Whirlpool WHD560CHW Maintance Manual

Use & Care Guide

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

HybridCare™ Heat Pump Dryer

Sécheuse avec pompe à chaleur HybridCare™

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY........................................................................	2
ACCESSORIES.........................................................................	3
HybridCare™ HEAT PUMP TECHNOLOGY..............................	4
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES.........................................	5
CYCLE GUIDE..........................................................................	6
USING YOUR DRYER...............................................................	8
ADDITIONAL FEATURES .......................................................	10
DRYER CARE..........................................................................	10
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................	13
WARRANTY............................................................................	16
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.....................................	Back Cover
DRYER SAFETY

TABLE DE MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE................................................		17
ACCESSOIRES.......................................................................		19
TECHNOLOGIE DE POMPE À CHALEUR HybridCare™ ......		20
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES...........		21
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES.....................................................		22
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE............................................		25
CARACTÉRISTIQUES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES..........................		27
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE..............................................		28
DÉPANNAGE...........................................................................		31
GARANTIE...............................................................................		35
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE...........................	Couverture arrière

Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing.

Service Personnel – Do not contact the thermostat bracket while the appliance is energized.

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ACCESSORIES

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

ACCESSORIES

FACTORY CERTIFIED PARTS – these three words represent quality parts and accessories

Time tested engineering that meets

FACTORY CERTIFIED PARTS

Accessories designed for your appliance:

Enhance your new washer and dryer with the following genuine Whirlpool accessories. For more information on options and ordering, call 1-866-698-2538, or visit us at: www.whirlpool.com/ accessories. In Canada, call 1-800-688-2002 or visit us at www. whirlpoolparts.ca.

15" Pedestal

Color-matched pedestals raise the washer and dryer to a more comfortable working height. The large drawer provides convenient storage.

Stack Kit

If space is at a premium, the stack kit allows the dryer to be installed on top of the washer.

Drying Rack

The Drying Rack provides a stationary drying surface for items such as sweaters and tennis shoes. See the “Additional Features” section for more information.

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HybridCare™ HEAT PUMP TECHNOLOGY

A typical dryer uses large amounts of energy; this dryer consumes a fraction of the energy by recycling and reclaiming heat. The HybridCare™ dryer is a ventless heat pump dryer that uses a refrigeration system to dry and recycle the same air.

The laundry is dried with low temperatures; therefore it may feel cooler than expected during and after the drying process.

The heat pump dryer’s heating phase is longer than in traditional dryers. If possible, do not open the dryer door during the process as heat can escape from the drum and can make longer drying times.

HybridCare™ Heat Pump Unit

Benefits of HybridCare™ Heat Pump

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1Heat Exchanger/Condenser is heating up the air

2Drying

3Air blower is cooling air

4Evaporator is cooling and discharging condensation water

•ENERGY: Regenerates energy to reduce overall energy consumption.

•PERFORMANCE: Two available modes allow flexibility to manage drying performance and energy savings.

•FABRIC CARE: Capability to use less heat than vented dryer.

•VENTLESS DESIGN: Allows installation in more locations throughout the home.

New Sounds from HybridCare™ Heat Pump

•Dryer runs on a compressor like your refrigerator and you may notice a hum from the compressor.

•The water from wet clothes is pumped out to your drain. You may notice a gurgling sound occasionally.

Use Automatic Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings

Use the Automatic Cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Automatic Cycles, drying air temperature, heat pump unit temperature, and 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. Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.

With Timed Dry, the dryer runs the amount of time set and can result in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to over-drying. 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 AND FEATURES

NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your finger tip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.

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1POWER

Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.

2WHAT TO DRY/HOW TO DRY

Once a “What to Dry” is selected, the dryer automatically selects the recommended or last-used “How to Dry” option, as well as the recommended/last-used modifiers. Both the “How to Dry” and modifiers can be changed if desired. See the “Cycle Guide” for details.

3START/PAUSE

Touch and hold until LED counts down “3-2-1” and the dryer starts; then let go to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it.

4MODIFIERS

Use to select available modifiers for your dryer. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Temp

When using Timed Dry/Quick Cycle, you may select a dry temperature based on the type of load you are drying. Use the warmest setting that is safe for the

garments in the load. Follow garment label instructions.

NOTE: Automatic Cycles will give you up to four temperatures to adjust, depending on the model and the “What to Dry” or “How to Dry” selections that have been made.

Dryness

You may adjust the Dryness on Automatic Cycles, if desired.

NOTE: Dryness is for use with Automatic Cycles only.

