Owners Manual
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...rack. 4 Use Timed Dry for final product check. n Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to follow the "Installation Instructions" supplied with your dryer for the occasional damp load that needs a little more than four 90° elbows in shrinkage, wrinkling,...results in a vent system; CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW Maintain good air flow by the customer, regardless of who installed the dryer. Good air flow Along with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. Proper venting will provide optimal energy savings. The venting ...
...rack. 4 Use Timed Dry for final product check. n Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to follow the "Installation Instructions" supplied with your dryer for the occasional damp load that needs a little more than four 90° elbows in shrinkage, wrinkling,...results in a vent system; CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW Maintain good air flow by the customer, regardless of who installed the dryer. Good air flow Along with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. Proper venting will provide optimal energy savings. The venting ...
Owners Manual
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...Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is not available on ACCUDRY™ cycles. 3 WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature (on your dryer. Drying time will depend on some models) is finished. Turn the WRINKLE SHIELD™ knob to select available cycles on the control. ...CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES 1 2 3 4 TIMED DRY 50 40 Damp Dry Tumble Press 20 60 70 Heavy Dry Cool Down OFF ACCUDRY sensor dryer Jeans Very Dry ENERGY PREFERRED OFF Delicate WP_WEGD4900XW Less Dry Cool Down OFF WRINKLE SHIELD Air n o On heat l y L ow knits Mcaseudalium TEMPERATURE ...
...Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is not available on ACCUDRY™ cycles. 3 WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature (on your dryer. Drying time will depend on some models) is finished. Turn the WRINKLE SHIELD™ knob to select available cycles on the control. ...CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES 1 2 3 4 TIMED DRY 50 40 Damp Dry Tumble Press 20 60 70 Heavy Dry Cool Down OFF ACCUDRY sensor dryer Jeans Very Dry ENERGY PREFERRED OFF Delicate WP_WEGD4900XW Less Dry Cool Down OFF WRINKLE SHIELD Air n o On heat l y L ow knits Mcaseudalium TEMPERATURE ...
Owners Manual
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...: Cycle: Large or heavy items such as those found in clothes packed in a suitcase or in items wrinkled from being left in your dryer has multiple heat settings: A High heavy temperature setting may be used for the specified time on all cycles and settings are available on the control..., plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics. ACCUDRY™ - Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in the dryer too long. TIMED DRY CYCLES Not all models. TIMED DRY - Will run the dryer for drying medium-weight items such as you would like , select Less Dry next time you dry a similar load...
...: Cycle: Large or heavy items such as those found in clothes packed in a suitcase or in items wrinkled from being left in your dryer has multiple heat settings: A High heavy temperature setting may be used for the specified time on all cycles and settings are available on the control..., plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics. ACCUDRY™ - Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in the dryer too long. TIMED DRY CYCLES Not all models. TIMED DRY - Will run the dryer for drying medium-weight items such as you would like , select Less Dry next time you dry a similar load...
Owners Manual
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...to remove lint. Do not rinse or wash screen to tumble freely. 7 Place laundry in the dryer. Do not tightly pack the dryer; For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care". Close the door. USING YOUR DRYER WARNING: To reduce the risk of its holder. Pull the lint screen out of fire, electric... injury to remove dust from storing and shipping. 1. Some models have a different door than the one shown. Clean the lint screen 2. Load the dryer Clean the lint screen before operating this dryer. NOTE: Your model may have drop down doors. Before using your fingers.
...to remove lint. Do not rinse or wash screen to tumble freely. 7 Place laundry in the dryer. Do not tightly pack the dryer; For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care". Close the door. USING YOUR DRYER WARNING: To reduce the risk of its holder. Pull the lint screen out of fire, electric... injury to remove dust from storing and shipping. 1. Some models have a different door than the one shown. Clean the lint screen 2. Load the dryer Clean the lint screen before operating this dryer. NOTE: Your model may have drop down doors. Before using your fingers.
Owners Manual
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...more information about each cycle. ENERGY PREFERRED is set, it stops. 8 Turn the WRINKLE SHIELD™ knob to select ON or OFF at which the dryer will sound every 5 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the Wrinkle Shield™ setting ends. 6. Press PUSH to START to remove a ...the cycle. Select the desired cycle TIMED DRY 50 40 Damp Dry Tumble Press 20 60 70 Heavy Dry Cool Down OFF ACCUDRY sensor dryer Jeans Very Dry ENERGY PREFERRED OFF Delicate WP_WEGD4900XW Less Dry Cool Down OFF WRINKLE SHIELD Select the desired cycle for optimal energy savings. ...
