Whirlpool Dryer Quick Start Guide

Safety Warnings

⚠️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.

⚠️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.

Operating Instructions

Read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance.

1. Step 1: Clean Lint Screen (Diagram shows a hand cleaning the lint screen inside the dryer drum.)
2. Step 2: Load Clothes; then close the door (Diagram shows clothes being loaded into the dryer drum and the door being closed.)
3. Step 3: Turn Power On (Diagram shows a hand pressing the power button on the control panel.)
4. Step 4: Close Door; then Select Cycle and Settings (Diagram shows a hand closing the dryer door and then selecting a cycle and settings on the control panel.)
5. Step 5: Press START/PAUSE (Diagram shows a hand pressing the START/PAUSE button. Text indicates to touch and hold until LED counts down "3-2-1" and the dryer starts.)

Button Descriptions

• POWER/CANCEL: Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.
• WHAT TO DRY / HOW TO DRY: Once a "What to Dry" is selected, the dryer automatically selects the recommended or last-used "How to Dry" option, as well as the recommended/last-used modifiers. Both the "How to Dry" and modifiers can be changed if desired. See the Online "Cycle Guide" for details.
• START/PAUSE: Touch and hold until LED counts down "3-2-1" and the dryer starts; then let go to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it. ▶️/⏸️
• MODIFIERS: Use to select available modifiers for your dryer. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. See the Online "Cycle Guide" for details.
  • Temp: When using Timed Dry/Quick Cycle, you may select a dry temperature based on the load. Use the warmest setting safe for the garments. Follow garment label instructions. NOTE: Automatic Cycles offer up to 4 temperatures based on "What to Dry" or "How to Dry" selections.
  • Dryness: You may adjust Dryness on Automatic Cycles (except Sanitize), if desired. NOTE: Dryness is for use with Automatic Cycles only.
  • More Time/Less Time: Touch More Time or Less Time with Timed Dry/Quick Dry Cycles to increase or decrease cycle length.
• OPTIONS: Use to select available options for your dryer. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
  • Wrinkle Shield™ Option: If you cannot remove a load immediately, touch Wrinkle Shield™ to add up to 150 minutes of periodic tumbling to help reduce wrinkling. You may select "+ Steam" (on some models) to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes to help smooth out wrinkles. NOTE: If the dryer door is opened before the end of the Wrinkle Shield™ option, the dryer will pause.
  • Steam Refresh (steam models only): This cycle is ideal for reducing wrinkles and odors from dry items. Cycle time will increase based on the number of items. This is an independent cycle and cannot be combined with any other cycle.
  • Cycle Signal: Use to set the end-of-cycle signal to low, medium, high, or off. The selected volume also applies to the Damp Dry Signal. NOTE: You may also turn off tones that sound when a feature, setting, or option is touched. Touch and hold Cycle Signal for about 3 seconds to set sounds to low, medium, high, or off.
  • Damp Dry Signal: Touch to select Damp Dry Signal on or off. When selected, a series of beeps will sound when the load is damp, but not completely dry. This allows you to remove items that do not need to dry completely. The Damp Dry Signal is selected by default for Bulky Items cycles as a reminder to manually reposition bulky loads midway through the cycle. This option is not available for all cycles. See the online "Cycle Guide" for details.
  • Reduce Static (on some models): Touch to add this option to selected Automatic Cycles. The dryer will automatically tumble, pause, and introduce a small amount of moisture to help reduce static. This option adds approximately 3 minutes to the total cycle time.
  • Control Lock: Use to lock the dryer controls and prevent unintended changes to options or preferences during a drying cycle. To lock or unlock, touch and hold Control Lock or Damp Dry Signal (on steam models) for 3 seconds. The LED Display will count down "3-2-1." Once locked, the LED Display will show "Loc." NOTE: The Control Lock function may be enabled after a power failure. To unlock, touch and hold Control Lock or Damp Dry Signal (on steam models) for at least 3 seconds.
  • EcoBoost™ Option: The EcoBoost™ option defaults to the Regular/Normal cycle and is only available on that cycle. This option increases energy savings by using a slightly lower heat level. EcoBoost™ increases drying time by approximately 40 minutes, which will be reflected on the LED display. For optimal drying time, touch ECOBOOST to turn off this option.

Cycle Guide - Normal Cycle

This dryer has a unique user interface to help you select the best cycle for your load. The "What to Dry" and "How to Dry" sections guide you to the optimal cycle in two easy steps: First, determine what items are in the load. Use that to guide your "What to Dry" selection. Then, determine how you want to dry them and select the appropriate "How to Dry" selection. Modifiers are preset but can be changed. For maximum energy savings and fabric care, use Automatic cycles. These cycles measure drying air temperature and moisture levels to turn off the dryer once the load reaches the selected dryness level. Dryer performance and results may vary with service voltage less than 240 V.

NOTE: Government energy certifications for this model were based on the Regular + Normal Cycle, Highest temperature setting, Normal Dryness Level, and EcoBoost™ On. The as-shipped defaults were the same as the Government Energy Certification Settings except the default Temperature Setting of Medium was adjusted to the Highest temperature setting. Cycles available for post-sale download may use more energy than the Normal cycle, upon which the energy use rating of this dryer is based.

Online Ordering Information

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LED Display and Cycle Status

LED Display: When a cycle is selected, its default settings will light up and the estimated time remaining (for Automatic Cycles) will vary depending on "What to Dry" and "How to Dry" selections or actual time remaining for Timed Dry cycles (for Manual Cycles) will be displayed.

CYCLE STATUS

The Cycle Status indicators show the progress of a cycle. Not all indicators are available on all models.

• Sensing: The Sensing indicator will light periodically during Sensor Cycles to indicate that the moisture sensor on the dryer is operating. This indicator will not light during Timed Cycles or options such as Wrinkle Shield™ Option.
• Wet: The load is still wet and/or the cycle just started.
• Damp: This indicator shows that the load is partially dried and items that you may wish to hang up or iron while still damp may be removed.
• Cool Down: The dryer has finished drying with heat and is now tumbling the load without heat to cool it down and reduce wrinkling.
• Check Vent: The Check Vent indicator is a feature available for Automatic Cycles only. This indicator will show the status of airflow through the dryer and the dryer's vent system for the dryer's life. During the sensing phase at the beginning of the cycle, the Check Vent light will come on if a blocked vent or low airflow issue is detected. This light will stay on for the entire cycle. Should the Check Vent light illuminate, refer to the Online "Troubleshooting" section for potential solutions. The light will be cleared upon completion of the cycle, touching Power, or opening the door. The Check Vent light will continue to illuminate during the cycle unless the root cause is resolved. NOTE: The dryer will continue to operate even while the indicator is lit, but poor airflow can impact dry times and overall performance. See "Check Your Vent System for Good Airflow" in the Owner's Manual. NOTE: If there are other error issues during a cycle, the Check Vent indicator will not light up. See the Online "Troubleshooting" section.
• End: This will indicate that the selected cycle has ended and the load may be removed from the dryer. If Wrinkle Shield™ Option has been selected, the dryer may continue to tumble the load, even if "End" is displayed.
• Control Lock: This will illuminate once the controls are locked.