Whirlpool YLEV4634JQ1, YLEQ7000KQ0, YLEQ5000KQ0, YLEN2000JQ1, YLEN2000KQ0 Owner’s Manual

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DRYERS

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Table of Contents/Table des matieres .......................................... 2

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TABLEOFCONTENT

TABLEDESMATIERES

DRYER SAFETY ..........................................................................3

PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................5

CHECKING YOUR VENT ............................................................6

USING YOUR DRYER .................................................................7

Starting Your Dryer ....................................................................... 7

Stopping and Restarting .............................................................. 7

Loading Clothes ........................................................................... 8

Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips .......................................... 8

Cycle Descriptions ....................................................................... 8

Additional Features ...................................................................... 9

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER ................................................... 10

Cleaning the Lint Screen ............................................................ 10

Cleaning the Dryer Interior ......................................................... 11

Removing Accumulated Lint Horn Inside the Dryer Cabinet..... 11

Changing the Drum Light ........................................................... 11

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 12

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................................... 13

WARRANTY .............................................................................. 14

SECURITE DE LA SECHEUSE ................................................. 15

PIECES ET CARACTERISTIQUES ........................................... 17

VERIFICATION DU CONDUIT D'EVACUATION ...................... 18

UTILISATION DE LA SECHEUSE ............................................. 19

Mise en marche de la secheuse ................................................ 19

Arr_t et remise en marche .......................................................... 20

Chargement des vetements ....................................................... 20

Conseils pour sechage, programmes et temperature ............... 20

Description des programmes ..................................................... 21

Caracteristiques supplementaires ............................................. 22

ENTRETIEN DE LA SECHEUSE ............................................... 23

Nettoyage du filtre a charpie ...................................................... 23

Nettoyage de I'interieur de la secheuse ..................................... 23

Comment enlever la charpie accumul(_e

de I'interieur de la secheuse ..................................................... 24

Changement de I'ampoule d'(_clairage du tambour .................. 24

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

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ...................................................... 26

GARANTIE ................................................................................. 27

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 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

This is the safety alert symbol. "WARNING." These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

immediately 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.

I WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize I

the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. I

- 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARN_NG: 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 cook ing oils in

your dryer. Items contaminated with cook ing 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, soak ed 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 dis- carded, remove the door to the drying compart-

ment.

• 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 recom-

mended 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-lik e 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 require- ments.

PARTSANDFEATURES

1. Control panel

2. Model and serial number label

3. Dryer drum

4. Lint screen

5. Exhaust grill

6. Wide-opening door

Additional features your dryer may have

End of Cycle Signal selector WRINKLE SHIELD TM selector

WRINKLE SHIELD TM PLUS selector ACCUDRY TM electronic sensor

Automatic Dry sensor Drum light

Optional purchase

Drying rack

Large side-swing door

Super wide-swing door

CHECKING

YOURVENT

Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the

minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your Installation Instructions) to avoid block ing the flow of combustion

and ventilation air. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information.

The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements are listed in your Installation Instructions.

4. Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust

vent. Use the fewest number of elbows and turns. Allow room when using elbows or making turns. Bend vent gradually to

avoid kink ing.

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Fire Hazard

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

Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death or fire.

If the dryer is not 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.

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 proper length requirements of

vent.

(10 2 cm)

2. Use a 4 in. (10.2 cm) exhaust hood. Smaller hoods increase drying times.

51 Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure

vent. Lint may catch on screws.

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

location.

• Disconnect vent from the dryer and clean one section at a time until you reach the exhaust hood.

• To clean out lint, use the hose attachment on your vacuum, or a pole or wire with a feather duster or rag attached.

• Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent moves freely.

• When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the

Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final

product check.

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USINGYOURDRYER

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.

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.

Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*) to dry most heavyweight and medium weight loads. See "Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips."

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.

Select a temperature setting on models with a Temp/Fabric selector. The cycle descriptions include temperature setting suggestions.

NOTE: The temperature selector is part of the Cycle Contol I{nob on some models.

Select the End of Cycle Signal, if available. The signal is helpful when drying permanent press or synthetics. Promptly remove these items from the dryer at the end of the cycle to prevent wrinkles.

On some models

• The End of Cycle Signal can be adjusted. Turn the

selector to the desired volume. OR

• The End of Cycle Signal is part of the START button. Turn

the START button to ON or OFE

Select the desired option. See "Additional Features."

Push the START button.

You can stop your dryer any time during a cycle. To stop your dryer

Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFE NOTE: The Cycle Control I{nob should point to an Off area when

the dryer is not in use. To restart your dryer

1. Close the door.

2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).

3. Push START.

Loadclotheslooselyintothedryer.Donotpackthedryer.Allow spaceforclothestotumblefreely.Thefollowingchartshows

examplesofbalancedloadsthatwouldallowforpropertumbling.

Heavywork 3pairofpants,4pairofjeans,2pairof clothes overalls,3shirts

Delicates 3camisoles,1robe,4slips,

6undergarments,2setsofsleepwear, 1child'soutfit

Towels 10bathtowels,10handtowels,14wash

cloths,1bathmat

MixedLoad 3doublesheets,4pillowcases,

8T-shirts,6pairofshorts,2blouses, 8handkerchiefs

This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may vary from the model shown and may not have all of the cycles and

features described.

