Whirlpool 4KWED4900BQ0 User manual

CYCLE GUIDE ..............................................................................6
USING YOUR DRYER...................................................................7
DRYER CARE ...............................................................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................11
W10629452B 4KWED4750
4KWED4900
ELECTRIC DRYER
USE AND CARE GUIDE
SECHE-LINGE ELECTRONIQUE
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
SECADORA ELÉCTRICA
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
Table des matières
Índice
SECURITE DU SECHE-LINGE.................................................. 14
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 15
VERIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR ADEQUATE
POUR LE SYSTEME D’EVACUATION...................................... 16
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTERISTIQUES ........... 17
GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES .....................................................18
UTILISATION DU SECHE-LINGE...............................................19
ENTRETIEN DU SECHE-LINGE.................................................21
DEPANNAGE...............................................................................23
SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA...............................................25
ESPECIFICACIONES..................................................................26
REVISE QUE EL SISTEMA DE VENTILACIÓN
TENGA UN BUEN FLUJO DE AIRE ..........................................27
PANEL DE CONTROL Y CARACTERÍSTICAS..........................28
GUÍA DE CICLOS .......................................................................29
USO DE SU SECADORA............................................................30
CUIDADO DE LA SECADORA ...................................................32
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS....................................................34

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DRYER SAFETY

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Test Capacity
9,97 kg (22 lbs)
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 reects
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 lbs)
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.

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CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW
Maintain good air ow by:
n Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
n Replace plastic or foil vent material with 102 mm (4")
diameter heavy, rigid vent material.
n Use the shortest length of vent possible.
n Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;
each bend and curve reduces air ow.
Good Better
n Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
n 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.
n Clear away items from the front of the dryer.
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.
Use 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
END OF CYCLE SIGNAL/PUSH TO START
The End of 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 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.
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.
n 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.
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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.
FLUFF AIR
Will run the dryer in a no heat cycle 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 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.
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Not all features and options are available on all models.
Appearance may vary.
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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.
Use a Fluff Air (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.
Setting the Drying Temperature
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected
dryness level. Choose ENERGY PREFERRED cycle for optimal energy savings.
CYCLE GUIDE — AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES
CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED DRY CYCLES
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.
TIMED DRY - Will run the dryer for the specied time on the control.
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.
*This option is only available on some models.
Items to dry: Temperature/
Fabric: Available
Options: Cycle Details:
Items to dry: Temperature:Cycle: Available
Options: Cycle Details:
Large or heavy items
such as thick towels
or robes
Any load
Heavy Dry
Damp Dry
Any Temperature/Fabric
End of Cycle Signal
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.
Casual, shirts, pants,
lightweight items,
synthetics, delicates,
athletic wear
Jeans, heavy work
clothes, towels
Jeans*
Very Dry
Energy Preferred
Less Dry/Delicate
Temperature/Fabric
Wrinkle Shield
End of Cycle Signal
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. If you are unsure
of the temperature to select for a load,
select the lower setting rather than the
higher setting.
Dryness Level:
High Heavy
Medium Casual
Low Knits
Work clothes, medium
weight fabrics, sheets
Rubber, plastic, heat
sensitive fabrics Fluff Air No Heat End of Cycle Signal No heat drying.
Any load Tumble Press 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.

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USING YOUR DRYER
1. Clean the lint screen
Check 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 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
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.
Appearance may vary
*This option is only available on some models.

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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
(on some models)
Select cycle settings and options by turning the knob to the
desired position.
TEMPERATURE/FABRIC (on some models)
Turn the TEMPERATURE/Fabric knob to change the drying
temperature setting. See “Setting the Drying Temperature”.
WRINKLE SHIELD FEATURE (on some models)
n 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.
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 nished. 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
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.
2. Push the lint screen rmly back into place.
IMPORTANT:
n 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.
n 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

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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. 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. 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.