Whirlpool Duet Steam Front Load Washer User Manual

Whirlpool Duet Steam Front Load Washer

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 the 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.

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QUICK START GUIDE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

This Use & Care Guide covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all of the cycles and features described.

USING AUTO CYCLES

Automatic Cycles automatically match the cycle setting to the type of load and adjust drying time for optimal performance.

See the Cycles information on the following pages for more details on each cycle.

1. Clean the lint screen.
2. Place laundry in the dryer. Shut the doot
3. Press Power
4. Select an Automatic Cycle.
5. Select the Options feature, if desired.
6. Press and hold START to begin.

To make changes during an Automatic Cycle:

1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL.
2. Select DRYNESS LEVEL or Option.
3. Press and hold START to begin.

NOTE: For the Sanitize Cycle (on some models), to ensure sanitization, do not interrupt the cycle.

USING MANUAL CYCIÆS

Use Manual Cycles to set a drying time and temperature. See the Cycles information on the following pages for more details on each cycle.

1. Clean the lint screen.
2. Place laundry in the dryer. Shut the door.
3. Press Power.
4. Select a Manual Cycle.
5. Press the Dry Time up or down buttons until the desired drying time is displayed.
6. Press TEMPERATURE until the desired temperature glows.
7. Select the Options feature, if desired.
8. Press and hold START to begin.

USING STEAM CYCLES (Steam models only)

Steam Cycles use water and heat to reduce wrinkles and odors in dry items. See the Cycles information on the following pages for more details on each cycle.

1. Press Power.
2. Select a Steam Cycle.
3. Press and hold START to begin.

Stopping Your Dryer

To stop your dryer at any time

Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice, open the door, or press Power.

Pausing or Restarting

To pause the dryer at any time

Open the door or press PAUSE/CANCEL once.

To restart the dryer

Close the door and press and hold the START button until the dryer starts.

Tips for Getting the Best Performance from Your Steam Dryer

• Results may vary depending on the fabric. 100% cotton garments with a wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than those without. 100% cotton items may require additional touching up after the Steam Cycle.
• The use of a 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.
• The Quick Refresh Cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from loads consisting of one to four 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.
• The Quick Refresh Cycle time is set for 15 minutes and is not adjustable. Under certain environmental or installation conditions, you may experience under-drying with the Quick Refresh Cycle. Select Enhanced Touch Up Cycle (20 min. default time), which can be customized to select High Temperature and/or additional cycle time by pressing the Timed Cycle Adjust More Time button.

Cycles

Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. See the Automatic Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings chart.

Steam models

Non-Steam models

Automatic Cycles

Automatic Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are drying. See the following Automatic Preset Cycle Settings chart. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature. A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time for optimal drying.

Sanitize

Use this cycle for items such as towels, bedding, children’s clothing, or other items needing to be sanitized. This cycle is designed to eliminate 99.9% of 3 common infectious bacteria.

This cycle should be run to completion to ensure sanitization. For best results, do not interrupt the cycle.

Manual Cycles

Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. When a Manual Cycle is selected, the Estimated Time Remaining display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing the DRY TIME up or down buttons.

Manual Preset Cycle Settings

Reset time to complete drying, if needed.

Air Only

Use the Timed Dry/Air Only temperature setting for items that require drying without heat, such as rubber, plastic, and heat-sensitive fabrics. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using Air Only.

When using Air Only

• Check that coverings are securely stitched.
• Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle.
• Dry the item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.

NOTE: Automatic Cycles are not available when using the Air Only setting.

Steam Cycles

In these cycles, a small amount of water is sprayed into the dryer drum after several minutes of tumbling with heat. The STEAM Status Light will come on while the water is sprayed into the drum. The dryer will continue to tumble at Medium heat for the duration of the cycle. The Steam Cycles include Quick Refresh and Enhanced Touch Up. The heat setting and cycle time are not adjustable for the Quick Refresh Cycle, but can be adjusted for the Enhanced Touch Up Cycle.

NOTE: Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton garments with a wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than those without.

