Whirlpool YWED7000DW, YWED7300DW Use & Care Guide
Use & Care Guide
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Electronic Dryer
Sécheuse électronique
W10680128C
W10680129C - SP
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Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY .......................................................................2
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW ........... 4
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ......................................... 5
CYCLE GUIDE .......................................................................... 6
USING YOUR DRYER ............................................................10
DRYER CARE .........................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................14
WARRANTY ............................................................................17
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................... Back Cover
Dryer Safety
Table de matières
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ............................................... 18
VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR ADÉQUATE
POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ....................................20
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ..........21
GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES .................................................. 23
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ...........................................27
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE ............................................. 29
DÉPANNAGE ..........................................................................32
GARANTIE .............................................................................. 38
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ...........................Couverture arrière
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Check Your Vent System For Good Air Flow
Maintain good air ow by:
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Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
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Replace plastic or foil vent material
with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid
vent material.
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Use the shortest length of vent possible.
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Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;
each bend and curve reduces air ow.
Good
Better
Good air ow
Along with heat, dryers require good air ow to efciently
dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and
improve your energy savings. See Installation Instructions.
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The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big
role in good air ow. Blocked or crushed vents as well
as improper venting installation will reduce air ow and
dryer performance.
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. To clean or repair venting, contact a
venting specialist.
Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
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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 nal product check.
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Clear away items from the front of the dryer.
What To Dry and How To Dry? for better fabric care and energy savings.
By answering these questions, you can achieve the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from your dryer. Using these
automatic cycles, the drying air temperature and moisture levels are sensed in the load. This sensing process occurs throughout
the entire drying cycle and turns off once the load reaches your selected dryness level. Using a dryness level between Less and
More provides the optimal energy savings.
If Timed Dry is your answer, the dryer runs for the amount of time you select, which sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling,
and static due to overdrying. Use Timed Dry for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the
drying rack.
Tips for getting the best performance from your steam dryer (on some models)
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Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton
garments with wrinkle-free nish may yield better results
than those without. 100% cotton items may require
additional touching up after cycles that use steam.
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Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with
cycles that use steam. It may cause temporary staining
on clothes.
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Cycles that use steam are not recommended for items that
have been starched. Wash any starched or new garments
prior to using a cycle that uses steam.
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The Steam Refresh Cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles
and reducing odors from loads consisting of dry items of
wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits,
and synthetics.
Control Panel and Features
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
STEAM MODELS
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3
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NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your nger.
To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your nger tip, not your
ngernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.
NON-STEAM MODELS
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POWER
1
Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel
a cycle at any time.
2
WHAT TO DRY/HOW 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.
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START/PAUSE
Touch and hold until the LED comes on to start a cycle,
or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it.
4
LED DISPLAY
When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up
and the Estimated Time Remaining (for Automatic Cycles)
will vary depending on “What to Dry” and “How to Dry”
selections or actual time remaining for Timed Dry cycles
(for Manual Cycles) will be displayed.
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MODIFIERS
Use to select available modiers for your dryer. Not all
cycles and options are available on all models.
Temperature
When using Timed Dry Cycle, you may select a dry
temperature based on the type of load you are drying.
Use the warmest setting safe for the garments in the
load. Follow garment label instructions.
NOTE: Automatic Cycles will give you up to
3 temperatures to adjust and it varies, depending
on the “What to Dry” or “How to Dry” selections that
have been made.
Dryness
You may adjust the Dryness on Automatic Cycles
(except for the Sanitize cycle), if desired.
NOTE: Dryness is for use with Automatic Cycles only.
+\- Timed Dry Adjust
Touch “+” or “–” with Timed Dry cycle to increase or
decrease the length of the cycle.
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5
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5
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OPTIONS
Use to select available options for your dryer. Not all
cycles and options are available on all models.
Static Reduce (steam models only)
Touch to add the Static Reduce option to selected
Automatic cycles. The dryer will automatically tumble,
pause, and introduce a small amount of moisture
into the load to help reduce static. This option adds
approximately 8 minutes to the total cycle time.
End Beep
Use this to turn the signal indicating the end
of a drying cycle to low, medium, high, or off.
NOTE: You may also turn off the tones that sound
when a feature, setting, or option is touched. Touch
and hold End Beep for about three seconds to turn
sounds to low, medium, high, or off.
Damp Beep
Touch to select the Damp Beep signal. You may
adjust the signal to low, medium, high, 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 Beep signal is selected as a default for
the Bulky/Sheets cycle, as a reminder to manually
reposition bulky loads midway through the cycle.
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. You may
select the “+ Steam” setting (on some models) to add
a short steam cycle after 60 minutes to help smooth
out wrinkles.
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.
NOTE: When using the Steam Refresh cycle with
a single item, it is recommended to throw a towel
in the dryer to prevent damp spots.
Cycle Guide - Steam Model
The Whirlpool® 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:
First determine what items are in the load that you are trying to dry. Use that to guide your “What to Dry” selection. Then
determine how you want the dryer to dry them by selecting the appropriate “How to Dry” selection.
