Whirlpool WED9750, WGD9750, WED9750WR, WGD9750WL, WGD9750WR Use & Care Manual

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ELECTRONIC DRYER

MODEL WED/WGD 9750W*0

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QUICK START GUIDE/

RYER USE............PG. 4

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Número de pieza W10251161B

SÉCHEUSE

ÉLECTRONIQUE

Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien

Use & Care Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

DRYER SAFETY...........................................................................................2

OPTIONS ......................................................................................................4

QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE ..........................................................4

Tips for Getting the Best Performance from Your St

Cycles .......................................................................................................6

Additional Features...................................................................................7

Drum Light and Controls Lock/Unlock

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 ..................

Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care .......................................................9

Changing the Drum Light........................................................................10

TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................10

WARRANTY ...............................................................................................13

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE..................................................BACK COVER

.....................................................8

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eam Dryer.............. 6

GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE/

UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE....PG. 16

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Page

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 ...............

Programmes ...........................................................................................18

Caractéristiques supplémentaires......

Drum Light and Controls Lock/Unlock (écl et verrouillage/déverrouillage des commandes)

Changement des programmes, options et

ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE............................................................... 22

Nettoyage de l'emplacemen

Nettoyage du filtre à charpie .................................................................. 22

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 d

DÉPANNAGE .............................................................................................24

GARANTIEN............................................................................................... 27

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE............................... COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE

t de la sécheuse........................................ 22

.................................................... 18

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airage du tambour

....................................20

modificateurs..................... 20

u tambour .............................. 23

W10289764A W10251161B -

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.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

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 qualied 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.

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.

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 ne 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 se 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.

ed to place the 10" (254 mm)

veral colors.

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.

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 rig

ht side, left side, or through the bottom.

LP280171A

(White)

PW10186596

(Grey)

WARNING

Fire Hazard 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.

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

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

Automatic Cycles automatically match the cycles setting to the type of load and adjust drying time for optimal performance.

See the Cycles information on the following pages for more details on each cycle.

Clean lint screen.

2. Place laundry in the dryer. Shut the door.

3. Press POWER.

4. Select an AUTOMATIC Cycle.

5. Select the Options feature, if desired.

6. Press and hold START to begin. To make changes during an Automatic Cycle:

1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL.

2. Select DRYNESS LEVEL or Option.

3. Press and hold START to begin. NOTE: For the Sanitize Cycle, to ensure sanitization, do not

interrupt the cycle.

USING MANUAL CYCLES

Use Manual Cycles to set a drying time and temperature. See the Cycles information on the following pages for detail on each cycle.

USING STEAM CYCLES

Steam Cycles use water and heat to reduce wrinkles and odors in dry items.

Press POWER.

2. Select a Steam Cycle. For the Quick Refresh Cycle, select

the desired Number of Garments.

3. Press and hold START to begin.

Stopping Your Dryer

To stop your dryer at any time Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice, open the door, or Press

the POWER button.

Pausing or Restarting

To pause the dryer at any time

Open the door or press PAUSE/CANCEL once. To restart the dryer

Close the door and press and hold START button until dryer starts.

Clean lint screen.

2. Place laundry in the dryer. Shut the door.

3. Press POWER.

4. Select a Manual cycle.

5. Press the Dry Time up or down buttons until the desired

drying time is displayed.

6. Press TEMPERATURE until the desired temperature glows.

7. Select the Options feature, if desired.

8. Press and hold START to begin.

Tips for Getting the Best Performance

from Your Steam Dryer

■ 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 small loads consisting of 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 adjusted for the Number

of Garments option selected. 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.

NOTE: Not a

ll cycles are available on all models.

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 th adjusts the drying time for optimal drying.

NOTE: Not all 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.

cycles are available on all models.

Sanitization Performance of

Residential Clothes Dryers

e load and automatically

NSF Protocol P154

Automatic Preset Cycle Settings

Automatic Cycles Load Type

SANITIZE

Towels, bedding, children’s clothing

HEAVY DUTY

Heavyweight items, towels

BULKY ITEMS

Jackets, comforters, pillows (rearrange load part way through

cle to aid in drying.)

Te mp e ra tu r e Est.

Cycle Time*

(Minutes)

High 60

High 50

Medium 55

Cycle Control knob

JEANS

Jeans, denim jacket

NORMAL

Corduroys, work clothes, sheets

ECO NORMAL

Designed for average size loads of medium weight items

CASUAL

Permanent press, synthetics

DELICATE

Lingerie, blouses, washable

olens

SUPER DELICATE

Lingerie, blouses, washable

olens

*Estimated time with Normal Dryness Level. If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry next time you dry a similar load.

Medium 55

Medium 38

Medium 40

Low 35

Low 25

Extra Low 25

Manual Cycles

Use of a fabric softener sheet is n cycles as it may cause temporary staining on the clothes.

ot recommended with steam

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 ADJUST MANUAL DRY TIME up or down buttons and the temperature by pressing the Temperature button.

