Whirlpool 4KWED4750 User manual

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ELECTRIC DRYER
USE AND CARE GUIDE
SECHE-LINGE ELECTRONIQUE
GUIDE D'UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN
SECADORA ELI_CTRICA
MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO
Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY ............................................................................ 2
SPECiFiCATiONS ......................................................................... 3
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
Table des mati_res
SECURITE DU SECHE-UNGE .................................................. 14 GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES ..................................................... 18
SPECiFiCATiONS ...................................................................... 15 UTlUSATION DU SECHE-UNGE ............................................... 19
VERiFiCATiON D'UNE CiRCULATiON D'AIR ADEQUATE ENTRETIEN DU SECHE-UNGE ................................................. 21
POUR LE SYSTEME D'EVACUATION ...................................... 16 DEPANNAGE ............................................................................... 23
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTERISTIQUES ........... 17
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SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA ............................................... 25
ESPECIFICACIONES .................................................................. 26
REVISE QUE EL SISTEMA DE VENTILACION
TENGA UN BUEN FLUJO DE AIRE .......................................... 27
PANEL DE CONTROL Y CARACTERJSTICAS .......................... 28
GUJA DE ClCLOS ....................................................................... 29
USO DE SU SECADORA ............................................................ 30
CUIDADO DE LA SECADORA ................................................... 32
SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS .................................................... 34
W10629452B 4KWED4750
4KWED4900

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.
NING -ofFi,o..
- 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 aspecific 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.
[] 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
1. Do not use or store gasoline or other flammable materials in this appliance or near this appliance.
2. Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.
3. Do not modify this appliance.
Do not dry unwashed items in this dryer.
WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out
so that the heat is dissipated.
SPECIFICATIONS
These units are sold in multiple regions with different
requirements for measuring capacity. Below are a few
of the valid forms of measure posted on this product:
Dry Linen Capacity: A weight measure that reflects
a maximum load size that can be loaded into the dryer.
Test Capacity: The capacity measure that represents
the capacity at which safety testing was completed.
Dry Linen Capacity
15 kg (33 Ibs)
Test Capacity
9,97 kg (22 Ibs)

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW
Fire Hazard
Use aheavy metal vent,
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use ametal 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.
Maintain good air flow by:
[] Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
[] Replace plastic or foil vent material with 102 mm (4")
diameter heavy, rigid vent material.
102mm
(4")
[]
[] 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.
Good Better
[]
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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 the front of the dryer.
_Jse Automatic cycles for Better Fabric Care and Energy Savings
Use the Automatic Cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Automatic 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 give you optimal dryness
for your load and save energy.
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.
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CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES
PUSH TO START
TmMED
DRY
0 10 FLUFF AIR
_PUSH TO START
Heavy
Dry O
Not all features and options are available on all models.
Appearance may vary.
OEND OF CYCLE SIGNAL/PUSH TO START
The End of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when
the drying cycle is finished. Promptly removing clothes at the
end of the cycle reduces wrinkling.
Turn the END OF 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 End of Cycle Signal is on, the tone will sound
every 5 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the Wrinkle
Shield setting ends.
O 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 fluffs
the load to help keep wrinkles from forming.
[] Get up to 40 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.
TEMPERATURE /FABRIC (on some models)
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.
@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.
FLUFF AIR
Will run the dryer in a no heat cycle 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 will depend on your dryer model.
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.

