Whirlpool WGD9051YW, WGD9050XW, WED9050XW, YWED9050XW, WGD9151XW Owner's Manual

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TABLEOFCONTENTS
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DRYER SAFETY...........................................................................................	2
QUICK START GUIDE /DRYER USE .........................................................	4
Cycles .......................................................................................................	5
Additional Features...................................................................................	5
Changing Cycles and Settings .................................................................	5
DRYER CARE...............................................................................................	6
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................	7
WARRANTY .................................................................................................	9
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE..................................................	BACK COVER

ELECTRONIC DRYER

Use&CareGuide

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QUICK START GUIDE/

DRYER USE............

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GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE/UTILISATION
DE LA SÉCHEUSE....	PG. 12
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SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE .................................................................	10
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE/
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE............................................................	.12
Programmes ...........................................................................................	14
Caractéristiques supplémentaires..........................................................	14
Modification des programmes et réglages ............................................	14
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE...............................................................	15
DÉPANNAGE .............................................................................................	17
GARANTIE..................................................................................................	19
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE...............................	COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE

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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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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.

WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

–Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 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 fire department.

–Installation and service must be performed by a qualified 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.

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QUICK START GUIDE /DRYER USE

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire.

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 fire.

QUICKSTARTGUIDE

AccuDry

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire 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 cycle setting to the type of load and

adjust drying time for optimal performance.

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

1.Clean lint screen.

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

3. Press POWER.

4.Select the desired AUTOMATIC cycle.

5.Press and hold START/PAUSE to begin.

USING TIMED CYCLES

Use Timed Cycles to set a drying time and temperature. See the Cycles information on the following pages for more information.

1.Clean lint screen.

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

3. Press POWER.

4.Select the desired TIMED cycle.

5.Press TEMP until the desired temperature glows.

6.Press and hold START/PAUSE to begin.

	Stopping Your Dryer	Pausing or Restarting
	To stop your dryer at any time	To stop the dryer at any time
	Press POWER.	Open the door or press START/PAUSE once.
		To restart the dryer
		Close the door and press and hold START/PAUSE

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Cycles

NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models.

Press the cycle selector button to select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. See AUTOMATIC or TIMED Cycle Settings chart.

20 min

Push to Select

Cycle selection button

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. Drying time will vary depending on load size, fabric type, and the amount of water removed by the washer.

NOTE: Drying tempratures are set for Automatic Cycles and cannot be adjusted.

Automatic Cycle Settings

Automatic Cycles	Temperature	Est.
Load Type		Cycle
		Time
		(Minutes)
HEAVY DUTY	Hot	45
Heavyweight items, towels, jeans
NORMAL	Warm	35
Corduroys, work clothes, sheets
DELICATE	Low	30
Lingerie, blouses, washable
woolens

Timed Cycles

Use TIMED Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. Press the TEMP button to change the drying temperature from the default setting. The default drying temperature is Hot.

TIMED DRY Cycle Settings

TIMED DRY Cycles	Temperature	Cycle Time*
Load Type		(Minutes)
TIMED DRY	Hot	60, 40, 20
Heavyweight items,
bulky items, bedspreads,
work clothes

*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.

Air Dry

Use the Air Dry temperature setting with TIMED DRY cycles 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 Dry.

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 Dry:

■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.

AdditionalFeatures

Cycle Signal

The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Press CYCLE SIGNAL to turn On or Off at any time before or during a cycle.

ChangingCyclesandSettings

You can change AUTOMATIC Cycles, TIMED DRY Cycles, and the drying temperature on TIMED DRY Cycles at any time before pressing START/PAUSE.

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

Changing Cycles after starting dryer:

1.Press the POWER button. This ends the current cycle and turns the dryer OFF.

2.Press the POWER button again or press the cycle selector to turn on the dryer.

3.Select the desired cycle and options.

4.Press and hold START/PAUSE. The dryer starts at the beginning of the new cycle.

Changing Drying Temperature:

You can change the drying temperature on Timed Dry cycles at any time by pressing the TEMP button until the desired drying temperature is lit.

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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. 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 if the lint screen is 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.

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	detergent. Scrub
lint screen with the brush to	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

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.”

Moving care

For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1.Unplug the power supply cord.

2.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

3.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

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