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TABLEOFCONTENTS
DRYERSAFETY .................................................................................... 2
ACCESSORIES...................................................................................... 4
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW ............................ 5
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES........................................................ 6
CYCLEGUIDE ....................................................................................... 7
USING YOUR DRYER............................................................................ 9
MY CYCLEAND SPECIALTYCYCLES.................................................... 11
ADDITIONAL FEATURES.................................................................... 12
DRYER CARE...................................................................................... 12
USING THE BUILT-IN TROUBLESHOOTING FEATURE......................... 14
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................... 15
WARRANTY ....................................................................................... 16
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE..................................................... Back Cover
SI CHEUSEI LECTRONIQUE
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SECURIT¢ DE LA SECHEUSE............................................................... 17
ACCESSOIRES.................................................................................... 19
VITRIFICATION D'UNE CIRCULATION D'AIR ADEQUATE
POUR LESYST_:MED'¢VACUATION ................................................... 20
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ETCARACTERISTIQUES ........................... 22
GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES ............................................................... 23
UTILISATION DE LA S¢CHEUSE.......................................................... 26
MON PROGRAMME ET PROGRAMMES SP¢CIAUX ........................... 28
CARACTI_RISTIQUESSUPPLt_MENTAIRES .......................................... 29
ENTRETIEN DE LAS¢CHEUSE............................................................ 30
UTILISATION DE LA CARACTCRISTIQUE DE DCPANNAGE INTEGRE'E..32
DCPANNAGE ..................................................................................... 32
GARANTIE ......................................................................................... 34
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE........................................ Couverture arri&re
DR %R 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:
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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 - "Ri,kofF ,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 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.
- 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 aqualified 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, ANSl/NFPA 70.

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
Customize your new washer and dryer with the following
genuine Whirlpool accessories. For more information on options
and ordering, contact your dealer, or visit: www.whirlpool.com.
15" Pedestal
Color matched pedestals raise
the washer and dryer to a more
comfortable working height.
The large drawer provides
convenient storage.
Available in matching colors.
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 SYSTB FOR 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" (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 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 in front of the dryer.
Use Auto cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
Use the Auto 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 DRY 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.
Tips for getting the best performance from your steam dryer
[] Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton []
garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results
than those without. 100% cotton items may require
additional touching up after the Steam Cycle.
Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with []
Steam Cycles. It may cause temporary staining on clothes.
It is not recommended to use Steam Cycles for items that
have been starched. Wash any starched or new garments
prior to using a Steam Cycle.
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The Quick Refresh Cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles
and reducing odors from loads consisting of one to 12
dry items of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend,
common knits, and synthetic garments.
The Enhanced Touch Up Cycle is best for smoothing out
wrinkles from clothes that have been left in the dryer too
long. For best results, do not overload the dryer.

CONTROL P&NEL &N DFEATURES e
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POWER BUTTON
Press to turn the dryer on and off. Press to stop/cancel
a cycle at any time.
NOTE: When the dryer is turned on for the first time after
being plugged in or after a power outage, please allow a
minute or so for the dryer display to start up.
START/PAUSE BUTTON
Press and hold to start a cycle, or press once while a cycle
is in process to pause it.
WRINKLE SHIELD" with Steam Option
Press to activate the Wrinkle Shield with Steam option.
This will tumble clothes periodically and, if the Steam
option is activated, add a short steam refresh cycle after an
hour to help avoid wrinkles when you can't remove clothes
from the dryer immediately. Steam is available with High,
Medium-High and Medium temperatures only.
COLOR LCD DISPLAY SCREEN
This screen will display current options and settings, cycle
information, and estimated time remaining. You can also
use the navigation buttons below and on either side of the
screen to access helpful laundry and troubleshooting tips,
as well as other information.
SYSTEM SETTINGS
The System Settings button allows you to adjust the
LCD display settings, including brightness and other
preferences.
Under System Settings, you can access the following
functions:
Control Lock
Allows you to disable all controls except the power
button to avoid unauthorized use or changes to running
cycles.
End of Cycle
Adjusts the volume of the End of Cycle signal, or turns
it off.
Button Sound
Adjusts the volume of the button sounds, or turns
them off.
Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.
Language
Displays information in English, French, or Spanish.
Themes
Select between two different display color and
background themes.
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LCD CONTROLS
Use these buttons to select options displayed in the LCD
screen, and to navigate through options.
BACK
Press the BACK button to go back to the previous
screen without accepting any changes made on the
current screen. Press and hold for 1 second to return to
the start-up screen for the selected cycle.
MORE INFO
Press to get more information on a setting or option.
Press MORE INFO again to return to the previous
screen.
4 and _ BUTTONS
4 Button
Press the 4 button when the arrow is lit to go back to
the previous set of options or settings.
Button
Many screens have more than 4 selections.
Press the _ button when the arrow is lit to show
additional options or settings.
SELECTION BUTTONS
Use the four selection buttons to choose options or
settings displayed on the LCD screen.
ECOBOOST BUTTON
The EcoBoost option improves energy savings. You may
notice the cycle time increases when EcoBoost is selected.
Saving energy through slightly lower temperatures requires
slightly more drying time for best drying results. Overall,
you are saving more energy when using the EcoBoost
feature.
NOTE: Press and hold the EcoBoost button for 3 seconds
to turn the drum light on or off.
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
Use your dryer's cycle control 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.
STATIC REDUCE BUTTON
Press to add the Static Reduce option to an Auto cycle.
The dryer will automatically tumble, pause, and introduce
a small amount of moisture into the load to help reduce
static. This option adds approximately 8 minutes to the
total cycle time.