More Dry\Less Dry Timed Dry Adjust

Touch MORE TIME or LESS TIME with the Timed Dry/ Quick cycle to increase or decrease the length of the cycle.

5OPTIONS

Use to select available options for your dryer. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Wrinkle Shield™ Option

If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, touch Wrinkle Shield™ to add up to 150 minutes of periodic tumbling to help reduce wrinkling.

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NOTE: If you open the dryer door prior to the end of the Wrinkle Shield™ option, the dryer will go into standby. You will need to touch Power to turn off or touch Start/Pause to continue Wrinkle Shield™ option.

Steam Refresh (steam models only)

This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from dry items. Cycle time will increase, depending on number of items. This is an independent cycle that cannot be combined with any other cycle.

Cycle Signal

Use this option to turn the signal indicating the end of a drying cycle to low, medium, high, or off. The volume you select here will also be applied to the Damp Dry Signal.

NOTE: You may also turn off the tones that sound when a feature, setting, or option is touched. Touch and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for about three seconds to turn sounds to low, medium, high, or off.

Damp Dry Signal

Touch to select the Damp Dry signal on or off. When selected, a series of beeps will sound when the load is damp, but not completely dry. This will allow you to take clothes out of the load that do not need to dry

completely. This option is available on some cycles. The Damp Dry signal is selected as a default for the Bulky Items/Normal, Bulky Items/Wrinkle Control, and Bulky Items/Heavy Duty, as a reminder to manually reposition bulky loads midway through the cycle.

Control Lock

Use this option to lock the controls of the dryer and avoid an accidental change in cycle options or preferences during a drying cycle.

Touch and hold DAMP DRY SIGNAL (depending on the model) for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the controls of the dryer. During this time, the LED Display will count down “3-2-1”. Once the controls are locked, the LED Display will display “Loc.”

NOTE: The Control Lock function may be enabled when recovering from a power failure. To unlock the control, touch and hold DAMP DRY SIGNAL for at least 3 seconds.

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	6 LED DISPLAY	Cool Down
	When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up	The dryer has finished drying with heat and is now
		tumbling the load without heat to cool it down.
	and the Estimated Time Remaining (for Automatic Cycles)
		Clean HybridCare™ Filter
	will vary depending on “What to Dry” and “How to Dry”
	selections, or actual time remaining for Timed Dry cycles	Clean HybridCare™ Filter light comes on after every
	(for Manual Cycles) will be displayed.	5th cycle. Light will reset after filter is cleaned and
	CYCLE STATUS INDICATORS	loaded back into dryer cabinet. For additional cleaning
		information, see “Dryer Care.”
		NOTE: If there are other error issues during a cycle, the
		Clean HybridCare™ Filter indicator will not light up. See
		“Troubleshooting” section.
		End
		This will indicate that the selected cycle has ended and
	The Cycle Status Indicators show the progress of a cycle.	the load may be removed from the dryer. If
	Not all indicators are available on all models.	Wrinkle Shield™ has been selected, the dryer may
	Sensing	continue to tumble the load, even if “End” is displayed.
		Control Lock
	The Sensing indicator will light periodically during Sensor
	Cycles to indicate that the moisture sensor on the dryer is	This will illuminate once the controls are locked.
	operating. This indicator will not light during Timed Cycles
	or options such as Wrinkle Shield™.	7		HybridCare™ Energy OPTIONS
	Wet
	The load is still wet and/or the cycle just started.			Use to select an available mode for your
	Damp			dryer. Your HybridCare™ dryer is more
	This indicator shows that the load is partially dried and			efficient in all modes than your typical dryer.
	items that you may wish to hang up or iron while still damp			Speed
			A
	may be removed.			This option saves time, but uses more energy.
			B	Eco

Eco is the default option for all cycles, which allows you to increase your energy savings by using a lower heat level. This will increase dry times.

NOTE: Energy savings may vary across loads and cycles.

CYCLE GUIDE

Your dryer, has a unique user interface to help you select the best cycle you need for your load. The “What to Dry” “How to Dry” layout guides you to the optimal cycle in two easy steps:

1.First determine what items are in the load that you are trying to dry. Use that to guide your “What to Dry” selection.

2.Then determine how you want the dryer to dry them by selecting the appropriate “How to Dry” selection. Modifiers are preset for the items being dried, but can be changed if desired.

To get the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from your dryer use the Automatic cycles. These cycles measure the drying air temperature and moisture levels to turn the dryer off once the load reaches the selected dryness level. Dryer performance and

results may vary with service voltage less than 240.

For best fabric care, choose the cycle

How do you want to dry?

that best fits the load being dried.