Wnkle Sheld Wrinkle Shield

(oplion) off (O}_t on)

Cycle Control knob

Selectthecorrectcycleandtemperatureforyourload. CoolDowntumblestheloadwithoutheatduringthelastfew

minutesofallcyclestomaketheloadeasiertohandle.

Drying tips

• Follow care label directions when they are available.

• If you use fabric softener sheets, use only those labeled "dryer safe." Follow pack age instructions.

• Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops, to reduce wrink ling. This is especially important for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.

Cycle and temperature tips

• Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*), if available on your dryer.

• Use a High Heat setting for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.

• Use a Medium Heat setting for drying medium weight items, such as sheets, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and

some knits.

• Use a Low Heat setting for drying lightweight items such as lingerie, blouses, dresses, and some knits.

• Use a no-heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.

• Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select a lower setting rather than a higher setting.

Automatic cycle(s) Use your Automatic cycle to dry most loads. Your dryer uses

either the electronic ACCUDRY TM system or the Automatic Dry control. The control senses the moisture level in the load and

shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness. On some models

• Automatic Dry (High Heat) and (Low Heat) Select the temperature by moving the Cycle Control knob to

(High Heat) for bigger or heavier loads or (Low Heat) for smaller or lighter loads.

• Automatic Dry Select the temperature from the temperature selector based

on the fabrics in your load.

After drying a load in any of the Automatic cycles, check the dryness.

• If the load is drier than you Ilke, select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

• If a load is not as dry as you Ilke, complete drying using a Timed cycle. Select a setting closer to Very Dry the next time

you dry a similar load.

NOTE: Drying time varies with an Automatic cycle. The type of fabric, size of the load, and the dryness selected affect drying

time. See "Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips."

Timed Drying cycle(s)

Use Timed Drying for heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes or large loads that require a long

drying time, Set the temperature selector, if available, to High Heat,

On some models, you may use the Timed Drying cycle for lightweight items such as lingerie or knits. Set the temperature

selector, if available, based on the fabrics in your load. NOTE: Use your Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if items

are still damp after the Automatic cycle.

Fluff Air cycle or Air Only setting

Use the Fluff Air cycle, or Air Only setting, for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and heat sensitive fabrics. Set the Cycle Control knob to Fluff Air or select Air Only on the Temperature selector and set the Cycle Control knob to Timed Drying. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using the Fluff Air cycle/Air Only setting.

Type of Load Fluff Air cycle/

Air Only setting"

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

Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths 20 - 30 Rubber-back ed rugs 40 - 50

Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10 - 20

"(Minutes). Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.

When using Fluff Air or Air Only

• Check to see that coverings are securely stitched.

• Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during cycle.

• Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.

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

Towels Select this setting to thoroughly dry extra heavy items such as

mattress pads and quilts or a load of towels. Set the temperature selector, if available, to High Heat.

WRINKLE SHIELD TM feature When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as

it stops, wrink les can form. The WRINKLE SHIELD feature periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without heat

to avoid wrinkles. A signal will sound periodically when the WRINKLE SHIELD feature is on, if the End of Cycle Signal is

selected. The signal and the tumbling will end when you open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off.

Minute 90

u_inute

WRINKLE SHIELD (optional) Turn the WRINKLE SHIELD setting to On to periodically tumble the load without heat up to 45 minutes after the cycle

ends. WRINKLE SHIELD TM PLUS 30/90 Minute

The WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS setting lets you choose 30 or 90 minutes of periodic unheated tumble after the cycle ends.

Heavy Dry

Select this setting to evenly dry large or heavy items such as thick cotton bath towels or robes. Set the Temperature selector, if available, to High Heat.

DRYEL ®fabric care system When using DRYEL fabric care, select the DRYEL cycle setting

and the DRYEL temperature setting, DRYEL fabric care, when used in accordance with the manufacturer's directions, has been

tested and approved for use in full-size dryers built by Whirlpool Corporation,

Damp Dry

Select this setting to dry items to a damp level, or to dry items that do not require an entire drying cycle. Damp dry items such asjeans (to prevent stiffness) or cotton clothing (to make

pressing easier). Set the temperature selector, if available, to High Heat.

TUMBLE PRESS _setting Select this setting to remove wrinkles from items such as clothing

pack ed in a suitcase or items wrink led from being left in the dryer too long. Set the temperature selector, if available, to Medium or Low Heat depending on the fabrics in your load.

End of Cycle Signal If your model has an End of Cycle Signal, the signal sounds

when a cycle is complete. If the WRINKLE SHIELDTM feature is on, the signal sounds every few minutes. The signal stops when you open the door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off.

End of Cycle Signal

Off On

On some models

• The End of Cycle Signal is fixed, OR

• The End or Cycle Signal is selectable. The signal will sound only if the signal is set to On.

Your model may vary from the model shown.

Your dryer may have one of the following features:

• WRINKLE SHIELD (automatic) WRINKLE SHIELD setting automatically activates at the end

of the cycle if you do not open the dryer door within a few minutes. WRINKLE SHIELD setting periodically tumbles the load without heat for up to 45 minutes.

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