Manual Preset Cycle Settings

Manual Cycles Load Type

TIMED DRY

Heavyweight items, bulky items, bedspreads, work clothe

QUICK DRY

Small loads

*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.

Te mp e ra t u re Est. Cycle

High 40

Medium 15

Time*

inutes)

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)

Steam Preset Cycle Settings

Timed Cycles Load Type

QUICK REFRESH

Helps to smooth out wrinkles

educe odors. Estimated

and r Time Remaining based on Number of Garments selected.

ENHANCED TOUCH UP Helps to smooth out wrinkles in loads le an extended period.

*To program the Quick Refresh Cycle, turn the selector knob to

“Qu NUMBER OF GARMENTS and selecting 1-4, 5-8, or 9-12 garments. Pressing ADJUST MANUAL DRY TIME options + or to manually increase by increments of 1. Number of Garments will display in the Estimated Time Screen. Cycle time will be displayed when Start is pressed.

*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 Enhanced Touch Up Cycle.

ft in the dryer for

ick Refresh.” Use a combination of buttons by pressing

High temperature settings can be used for the

Default

Temperature*

Medium 12-29

Medium 20

Est. Time*

(Minutes)

Additional Features

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 dryi

ng, 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: Aut setting.

omatic Cycles are not available when using the Air Only

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 cycle time is adjustable for the Quick Refresh Cycle based on the Number of Garments selected. The heat setting and cycle time may be adjusted for the Enhanced Touch Up Cycle.

NOTE: Results may vary dep garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than those without.

ending on fabric. 100% cotton

Reduce Static

An option that can be added to any Auto Cycle to Reduce Static that may build up in loads as they tumble. The Reduce Static feature periodically tumbles, stops, and sprays a small amount of water over the load to help keep static from forming.

NOTE: By pr miniminal extra time.

essing REDUCE STATIC, your cycle will add

WRINKLE SHIELD™ STEAM 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™ STEAM feature periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load to help keep wrinkles from forming.

■ Get up to 140 minutes of periodic tumbling at the end of a

cycle. Turn off at any time by pressing the WRINKLE SHIELD™ STEAM button.

■ After 60 minutes of WRINKLE SHIELD™ STEAM operation, a

short 15 minute Steam cycle is used to smooth out wrinkles.

■ The Wrinkle Shield Steam feature is not available on Delicate

or Super Delicate Automatic Cycles and Timed Cycles with Low, Extra Low, and Air Only Temperature selected. WRINKLE SHIELD™ without Steam cycle is available for these cycles.

■ For the Casual Cycle, the WRINKLE SHIELD™ STEAM feature

is preset to “ON.” The other cycles will retain the WRINKLE SHIELD™ STEAM feature setting.

Cycle Signal

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

Press until the desired volume (Loud, S NOTE: Wh

and the End of Cycle Signal is on, an audible sound will be emitted every 5 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the WRIN

en the WRINKLE SHIELD™ STEAM feature is selected

KLE SHIELD™ STEAM feature is finished.

oft, or Off) glows green.

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.

Drum Light and Controls Lock/Unlock

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.

Controls Lock/Unlock To e na ble

Press and hold the CONTROLS LOCK/UNLOCK button for 3 seconds. The control is locked when the Controls Lock status light is on. This feature allows you to lock your settings to avoid unintended use of the dryer. You can also use the Controls Lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation.

■ When the dryer is off, it is not necessary to press the Control

To unlock:

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

NOTE: Wh dryer can be stopped by pressing the Pause/Cancel button, but cannot be restarted until the control is unlocked.

the Controls Lock feature when dryer is running:

a single beep is heard and

On button before activating the Controls Lock feature.

en the dryer is running and Controls Lock is on, the

Changing Cycles, Options, and Modifiers

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 th

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

new cycle.

NOTE: If 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. Pr

2. Select th

3. Press and hold START to continue the cycle. NOTE: If

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

stallations, environmental conditions or personal preference.

in There are 3 drying settings: 1 (factory preset dryness level), 2 (slightly drier clothes, approximately 15% mor and 3 (much drier clothes, appr

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

is running.

2. Pr

dryer will beep, and “CF” will be displayed for 1 second followed by the current drying setting.

o select a new drying setting, press the Dryness Level key

3. T

again until the desired drying setting is shown. NOTE: Wh

will not flash, but the other settings will flash.

4. Pr

5. The drying setting you selected will become your new preset

drying setting for all Auto Dry cycles.

e desired cycle and options.

you do not press Start within 5 minutes of selecting the

ess PAUSE/CANCEL once.

e new Option and/or Modifier.

you happen to press Pause/Cancel twice, the program

e drying time),

oximately 30% more drying time).

ess and hold the Dryness Level button for 5 seconds. The

ile cycling through the settings, the current setting

ess START to save the drying setting.

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. 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

ull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your

1. P

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

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.

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 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.

h every 6 months, or more

From the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care

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 dry

2. Clea

3. Turn off the water supply to the dryer. This helps to avoid

unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.

er or disconnect power.

n lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

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