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.
General Safety
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance.
Getting Started
Steps to Operate
Follow these steps to start using your dryer:
- Step 1: Clean Lint Screen
- Step 2: Load Clothes Close the door.
- Step 3: Turn Power On
- Step 4: Select Cycle and Settings
- Step 5: Press START/PAUSE [▶]
Visual guide showing the 5 steps with small illustrations for cleaning the lint screen, loading clothes, turning power on, selecting a cycle on the control panel, and pressing the start button.
Control Panel and Buttons
Button Descriptions
- 1. POWER/CANCEL: Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.
- 2. HOME: Touch to display the home screen, where you can select your cycle, settings, and options.
- 3. FAVORITES: Stores and accesses your favorite cycles, and also accesses a history of recently run cycles.
- 4. LCD DISPLAY: Use this screen to select cycle, settings, options, etc. Swiping the screen gives access to five frequently run cycles.
- 5. REMOTE ENABLE: Press to use the Wi-Fi app ?. Pressing this button locks the LCD screen and prompts a message about the dryer waiting for app input. Press again to exit.
- 6. TOOLS: Accesses settings ⚙️, utility cycles, preferences, and information. Scroll down to see all selections.
- 7. START/PAUSE: Touch and hold to start, or touch to pause a cycle. Release after the drum begins to move.
Control Lock and Mute
- Control Lock: Touch icon ? to lock controls. Swipe up to unlock. (Note: May be enabled after power failure; touch and hold for 3 seconds to unlock).
- Mute: Touch icon ? to mute or unmute sounds.
Cycle Guide - Normal Cycle
This dryer features a user interface to help select the best cycle. The "What to Dry" and "How to Dry" layout guides you in two steps:
- Determine the items in the load ("What to Dry").
- Determine how you want to dry them ("How to Dry").
Modifiers are preset but can be changed. Automatic cycles offer the most energy savings and fabric care by measuring air temperature and moisture to shut off when the desired dryness level is reached.
Cycle Guide Table
| Items to Dry | What to Dry | How to Dry | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-shirts, Lingerie, Blankets, Whites, Towels | Regular, Delicate, Bulky Items, Whites, Colors, Towels | Normal | Automatic Sensor Cycle stops when dryness level is reached. |
| Napkins, Athletic, Dish cloths |
Note on Energy Certifications: Government energy certifications were based on Regular + Normal Cycle, Highest temperature, Normal Dryness Level, EcoBoost™ On. Default settings may differ.
Cycle Modifiers and Options
Modifiers
Select "What to Dry" then "How to Dry" for the best combination. Refer to the online "Cycle Guide" for more information.
Automatic Cycles
Adjust dryness level: Touch "Set Auto-Drying Level" and select More, Normal, or Less. Level can be changed in the first 5-8 minutes.
Note: Automatic cycles offer up to 4 temperature adjustments depending on selections.
Timed Dry
Select Timed Dry or Quick Dry. Touch to change drying times. Touch Temperature to adjust the default temperature.
Wrinkle Shield™ Option
Adds up to 150 minutes of periodic tumbling to reduce wrinkling if the load cannot be removed immediately. Touch "ON" to activate. Can be ended by touching "X" on the screen.
Options (from Home screen)
Touch the Options icon (upper right) for:
- Damp Dry Signal: Beeps when load is damp but not fully dry, allowing removal of partially dry items. Default for Bulky Items cycles.
- Static Reduce (some models): Adds tumbling, pause, and moisture to reduce static. Adds ~3 minutes to cycle time.
- EcoBoost™ Option: Increases energy savings by using slightly lower heat, increasing dry times. Available on Regular/Normal cycle, defaults ON.
Utility Cycle: Steam Refresh
Reduces odors and light wrinkles in dry loads (wrinkle-free cotton, blends, synthetics). Can be combined with Wrinkle Shield™ or "+ Steam" for smoothing.
Connectivity and Support
Remote Enable & Wi-Fi
Use the Wi-Fi app via the Remote Enable button. Touch and hold "Wi-Fi Connect" for 3 seconds for initial connection. Can override Smart Delay.
Internet Connectivity Guide
Requires Wi-Fi and account creation. App features subject to change. Data rates may apply. Follow app prompts for setup.
For issues, call Whirlpool Connected Appliances at 1-866-333-4591.
Online Ordering Information
For full cycle guide, warranty, dimensions, or complete instructions, visit:
https://www.whirlpool.com/owners (US)
https://www.whirlpool.ca/owners (Canada)
Contact Information
United States:
1-866-698-2538
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Canada:
1-800-807-6777
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200-6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
Other Resources
- Register Product
- Schedule Service
- How To's & FAQ [❓]
- Manuals & Downloads
- Add Service Plan
- Parts
- Filters
- Accessories
Note: Not all features, cycles, and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary. The control panel is a sensitive surface; use fingertips.