“How to Dry” Cycle Selection

R – Recommended Cycle

a – Alternate Cycle

NORMAL

WRINKLE

HEAVY

GENTLE

TIMED

QUICK

Blank – Cycle is available but not

CONTROL

DUTY

DRY

optimal.

Regular

High Heat

Hot High

Set amount

Set amount

longer cycle

Heat

of dry time

of dry time

Automatic

Automatic

Used to

Dryer runs

Dryer runs

Sensor Cycle

Sensor Cycle

kill 99.9%

for the

for the

stops when

stops when

of 3

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amount

dryness level is

dryness level

common

of time

of time

reached.

is reached.

bacteria

selected.

selected

What do you

“What to

Dry” Cycle

want to dry?

Selection

Baby Clothes

R

Pajamas

R

Handkerchiefs

REGULAR

a

R

T-Shirts

R

Sweatshirts

a

R

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For best fabric care, choose the cycle
						How do you want to dry?
that best fits the load being dried.
					“How to Dry” Cycle Selection
R – Recommended Cycle
a – Alternate Cycle			NORMAL	WRINKLE		HEAVY	GENTLE		TIMED	QUICK
Blank – Cycle is available but not				CONTROL		DUTY			DRY
optimal.			Regular			High Heat	Hot High		Set amount	Set amount
						longer cycle	Heat		of dry time	of dry time
			Automatic			Automatic	Used to		Dryer runs	Dryer runs
			Sensor Cycle			Sensor Cycle	kill 99.9%		for the	for the
			stops when			stops when	of 3		amount	amount
			dryness level is			dryness level	common		of time	of time
			reached.			is reached.	bacteria		selected.	selected
What do you		“What to
		Dry” Cycle
want to dry?
		Selection
Jeans			a			R
Cotton Drapes				R
Machine Wash		REGULAR		R
Curtains
		(cont.)
Tablecloth			R	a
Business Casual				R
No-Iron Fabrics				R
Bras			a	R
Fabric Shower				R
Curtain
Lingerie		DELICATES	a	R
Sheers				R
Undergarments			a	R
Wool				R
Dress Shirts/Pants			a	R
Blankets			R			a
Fabric Rugs			R
Heavy Drapes			a			R
Coats & Jackets		BULKY	a			R
Comforters			R			a
		ITEMS
Pet Bedding			a			R
Pillows - Fiber Fill			a	R
Sheets			R	a
Sleeping Bags			R
Stuffed Animals				R
Cotton			R	a
Undergarments		WHITES
White Napkins			R	a
Athletic			R	a
Performance Wear		COLORS	R	a
Colored Napkins			R	a
Dish Cloths			a			R	a
Towels		TOWELS	a			R	a
Non-Rubber Lined				R
Rugs

NOTE: Government energy certifications for this model were based on the Regular + Normal Cycle, Highest Temperature Setting, Normal Dryness Level, EcoBoost On. The as-shipped defaults were the same as the Government Energy Certification Settings except the default Temperature Setting of Medium was adjusted to the Highest Temperature Setting.

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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 appliance.

1. Clean the lint screen

2. Clean HybridCare™ Filter

Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight up and out. Press tab down and open lint screen. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

IMPORTANT: Clean lint screen before each dryer use as a screen blocked with lint will increase drying time.

Clean the HybridCare™ Filter when light comes on after every 5 cycles. Open filter door on bottom of the dryer and grab the

handle to pull out filter. Set filter on the dryer and pull out lint screen on bottom of filter. Roll lint off screen with fingers and place back in filter housing. (There maybe some water in the filter and this is normal.) For additional cleaning information, see “Dryer Care.”

IMPORTANT: For best drying performance, clean HybridCare™ Filter after every 5th load. Light will reset after filter is cleaned

and loaded back into filter housing.

3. Load the dryer

Open the door by pulling on the handle. Place laundry in the dryer. Add a dryer sheet to wet load if desired. Close the door.

IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack the dryer. Items need to tumble freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor drying performance and

may increase wrinkling and tangling.

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4. Touch POWER

Touch POWER to turn on the dryer.

5. Select type of load to dry

First select a cycle from the “What to Dry” (Automatic cycles) and then select the “How to Dry” to get the best combination cycle available for the type of items you are going to dry. See “Cycle Guide” for cycle details. Not all cycles are available on all models.

Automatic Cycles:

You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load. Touch DRYNESS to scroll to Less to More. Selecting Less to More automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will shut off. Dryness level can be changed in the

first 5-8 minutes of the cycle.

Automatic Cycles give the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.