CYCLE GUIDE- AUTOS!k4TIC CYCLES
For additional cycle details and options, refer to the LCD display.
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all options and settings are available with each cycle.
Use Auto Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
The dryer senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.
Items to dry:
Heavyweight items
such as towels or
heavy work clothes
Work clothes, casual
wear, mixed cottons,
sheets, corduroys
Jeans and denims
Jackets, comforters,
pillows
Shirts, blouses,
permanent press,
synthetics,
lightweight items
Undergarments,
blouses, lingerie,
performance wear
Large loads of cotton
towels, heavyweight
items
Cycle:
Heavy
Duty
Normal
Jeans
Bulky
Items
Casual
Delicate
Towels
Specialty
Cycles
My Cycle
Drying
Temperature:
High
Medium
Medium=High
Medium
Low
Extra Low
High
Dry"ess
Level:
More
Normal
Less
More
Normal
Less
More
Normal
Less
More
Normal
Less
More
Normal
Less
More
Normal
Less
Normal
Sportswear
Kidswear
Wool Sweaters
Business Wear
Intimates
Pillows
Sheets/Linens
Blankets/Comforters
Custom
Default
Time:
45
38
50
55
35
28
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Available
Options: Cycle Details:
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Shield t
Static Reduce
EcoBoost @
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Shield t
Static Reduce
EcoBoost
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Shield t
Static Reduce
EcoBoost
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Shield t
EcoBoost
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Shield
Reduce Static
EcoBoost
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Shield
Static Reduce
EcoBoost
Wrinkle Shield
Varies by cycle. See the "My Cycle and Specialty
Cycle" section of this guide.
Custom
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Offers stepped drying starting
with High heat followed by Medium
heat for enhanced fabric care
and energy savings.
Uses Medium heat to dry large
loads of mixed fabrics and items.
Normal is the preferred energy
cycle.
Stepped drying uses High heat
initially, followed by Medium heat
to drive moisture from jeans and
denims.
Use for drying large, bulky items;
do not overfill dryer drum. Partway
through the cycle, the signal will
sound for 2 minutes to indicate
when it is time to rearrange items
for optimal drying.
Uses a stepped drying temperature
from Medium to Low for improved
moisture removal and enhanced
fabric care.
Uses Extra Low heat to gently
dry delicate items.
This is a long cycle with high heat,
which has been proven to reduce
household bacteria. This cycle is
not recommended for all fabrics.
Use for large loads of heavyweight
fabrics such as cotton towels.
Specialty Cycles provide custom
drying cycles for tackling common
household cleaning tasks. Refer to
the on-screen description for the
individual cycles for additional
details and available settings.
Save your favorite cycle/setting
combinations. See the "My Cycle
and Specialty Cycle" section of
this guide.
t Wrinkle Shield TM with Steam option is available only with High, Medium-High, and Medium Drying Temperature settings.
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted
for each cycle.
Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3-4 items,
not more than 1/4 full.
Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.
Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.

