Whirlpool WGD9750WL0, WED9750WL0, WED9750WR0, WGD9750WL1, WGD9750WR0 Use & Care Manual

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ELECTRONIC DRYER

MODEL WED/WGD 9750W*0

steam

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QUICK START GUIDE/

DRYER USE ............ PG. 4

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DRYER SAFETY ........................................................................................... 2

OPTIONS ...................................................................................................... 4

QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE .......................................................... 4

Tips for Getting the Best Performance from Your Steam Dryer .............. 6

Cycles ....................................................................................................... 6

Additional Features ................................................................................... 7

Drum Light and Controls LocWUnlock ..................................................... 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 .................................................................... 9

Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care ....................................................... 9

Changing the Drum Light........................................................................ 10

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 10

WARRANTY ............................................................................................... 13

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .................................................. BACK COVER

GUIDE DE DEMARRAGE RAPIDE/

UTILISATION DE LA SECHEUSE .... PG. 16

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SI_CURITI_ DE LA SI_CHEUSE ................................................................. 14

OPTIONS .................................................................................................... 16

GUIDE DE DI_MARRAGE RAPIDE/UTILISATION DE LA SI_CHEUSE.. 16

Conseils pour obtenir la meilleure performance

de votre s6cheuse &vapeur ................................................................... 18

Programmes ........................................................................................... 18

Caract6ristiques suppl6mentaires .......................................................... 20

Drum Light and Controls LocWUnlock (_clairage du tambour

et verrouillage/d_verrouillage des commandes) .................................... 20

Changement des programmes, options et modificateurs ..................... 20

ENTRETIEN DE LA SECHEUSE ............................................................... 22

Nettoyage de I'emplacement de la s6cheuse ........................................ 22

Nettoyage du filtre & charpie .................................................................. 22

Nettoyage de I'int@rieur de la s_cheuse ................................................. 22

Retrait de la charpie accumul6e ............................................................. 22

Precautions & prendre avant les vacances,

un entreposage ou un d6m_nagement .................................................. 22

Changement de I'ampoule d'6clairage du tambour .............................. 23

DEPANNAGE ............................................................................................. 24

GARANTIEN ............................................................................................... 27

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ............................... COUVERTURE ARRIERE

W10289764A W10251161 B - SP

DRYERSAFETY

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 immediatel_ 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.

WARNING - "Risk of Fire"

- Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.

- Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.

- Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials, if flexible metal {foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance

manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.

- To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.

- Save these instructions.

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.

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.

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

[] Read all instructions before using the dryer. [] Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.

Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

[] Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,

washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry= cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or

explode.

[] Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close

supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.

[] Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,

remove the door to the drying compartment.

[] Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.

[] Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed

to the weather.

[] Do not tamper with controls.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

[] Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt

any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair

instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

[] Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static

unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

[] Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or

similarly textured rubber=like materials.

[] Clean lint screen before or after each load. [] Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent

surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

[] The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be

cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

[] See installation instructions for grounding requirements.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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 need to place the 10" (254 mm) 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 several colors. 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.

QUICKSTARTGUIDE/DRYERUSE

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.

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

right side, left side, or through the bottom.

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.

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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 small loads consisting of 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 adjusted for the Number of Garments option selected. 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.

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.

NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models. Sanitize

Use this cycle for items such as towels, bedding, children's clothing, or other items needing to be sanitized. This cycle is

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.

NSF Protocol P154

Sanitization Performance of

Residential Clothes Dryers

Automatic Preset Cycle Settings

Automatic Cycles Temperature

Load Type

SANITIZE

High 60

Towels, bedding,

children's clothing

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Cycle Time*

(Minutes)

Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. See Automatic Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings

chart. NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models.

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HEAVY DUTY High 50 Heavyweight items, towels

BULKY ITEMS Medium 55 Jackets, comforters, pillows (rearrange load part way through

cycle to aid in drying.)

JEANS Medium 55 Jeans, denim jacket

NORMAL Medium 38 Corduroys, work clothes, sheets

EGO NORMAL Medium 40 Designed for average size loads of medium weight items

CASUAL Low 35 Permanent press, synthetics

DELICATE Low 25 Lingerie, blouses, washable

woolens

SUPER DELICATE Extra Low 25 Lingerie, blouses, washable

woolens

*Estimated time with Normal Dryness Level. If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry next time you dry a

similar load.

