Whirlpool WGD4950HW User manual

W11185731C

W11185733C - SP

ELECTRIC OR GAS DRYER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

Table of Contents Table des matières

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

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM

FOR GOOD AIR FLOW .................................................4

USE ACCUDRY™/AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES FOR

BETTER FABRIC CARE AND ENERGY SAVINGS ......4

CONTROL PANEL & 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

UTILISATION DES PROGRAMMES

AUTOMATIQUES POUR UN MEILLEUR SOIN

DU TISSU ET DAVANTAGE D’ÉCONOMIES

D’ÉNERGIE..................................................................16

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE

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

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

UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE...............................19

ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE.................................21

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

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

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE... COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE

SÉCHEUSE

ÉLECTRIQUE OU À GAZ

GUIDE D’UTILISATION

ET D’ENTRETIEN

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Dryer Safety

WARNING:

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death or property

damage.

–

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:

–Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or

the gas supplier.

•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.

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 re.

To reduce the risk of re due to contaminated loads, the

nal part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat

(cool down period). Avoid stopping a tumble dryer before

the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly

removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

Check Your Vent System for Good Air Flow

Good air ow

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.

WARNING

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.

Maintain good air ow:

Good Better

Use ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry Cycles

for Better Fabric Care and Energy Savings

Use the ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer.

During ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry cycles, drying air temperature or 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 overdrying.

Use Timed Dry for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the drying rack.

■Clean 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 of the dryer.

Control Panel & Features

WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature (on some models)

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 90minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end

of a cycle. Turn the Wrinkle Shield™ knob to On or Off

at any time before the cycle has ended.

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 specied 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.

ACCUDRY™/AUTOMATIC DRY

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 will

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

3TEMPERATURE

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 No Heat temperature setting (on some models)

is not available on ACCUDRY™ cycles.

CYCLE SIGNAL/PUSH TO START

The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the

drying cycle is nished. Promptly removing clothes at the

end of the cycle reduces wrinkling.

Turn the Cycle Signal knob to select the desired setting

(On or Off). Press the PUSH to START knob to start

the dryer.

NOTE: When the Wrinkle Shield™ setting is selected

and the Cycle Signal is on, the tone will sound every

5minutes until the clothes are removed or the Wrinkle

Shield™ setting ends.

Not all features and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary.

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Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.

ACCUDRY™ – Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.

NOTE: Government energy certications for the Whirlpool®Gas and Electric models were based on the Timed Dry cycle with the

Maximum drying temperature setting. The as-shipped defaults of Auto Dry, Normal cycle, Low heat, Wrinkle shield were not used.

Items to dry: Temperature: Available

Options: Cycle Details:

Wrinkle Shield™

Temperature

Cycle Signal

Cycle Guide – ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry Cycles

Cycle Guide – Timed Dry Cycles

Items to dry: Temperature:Cycle: 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.

Large or heavy items

such as thick towels

or robes

Any load

Heavy Dry

or Heavy Duty

Damp Dry Any

Temperature

Choose High to dry large or heavy loads.

Dries items to a damp level or for items

that do not require an entire drying

cycle.

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

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

Casual, shirts, pants,

lightweight items,

synthetics, delicates,

athletic wear

Any

Wrinkle Shield™

Temperature

Cycle Signal

Setting the Drying Temperature

If your dryer has multiple heat settings:

A High temperature setting may be used for drying

heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.

A Low to Medium temperature setting may be used for drying

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

underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.

Use the 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.

Jeans, heavy work

clothes, towels

Energy Preferred

or Normal

Delicate

or Less Dry

Jeans, More,

or Very Dry Wrinkle Shield™

Temperature

Cycle Signal

Automatic cycles give 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:

High

Medium

Low

Work clothes, medium

weight fabrics, sheets

Rubber, plastic, heat

sensitive fabrics Fluff Air No Heat Temperature No heat drying.

Using Your Dryer

1. Clean the lint screen

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

Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door.

NOTE: Your model may have a different door than

the one shown. Some models have drop down doors.

Do not tightly pack the dryer; clothes should be able

to tumble freely.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to

persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before

operating this dryer.

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

to remove dust from storing and shipping.

6. Press PUSH to START

to begin cycle

Push and hold the PUSH to START knob to begin the cycle.

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce

wrinkling. Use the Wrinkle Shield™ feature to avoid wrinkling

when you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon

as it stops.

4. Set cycle settings and options

Select cycle settings and options by turning the knob to the

desired position.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.

Temperature

Turn the Temperature knob to change the drying temperature

setting. See “Setting the Drying Temperature”.

Wrinkle Shield™ feature (on some models)

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

end of a cycle. Turn the Wrinkle Shield™ knob to select

on or off at any time before the cycle has ended.

■Some models with a Wrinkle Shield™ cycle will

automatically get 40 minutes of heat-free, periodic

tumbling at the end of a cycle.

3. Select the desired cycle

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

for more information about each cycle.

ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry Cycles

You can select a different dryness level, depending on your

load, by turning the knob to dryness level.

Selecting More or Very Dry, Normal, ENERGY PREFERRED or

Less Dry automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the

dryer will shut off. Once a dry level is set, it cannot be changed

without stopping the cycle.

ACCUDRY™/AUTOMATIC DRY cycles give the best drying in

the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load

size, and dryness setting.

NOTE: More or Very Dry removes more load moisture.

ENERGY PREFERRED or Normal is used for a starting point for

ACCUDRY™ cycles. Less Dry removes less moisture

and is used for loads you may want to put on a hanger

to complete drying.

NORMAL

5. Select Cycle Signal (if desired)

Turn the Cycle Signal knob to select the desired setting

(On or Off). The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound

when the drying cycle is nished. Promptly removing clothes

at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling.

NOTE: When the Wrinkle Shield™ setting is selected and the

Cycle Signal is On, the tone will sound every 5minutes until

the clothes are removed, or the Wrinkle Shield™ setting ends.

Control panel and cycles may vary, depending on model.

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 dryer. 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:

■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

Vacation, storage, and moving care

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. (For gas dryers only): Close shut-off valve to gas supply

line.

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

Moving Care

For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1. Unplug the power supply cord.

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

3. Use tape to secure dryer door.

For direct-wired dryers:

1. Turn off power at fuse or breaker box.

2. Disconnect wiring.

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

4. Use tape to secure dryer door.

For gas dryers:

1. Unplug or disconnect power to dryer.

2. Close shut-off valve in gas supply line.

3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove ttings

attached to dryer pipe.

4. Cap the open fuel supply line.

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 screwdriver,

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 into a grounded outlet or reconnect power.

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