CYCLE GUIDE -- CYCLES
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Adjusting drying time on Manual Cycles
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When you select a Manual Cycle, the default time appears in
the display. Use the LCD controls to increase or decrease the
time in 1 minute increments. Press and hold to change the
time in 5 minute increments.
The maximum dry time is 100 minutes.
Selecting the Drying Temperature
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: If you have questions about drying temperatures
for various loads, refer to the care label directions.
Items to dry:
Small loads and
sportswear
Any load
NOTE: Select Air
Only to dry foam,
rubber, plastic, or
heat-sensitive
fabrics.
Cycle:
Quick Dry
Timed Dry
Drying
Temperature:
High
Medium-High
Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Only
High
Medium-High
Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Only
Default
Time:
13
40
AvaiiaNe
Options: Cycle Details:
Wrinkle Shield t _-, For small loads of 3-4 items.
Wrinkle Shield t !_ Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do
[_ not require an entire drying cycle, or to finish drying
i slightly damp items. Select a drying temperature
based on the type of 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.
t Wrinkle Shield TMwith Steam option isavailable only with High, Medium-High, and Medium Drying Temperature settings.
CYCLE GUIDE- CYCLES
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Steam cycles are designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, remove odors, and refresh fabrics.
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Default Available
refresh: Cycle: Temperature: Time: Options:
Shirts, blouses, Quick Refresh Medium-High 12 Wrinkle Shield t
and slacks with Steam Static Reduce
Mixed Loads 22Enhanced
Touch Up High Medium=High
Medium
Wrinkle Shield t
Static Reduce
Cycle Details:
i(_ Use to remove odors and reduce light wrinkles.
i Select the number of garment to be refreshed
i (on some models). Do not add dryer sheets.
Use to remove wrinkles, including from loads left inthe dryer too long. Dry time will automatically adjust
when the load size is sensed. Cycle run time cannot
be manually adjusted, but Temperature is selectable.
Do not add dryer sheets
t Wrinkle Shield TMwith Steam option isavailable only with High, Medium-High, and Medium Drying Temperature settings.
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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: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injuryto
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
1, Clean the lint screen
Clean 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. Wet lint is hard to remove. Push
the lint screen firmly back into place.
For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care".
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.
2, Load the dryer
Open the door by pulling on the handle. Place laundry in the
dryer. Add a dryer sheet to wet load, if desired. Close the door.
IMPORTANT: Do not overload the dryer. Items need to tumble
freely. Overloading can lead to poor drying performance and
may increase wrinkling and tangling.
3. Press POWER
POWER
Press the POWER button to turn on the dryer.

4, Select the desired cycle
NORMAL
CASUAL BULKYITEMS
DELICATE JEANS
Cycles
TIMED
DRY HEAVY DUTY
QUICK
DRY
ManualCycles-
SPECIALTY
CYCLES
MY CYCLESteam C
TOWELS
TOUCH UP
,UICKREFRESH
Select the desired cycle for your load. See the "Cycle Guide"
or the display for more information about each cycle.
If selecting Timed Dry, use LCD control buttons to adjust the
length of the cycle.
5, Set any cycle settings
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The default cycle settings will be displayed on the LCD screen.
You may adjust different settings, depending on whether you
have selected an Auto Cycle, Manual Cycle, or Steam Cycle.
See the "Cycle Guide" for detailed information.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.
Not all cycles are on all models.
Auto Cycles:
You can select a different dryness level, depending on your
load, by pressing the button for More, Normal, or Less.
Selecting More, Normal, or Less automatically adjusts the
dryness level at which the dryer will shut off. Once a dryness
level is set, it cannot be changed without canceling the cycle.
Automatic cycles give the best drying in the shortest time.
Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and
dryness setting.
Manual Cycles:
When you select a Manual Cycle, the default time is displayed.
Use the LCD control buttons to increase or decrease the time
in 1 minute increments. Press and hold to change the time in 5
minute increments.
The default temperature may be changed by pressing the
Temperature button until the desired dry temperature is
selected.
Quick Refresh with Steam:
Select the number of garments in the load. The dryer will
automatically set the drying time and temperature.
Changing the Auto Cycle settings to
increase or decrease drying time
If all your loads on all Auto Cycles are consistently not as
dry or too dry, you may change the default settings to
increase or decrease the default dryness level.
Your automatic drying settings can be adjusted to adapt to
different installations, environmental conditions, or personal
preference. This change is saved in memory and will affect
all of your Automatic cycles, not just the current cycle/load.
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There are 5 drying settings:
Factory preset dryness level.
Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time.
Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time.
Slightly wetter clothes, 15% less drying time.
Much wetter clothes, 30% less drying time.
To change the drying settings:
NOTE: The settings cannot be changed while the dryer
is running or paused. The dryer must be in programming
mode (the power button is on, but machine not running)
to adjust the default settings.
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1. Before starting an Auto cycle, press and hold the
LCD control button for Dryness Level for 6 seconds.
The LCD will briefly display the regular Dryness
Level options, then change to show the default
setting options.
2. Press the LCD control button for the desired setting.
3. Press the BACK button multiple times to return to the
main screen for the selected cycle.
6, Select any additional options
Static Reduce {_ EcoBoost
for Drum Light
Add additional options such as Static Reduce and/or
EcoBoost by pressing the button for that option.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.
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