Manual Cycles

Use of a fabric softener sheet is not recommended with steam cycles as it may cause temporary staining on the clothes.

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 inyour cycle. You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing the ADJUST MANUAL DRY TIME up or down

buttons and the temperature by pressing the Temperature button.

Manual Preset Cycle Settings

Manual Cycles Temperature Load Type

Est. Cycle

Time*

(Minutes)

TIMED DRY

High 40

Heavyweight items, bulky items, bedspreads,

work clothes

QUICK DRY Medium 15 Small loads

*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.

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.

Type of Load Est.

Time*

(Minutes)

Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys 20 - 30

Plastic - shower curtains, tablecloths 20 - 30

Steam Preset Cycle Settings

Timed Cycles Default Est. Time*

Load Type Temperature* (Minutes)

QUICK REFRESH Medium 12-29

Helps to smooth out wrinkles and reduce odors. Estimated

Time Remaining based on

Number of Garments selected.

ENHANCED TOUCH UP

Medium 20

Helps to smooth out wrinkles in loads left in the dryer for

an extended period.

*To program the Quick Refresh Cycle, turn the selector knob to

"Quick Refresh." Use a combination of buttons by pressing

NUMBER OF GARMENTS and selecting 1-4, 5-8, or 9-12 garments. Pressing ADJUST MANUAL DRY TIME options + or - to manually increase by increments of 1. Number of Garments will display in the Estimated Time Screen. Cycle time will be displayed when Start is pressed.

*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 High temperature settings can be used for the

Enhanced Touch Up Cycle.

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• 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 cycle time is adjustable for the Quick Refresh Cycle based on the Number of Garments selected. The

heat setting and cycle time may be adjusted for the Enhanced Touch Up Cycle.

NOTE: Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than

those without.

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Reduce Static An option that can be added to any Auto Cycle to Reduce Static

that may build up in loads as they tumble. The Reduce Static feature periodically tumbles, stops, and sprays a small amount of

water over the load to help keep static from forming. NOTE: By pressing REDUCE STATIC, your cycle will add

miniminal extra time.

WRINKLE SHIELD TM STEAM 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 TM STEAM feature periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load to help keep wrinkles from forming.

• Get up to 140 minutes of periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. Turn off at any time by pressing the WRINKLE

SHIELD TM STEAM button.

• After 60 minutes of WRINKLE SHIELDTM STEAM operation, a short 15 minute Steam cycle is used to smooth out wrinkles.

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TheWrinkleShieldSteamfeatureisnotavailableonDelicate orSuperDelicateAutomaticCyclesandTimedCycleswith

Low,ExtraLow,andAirOnlyTemperatureselected.WRINKLE SHIELDTM without Steam cycle is available for these cycles.

For the Casual Cycle, the WRINKLE SHIELD TM STEAM feature is preset to "ON." The other cycles will retain the WRINKLE

SHIELD TM STEAM feature setting.

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 TM STEAM 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 SHIELDTM STEAM 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.

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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.

Controls Lock/Unlock To enable the Controls Lock feature when dryer is running:

Press and hold the CONTROLS LOCK/UNLOCK button for 3 seconds. The control is locked when a single beep is heard and the Controls Lock status light is on. This feature allows you to lock

your settings to avoid unintended use of the dryer. You can also use the Controls Lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation.

• When the dryer is off, it is not necessary to press the Control On button before activating the Controls Lock feature.

To unlock:

Press and hold the CONTROLS LOCK/UNLOCK button for 3 seconds to turn this feature off.

NOTE: When the dryer is running and Controls Lock is on, the dryer can be stopped by pressing the Pause/Cancel button, but

cannot be restarted until the control is unlocked.

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 (factory preset dryness level), 2 (slightly drier clothes, approximately 15% more drying time), 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.

DRYERCARE

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 ram) above the floor

for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Every load cleaning The lintscreen 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

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.

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. Replace screen in dryer.

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.

2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. IM PORTANT:

• 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 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.

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.

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 dryer or disconnect power.

2. Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen."

3. Turn off the water supply to the dryer. This helps to avoid unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you

are away.

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