Whirlpool YWED5800BW0, YWED5800BC0, WGD5810BW0, WGD5800BW0, WGD5800BC0 Owner’s Manual
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DRYER
USE AND CARE GUIDE
GUIDE D'UTILISATION ET
St_CHEUSE
D'ENTRETIEN
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Table of Contents Table des mati_res
DRYER SAFETY ............................................................ 2 S¢:CURIT¢: DE LA S¢:CHEUSE ................................... 14
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM
FOR GOOD AiR FLOW ................................................. 4
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ............................ 5
CYCLE GUIDE ............................................................... 6
USING YOUR DRYER ................................................... 7
DRYER CARE .......................................................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 11
WARRANTY ........................................................................13
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .........................BACK COVER
VI_RIFICATION D'UNE CiRCULATiON D'AIR
AD[=QUATE POUR LE SYST_=ME D'i_VACUATION ..16
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE
ET CARACTC:RISTIQUES ........................................... 17
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ........................................ 18
UTILISATION DE LA SI_CHEUSE ............................... 20
ENTRETIEN DE LA Si_CHEUSE .................................... 22
Dg::PANNAGE..................................................................... 24
GARANTIE .......................................................................... 26
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .......COUVERTURE ARRIERE
W10562348B
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DRYER SAFETY
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 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.
WARN |NG - ...i.kof
- 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 or flexible metal
{foil type) duct. If flexible metal 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.
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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 "Electrical Requirements" located in the installation
instructions for grounding 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.
e 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.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW
Maintain good air flow by:
[] Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
[] Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm)
diameter heavy, rigid vent material.
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,
Good Air Flow
Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently
dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying
times and improve your energy savings. See "Installation
Instructions."
The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in
good air flow.
Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered
by the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless
of who installed the dryer.
(102 ram)
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Use the shortest length of vent possible.
[]
Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;
each bend and curve reduces air flow.
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[] Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
[] Remove lint from the entire length of the vent system at
least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be sure
to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your
dryer for final product check.
[] Clear away items from in front of the dryer.
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Use Sensor Cycles for Better Fabric Care and Energy Savings
Use the Sensor Cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Sensor Cycles, drying
air 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. The dryer will default to Normal Dryness Level to save energy.
With Timed Dry, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results 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 & FEATURES
Not all features and options are available on all models.
POWER BUTTON
Press to turn the dryer onand off.
DRYER CYCLE KNOB
Use your Dryer Cycle Knob to select available cycles on
your dryer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry
load. See "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions of cycles.
START/PAUSE BUTTON
Press to start a cycle, or press once while a cycle is in
process to pause it.
OPTIONS AND SETTINGS
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TEMP (for use with Manual Cycles only)
Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your
load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a
load, select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.
NOTE: The Air Dry Temp Feature is not available on the
Sensor Cycles.
DRYNESS LEVEL (for use with Sensor Cycles only)
Use the Dryness option to select dryness levels for the
Sensor Cycles only.
WRINKLE SHIELD TM 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 feature periodically tumbles, rearranges, and
fluffs the load to help keep wrinkles from forming.
[] Get up to 60/150 minutes for models with two choices,
90 minutes for models with only one choice of heat-
free, periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. Press the
WRINKLE SHIELD TM button to turn ON or OFF at any
time before the cycle has ended.
TIME - MORE or LESS {for use with Manual Cycles
only)
Press MORE or LESS to add or subtract drying time.
Appearance may vary.
O CYCLE SIGNAL
The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the
drying cycle is finished. Promptly removing clothes at the
end of the cycle reduces wrinkling.
Press CYCLE SIGNAL until the desired volume (Loud, Soft,
or Off) is selected.
NOTE: When the Wrinkle Shield TM setting is selected
and the Cycle Signal is on, the tone will sound every
20 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the Wrinkle
Shield TM setting ends.
DAMP DRY SIGNAL (for use with Sensor Cycles
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only)
Selecting the Damp Dry Signal will alert you when your
clothes are approximately 80% dry. This is useful when
you want to remove lightweight items in a mixed load to
avoid overdrying or remove partially dry items that may
need ironing.
DRUM LIGHT (on some models)
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Select Drum Light to turn on the light inside the dryer drum.
When pressed during a cycle or not running, the Drum Light
turns on and will remain on until DRUM MGHT is pressed
again, or the door is opened and closed, or the door is left
open for 30 minutes.
Press DRUM MGHT at any time to turn the drum light ON
or OFE
CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS
Lights shows the progress of the cycle the dryer is
operating.
ECO MONITOR
The Eco Monitor shows your estimated energy usage
based on the cycles and options used.
CYCLE GUIDE -- SENSOR CYCLES
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
SENSOR CYCLES - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. The dryer will default
to Normal Dryness Level to save energy.
Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control.
Heawweight items
Heavy Duty High
towels, jeans
No-iron fabrics, Casual Low More 35 Damp Dry Signal For normal light- to medium-weight fabrics.
cottons, perm press, Normal Dryness Level Drying time varies based on fabric type, load
linens, synthetics Less Wrinkle Shield TM size, and dryness setting.
Work clothes, casual Eco Normal Medium More 38 Damp Dry Signal Average size loads of medium weight items
wear, mixed cottons, Normal Dryness Level where improved energy is desired.
sheets, corduroys Less Wrinkle Shield TM
Corduroys, work Normal Medium More 40 Damp Dry Signal Medium to large loads of mixed fabrics and
clothes Normal Dryness Level items.