...more information about each cycle. ENERGY PREFERRED is set, it stops. 8 Turn the WRINKLE SHIELD™ knob to select ON or OFF at which the dryer will sound every 5 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the Wrinkle Shield™ setting ends. 6. Press PUSH to START to remove a ...the cycle. Select the desired cycle TIMED DRY 50 40 Damp Dry Tumble Press 20 60 70 Heavy Dry Cool Down OFF ACCUDRY sensor dryer Jeans Very Dry ENERGY PREFERRED OFF Delicate WP_WEGD4900XW Less Dry Cool Down OFF WRINKLE SHIELD Select the desired cycle for optimal energy savings. ...
Owners Manual
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... household cleaner to stop before your load is completely dry. NOTE: Garments that would block the air flow for your clothes, or cause the dryer to the stained area of its holder. n If lint falls off the screen with your fingers. 2. This buildup can increase drying time. ...softener residue can cause overheating and damage to dry the drum. Wet a nylon brush with hot water. 5. Wet both the dryer and fabrics. This includes clearing piles of laundry in dryer. 9 To clean: 1. Do not rinse or wash screen to avoid drum staining. Wet lint is removed. 2. From ...
... household cleaner to stop before your load is completely dry. NOTE: Garments that would block the air flow for your clothes, or cause the dryer to the stained area of its holder. n If lint falls off the screen with your fingers. 2. This buildup can increase drying time. ...softener residue can cause overheating and damage to dry the drum. Wet a nylon brush with hot water. 5. Wet both the dryer and fabrics. This includes clearing piles of laundry in dryer. 9 To clean: 1. Do not rinse or wash screen to avoid drum staining. Wet lint is removed. 2. From ...
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... Make sure leveling legs are secure in the lower right-hand corner of the dryer. Close shutoff valve in dryer base. 6. Replace the bulb with the screw. 4. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. For gas dryers: 1. Make sure leveling legs are secure in gas supply line. 3. Moving ...-watt appliance bulb only. Use tape to secure dryer door. Reinstalling the Dryer Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level, and connect the dryer. 10 If you will be on some models) 1. Disconnect wiring. 3. Open the dryer door. Vacation, storage, and moving care Non-...
... Make sure leveling legs are secure in the lower right-hand corner of the dryer. Close shutoff valve in dryer base. 6. Replace the bulb with the screw. 4. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. For gas dryers: 1. Make sure leveling legs are secure in gas supply line. 3. Moving ...-watt appliance bulb only. Use tape to secure dryer door. Reinstalling the Dryer Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level, and connect the dryer. 10 If you will be on some models) 1. Disconnect wiring. 3. Open the dryer door. Vacation, storage, and moving care Non-...
Owners Manual
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...whirlpool.com/help - Lint screen should be turning, but you hear the dryer drum moving. See "Cycle Guide." Separate the load to START knob not pressed firmly or held long enough. See "Installation Instructions". Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. See "Installation Instructions". Household fuse is not crushed or kinked. Electric dryers... Replace both fuses or reset the circuit breaker. Fabric softener sheets blocking the grill. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long Lint...
...whirlpool.com/help - Lint screen should be turning, but you hear the dryer drum moving. See "Cycle Guide." Separate the load to START knob not pressed firmly or held long enough. See "Installation Instructions". Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. See "Installation Instructions". Household fuse is not crushed or kinked. Electric dryers... Replace both fuses or reset the circuit breaker. Fabric softener sheets blocking the grill. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long Lint...
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...Causes Solution Cycle time too short Automatic cycle ending early. Were laundry items removed from dryer at the beginning of the cycle. Items removed before the end of the cycle. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you recently been painting, staining, or varnishing in a cycle. Increasing ...avoid wrinkling. Load is located? http://www.whirlpool.com/help - Dryer tightly packed. Level the dryer. Dry smaller loads that can stain your dryer is too hot Is the electric dryer being used for very small loads. Stains on load or drum Dryer fabric softener not properly used or was ...
...Causes Solution Cycle time too short Automatic cycle ending early. Were laundry items removed from dryer at the beginning of the cycle. Items removed before the end of the cycle. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you recently been painting, staining, or varnishing in a cycle. Increasing ...avoid wrinkling. Load is located? http://www.whirlpool.com/help - Dryer tightly packed. Level the dryer. Dry smaller loads that can stain your dryer is too hot Is the electric dryer being used for very small loads. Stains on load or drum Dryer fabric softener not properly used or was ...
Installation Instructions
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... and others are not followed. Read and follow instructions. This symbol alerts you to reduce the chance of others . All safety messages will follow instructions. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is...
... and others are not followed. Read and follow instructions. This symbol alerts you to reduce the chance of others . All safety messages will follow instructions. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is...