Use of a fabric softener sheet is not recommended with steam cycles, as it may cause temporary staining on the clothes.

Control Lock/Unlock

This feature allows you to lock your settings to avoid unintended use of the dryer. You can also use the Control Lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation.

To enable the Control Lock feature when the dryer is running:

• Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK/UNLOCK button for 3 seconds. The control is locked when a double beep is heard and the Control Lock status light is on.
• When the dryer is off, it is not necessary to press the Control On button before activating the Control Lock feature.

To unlock:

• Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK/UNLOCK button for 3 seconds to turn this feature off.

NOTE: When the dryer is running and Control Lock is on, the dryer can be stopped by pressing the Pause/Cancel button, but cannot be restarted until the control is unlocked.

Changing Cycles, Options, and Modifiers

You can change Auto Cycles, Timed Cycles, Options, and Modifier, and anytime before pressing Start.

• Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is selected. The last selection will not be accepted.

Changing Cycles after pressing Start

1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice. This ends the current cycle.
2. Select the desired cycle and options.
3. Press and hold START. The dryer starts at the beginning of the new cycle.

NOTE: If you do not press Start within 5 minutes of selecting the cycle, the dryer automatically shuts off.

Changing Options and Modifiers after pressing Start

You can change an Option or Modifier anytime before the selected Option or Modifier begins.

1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL once.
2. Select the new Option and/or Modifier.
3. Press and hold START to continue the cycle.

NOTE: If you happen to press Pause/Cancel twice, the program clears, and your dryer shuts down. Restart the selection process.

Changing the Preset Dryness Level Settings

If all your loads on all Auto Dry cycles are consistently not as dry as you would like, you may change the preset Dryness Level settings to increase the dryness. This change will affect all of your Auto Dry cycles.

Your Dryness Level settings can be adjusted to adapt to different installations, environmental conditions, or personal preference. There are 3 drying settings: 1 (factory preset dryness level), 2 (slightly drier clothes, approximately 15% more drying time), and 3 (much drier clothes, approximately 30% more drying time).

1. The Dryness Level settings cannot be changed while the dryer is running.
2. Press and hold the Dryness Level button for 5 seconds. The dryer will beep, and “CF” will be displayed for 1 second, followed by the current drying setting.
3. To select a new drying setting, press the Dryness Level key again until the desired drying setting is shown. NOTE: While cycling through the settings, the current setting will not flash, but the other settings will flash.
4. Press START to save the drying setting.
5. The drying setting you selected will become your new preset drying setting for all Auto Dry cycles.

DRYER CARE

Cleaning the Dryer Location

Keep the dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Cleaning the Lint Screen

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. The control panel has an indicator light to remind you to clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean

1. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
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 the 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 the screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry the lint screen with a clean towel. Replace the screen in the dryer.

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 person.

From the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

Vacation, 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 will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should:

1. Unplug the dryer or disconnect the power.
2. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
3. Steam models only: Turn off the water supply to the dryer. This helps to avoid unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.

Moving care

For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Steam models only: Shut off the water faucet.
3. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from the faucet, then drain the hose. Transport the hose separately.
4. Make sure leveling legs are secure in the dryer base.
5. Use masking tape to secure the dryer door.

For direct-wired dryers:

1. Disconnect power.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Steam models only: Shut off the water faucet.
4. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from the faucet, then drain the hose. Transport the hose separately.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in the dryer base.
6. Use masking tape to secure the dryer door.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First, try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call…

For additional recommendations, refer to your Installation Instructions.

Dryer Operation

The dryer will not run

• Is the dryer door firmly closed?
• Was the Start button firmly pressed?

Large loads may require pressing and holding the Start button for 2-5 seconds.

• Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?

There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

• Is the correct power supply available?

Electric dryers require a 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified electrician.

• Was a regular fuse used?

Use a time-delay fuse.

Unusual sounds

• Has the dryer had a period of non-use?

If the dryer hasn’t been used for a while, there may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.

• Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum and the front or rear of the dryer?

Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean out pockets before laundering.

• Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to back and side to side?

The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the Installation Instructions.

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