CYCLE GUIDE --AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold
AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off
dryness level. Choose ENERGY PREFERRED cycle for optimal energy savings.
Items to dry:
Jeans, heavy work
clothes, towels
are default settings for that cycle.
when the load reaches the selected
Temperature/ Dryness Level: "Available
Fabric: i i Options:
High Heaw
Work clothes, medium Medium Casual
weight fabrics, sheets
Casual, shirts, pants, Low Knits
lightweight items,
synthetics, delicates,
athletic wear
Jeans*
Very Dry
Energy Preferred
Less Dry/Delicate
Temperature/Fabric
Wrinkle Shield
End of Cycle Signal
Cycle Detads:
Automatic Dry 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. Ifyou are unsure
Iof the temperature to select for a load,
select the lower setting rather than the
ihigher setting.
* This option is only available on some models.
NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select Very Dry next time you dry a similar load. If loads seem drier than you
like, select Less Dry/Delicate next time you dry a similar load.
CYCLE GUIDE -- TIMED DRY CYCLES
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.
TIMED DRY - Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control.
m m
Itemstodry: cycle: Temperature: Available CycleDetails:
, Options:
Large or heavy items
such as thick towels
or robes
Any load
Heaw Dry
Damp Dry
Tumble Press
Any Temperature/Fabric
End of Cycle Signal
Any load
Choose High Heavy to dry large
or heavy loads.
Dries items to a damp level or for items
that do not require an entire drying
cycle.
Use low to medium temperature to
smooth out wrinkles, such as those
found in clothes packed in a suitcase or
in items wrinkled from being left in the
dryer too long.
No heat drying.Rubber, plastic, heat Fluff Air No Heat End of Cycle Signal
sensitive fabrics
Setting the Drying Temperature
Use a Fluff Air (no heat) setting for foam, rubber, plastic,
or heat-sensitive fabrics.
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 Knits to Medium Casual heat setting may be used for
drying medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses,
underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures
for various loads, refer to the care label directions.
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USING YOUR DRYER
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 460 mm (18 inches) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
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 aclothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
Check 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."
2, Load the dryer
Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door.
Do not tightly pack the dryer; clothes should be able to
tumble freely.
NOTE: Your model may have a different door than the one
shown. Some models have drop down doors.
3.Select the desired cycle
60
40
Damp Dry
,Tumble
Press
20
Very Dry OFF O
AUTOMAT|C Jean ZO
DRY _ 10 FLUFF A|R
qo heat
Appearance may vary
Select the desired cycle for your load. See the Cycle Guide
for more information about each cycle.
AUTOMATIC DRY Cycles
You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load,
by turning the knob to dryness level.
Selecting Jeans*, Very Dry, ENERGY PREFERRED, or Less Dry
/Delicate 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.
AUTOMATIC DRY cycles give the best drying in the shortest
time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and
dryness setting.
NOTE: Jeans* is used for heavy fabric loads and removes the
most moisture. Very Dry removes load moisture and is used for
medium fabric loads. ENERGY PREFERRED is used for a starting
point for AUTODRY cycles. Choose ENERGY PREFERRED for
optimal energy savings. Less Dry/Delicate removes less moisture
and used for loads you may want to put on a hanger to complete
drying.
* This option is only available on some models.

4, Set cycle settings and options
(on some models)
_ WRmNKLE SHmELD
fabrc
Select cycle settings and options by turning the knob to the
desired position.
TEMPERATURE/FABRIC Ion some models)
Turn the TEMPERATURE/Fabric knob to change the drying
temperature setting. See "Setting the Drying Temperature".
WRINKLE SHIELD FEATURE (on some models)
[] Get up to 40 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.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.
6, Press PUSH to START to
begin cycle
PUSHTO START
Appearance may vary
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.
5, Select End of Cycle Signal, if
desired (on some models)
Turn the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL knob to select the desired
setting (On or Off). The End of Cycle Signal produces an audible
sound when the drying cycle is finished. Promptly removing
clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling.
NOTE: When the Wrinkle Shield setting is selected and
the End of Cycle Signal is on, the tone will sound every
5 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the Wrinkle
Shield setting ends.
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DRYER CARE
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 460 mm (18 inches) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
Cieanin 9 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.
rRemoving 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
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.
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.
4. Rinse screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel.
Reinstall screen in dryer.

,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. 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.
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.
For direct-wired dryers:
1. Disconnect power.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use tape to secure dryer door.
Reinstalling the Dryer
Follow the Installation Instructions to locate, level,
and connect the dryer.
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