Whirlpool WGD4850HW0 Owner’s Manual
SÉCHEUSE
ELECTRIC OR GAS DRYER
USE AND CARE GUIDE
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Table of Contents Table des matières
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
ÉLECTRIQUE OU À GAZ
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
ET D’ENTRETIEN
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
W11185731B
W11185733B - SP
Dryer Safety
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WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death or property
damage.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
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Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
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instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
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Check Your Vent System for Good Air Flow
Maintain good air ow:
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Clean your lint screen before each load.
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Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm)
diameter heavy, rigid vent material.
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Use the shortest length of vent possible.
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Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;
each bend and curve reduces air ow.
Good Better
Good air ow
Along with heat, dryers require good air ow to ef 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 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.
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Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
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Remove 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 nal product check.
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Clear 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.
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.
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WRINKLE 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 uffs
the load to help keep wrinkles from forming.
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Get 90minutes 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.
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DRYER 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 specied 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.
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TEMPERATURE
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.
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CYCLE SIGNAL/PUSH TO START
The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the
drying cycle is nished. 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
5minutes 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.
NOTE: Government energy certifications for the Whirlpool Gas and Electric models were based on the Timed Dry cycle with the
Maximum drying temperature setting. The as-shipped defaults of Auto Dry, Normal cycle, Low heat, wrinkle shield were not used.
Items to dry:
Cycle:
Temperature:
Available
Cycle Details:
Options:
Jeans, heavy work
clothes, towels
Work clothes, medium
weight fabrics, sheets
Casual, shirts, pants,
lightweight items,
synthetics, delicates,
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.
Jeans, More,
or Very Dry
Energy Preferr
Normal
or
Delicate
or Less Dry
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High
Medium
Low
Wrinkle Shield™
Temperature
Cycle Signal
Wrinkle Shield™
Temperature
Cycle Signal
Wrinkle Shield™
Temperatur
Cycle Signal
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Automatic cycles give the best drying
in the shortest time. Drying time varies
based on fabric type, load size, and
dryness setting.
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.
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: Temperature:Cycle:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Large or heavy items
such as thick towels
or robes
Any load
Rubber, plastic, heat
sensitive fabrics
Heavy Dry
or Heavy Duty
Damp Dry Any
Fluff Air
Any
No Heat
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.
Temperature
Temperature
Temperature
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.
Choose High to dry large or heavy loads.
Dries items to a damp level or for items
that do not require an entire drying
cycle.
No heat drying.
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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 ngers. Do not rinse
or wash screen to remove lint. Push the lint screen 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
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, Normal, 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 or Normal is used for a starting point
for ACCUDRY™ cycles. Less Dry removes less moisture
and is used for loads you may want to put on a hanger
to complete drying.
5. Select Cycle Signal (if desired)
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 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 5minutes until
the clothes are removed, or the Wrinkle Shield™ setting ends.
6. Press PUSH to START
to begin cycle
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)
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Get 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.
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Some models with a Wrinkle Shield™ cycle will
automatically get 40 minutes of heat-free, periodic
tumbling at the end of a cycle.
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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.
Dryer Care
Cleaning the dryer location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would
block the air 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, non 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 quali 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 ngers. Do not rinse or wash screen
to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
2. Push the lint screen rmly back into place.
IMPORTANT:
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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.
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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 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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