Whirlpool WGD4950HW User manual

W11185731C
W11185733C - SP
ELECTRIC OR GAS DRYER
USE AND CARE GUIDE
Table of Contents Table des matières
DRYER SAFETY ............................................................2
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM
FOR GOOD AIR FLOW .................................................4
USE ACCUDRY™/AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES FOR
BETTER FABRIC CARE AND ENERGY SAVINGS ......4
CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES..................................5
CYCLE GUIDE...............................................................6
USING YOUR DRYER ...................................................7
DRYER CARE................................................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................11
WARRANTY.................................................................13
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE....................BACK COVER
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ...................................14
VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR
ADÉQUATE POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ..16
UTILISATION DES PROGRAMMES
AUTOMATIQUES POUR UN MEILLEUR SOIN
DU TISSU ET DAVANTAGE D’ÉCONOMIES
D’ÉNERGIE..................................................................16
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE
ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ...........................................17
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ........................................18
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE...............................19
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE.................................21
DÉPANNAGE. ..............................................................24
GARANTIE...................................................................26
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE... COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE
SÉCHEUSE
ÉLECTRIQUE OU À GAZ
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
ET D’ENTRETIEN
Para una versión de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.whirlpool.com

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Dryer Safety

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WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death or property
damage.
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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:
–Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
•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.
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 re.
To reduce the risk of re due to contaminated loads, the
nal part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat
(cool down period). Avoid stopping a tumble dryer before
the end of the 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
Good air ow
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.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy 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.
Maintain good air ow:
Good Better
Use ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry Cycles
for Better Fabric Care and Energy Savings
Use the ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer.
During ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry cycles, drying air temperature or 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.
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.
■Clean 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 ow.
■
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 nal product check.
■Clear away items from the front of the dryer.

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Control Panel & Features
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.
■Get 90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.
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.
ACCUDRY™/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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3TEMPERATURE
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 No Heat temperature setting (on some models)
is not available on ACCUDRY™ cycles.
CYCLE SIGNAL/PUSH TO START
The 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 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 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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Not all features and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary.
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Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.
ACCUDRY™ – Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
NOTE: Government energy certications for the Whirlpool®Gas and Electric models were based on the Timed Dry cycle with the
Maximum drying temperature setting. The as-shipped defaults of Auto Dry, Normal cycle, Low heat, Wrinkle shield were not used.
Items to dry: Temperature: Available
Options: Cycle Details:
Wrinkle Shield™
Temperature
Cycle Signal
Cycle Guide – ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry Cycles
Cycle Guide – Timed Dry Cycles
Items to dry: Temperature:Cycle: Available
Options: Cycle Details:
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.
TIMED DRY – Will run the dryer for the specied time on the control.
Large or heavy items
such as thick towels
or robes
Any load
Heavy Dry
or Heavy Duty
Damp Dry Any
Temperature
Temperature
Choose High to dry large or heavy loads.
Dries items to a damp level or for items
that do not require an entire drying
cycle.
NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More or Very Dry the next time you dry a similar load. If loads seem drier
than you like, select Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
Casual, shirts, pants,
lightweight items,
synthetics, delicates,
athletic wear
Any
Wrinkle Shield™
Temperature
Cycle Signal
Setting the Drying Temperature
If your dryer has multiple heat settings:
A High temperature setting may be used for drying
heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.
A Low to Medium temperature setting may be used for drying
medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses,
underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.
Use the 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.
Jeans, heavy work
clothes, towels
Energy Preferred
or Normal
Delicate
or Less Dry
Jeans, More,
or Very Dry Wrinkle Shield™
Temperature
Cycle Signal
Automatic 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.
Cycle:
High
Medium
Low
Work clothes, medium
weight fabrics, sheets
Rubber, plastic, heat
sensitive fabrics Fluff Air No Heat Temperature No heat drying.

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Using Your Dryer
1. Clean the lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen out
of its holder. 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.
NOTE: Your model may have a different door than
the one shown. Some models have drop down doors.
Do not tightly pack the dryer; clothes should be able
to tumble freely.
WARNING
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
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 a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this dryer.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth
to remove dust from storing and shipping.

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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
Select cycle settings and options by turning the knob to the
desired position.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.
Temperature
Turn the Temperature knob to change the drying temperature
setting. See “Setting the Drying Temperature”.
Wrinkle Shield™ feature (on some models)
■Get 90 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.
■Some models with a Wrinkle Shield™ cycle will
automatically get 40 minutes of heat-free, periodic
tumbling at the end of a cycle.
3. Select the desired cycle
Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide”
for more information about each cycle.
ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry Cycles
You can select a different dryness level, depending on your
load, by turning the knob to dryness level.
Selecting More or Very Dry, Normal, ENERGY PREFERRED or
Less Dry 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.
ACCUDRY™/AUTOMATIC DRY cycles give the best drying in
the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load
size, and dryness setting.
NOTE: More or Very Dry removes more load moisture.
ENERGY PREFERRED or Normal is used for a starting point for
ACCUDRY™ cycles. Less Dry removes less moisture
and is used for loads you may want to put on a hanger
to complete drying.
NORMAL
5. Select Cycle Signal (if desired)
Turn the Cycle Signal knob to select the desired setting
(On or Off). The 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
Cycle Signal is On, the tone will sound every 5minutes until
the clothes are removed, or the Wrinkle Shield™ setting ends.
Control panel and cycles may vary, depending on model.

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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 dryer. A screen blocked
by lint can increase drying time.
To clean:
1. Pull the lint screen out of its holder. Roll lint off the
screen with your ngers. Do not rinse or wash screen
to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
2. Push the lint screen rmly 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 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. (For gas dryers only): Close shut-off valve to gas supply
line.
3. 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. Turn off power at fuse or breaker box.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use tape to secure dryer door.
For gas dryers:
1. Unplug or disconnect power to dryer.
2. Close shut-off valve in gas supply line.
3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove ttings
attached to dryer pipe.
4. Cap the open fuel supply line.
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, level,
and connect the dryer.
WARNING
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.
Changing the drum light
(on some models)
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the
back wall of the dryer. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
remove the screw located in the lower right-hand corner
of the cover. Remove the cover.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with
a 10 watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and
secure with the screw.
4. Plug into a grounded outlet or reconnect power.