minimum dry time of 15 minutes and a maximum dry time of 40 minutes. Only the Medium and High temperature settings can be used for the Enhanced Touch Up Cycle.

AdditionalFeatures

Drum Light

When pressed during a cycle, the Drum Light turns on and will remain on until pressed again, the door is opened and closed, or the door is left open for 20 minutes.

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 140 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. Turn off at any time by pressing the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature or opening the dryer door.

■For the Casual Cycle, the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is preset to “ON.” The other cycles will retain the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature setting. (The Wrinkle Shield feature is preset to “ON” for the Casual Cycle. If selected for other cycles, it will remain “ON” the next time that cycle is selected.)

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Damp Dry Signal

On some models, the Damp Dry Signal may be selected to alert you that your clothes are approximately 80% dry. This is 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 SIGNAL is useful when drying bedsheets/linens in a mixed load. When the signal goes off, open the door to stop 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: The Damp Dry Signal is available only with the Automatic Cycles. The Damp Dry Signal is not a selectable option for the Sanitize cycle.

Cycle Signal

The End of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished.

Press until the desired volume (Loud, Soft, or Off) glows green.

NOTE: When the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is selected and the End of Cycle Signal is on, an audible sound will be emitted every 5 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is finished.

Button Sound

You can change the volume of the sound of the beeps. Press until the desired volume (Loud, Soft, or Off) glows green. The Power and Cancel buttons will still beep softly even when the Button Sound volume is set to Off.

ControlLock/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 enable the Control Lock feature when dryer is running:

Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK/UNLOCK button for

3 seconds. The control is locked when a double beep is heard and the Control Lock status light is on.

■When the dryer is off, it is not necessary to press the Control On button before activating the Control Lock feature.

To unlock:

Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK/UNLOCK button for 3 seconds to turn this feature off.

NOTE: When the dryer is running and Control Lock is on, the dryer can be stopped by pressing the Pause/Cancel button, but cannot be restarted until the control is unlocked.

ChangingCycles,Options,andModifiers

You can change Auto Cycles, Timed Cycles, Options, and Modifier, and anytime before pressing Start.

■Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is selected. The last selection will not be accepted.

Changing Cycles after pressing Start

1.Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice. This ends the current cycle.

2.Select the desired cycle and options.

3.Press and hold START. The dryer starts at the beginning of the new cycle.

NOTE: If you do not press Start within 5 minutes of selecting the cycle, the dryer automatically shuts off.

Changing Options and Modifiers after pressing Start

You can change an Option or Modifier anytime before the selected Option or Modifier begins.

1.Press PAUSE/CANCEL once.

2.Select the new Option and/or Modifier.

3.Press and hold START to continue the cycle.

NOTE: If you happen to press Pause/Cancel twice, the program clears and your dryer shuts down. Restart the selection process.

Changing the Preset Dryness Level Settings

If all your loads on all Auto Dry cycles are consistently not as dry as you would like, you may change the preset Dryness Level settings to increase the dryness. This change will affect all of your Auto Dry cycles.

Your Dryness Level settings can be adjusted to adapt to different installations, environmental conditions or personal preference. There are 3 drying settings: 1 (factory preset dryness level),

2 (slightly drier clothes, approximately 15% more drying time), and 3 (much drier clothes, approximately 30% more drying time).

1.The Dryness Level settings cannot be changed while the dryer is running.

2.Press and hold the Dryness Level button for 5 seconds. The dryer will beep, and “CF” will be displayed for 1 second followed by the current drying setting.

3.To select a new drying setting, press the Dryness Level key again until the desired drying setting is shown.

NOTE: While cycling through the settings, the current setting will not flash, but the other settings will flash.

4.Press START to save the drying setting.

5.The drying setting you selected will become your new preset drying setting for all Auto Dry cycles.

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DRYER CARE

CleaningtheDryerLocation

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

CleaningtheLintScreen

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. The control panel has an indicator light to remind you to clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean

1.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.

2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

IMPORTANT:

■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.

■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 fingers.

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. Replace screen in dryer.

CleaningtheDryerInterior

To clean dryer drum

1.Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water.

2.Apply paste to a soft cloth.

OR

Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye and stains are removed.

3.Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

4.Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.

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.

RemovingAccumulatedLint

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,andMovingCare

Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your dryer. If storing or moving your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.

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 dryer or disconnect power.

2.Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

3.Steam models only: Turn off the water supply to the dryer. This helps to avoid unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.

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