Lingerie, blouses, Delicate Extra Low More 25 Damp Dry Signal For gently drying delicate items.
washable knit fabrics Normal Dryness Level
Towels, bedding, Santize High More 60 Damp Dry Signal Extended high-heat drying cycle intended
children's clothing Normal Dryness Level to help sanitize items such as bedding,
NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like or are drier than you would like, select More Dry or Less Dry next time you dry a similar load.
More
Normal
Less
Less Wrinkle Shield TM
Less Wrinkle Shield TM
Less Wrinkle Shield TM towels, and baby wear. This cycle is not
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Damp Dry Signal
Dryness Level
Wrinkle Shield TM
Use for drying large or heaw items. Evenly
dries large or heavy loads.
recommended for all fabrics. For best results,
run cycle to completion, do not interrupt.
CYCLE GUIDE -- MANUAL CYCLES
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.
TIMED DRY - Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle
knob or be a separate control.
Items to dry: Cycle: Drying Default Available Cycle Details:
, I Temperature: Time: Options:.
Any load Timed Dry
Small loads and Quick Dry Medium 15 Temp For small loads of 2-3 items.
sportswear Wrinkle Shield TM
(2 to 3 items) Time Adjustment
Mixed loads Touch Up Medium 15 Temp Use to remove wrinkles, including loads left
Rubber, plastic, heat Timed Dry Air Dry N/A Temp Use an Air Dry (no heat) setting for foam,
sensitive fabrics Wrinkle Shield T" rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.
Any
N/A
Temp
Wrinkle Shield TM
Time Adjustment
Wrinkle Shield T" in the dryer too long. Any timed dry cycle/
Time Adjustment manual cycle does not sense the load.
Time Adjustment
Dries items to a damp level for items that
do not require an entire drying cycle.
Select a drying temperature based on the
fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the
temperature to select for a load, select the
lower setting rather than the higher setting.
Setting the Drying Temperature
Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your
load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load,
select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.
Temperature Tips
If your dryer has multiple heat settings:
[] A High heat setting may be used for drying heawweight
items such as towels and work clothes.
[] A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying
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medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses,
underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.
[]
An Extra-Low heat setting may be used for drying
lightweight items such as lingerie.
[]
Use an Air Dry (no heat) setting for foam, 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.
USING YOUR DRYER
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 resuR in death,
explosion, or fire.
1, Clean the lint screen
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.
2, Load the dryer
Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen
straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse
or wash screen to remove lint. Push the lint screen firmly back
into place.
For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care."
Place laundry inthe dryer. Close the door. Do not tightly pack
the dryer; clothes should be able to tumble freely.
f3, Press POWER
POWER
Press the POWER button to turn on the dryer.
4. Select the desired cycle
NORMAL
QUICKDRY
Wet Damp Cool Done Wrinkle
Down Shield
F6. Select cycle options (if desired)
C:3 _ Loud
_ C3 Soft
Damp Dry
Signal
Cycle
Signal
Add additional options by pressing the button.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all
cycles.
FT. Press START/PAUSE to begin cycle -'_
Select the desired cycle for your load. See the "Cycle Guide"
or the display for more information about each cycle.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.
5. Set cycle settings
I High
Medium
Low _] More
Ex Low [_ Normal
Air Dry U Less
Temp Dryness
manual Level
cycles only automatic
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cycles only
The default cycle settings will be shown. For some cycles,
you may select alternate settings by pressing the button for
that setting. Time adjusts for Manual Cycles only.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.
Temp (for use with Manual Cycles only)
Press the TEMP button to change the drying temperature
from the default setting. Press MORE TIME or LESS TIME
and the time will change by 1-minute intervals. Press and
hold MORE TIME or LESS TIME and the time will change
by 5-minute intervals.
150 min
60 rain Less More
Wrinkle Time
Shield
CD
START
Pause
Press the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle.
F8. Remove garments promptly
after cycle is finished
150 min
60 min
Wrinkle
Shield
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to
reduce wrinkling. If you are unable to remove the load
promptly, press the Wrinkle Shield button to turn ON or OFF
at any time before the cycle has ended.
fg. Additional features (on some models) "
Dryness Level (for use with Sensor Cycles only)
You can select a different dryness level, depending on your
load, by pressing the button for More, Normal, or Less.
Selecting More, Normal, or Less automatically adjusts the
dryness level at which the dryer will shut off. Once a dryness
level is set, it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle.
Sensor Cycles give the best drying in the shortest time. Drying
time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness
setting.
NOTE: More Dry removes more load moisture. Normal Dry
is used for a starting point for sensor drying. Less Dry
removes less moisture and is used for loads you may want
to put on a hanger to complete drying.
Wrinkle Shield TM feature
[] Get up to 60/150 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at
the end of a cycle. Press the WRINKLE SHIELD TM button to
turn ON or OFF at any time before the cycle has ended.
[] The WRINKLE SHIELD TM feature is preset to "OFR" If
selected for other cycles, the WRINKLE SHIELD TM feature
setting will remain "ON" the next time that cycle is selected.
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CD
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Drum
Light
Select Drum Light to turn on the light inside the dryer drum.
When pressed during a cycle or not running, the Drum Light
turns on and will remain on until DRUM LIGHT is pressed
again, the door is opened and closed, or the door is left open
for 30 minutes.
DRYER CARE
Cleaning the dryer location
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.
Cleaning the dryer interior
To clean dryer drum
1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the
stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until
stain is removed.
2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.
NOTE: Garments that contain loose 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 these items inside
out to avoid drum staining.
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 servicer.
From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage.
Cleaning the lint screen
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Every load cleaning
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. Roll lint off the screen
with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to
remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
IMPORTANT:
[] 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.
3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent.
Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue
buildup.
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4. Rinse screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel.
Reinstall screen in dryer.
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