Whirlpool w10097013a User manual

ELECTRONIC DRYER
USE AND CARE GUIDE s cneuse eectrOnIQue
GUIDE D'UTILISATION ET
D'ENTRETIEN
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Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY ............................................................... 2
CH ECK YOU RVENT SYSTEM
FOR GOOD AIR FLOW .................................................. 4
CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES ...................................... 5
CYCLE GUIDE ................................................................. 5
USING YOUR DRYER ..................................................... 7
DRYER CARE .......................................................................... 9
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................... 11
WARRANTY .......................................................................... 13
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ................................ BACK COVER
Table des mati_res
SI_cURITI _ DE LA SIECHEUSE ......................................... 14
VitRIFICATION D'UNE CIRCULATION D'AIR
ADg:QUATE POUR LE SYSTF:ME D'g:VACUATION ........ 16
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTERISTIQUES ... 17
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ........................................... 18
UTILISATION DE LA SI_CHEUSE ................................... 19
ENTRETIEN DE LA SECHEUSE ........................................... 21
DEPANNAGE ........................................................................ 23
GARANTIE ............................................................................ 25
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ............... COUVERTURE ARRIERE
W10097013A
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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.
WARNING -"Risk of Fire"
- Clothes dryer installation must be performed by aqualified installer.
- install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.
- Do not install aclothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials, if flexible metal
(foil type) 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.

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 installation instructions for grounding requirements.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
- 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:
• 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.
= Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the "What to do if you smell gas" instructions.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CHECK YOURVENT SYSTEMFOR GOOD AiR FLOW
Fire Hazard
Use aheavy 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.
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 4" (] 02 mm)
diameter heavy, rigid vent material
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[] 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.
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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 the dryer.
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CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES
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POWER/CANCEL BUTTON
Pressto turn the dryer on and off.
DRYER CYCLE KNOB
Use your Dry 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.
START/PAUSE BUTTON
Press to start a cycle, or press once while a cycle is in
process to pause it.
MODIFIERS AND OPTIONS
Temp Level
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 Prevent Feature
When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the
dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE
PREVENT feature periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs
the load to help keep wrinkles from forming.
[] Get up to 60 or 150 minutes for models with two choices,
90 minutes for models with only one choice of heat-free,
periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. Press the WRINKLE
PREVENT button to turn ON or OFF at any time before the
cycle has ended.
SIGNALS
Damp Dry Signal (for use with Sensor Cycles only)
Selecting the Damp Dry Signal will alert you when your
clothes are approximately 80% dry. This is useful when
you want to remove lightweight items in a mixed load to
avoid overdrying or remove partially dry items that may
need ironing.
End Signal
The End Signal produces an audible sound when the drying
cycle is finished. Promptly removing clothes at the end of the
cycle reduces wrinkling.
Press END SIGNAl. until the desired volume (High or I.ow)
is selected.
NOTE: When the Wrinkle Prevent setting is selected and the
End Signal is on, the tone will sound every 20 minutes until
the clothes are removed, or the Wrinkle Prevent setting ends.
O CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS
I.ights indicate the progress of the drying cycles.
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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 varies based on fabric
type, load size, and dryness setting.
Timed Dry (for use with Timed Cycles only)
Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control
Depending on model, temperature may be selected on the
cycle [<nob or may be located on a separate control.

CYCLE GUIDE -- SENSOR DRY CYCLES
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
SENSOR DRY CYCLE - 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 varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.
Depending on model, temperature ma
Items to dry:
Jeans, heavy work Sensor
clothes, towels
Work clothes,
medium weight
fabrics, sheets
Casual, shirts,
pants, lightweight
items
be selected on o'cle knob or be a separate control.
Dryness
Level: Default
Time:
Temperature:
High Normal N/A
Available
Options:
Damp Dry Signal
Temp Level
Wrinkle Prevent
Sensor Medium Normal N/A Damp Dry Signal
Temp Level
Wrinkle Prevent
Sensor Low Normal N/A Damp Dry Signal
Temp Level
Wrinkle Prevent
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.
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.
CYCLE GUIDE --TIMED DRY CYCLES
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
TIMED DRY - Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob
or be a separate control
Any load
Rubber, plastic, heat
sensitive fabrics
Any load
Timed Dry
Timed Dry
Wrinkle
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Air Dry
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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 a no heat (air dry) setting for foam, rubber,
plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.
After a cycle is complete, the load is periodically
tumbled to avoid wrinkles until you are ready to
remove it.
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 a no heat (air dry) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or
heat-sensitive fabrics.
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE: [f you have questions about drying temperatures for
various loads, refer to the care label directions.

USING YOUR DRYER
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.
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.
1, Clean the lint screen 2. Load the dryer
Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight
up. Ro[[ lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash
screen to remove [int. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care."
Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door. Do not overload the
dryer; clothes should be able to tumble freely.
3, Press POWER/CANCEL
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Press the POWER/CANCEL button to turn on the dryer.

4. Select the desired cycle
more dry normal less dry
sensor cycles
timed
cycles
50 30
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Select the desired cycle for your load. Seethe "Cycle Guide"
or the display for more information about each cycle.
5. Setting modifiers
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II medium
II low II 150 min.
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modifiers
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 Timed Cycles only.
NOTE: Not all modifiers are available with all cycles.
Temp Level
Press the TEMP LEVEL button to change the drying temperature
from the default setting.
Wrinkle Prevent feature
[] Get up to 60 or 150 minutes for models with two choices,
90 minutes for models with only one choice of heat-free,
periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. Press the WRINKLE
PREVENT button to turn ON or OFF at any time before the
cycle has ended.
[] The WRINKLE PREVENT feature is preset to "OFF." If selected
for other cycles, the WRINKLE PREVENT feature setting will
remain "ON" the next time that cycle is selected.
6. Select cycle options (if desired)
Ill high
I 8 low
Add additional options by pressing the button.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.
7. Press START/PAUSE to begin cycle
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pause
Press the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle.
8. Remove garments promptly
after cycle is finished
wet damp cool dry wrinlde
down prevent
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce
wrinkling. Use the Wrinkle Prevent feature to avoid wrinkling
when you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as
it stops.

DRYERCAR[
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 ram) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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Cleaning 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.
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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 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. Pu[[ the lint screen straight up. Ro[[ lint off the screen with
your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove [int.
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.

rVacation, 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 wi[[ 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.
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 "Status" lights
(Wet, Damp, Cool Down)
1 Factory preset dryness level.
2 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time.
3 Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time.
1o change the drying settings:
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 theTEMP LEVEL
button for 6 seconds.
2. Press the TEMP LEVEL button to select the dryness level
shown in the LED 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.
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. Turn off power at fuse or breaker box.
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, [eve[, and
connect the dryer.
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