Whirlpool WED86HEBW0 User manual

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Use & Care Guide
Guide d'utilisation et d_entretien
ELECTRONICDRYER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY ....................................................................... 2
ACCESSORIES ........................................................................ 4
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIRFLOW ............ 5
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ......................................... 6
CYCLE GUIDE .......................................................................... 8
USING YOUR DRYER ............................................................ 10
CYCLE STATUS iNDiCATORS ................................................ 12
ADDiTiONAL FEATURES ....................................................... 12
DRYER CARE ......................................................................... 13
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................ 15
WARRANTY ............................................................................ 18
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................... Back Cover
TABLE DE MATIERES
S¢:CURIT¢: DE LA S¢:CHEUSE ............................................... 19
ACCESSOIRES ...................................................................... 21
V¢:RIFICATION D'UNE CiRCULATiON D'AIR ADFtQUATE
POUR LE SYSTEM E D'FtVACUATION .................................... 22
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTERISTIQUES .......... 23
GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES .................................................. 25
UTILISATION DE LA S¢:CHEUSE ........................................... 27
TC:MOINS LUMINEUX DE PROGRAMME .............................. 29
CARACTC:RISTIQUES SUPPLI_MENTAIRES .......................... 30
ENTRETEN DE LA S¢:CHEUSE ............................................. 31
DEPANNAGE .......................................................................... 33
GARANTI E.............................................................................. 39
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ........................... Couverture arriere
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:
oYou can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured ifyou don'tfollow
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.
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-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 aclothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials or flexible metal
(foil type) duct. if flexible metal duct is installed, it must be of a specific 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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State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:
[] Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by
the State of Massachusetts.
[] If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.
[] A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
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. 1
- 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.
oimmediately call your gas supplier from aneighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
oif 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.
iMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or inthe absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSliNFPA 70.
discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. i
iMPORTANT: When I
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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.
kems 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
ACCESSORIES
Enhance your new washer and dryer with the following
genuine Whirlpool accessories. For more information
on options and ordering, call 1-800-901-2042, or visit us
at: www.whirlpool.com/accessories. In Canada, call
1-800-807-6777 or visit us at www.whirlpoolparts.ca
15" Pedestal
Color-matched pedestals raise the washer
and dryer to a more comfortable working
height. The large drawer provides convenient
storage.
Stack Kit
If space is at a premium, the stack kit
allows the dryer to be installed on top
of the washer.
Worksurface
The worksurface bridges the washer
and dryer, and provides a convenient
working and storage area.
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CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIRFLOW
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy 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 airflow
Along with heat, dryers require good airflow 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 airflow.
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 airflow by:
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[] 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 airflow.
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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.
FUse 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. Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.
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.
fTips for getting the best performance from your steam dryer
[] Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton [] Cycles that use steam are not recommended for items that
garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results have been starched. Wash any starched or new garments
than those without. 100% cotton items may require prior to using a cycle that uses steam.
additional touching up after cycles that use steam. [] Some Models: The Steam Refresh Cycle is best for
[] Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from loads
cycles that use steam. It may cause temporary staining consisting of dry items of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-
on clothes, polyester blend, common knits, and synthetics.
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