Installation Instructions
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...automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly. For further information, please reference the "Assistance or Service" section of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will need: ■■ A location allowing for installing new exhaust vent) Parts supplied...parts are using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at the end of an automatic cycle. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A ...
...automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly. For further information, please reference the "Assistance or Service" section of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will need: ■■ A location allowing for installing new exhaust vent) Parts supplied...parts are using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at the end of an automatic cycle. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A ...
Installation Instructions
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...are required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended to introduce outside air into the dryer. Dryer Dimensions Mobile home - Recessed area B. If the dryer is permanently connected to an individual branch circuit. When the neutral ground wire is available for mobile...) of the terminal block. Wide opening hamper door *Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with a door, minimum ventilation...
...are required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended to introduce outside air into the dryer. Dryer Dimensions Mobile home - Recessed area B. If the dryer is permanently connected to an individual branch circuit. When the neutral ground wire is available for mobile...) of the terminal block. Wide opening hamper door *Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with a door, minimum ventilation...
Installation Instructions
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...22 m) long, must have 3 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R. place under entire back edge of dryer. The cord should contain: ■■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. The 3-wire power supply cord, at... ■■ At least 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must be either green or bare. Now stand the dryer on cardboard. 2. If your outlet looks like this : Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with upturned ends. ■■ A UL listed strain relief...
...22 m) long, must have 3 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R. place under entire back edge of dryer. The cord should contain: ■■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. The 3-wire power supply cord, at... ■■ At least 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must be either green or bare. Now stand the dryer on cardboard. 2. If your outlet looks like this : Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with upturned ends. ■■ A UL listed strain relief...
Installation Instructions
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...: A 4-wire connection is pointing down (D), and hold the two clamp sections (C) together. CD E G A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Prepare to strain relief B Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that one tab is pointing up...
...: A 4-wire connection is pointing down (D), and hold the two clamp sections (C) together. CD E G A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Prepare to strain relief B Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that one tab is pointing up...
Installation Instructions
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..., go to Venting Requirements. Ring terminals G. Tighten screw. 5. Connect ground wire A F Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw (A). Remove center, silver-...colored terminal block screw (B). 4. Connect neutral wire BC Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel. Connect remaining wires Connect remaining wires to neutral wire. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power...
..., go to Venting Requirements. Ring terminals G. Tighten screw. 5. Connect ground wire A F Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw (A). Remove center, silver-...colored terminal block screw (B). 4. Connect neutral wire BC Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel. Connect remaining wires Connect remaining wires to neutral wire. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power...
Installation Instructions
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... Reaching inside the terminal block opening . Attach direct wire cable to strain relief (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. Strip 5" (127 mm) of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Prepare to step 3 on ... conduit connector onto the strain relief threads (C). 2. For 3-wire Direct Wire Connection, see page 10. Put the threaded section of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of the strain relief through the strain relief. Direct Wire...
... Reaching inside the terminal block opening . Attach direct wire cable to strain relief (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. Strip 5" (127 mm) of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Prepare to step 3 on ... conduit connector onto the strain relief threads (C). 2. For 3-wire Direct Wire Connection, see page 10. Put the threaded section of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of the strain relief through the strain relief. Direct Wire...
Installation Instructions
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...outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Secure cover with outer covering. Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Connect ground wire A (893m½m" ) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of cable. Shape ...wire ends into slot of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into hooks. 4. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire C B 3-wire Direct Wire Connection Use ...
...outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Secure cover with outer covering. Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Connect ground wire A (893m½m" ) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of cable. Shape ...wire ends into slot of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into hooks. 4. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire C B 3-wire Direct Wire Connection Use ...
Installation Instructions
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...slot of remaining direct wire cable wires under center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Optional 3-wire Connection You must verify with hold -down screw. Prepare to Venting Requirements. Remove neutral ground ...conductor screw (A) to Venting Requirements. 11 Connect remaining wires E Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of dryer rear panel. Now, go to an adequate ground. Secure cover with hold -down screw. G Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) from ...
...slot of remaining direct wire cable wires under center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Optional 3-wire Connection You must verify with hold -down screw. Prepare to Venting Requirements. Remove neutral ground ...conductor screw (A) to Venting Requirements. 11 Connect remaining wires E Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of dryer rear panel. Now, go to an adequate ground. Secure cover with hold -down screw. G Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) from ...
Installation Instructions
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...joints. ■■ Exhaust vent must not be connected into any object that extend into interior of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Dryer exhaust must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that may result in reduced airflow and ... damage to avoid sagging and kinking that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Improper venting can result in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean...
...joints. ■■ Exhaust vent must not be connected into any object that extend into interior of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Dryer exhaust must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that may result in reduced airflow and ... damage to avoid sagging and kinking that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Improper venting can result in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean...