Whirlpool YLER4634JQ2, YLEQ9857LW0, YLEN1000PQ0, YLER8648PW0, YLER5636PQ0 Owner’s Manual

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DRYERUSERINSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONSPOURD YrILISATIONDELASECHEUSE

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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................. 1

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

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

DRYER CARE ................................................... 5

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 6

WARRANTY ...................................................... 7

AssistanceorService

Ifyou need assistance or service, first see the "Troubleshooting"

section. Additional help is available by calling our Customer

Interaction Center at 1-800-253-1301 from anywhere in the U.S.A., or write:

Whirlpool Corporation

Customer Interaction Center

553 Benson Road

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692.

To order parts and accessories, call 1-800-442-9991 or visitour webalte at www.whirlpool.com.

In Canada call: 1-800-461-5681 Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. -

6:00 p.m. (EST). Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST) or write:

Customer Interaction Center

Whirlpool Canada Inc.

1901 Minnesota Court

Miseissauga, Ontario L5N 3A7

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ............................ 9

SECURITE DE LA SECHEUSE ........................ 9

UTILISATION DE LA SECHEUSE ................. 11

ENTRETIEN DE LA SECHEUSE ................... 13

DEPANNAGE .................................................. 14

GARAN'nE ...................................................... 15

For installstion and service in Canada, cell: 1-8(X)-807-6777 or

visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/canada.

Keep this book and your sales slip together for future

reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warrenty service.

Write down the following information about your appliance to help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need to know your complete model number and serial number. You cen

find this information on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well.

Dealer name Serial number

Address Phone number

Model number

Purchase date

3979614A

DRYER LVEI

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages inthis 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 serlousty Injured If you don't Immedlatel_ 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reducethe riskoffire,electricshock, orinjuryto personswhen usingthe dryer,follow basicprecautions,

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, 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 instruc-

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

• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static

unless recommended bythe 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 sur- rounding areas free from the accumulation of lint,duat,

and dirt.

• The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be

cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

• See installation instructions for grounding requirements.

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,

CheckingYourVent

Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten dryingtimes. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your

Installation Instructions). See the Installation Instructions for more

information.

1. Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4 in. (10.2 cm)

metal or flexible metal vent. Do not kink or crush flexible metal vent. It must be completely extended to allow adequate exhaust air to flow. Check vent after installation. Refer to your

Installation Instructions for propar length requirements of vent.

2. Use a 4 in. (10.2 cm) exhaust hood.

3. Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent.

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plaatlc vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these Inatructlone can result In death

or fire.

Ifthe dryer isnot properly installed and vented, it will not be

covered under the warranty.

NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for by

the customer, whether it was a paid installation or self-installed.

4. Use clamps to seal alljoints. Do not use duct tape, screws or other fastaning devices that extend into the interior of the vent

to secure vent.

5. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new

location. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the

Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final

product check.

DRYERUSE

Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following charts show examples

of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.

ULTRA CAPACITY, SUPER CAPACITY and SUPER CAPACITY PLUS DRYERS

Heavy Work Clothes Mixed Load Towels Delicetes

4 pair of pants 3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin) 10 bath towels 3 camisoles 4 pair of jcans 4 pillowcases 10 hand towels 1 robe 2 sweafshirts g T-shirts 14 washcloths 4 slips

2 sweetpants g pair of shorts 1 beth mat 8 undergarments 4 shirts 3 blouses 2 sets of slespwear

Heavy Work Clothes Mixed Load Towels Delicetes

3 pair of pants 3 double sheets 10 bath towels 3 camisoles 4 pair of jcans 4 pillowcases 10 hand towels 1 robe 2 pair of overalls 8 T-shirts 14 washcloths 4 slips 3 shirts 6 pair of shorts 1 beth mat 6 undergarments

10 handkerchiefs 1 child's outfit

3 shirts

EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY DRYERS

2 blouses 2 sets of slespwear 8 handkerchiefs 1 child's outfit

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).

Fallurs to follow these Instructions can result In death, explosion, or firs.

This booklet covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all of the cycles and features described.

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to

remove duet from storing and shipping.

1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer end close the door. Do not

pack the dryen Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.

2. Turnthe Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle forthe

type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred setting to dry most heavy to medium weight fabrics.

3. Ifyour dryer has a Temperature selector, set itto the

recommended setting for the type offabric being dried. See

"Dryer Cycle Descriptions" (separate sheet) for temperature

suggestions. On some models, temperature is included in the cycle selections.

Firs Hazard

No washer can completely remove o11. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oll on

It (Including cooking oils). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried

on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle. Fallurs to follow these Instructions can result In death

or firs.

4. (OPTIONAl_) Your dryer may have a WRINKLE SHIELD TM feature selector. When you are unable to remove a load from

the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. This feature periodically tumbles, rearranges end fluffsthe load without heat to help avoid wrinkling.

5. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have an END OF CYCLE SIGNAL. The signal is helpful when drying items that should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops.

a On some models, the volume of the End of Cycle signal

can be adjusted. Turnthe esleotor to the desired volume.

On other models, the End of Cycle signal is part of the Start button and is esleotable. Turnthe START button to

ON or OFE The signal will sound only if the selector isset

to On.

6. Select the desired Option. Ses "Dryer Cycle Descriptions"

(separate sheet).

7. If desired, add fabdc softaner sheet. Ues only ones labeled es dryer safe. Follow package instructions.

8. Pushthe START button.

Stopping and Restarting You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.

To stop your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF

NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when

the dryer is not in use. To restart your dryer

Close the door. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).

Pushthe START button.

DryingRackOption

Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows

without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack does not move.

Ifyour model does not have a drying rack, you may be able to

purchaes one for your model. Tofind out ifyour model allows drying rack usage and for orderinginformation, please refer to the front

page of your manual or contact the dealer from whom you purchesed your dryer.

NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do not

use the automatic cycle with the drying rack.

use the drying rack

Place drying rack in dryer.

Style 1: Your drying rack has front legs. Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer. Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening.

Style 2: Your drying rack does NOT have front legs. Do not remove the lintscreen. Slide drying rack over the bottom of

the dryer door opening. Push down to secure rack on frame.

Put wet items on top of rack, leaving space between items. Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack. Close

the door.

Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle.

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a

clothesline or by using an air cycle. Refer to the following table.

4. Start the drye_ Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.

Rack Dry Cycle Tamp "13me

Washable wool items (block _med Low 60 rain. to shape, lay fiat on rack) Drying

Stuffed toys/pillows (cotton "Smed or polyester filled) Drying

Stuffed toys/pillows Air N/A go rain.

Foam rubber filled (no heat)

Low 60 min.

DRYERCARE

OeanlngtheLintScreen

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

IMPORTANT:

= Do not runthe dryer with the lintscreen loose, damaged,

blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

= If lintfails off the screen into the dryer during removal, check

the exhaust hood and remove the lint.

Every Load Cleaning

Style 1:

1. The lintecresn is located on top of the dryer. Pull the lint

screen toward you. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.

Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to

removs.

2. Pushthe lint screen firmly back into place.

Style 2:

1. The lintecresn is located inthe door of the dryer. Pullthe 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

removs.

2. Pushthe lint screen firmly back into place.

CleaningtheIh'yerhterior

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result In death, explosion, or fire.

1. Apply a non-fiemmable houeshold cleaner to the etained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed.

2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a demp cloth.

3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.

NOTE: Garments which 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

prevent dye transfer.

As Needed Cleaning

1. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot waten

2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub

lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.

3. Rinse screen with hot water.

4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen

in dryer.

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