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 that
best ts the load being dried.
R - Recommended Cycle
a - Alternate Cycle
Blank – Cycle is available but not optimal.
What do you
want to dry?
Baby Clothes
Handkerchiefs
Pajamas
Shorts/Pants
Sweatshirts
T-Shirts
Business Casual
Cotton Drapes
Dress Shirts/Pants
Machine Wash Curtains
Napkins
No-Iron Fabrics
Tablecloth
“What to Dry”
Cycle Selection
Mixed
Casuals
How do you want to dry?
“How to Dry” Cycle Selection
Normal Sanitize* Gentle
Regular
Automatic
Sensor Cycle
stops when
dryness level
is reached.
Hot High Heat
Used to kill
99.9% of
3 common
bacteria.
Lower Heat
Automatic
Sensor Cycle
stops when
dryness level
is reached.
R
a R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Steam
Refresh
Steam Cycle to
remove wrinkles
and odors.
Timed
Dry
Set amount of
dry time
Dryer runs for
the amount of
time selected.
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For best fabric care, choose the cycle that
best ts the load being dried.
R - Recommended Cycle
a - Alternate Cycle
Blank – Cycle is available but not optimal.
What do you
want to dry?
Dish Cloths
Jeans
Non-Rubber Lined Rugs
& Mats
Towels
Athletic/High
Performance Wear
Bras
Fabric Shower Curtain
Lingerie
Sheers
Undergarments
Wool
Blankets
Coats & Jackets
Comforters
Fabric Rugs
Fiber Fill Pillows (not
feather or decorative)
Heavy Drapes
Pet Bedding
Sheets
Sleeping Bags
Stuffed Animals
Feather Pillows
Plastic Shower Curtains
Rubber and Rubber
backed rugs and mats
Vinyl Table Cloths
*Extended high-heat drying cycle intended to help sanitize items such as sheets and towels. This cycle is not recommended
for all fabrics. For best results, this cycle should be run to completion to ensure sanitization and do not interrupt cycle.
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For best results, change the Temperature and Dryness levels to their highest settings.
‡
Air Only is not a “What to Dry” cycle selection. To get Air Only, select Timed Dry and set Temperature to No Heat.
“What to Dry”
Cycle Selection
Towels
Delicates
Bulky/Sheets
Air Only‡
(available only
on Timed Dry
cycle)
Normal Sanitize* Gentle
Regular
Automatic
Sensor Cycle
stops when
dryness level
is reached.
†
R
Hot High Heat
Used to kill
99.9% of
3 common
bacteria.
a R
†
R
†
R
a R
a R
a R
†
R
†
R
†
R
†
R
†
R
†
R
†
R
†
R
†
R
†
R
How do you want to dry?
“How to Dry” Cycle Selection
Lower Heat
Automatic
Sensor Cycle
stops when
dryness level
is reached.
a
R
R
R
R
Steam
Refresh
Steam Cycle to
remove wrinkles
and odors.
Timed
Set amount of
dry time.
Dryer runs for
the amount of
time selected.
Dry
R
R
R
R
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Cycle Guide - Non-Steam Model
The Whirlpool® 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:
First determine what items are in the load that you are trying to dry. Use that to guide your “What to Dry” selection. Then
determine how you want the dryer to dry them by selecting the appropriate “How to Dry” selection.
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.
How do you want to dry?
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that
best ts the load being dried.
R - Recommended Cycle
a - Alternate Cycle
Blank – Cycle is available but not optimal.
What do you
want to dry?
Baby Clothes
Handkerchiefs
Pajamas
Shorts/Pants
Towels-Normal
T-Shirts
Business Casual
Cotton Drapes
Dress Shirts/Pants
Machine Wash Curtains
Napkins
No-Iron Fabrics
Tablecloth
Dish Cloths
Jeans
Non-Rubber Lined Rugs
& Mats
Sweatshirts
Towels
Athletic/High
Performance Wear
Bras
Fabric Shower Curtain
Lingerie
Sheers
Undergarments
Wool
“What to Dry”
Cycle Selection
Mixed
Casuals
Towels
Delicates
Normal Sanitize* Gentle
Regular
Automatic
Sensor Cycle
stops when
dryness level
is reached.
Hot High Heat
Used to kill
99.9% of
3 common
bacteria.
R
a R a
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
a a R
R
R
a R
R
a R
“How to Dry” Cycle Selection
Lower Heat
Automatic
Sensor Cycle
stops when
dryness level
is reached.
High Heat longer
cycle
Automatic
Sensor Cycle
stops when
dryness level
is reached.
R
R
R
R
R
R
Heavy
Duty
Timed
Set amount of
dry time
Dryer runs for
the amount of
time selected.
Dry
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For best fabric care, choose the cycle that
best ts the load being dried.
