Whirlpool WED5500BW User manual

W10562346B

W10562347B-SP

ELECTRONIC DRYER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

Table of Contents Table des matières

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

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

SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ...................................14

VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR

ADÉQUATE POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ..16

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE

ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ...........................................17

GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ........................................18

UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE...............................20

ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE.................................22

DÉPANNAGE. ..............................................................24

GARANTIE...................................................................26

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE..COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE

SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRONIQUE

GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET

D’ENTRETIEN

Para una versión de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.whirlpool.com

DRYER SAFETY

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a re or explosion

may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

– Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable 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.

•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 re department.

– Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, service agency or

the gas supplier.

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW

Good Air Flow

Along with heat, dryers require good air ow to efciently

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 ow.

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.

Maintain good air ow by:

Good Better

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. 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.

■Cleaning your lint screen before each load.

■Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm)

diameter heavy, rigid vent material.

■ Use the shortest length of vent possible.

■Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;

each bend and curve reduces air ow.

■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 nal product check.

■Clear away items from the front the dryer.

CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES

POWER BUTTON

Press to turn the dryer on and 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.

Timed Dry

Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control.

On models with a selectable temperature knob, you may

choose a setting based on the fabrics in your load. Drying

time and temperature will depend on your dryer model.

Sensor Cycles/Dryness Level

Senses moisture in the load and air temperature and shuts

off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Gives

the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time will vary

based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.

START/PAUSE BUTTON

Press to start a cycle, or press once while a cycle is in

process to pause it.

OPTIONS AND SETTINGS

Temp

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.

Wrinkle Shield™ 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™ feature periodically tumbles, rearranges, and

uffs the load to help keep wrinkles from forming.

■ Get up to 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at

the end of a cycle. Press the WRINKLE SHIELD™ button

to turn ON or OFF at any time before the cycle has

ended.

Cycle Signal

The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the

drying cycle is nished. Promptly removing clothes at the

end of the cycle reduces wrinkling.

Press CYCLE SIGNAL button to turn signal on or off.

NOTE: When the Wrinkle Shield™ 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™ setting ends.

CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS

Lights indicate the progress of the drying cycles.

Not all features and options are available on all models.

Appearance may vary.

1 2 3

Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.

SENSOR CYCLES - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.

Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control.

Items to dry: Cycle: Temp: Dryness

Level: Available

Options: Cycle Details:

Jeans, heavy work

clothes, towels Sensor

Sensor

High

Medium

Low

Less Dry

Normal

More Dry

Wrinkle Shield™

Cycle Signal Gives the best drying in the shortest time.

Drying time varies based on fabric type,

load size, and dryness setting.

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.

CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR CYCLES

CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED DRY

Items to dry: Cycle: Drying

Temperature: Available

Options: Cycle Details:

Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.

TIMED DRY - Will run the dryer for the specied time on the control. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle

knob or be a separate control.

Setting the Drying Temperature

If your dryer has multiple heat settings:

■A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items

such as towels and work clothes.

■A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying

medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses,

underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.

■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.

Any load

Rubber, plastic, heat

sensitive fabrics

Timed Dry

Timed Dry Air Dry

Temp

Wrinkle Shield™

Temp

Wrinkle Shield™

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.

Use an air dry (no heat) setting for foam,

rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.

NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry next time you dry a similar load. If loads seem drier than you

like, select Less Dry next time you dry a similar load.

Work clothes, medium

weight fabrics, sheets

Casual, shirts, pants,

lightweight items,

synthetics, delicates,

athletic wear

Any load Wrinkle

Shield™ No heat After a cycle is complete, the load is

periodically tumbled to avoid wrinkles until

you are ready to remove it.

These settings are added at the end of certain cycles to reduce wrinkling.

SPECIAL SETTINGS:

N/A

Any

Wrinkle Shield™

Cycle Signal

Wrinkle Shield™

Cycle Signal

Less Dry

Normal

More Dry

Less Dry

Normal

More Dry

USING YOUR DRYER

1. Clean the lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight

up. 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

Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door.

Do not overload the dryer; clothes should be able

to tumble freely.

3. Press POWER

Press the POWER button to turn on the dryer.

7. Press START/PAUSE to begin cycle

Press the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle.

8. Remove garments promptly

after cycle is nished

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.

5. Set cycle settings

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

Press the TEMP button to change the drying temperature

from the default setting.

Wrinkle Shield™ feature

■ Get up to 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the

end of a cycle. Press the WRINKLE SHIELD™ button to turn

ON or OFF at any time before the cycle has ended.

■ The WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is preset to “OFF.” If

selected for other cycles, the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature

setting will remain “ON” the next time that cycle is selected.

4. Select the desired cycle

Select the desired cycle for your load. See the Cycle Guide

or the display for more information about each cycle.

6. Select cycle options (if desired)

Add additional options by pressing the button.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all

cycles.

DRYER CARE

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 lint screen

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 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:

■ 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 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.

4. Rinse screen with hot water.

5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel.

Reinstall screen in dryer.

Cleaning the dryer interior

To clean dryer drum

1. Apply a liquid, nonammable 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 qualied servicer.

From the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often,

depending on dryer usage.

Cleaning the dryer location

Changing the Sensor Cycle

Settings to Increase Drying Time

If all your loads on all Sensor Cycles are consistently not as

dry as you would like, you may change the default

settings to increase the default dryness level.

Your sensor 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

Sensor Cycles, not just the current cycle/load. There are 3

drying settings, which are displayed using the Cycle Status

light (Wet, Damp, Cool Down LEDs)

1Factory preset dryness level.

2Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time.

3Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time.

To change the drying settings (on some models):

NOTE: The settings cannot be changed while the dryer is

running or paused. The dryer must be in standby mode (the

power button is off) to adjust the default settings.

1. Before starting a cycle, press and hold the TEMP button

for 6 seconds.

2. Press the TEMP button to select the dryness level

shown in the cycle status light display: Wet light on

= level 1, Wet and Damp lights on = level 2, and Wet,

Damp and Cool Down lights on = level 3.

3. Press START/PAUSE to save the new dryness level

setting.

Vacation, storage, and moving care

Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because

some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage

your dryer. If storing or moving your dryer during freezing

weather, winterize it.

Non-Use or Storage Care

Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will

be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended

period of time, you should:

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

Moving Care

For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1. Unplug the power supply cord.

2. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet.

3. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose

from faucet, then drain the hose. Remove the hose from

the back of the dryer. Transport hose separately.

4. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

5. Use tape to secure dryer door.

For direct-wired dryers:

1. Disconnect power.

2. Disconnect wiring.

3. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet.

4. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet

hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport

hose separately.

5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

6. Use tape to secure dryer door.

Reinstalling the Dryer

Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level,

and connect the dryer.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

Changing the drum light

(on some models)

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on

the back wall of the dryer. Using a Phillips-head screw

driver, remove the screw located in the lower right-hand

corner of the cover. Remove the cover.

3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with

a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and

secure with the screw.

4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

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