Whirlpool WGD4616FW1, WGD4850BW2, WGD4815EW1, WGD4810BQ1, WGD5000DW3 Owner’s Manual

ELECTRIC OR GAS DRYER	SÉCHEUSE
	ÉLECTRIQUE OU À GAZ
USE AND CARE GUIDE	GUIDE D’UTILISATION
	ET D’ENTRETIEN

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Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY.............................................................		2
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM
FOR GOOD AIR FLOW..................................................		4
USE ACCUDRY™/AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES FOR
BETTER FABRIC CARE AND ENERGY SAVINGS.......		4
CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES..................................		5
CYCLE GUIDE................................................................		6
USING YOUR DRYER....................................................		7
DRYER CARE.................................................................		9
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................		11
WARRANTY.................................................................		13
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.....................	BACK COVER

Table des matières
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE....................................	14
VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR
ADÉQUATE POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ...	16
UTILISATION DES PROGRAMMES
AUTOMATIQUES POUR UN MEILLEUR SOIN
DU TISSU ET DAVANTAGE D’ÉCONOMIES
D’ÉNERGIE..................................................................	16
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE
ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES............................................	17
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES.........................................	18
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE................................	19
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE..................................	21
DÉPANNAGE................................................................	24
GARANTIE....................................................................	26
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.... COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE

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Dryer Safety

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Check Your Vent System for Good Air Flow

Good air flow

Along with heat, dryers require good air fl ow to effi ciently 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 fl ow.

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:

nClean 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 fl ow.

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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 fi nal product check.

nClear away items from the front of the dryer.

Use ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry Cycles for Better Fabric Care and Energy Savings

Use the ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry cycles, drying air temperature or 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. The Energy Preferred cycle will 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 overdrying. Use Timed Dry for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the drying rack.

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Control Panel & Features

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Not all features and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary.

1WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature (on some models)

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.

n Get 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. Turn the Wrinkle Shield™ knob to On or Off at any time before the cycle has ended.

2DRYER CYCLE KNOB

Use your Dryer Cycle 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.

TIMED DRY

Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control. On models with a selectable temperature knob, you may choose a setting based on the fabrics in your load. Drying time and temperature will depend on your dryer model.

ACCUDRY™/AUTOMATIC DRY

Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time will vary based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.

3TEMPERATURE

Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.

NOTE: The No Heat temperature setting (on some models) is not available on ACCUDRY™ cycles.

4CYCLE SIGNAL/PUSH TO START

The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Promptly removing clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling.

Turn the Cycle Signal knob to select the desired setting (On or Off). Press the PUSH to START knob to start the dryer.

NOTE: When the Wrinkle Shield™ setting is selected and the Cycle Signal is on, the tone will sound every 5 minutes until the clothes are removed or the Wrinkle Shield™ setting ends.

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Cycle Guide – ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry Cycles

Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.

ACCUDRY™ – Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Choose ENERGY PREFERRED cycle for optimal energy savings.

	Items to dry:	Cycle:	Temperature:	Available	Cycle Details:
				Options:
	Jeans, heavy work	Jeans, More,	High	Wrinkle Shield™	Automatic cycles give the best drying
	clothes, towels	or Very Dry		Temperature	in the shortest time. Drying time varies
					based on fabric type, load size, and
				Cycle Signal
					dryness setting.
	Work clothes, medium	Energy Preferred	Medium	Wrinkle Shield™	Select a drying temperature based on
	weight fabrics, sheets			Temperature	the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure
					of the temperature to select for a load,
				Cycle Signal
					select the lower setting rather than the
					higher setting.
	Casual, shirts, pants,	Delicate	Low	Wrinkle Shield™
	lightweight items,	or Less Dry		Temperature
	synthetics, delicates,
				Cycle Signal
	athletic wear

NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More or Very Dry the next time you dry a similar load. If loads seem drier than you like, select Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

Cycle Guide – Timed Dry Cycles

Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.

TIMED DRY – Will run the dryer for the specifi ed time on the control.

Items to dry:	Cycle:	Temperature:	Available	Cycle Details:
			Options:
Large or heavy items	Heavy Dry	Any	Temperature	Choose High to dry large or heavy loads.
such as thick towels	or Heavy Duty
or robes
Any load	Damp Dry	Any	Temperature	Dries items to a damp level or for items
				that do not require an entire drying
				cycle.
Rubber, plastic, heat	Fluff Air	No Heat	Temperature	No heat drying.
sensitive fabrics

Setting the Drying Temperature

If your dryer has multiple heat settings:

A High temperature setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.

A Low to Medium temperature setting may be used for drying medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.

Use the No Heat setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or heatsensitive fabrics.

Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions.

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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.

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

1. Clean the lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen out

of its holder. Roll lint off the screen with your fi ngers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Push the lint screen fi rmly back into place.

For additional cleaning information, see “Dryer Care”.

2. Load the dryer

Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door.

NOTE: Your model may have a different door than the one shown. Some models have drop down doors.

Do not tightly pack the dryer; clothes should be able to tumble freely.

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Control panel and cycles may vary, depending on model.

3. Select the desired cycle								5. Select Cycle Signal (if desired)

Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide” for more information about each cycle.

ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry Cycles

You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load, by turning the knob to dryness level.

Selecting More or Very Dry, ENERGY PREFERRED, or Less Dry automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will shut off. Once a dry level is set, it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle.

ACCUDRY™/AUTOMATIC DRY cycles give the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.

NOTE: More or Very Dry removes more load moisture. ENERGY PREFERRED is used for a starting point for ACCUDRY™ cycles. Choose ENERGY PREFERRED for optimal energy savings. Less Dry removes less moisture and is used for loads you may want to put on a hanger to complete drying.

4. Set cycle settings and options

Select cycle settings and options by turning the knob to the desired position.

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

Temperature

Turn the Temperature knob to change the drying temperature setting. See “Setting the Drying Temperature”.

Wrinkle Shield™ feature (on some models)

nGet 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. Turn the Wrinkle Shield™ knob to select on or off at any time before the cycle has ended.

nSome models with a Wrinkle Shield™ cycle will automatically get 40 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle.

Turn the Cycle Signal knob to select the desired setting (On or Off). The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound

when the drying cycle is fi nished. Promptly removing clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling.

NOTE: When the Wrinkle Shield™ setting is selected and the Cycle Signal is On, the tone will sound every 5 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the Wrinkle Shield™ setting ends.

6. Press PUSH to START to begin cycle

Push and hold the PUSH to START knob to begin the cycle.

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce wrinkling. Use the Wrinkle Shield™ feature to avoid wrinkling when you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops.

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Dryer Care

Cleaning the dryer location

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the air fl ow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer.

Cleaning the dryer interior

To clean dryer drum

1.Apply a liquid, nonfl ammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed.

2.Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

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

NOTE: Garments that contain loose 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 these items inside out to avoid drum staining.

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 qualifi ed servicer.

From the Exhaust Vent

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

Cleaning the lint screen

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located in the dryer. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean:

1.Pull the lint screen out of its holder. Roll lint off the screen with your fi ngers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

2. Push the lint screen fi rmly back into place.

IMPORTANT:

nDo 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.

nIf 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 fi ngers.

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. Reinstall screen in dryer.

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