Whirlpool YGEQ9800PW1, YGEQ9800PW0 Owner’s Manual

DRYERUSERINSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONSPOURL'UTIUSATEURDELASECHEUSE

TableofContents/Table desmati_res

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

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

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

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

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

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

Assistance or Service

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

section. Additional help is available by calling 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

Miseiseauga, Ontado LSN 3A7

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. For installation and service, cell: 1-800-807-87"/'7 or visit our

webalte at www.whidpool.com/canada.

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ............................. 8

S_CURIT_ DE LA SECHEUSE ........................ 8

UTIUSATION DE LA SI_CHEUSE .................. 10

ENTRETIEN DE LA S#CHEUSE .................... 12

D#PANNAGE ................................................... 13

GARANTIE ....................................................... 15

Keep this book and your sales slip together for future

reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty 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 can

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

8533773

DRYI LVEI

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 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 riskoffirs, electricshock,or injuryto personswhen usingthe dryer,followbasicprecautions,

including the following:

• Read all instructions before usingthe 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 uesr-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to

carry out.

• Do not use fabric softaners 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.

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 drying times. Use the

minimum recommended installation clearances found inyour

Installation Instructions. See the Installation Instructions for more

information.

1. Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4" (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 proper length requirements of vent,

2. Use a 4" (10,2 cm) exhaust hood,

3. Use the straightest path possible when routingthe 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 sail- installed.

4. Use clamps to seal alljoints. Do not use duct tape, screws or other fastaning devices that extend intothe interiorof 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 dryen 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 Delicates

4 pair of pants 3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin) 10 bath towels 3 camisoles 4 pair ofjeans 4 pillowcases 10 hand towels 1 robe 2 sweafshirts 9 T-shirts 14 washcloths 4 slips

2 sweatpants 9 pair of shorts 1 bath mat 8 undergarments 4 shirts 3 blouses 2 sets ofslespwear

10 handkerchiefs 1 child's outfit

3 shirts

StartingYourDryer

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.

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

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

remove duet from storing and shipping.

Starting Rotary Models

1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the doon Do not

pack the dryen Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.

2. Turn the 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 forthe type of fabric being dried. See

"Dryer Cycle Descriptions" (separate sheet) for temperature

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

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 and fluffsthe load without heat to help avoid wrinkling.

Fire 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 contelnlng foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried

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

or fire.

(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 selector 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 OFF The signal will sound only if the selector isset

to On.

Select the desired Option. See "Dryer Cycle Descriptions" (separate sheet).

If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package

instructions.

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 (ifdesired).

Pushthe START button.

Starting Electronic Models

1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the dooc Do not

pack the dryen Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.

2. Select one ofthe Automatic or Timed Cycles. = Use the Heavy Duty, Towels/Cotton or Normal cycles to

dry most heavyweight end medium weight fabrics.

m Ifyou select an Automatic Cycle, you may change the

dryness level. Press the plus (+) or minus (-) pads for MORE DRY or LESS DRY

Ifyou select a Timed Cycle, you may change the time and

temperature settings. To change the time, press the plus

(+) or minus (-) pads to get MORE TIME or LESS TIME. To change the temperature press the TIMED CYCLES TEMP pad.

3. Seleot the WRINKLE SHIELDTMsetting, if desired. When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as itstops,

wrinkles can form. This feature periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without heat to help avoid wrinkling.

4. Select the CYCLE SIGNAL, if desired. The signal is helpful when drying items that should be removed from the dryer as soon as R stops.

5. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package instructions.

Pushthe START pad.

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

Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice.

To restart your dryer Close the door. Select a new cycle and temperature (ifdesired).

Pushthe START pad. To pause your dryer Open the door or press PAUSE/CANCEL once. Close the door

and press START to resume the cycle.

NOTE: Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted

if you close the door and press START within 5 minutes. Ifthe cycle is interrupted for more than 5 minutes, the dryer will shut off.

You will need to select new cycle settings before restarting the dryer.

I)rylngRack

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

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

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

use the automatic cycle with the drying rack. To use the drying rack

1. 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 dryen Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.

Rack Dry Cycle Temp "13me

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

Stuffed toys/pillows (cotton _med or polyester filled) Drying

Stuffed toys/pillows Air N/A g0 min.

Foam rubber filled (no heat)

Low 60 min.

DRYERCARE

CleaningtheDryerLocation

Keep dryer areaclear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation ale

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

geaollne, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 Inches (46 ca) above the floor

for a garage Installation. Failure to do so can result In death, explosion, or fire.

aean theLintScreen

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

IMPORTANT:

m Do not run the dryer with the lintscreen loose, damaged,

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

a If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check

the exhaust hood and remove the lint.

Every Load Cleaning

Style 1:

1. The lintscreen is located on top ofthe 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 hardto

removs.

2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. Style 2:

1. The lintscrean is located inthe door ofthe dryer. 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

removs.

2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

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