R - Recommended Cycle
a - Alternate Cycle
Blank – Cycle is available but not optimal.
What do you
want to dry?
Blankets
Coats & Jackets
Comforters
Fabric Rugs
Heavy Drapes
Pet Bedding
Pillows - Fiber Fill
Sheets
Sleeping Bags
Stuffed Animals
Feather Pillows
Plastic Shower Curtains
Rubber and Rubber
backed rugs and mats
Vinyl Table Cloths
*Extended high-heat drying cycle intended to help sanitize items such as sheets and towels. This cycle is not recommended
for all fabrics. For best results, this cycle should be run to completion to ensure sanitization and do not interrupt cycle.
†
Air Only is not a “What to Dry” cycle selection. To get Air Only, select Timed Dry and set Temperature to No Heat.
“What to Dry”
Cycle Selection
Bulky/Sheets
Air Only†
(available only
on Timed Dry
cycle)
Normal Sanitize* Gentle
Regular
Automatic
Sensor Cycle
stops when
dryness level
is reached.
Hot High Heat
Used to kill
99.9% of
3 common
bacteria.
R
R
R
R
R
R
How do you want to dry?
“How to Dry” Cycle Selection
Lower Heat
Automatic
Sensor Cycle
stops when
dryness level
is reached.
High Heat longer
cycle
Automatic
Sensor Cycle
stops when
dryness level
is reached.
Heavy
Duty
R
R
R
R
Timed
Set amount of
dry time
Dryer runs for
the amount of
time selected.
Dry
R
R
R
R
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Using Your Dryer
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
1.
Clean the lint screen
3.
Touch POWER
Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen
out of its holder. Roll lint off the screen with your ngers. Do
not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Push the lint screen
rmly back into place.
For additional cleaning information, see “Dryer Care.”
2.
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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Touch POWER to turn on the dryer.
4.
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 from 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 rst
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 3 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, the default time appears in the
display. Touch “+” and “–” to increase or decrease the time
in 1 minute increments. Touch and hold to change the time
in 5 minute increments.
The default temperature may be changed by touching
Temperature until the desired dry temperature is lit.
Steam Refresh Cycles (on some models):
Select Steam Refresh to reduce odors and light wrinkles in
dry loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester
blends, common knits, and synthetics. If you will be unable
to remove a load immediately, touch Wrinkle Shield™ to add
up to 150 minutes of periodic tumbling. You may select the
+ Steam setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes
to help smooth out wrinkles.
7.
Touch and hold START/PAUSE
to begin cycle
Touch and hold START/PAUSE to begin the cycle.
5.
Adjust cycle modiers, if desired
You may adjust different settings,
depending on what you are drying and
how you are going to dry the item. See
the “Cycle Guide” for detailed information.
NOTE: Not all options and modiers are
available with all cycles. Not all cycles
are on all models.
6.
Select any additional options
Add additional options such as Static Reduce, End Beep,
and/or Wrinkle Shield™ (on some models) by touching that
option. If you will be unable to remove the load promptly,
select Wrinkle Shield™ before touching START/PAUSE. You
may select the “+ Steam” setting (on some models) to add
a short steam cycle after 60 minutes to help smooth out
wrinkles.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all
cycles.
8. Remove garments promptly
after cycle is nished
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed
to reduce wrinkling.
Changing the Automatic Cycle settings
to increase or decrease drying time
If all your loads on all Automatic Cycles are consistently less
dry or more dry than you would like, you may change the
default settings to increase or decrease the default dryness
level.
Your automatic drying settings can be adjusted to adapt to
different installations, environmental conditions, or personal
preference. This change is retained and will affect all of your
Automatic Cycles, not just the current cycle/load. There are
5 drying settings, which are displayed using the time display:
0 Much wetter clothes, 30% less drying time.
1 Slightly wetter clothes, 15% less drying time.
2 Factory preset dryness level.
3 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time.
4 Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time.
To change the drying settings:
NOTE: The settings cannot be changed while the dryer
is running or paused. The dryer must be in standby mode
(power is off) to adjust the default settings.
1. Before starting a cycle, touch and hold DRYNESS
for 6 seconds.
2. Touch DRYNESS to select the dryness level shown in
the time display: 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.
3. Touch START/PAUSE to save the new dryness level
setting.
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Dryer Care
CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN
CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would
block the air ow 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 microber cloth and hot water in a spray bottle
to clean the drum and a second microber 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.
Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located in the top of the dryer. The
control panel has an indicator light “Check Lint” to remind
you to clean the lint screen after each load. A screen
blocked by lint can increase drying time.
To clean:
1. Pull the lint screen out of its holder. Roll lint off the
screen with your ngers. Do not rinse or wash screen
to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
2. Push the lint screen rmly back into place.
IMPORTANT:
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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.
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If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal,
check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See
“Venting Requirements” in the Installation Instructions.
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 ngers.
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.
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
qualied appliance servicer or ventilation system cleaner.
From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage.
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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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