NOTE: Automatic Cycles will give you up to 4 temperatures to adjust and it varies, depending on the “What to Dry” or “How to Dry” selections that have been made.

TIMED DRY Cycle:

When you select Timed Dry/Quick, the default time appears in the display. Touch MORE TIME or LESS TIME to increase or decrease the time in 5 minute increments.

The default temperature may be changed by pressing Temperature until the desired dry temperature is lit.

6. Adjust cycle modifiers, if desired

You may adjust different settings, depending on what you are drying and how you are going to dry the item.

NOTE: Not all options and modifiers are available with all cycles. Not all cycles are on all models.

7. Select any additional options

Add additional options such as Cycle Signal, Damp Dry Signal and/or Wrinkle Shield™ by touching that option. If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, select Wrinkle Shield™ before touching START/PAUSE.

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

8. Select HybridCare™ Energy options

The display will show the HybridCare™ Energy Options for all cycles. To adjust an option, touch its name – Speed or Eco.

NOTE: All settings and options are not available with all programs.

9. Touch and hold START/PAUSE to begin cycle

Touch and hold START/PAUSE to begin the cycle.

10. Remove garments promptly after cycle is finished

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce wrinkling.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

USING THE DRYING RACK

To purchase a drying rack for your dryer, see “Accessories” section for more information. You will need your model and serial number and the purchase date. Remove and discard any packing material before use.

Use the Drying Rack for items that you do not want to tumble dry, such as sweaters and tennis shoes. When you use the drying rack, the drum continues to turn, but the rack remains stationary.

The drying rack is intended for use with the Manual Dry/ Timed Dry cycles only. The drying rack cannot be used with Automatic cycles.

To use the drying rack:

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the lint screen. 1. Open dryer door.

2.Align the two hooks on the front of the drying rack with the holes in the dryer door opening and press down fully into holes. Rest the rear support on the dryer back ledge.

3.Place wet items on top of the drying rack. Allow space around items for air to circulate. The drying rack does not move, but the drum will rotate; be sure to leave adequate clearance between items and the inside of the dryer drum. Make sure items do not hang over the edges or between drying rack grille.

4.Close the door.

5.Select a Timed Dry, or Low Temperature cycle. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline.

6.When the cycle is selected, the Estimated Time Remaining display shows the default time. You can change the actual time in the cycle by increasing or decreasing the cycle time.

7.Start the dryer.

NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any lint accumulated from items dried on the drying rack after the cycle is finished.

DRYER CARE

CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION

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

CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR

To clean dryer drum:

1.Use a mild hand dish detergent mixed at a low concentration with very warm water, and rub with a soft cloth.

2.Rinse well with a wet sponge or towel.

3.Tumble a load of clean clothes or towels to dry drum OR

Use a microfiber cloth and hot water in a spray bottle to clean the drum and a second microfiber towel to dry.

NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the rear of 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.

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 appliance servicer.

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CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN

Clean lint screen after every load

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 and out. Press tab down and open lint screen. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.

2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

IMPORTANT:

ʍʍ 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.

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 lint screen:

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 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 or lint filter.

CLEANING THE HybridCare™ FILTER AND

FILTER LINT SCREEN

Clean HybridCare™ filter after every 5 loads

The filter is located in bottom corner of dryer. The control panel has an indicator light to remind you to clean the HybridCare™ filter.

1.Open the bottom filter door. Lift handle up and pull out filter. Set filter on the dryer and pull out lint screen located at the back of the filter. Remove lint off the screen with your fingers.

NOTE: If lint still remains on screen then wet both sides with hot water. If necessary, wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup. Rinse screen with hot water.

2. Clean the filter housing and mesh inside with a damp cloth, household vacuum cleaner, or soft brush. Clean the screen at the back of the filter cabinet once a month.

3.Put lint screen back into filter and put filter back in dryer cabinet. Dryer will not operate without filter

and make sure the handle is downward to lock in place. LF will display if not properly seated.

IMPORTANT:

ʍʍ Do not run the dryer with the filter loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

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CLEANING THE COOLING FAN SCREEN

The cooling fan screen is located on the back lower right of the dryer. Pull dryer away from wall and vacuum cooling fan screen with brush attachment.

IMPORTANT: Clean cooling fan screen, if needed, for optimal performance. A blocked screen will increase drying time.

NON-USE, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE

Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hose, 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.”

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 tape to secure dryer door.

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For direct-wired dryers:

1.Disconnect power.

2.Disconnect wiring.

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

4.Use tape to secure dryer door.

Reinstalling the Dryer

Follow the Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect the dryer.