Whirlpool WED97HEXL, WED97HEXW, WEL98HEBL, WEL98HEBU, WGD97HEXL Owner's Manual

Use & Care Guide

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

ELECTRONIC DRYER

SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRONIQUE

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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

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

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ACCESSORIES

Enhance your new washer and dryer with the following genuine Whirlpool accessories. For more information on options and ordering, call 1-800-442-9991, 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.

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

Good air flow

Along with heat, dryers require good air flow 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 air flow.

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 air flow 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 air flow.

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 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

νResults 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.

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

νIt 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.

νThe 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.

νThe 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

1			2	3	4	5
	CASUAL	NORMAL	BULKY ITEMS
	DELICATE		JEANS
	Eco Auto
	Cycles		HEAVY
	TIMED
	DRY		DUTY
	QUICK		TOWELS
	DRY
	Manual Cycles
	SPECIALTY		ENHANCED
	CYCL		TOUCH UP
	MY CYCLE		QUICK REFRESH
		Steam Cycles Select number of Garments
9	or	8	7		6

1POWER BUTTON

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 first time after being plugged in or after a power outage, please allow a minute or so for the dryer display to start up.

2START/PAUSE BUTTON

Press and hold to start a cycle, or press once while a cycle is in process to pause it.

3WRINKLE 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.

4COLOR 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.

5SYSTEM 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:

Remote Start (model WEL98 only)

Allows you to start your dryer remotely using the Smartappliances app.

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.

6LCD CONTROLS

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.

tand u BUTTONS t Button

Press the t button when the arrow is lit to go back to the previous set of options or settings.

u Button

Many screens have more than 4 selections. Press the u 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.

7ECOBOOST™ BUTTON

The EcoBoost™ option improves energy savings. You may notice the cycle time increases when the EcoBoost™ option 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.

8CYCLE 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.

9STATIC 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.

or

SMART GRID BUTTON

Press to activate the Smart Grid option (see “Smart Feature Sheet”).

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CYCLE GUIDE — AUTO 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 features and cycles are available on all models.

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:	Drying	Dryness	Default	Available	Cycle Details:
		Temperature:	Level:	Time:	Options:
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 overfill dryer drum. Partway
			Less		Static Reduce	through the cycle, the signal will
					EcoBoost™	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		Static Reduce	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	60	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.

† 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 features and cycles are available on all models.

Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

Adjusting drying time on Manual Cycles

Selecting the Drying Temperature

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.

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.

	Cycle:	Drying	Default	Available
Items to dry:		Temperature:	Time:	Options:	Cycle Details:
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 finish 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 GUIDE — STEAM CYCLES

Your dryer has been connected directly to the water line with a hose behind the dryer. This is used for bringing in water for the 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	Cycle:	Drying	Default	Available
refresh:		Temperature:	Time:	Options:	Cycle Details:
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 garments 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.

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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USING YOUR DRYER

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this dryer.

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

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

CASUAL	NORMAL BULKY ITEMS
DELICATE	JEANS
Eco Auto
Cycles	HEAVY
TIMED
DRY	DUTY
QUICK	TOWELS
DRY
Manual Cycles
SPECIALTY	ENHANCED
CYCL	TOUCH UP
MY CYCLE	QUICK REFRESH
	Steam Cycles Select number of Garments

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.

5. Set any cycle 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 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.

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.

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Changing the Auto Cycle settings to increase drying time

If all your loads on all Auto Cycles are consistently

not as dry as you would like, you may change the default settings to increase 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 3 drying settings:

Factory preset dryness level.

Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time. Much drier clothes, 30% more 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 (the power button is off) to adjust the default settings.

1.Before starting an Auto cycle, press and hold the LCD control button for Dryness Level for 6 seconds. The

LCD will briefly 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 to return to the main screen for the selected cycle.

6.Select any additional options

(options vary by model)

Add additional options such as Static Reduce, Smart Grid, Wrinkle Shield™ with Steam, and/or EcoBoost™ by pressing the button for that option.

NOTE:

nNot all options and settings are available with all cycles, and not all features and cycles are available on all models.

nOn model WEL98 only, see the “Smart Feature Sheet”

for information about setting up Smart functionality, turning it on and off, receiving important notifications, and taking advantage of available features.

Remote Start (model WEL98 only)

Remote Start

Remote

Start

Remote Start allows you to start your dryer remotely using the Smartappliances app. Make this selection last using the System Settings button and the LCD control button. Make sure that your dryer remains closed and the cycle is not adjusted until you start the cycle.

1.Select the desired cycle and features.

2.Press the System Settings button.

3.Press the LCD control button for Remote Start.

4.Press the LCD control button for the desired setting.

5.Make sure the dryer remains on. If the dryer is turned off, the Remote Start feature will turn off.

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 finished

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 filled, 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 t and u 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 specific 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 – Fiberfill

Pillows – Decorative

Sheets/Linens – Cotton

Sheets/Linens – Synthetics

Wool Sweaters

Kidswear

Sportswear

Intimates

Business Wear

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