Whirlpool WED9550WL, WGD9550WL, WGD9470WW, WGD9550WW, WED9550WW Owners Manual
ELECTRONIC DRYER
Use & Care Guide
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QUICK START GUIDE/
D
RYER USE............PG. 4
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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
Control Lock/Unlock.................................................................................8
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
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eam Dryer.............. 6
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GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE/
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE....PG. 16
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
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......
Control Lock/Unlock (verrouillage/déverrouillage des commandes)..... 20
Changement des programmes, options et
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE............................................................... 21
Nettoyage de l'emplacemen
Nettoyage du filtre à charpie .................................................................. 21
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 .............................................................................................23
GARANTIE..................................................................................................26
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE............................... COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE
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W10477028A
W10477030A -
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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:
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.
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
instructions.
follow
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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
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.
W10470674
For a summary of how to use your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on the next page.
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QUICK START GUIDE
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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 loads consisting of one
to four 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 set for 15 minutes and is
not adjustable. 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.
Steam 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.
Sanitize
Use this cycle for items such as towels, bedding, children’s
lothing, or other items needing to be sanitized. This cycle is
c
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.
Sanitization Performance of
Residential Clothes Dryers
Automatic Preset Cycle Settings
NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models.
Automatic Cycles Load Type
SANITIZE
Towels, bedding,
children’s clothing
HEAVY DUTY
Heavyweight items, towels, jeans
BULKY ITEMS
Jackets, comforters, pillows
(rearrange load part way through
cle to aid in drying.)
cy
e load and automatically
NSF Protocol P154
Te mp e ra tu r e Est.
Cycle
Time*
(Minutes)
High 60
High 50
Medium 55
Non-Steam models
Cycle Control knob
NORMAL
Medium 38
Corduroys, work clothes, sheets
ECO NORMAL
Medium 40
Designed for average size loads
of medium weight items wher
e
improved energy is desired
CASUAL
Low 35
Permanent press, synthetics
DELICATE
Low 25
Lingerie, blouses, washable
olens
wo
SUPER DELICATE
Extra Low
25
Lingerie, blouses, washable
wo
olens
(On some models - Default)
DAMP DRY
Low
25
Low 20
Clothes to come out suitable
for ironing
*Reset time to complete drying, if n
eeded. If loads do not seem as
dry as you would like, select More Dry next time you dry a similar
load.
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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 DRY TIME up or down buttons.
Manual Preset Cycle Settings
Manual Cycles Load Type
TIMED DRY
Heavyweight items,
bulky items, bedspreads,
work clothe
TOUCH UP
Helps to smooth out
wrinkle
QUICK DRY
Small loads
(On some models - Default)
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
s
s
Te mp e ra t u re Est. Cycle
High 40
Medium 15
Medium
gh
Hi
High
Time*
(M
inutes)
15
15
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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.
Steam Preset Cycle Settings
Timed Cycles Load Type
QUICK REFRESH
Helps to smooth out
wrinkles a
from loads consisting of
one to four dry items.
ENHANCED TOUCH UP
Helps to smooth out
wrin
dryer for an extended
period.
*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.
nd reduce odors
kles in loads left in the
High temperature settings can be used for the
Default
Temperature*
Medium 15
Medium 20
Est. Time*
(Minutes)
Additional Features
Type of Load Est.
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.
Time*
(Minutes)
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: Automatic Cycles are not available when using the Air Only
setting.
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 heat setting and cycle time are not
adjustable for the Quick Refresh Cycle, but can 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
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.
WRINKLE SHIELD™ 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™
feature periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load to help
keep wrinkles from forming.
■ Get up to 140 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the
end of a cycle. Turn off at any time by pressing the WRINKLE
SHIELD™ feature or opening the dryer door.
■ For the Casual Cycle, the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is
preset to “ON.” The other cycles will retain the WRINKLE
SHIELD™ feature setting. (The Wrinkle Shield feature is preset
to “ON” for the Casual Cycle. If selected for other cycles, it will
remain “ON” the next time that cycle is selected.)
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Damp Dry Signal
On some models, the Damp Dry Signal may be selected to alert
you that your clothes are approximately 80% dry. This is useful
when you want to remove lightweight items in a mixed load to
avoid overdrying or remove partially dry items that may need
ironing.
The DAMP DRY SIGNAL is useful when drying bedsheets/linens in
a mixed load. When the signal goes off, open the door to stop the
dryer, rearrange the load inside the dryer, close the door and
restart the dryer to finish the drying cycle. Rearranging the load
will aid in the drying process.
NOTE: The Damp Dry Signal is available only with the Automatic
Cycles. The Damp Dry Signal is not a selectable option for the
Sanitize cycle.
Cycle Signal
The End of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the
drying cycle is finished.
Press until the desired volume (Loud, Soft, or Off) glows green.
NOTE: When the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is selected and the
End of Cycle Signal is on, an audible sound will be emitted every
5 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the WRINKLE
SHIELD™ feature is finished.
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.
Control Lock/Unlock
This feature allows you to lock your settings to avoid unintended
use of the dryer. You can also use the Control Lock feature to
avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation.
To enable the Control Lock feature when dryer is running:
Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK/UNLOCK button for
seconds. The control is locked when a double beep is heard and
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the Control Lock status light is on.
■ When the dryer is off, it is not necessary to press the Control
On button before activating the Control Lock feature.
To unlock:
Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK/UNLOCK button for
seconds to turn this feature off.
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NOTE: When the dryer is running and Control Lock is on, the
dryer can be stopped by pressing the Pause/Cancel button, but
cannot be restarted until the control is unlocked.
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 the desired cycle and options.
3. Press and hold START. The dryer starts at the beginning of the
new cycle.
NOTE: If you do not press Start within 5 minutes of selecting the
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. Press PAUSE/CANCEL once.
2. Select the new Option and/or Modifier.
3. Press and hold START to continue the cycle. NOTE: If you happen to press Pause/Cancel twice, the program
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
installations, environmental conditions or personal preference.
There are 3 drying settings: 1
(slightly drier clothes, approximately 15% more drying time),
2
and 3
(much drier clothes, approximately 30% more drying time).
1. The Dryness Level settings cannot be changed while the dryer
is running.
2. Press and hold the Dryness Level button for 5 seconds. The
dryer will beep, and “CF” will be displayed for 1 second
followed by the current drying setting.
3. To select a new drying setting, press the Dryness Level key
again until the desired drying setting is shown.
NOTE: While cycling through the settings, the current setting
will not flash, but the other settings will flash.
4. Press START to save the drying setting.
5. The drying setting you selected will become your new preset
drying setting for all Auto Dry cycles.
(factory preset dryness level),
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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. Steam models only: 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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