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Summary of Contents for WED9400ST

Page 1: ...ELECTRONIC ELECTRIC DRYER For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whidpooLcom Table of Contents 2 W10110850A ...

Page 2: ...DRYER USE 18 Starting Your Dryer 18 Stopping Your Dryer 19 Pausing or Restarting 19 Control Locked 19 Drying and Cycle Tips 19 Status Lights 20 Cycles 20 Additional Features 21 Changing Cycles Options and Modifiers 22 Drying Rack 22 DRYER CARE 23 Cleaning the Dryer Location 23 Cleaning the Lint Screen 23 Cleaning the Dryer Interior 24 Removing Accumulated Lint 24 Vacation and Moving Care 24 Changi...

Page 3: ...n 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 ...

Page 4: ...xhaust system hardware available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer For further information please refer to the Assistance or Service section of this manual Pedestal Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal You have the option of purchasing pedestals of different heights separately for this dryer You may select a 10 25 4 cm or 15 5 39 4 cm pedestal These pedestals will ...

Page 5: ...aterials and vapors such as gasoline away from dryer Place dryer at least 18 inches 46 cm above the floor for a garage installation Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire You will need A location that allows for proper exhaust installation See Venting Requirements Aseparate 30 amp circuit If you are using a power supply cord a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft 61 cm of...

Page 6: ...lent ventilation openings are acceptable Companion appliance spacing should also be considered Custom undercounter installation Dryer only 8 _ _o_ All tit Ill lit tt_l 96 52 cm 1 _ _ _27 _ _ 1 2 8 cm i 68 6 cm 2 8 cm Required spacing Closet installation Dryer only 24 in 2 185 crn2 I1 1 31 J _ Is l 2 5cm 6Ocm 12 7cm A A Side view closet or confined area B Closet door with vents Required spacing For...

Page 7: ...AC only electrical supply or 3 or 4 wire 120 208 volt electrical supply if specified on the serial rating plate on a separate 30 amp circuit fused on both sides of the line A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended Connect to an individual branch circuit Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit Do not use an extension cord If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used ...

Page 8: ...be Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable with ground wire protected with flexible metallic conduit All current carrying wires must be insulated 10 gauge solid copper wire do not use aluminum At least 5 ft 1 52 m long GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded cord connected dryer This dryer must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of...

Page 9: ...reen ground connector Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals gold Securely tighten all electrical connections Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock 1 Disconnect power 2 Remove the hold down screw and terminal block cover D B A Neutral ground wire B External ground conductor screw C Center silver colored terminal block screw D Terminal block cover and hold...

Page 10: ... instructions for your type of electrical connection 4 wire recommended 3 wire if 4 wire is not available Electrical Connection Options If your home has And you will be Go to Section connecting to 4 wire receptacle A UL listed 120 4 wire connection NEMA Type 14 30R 240 volt Power supply cord minimum 30 amp dryer power supply cord 4 wire direct A fused 4 wire connection disconnect or Direct Wire ci...

Page 11: ...our electrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements 4 wire connection Direct wire IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 wire connections Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed Strip 5 12 7 cm of outer covering from end of cable leaving bare ground wire at 5 12 7 cm Cut 11 2 3...

Page 12: ...conductor to neutral wire B C D E A 3 wire receptacle NEMA type lO 30R B 3 wire plug C Neutral prong D Spade terminals with up turned ends E _ 1 9 cm UL listed strain relief F Ring terminals G Neutral white or center wire 1 Loosen or remove center silver colored terminal block screw E A External ground conductor screw B Neutral ground wire C Center silver colored terminal block screw D Neutral wir...

Page 13: ... hold down screw 6 You have completed your electrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements Optional 3 wire connection Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and th...

Page 14: ...etal vents are recommended Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking Flexible metal vent Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance Do not ...

Page 15: ...9820 black 279925 biscuit 279989 pewter 280171 diamond dust Contact your local dealer Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire electrical shock or serious injury Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties Select the type best for your installation Two close clearance installations are shown Refer to the manufacturer s instructions 7 XJ ...

Page 16: ...tallations have a 90 turn inside the dryer To determine maximum exhaust length add one 90 turn to the chart Number of Type of Box or Angled 90 turns vent Iouvered hoods or elbows hoods 0 Rigid metal 64 ft 20 m 58 ft 17 7 m Flexible metal 36 ft 11 m 28 ft 8 5 m 1 Rigid metal 54 ft 16 5 m 48 ft 14 6 m Flexible metal 31 ft 9 4 m 23 ft 7 m 2 Rigid metal 44 ft 13 4 m 38 ft 11 6 m Flexible metal 27 ft 8...

Page 17: ...aterials 4 Check the dryer s final location Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked 5 Check that the dryer is level See Level Dryer 6 For power supply cord installation plug into an outlet For direct wire installation reconnect power 7 Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on the dryer 8 Read Dryer Use 9 Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to...

Page 18: ...efault time based on the size and fabric type of the load Toward the end of the drying process the estimated time display will adjust again showing the final drying time To use an Automatic Cycle NOTE A light next to each feature will glow green when the feature is selected or will glow amber when the feature is selectable The light will not glow when the selection is unavailable with the cycle or...

Page 19: ... Press the CYCLE SIGNAL button to set end of cycle signal volume to desired level Press and hold START button until dryer starts about 1 second NOTE Dryness Level is not adjustable for Manual Cycles Pressing the Dryness Level button will cause the triple beep indicating that this option is not selectable While a Manual Cycle is running you can change the settings for Time Temperature the WRINKLE S...

Page 20: ... down period in a Manual Cycle Damp The Damp light indicates that the load has reached the damp dry level To be alerted when your load is approximately 80 dry you may use the Damp Dry Cycle Signal option See Damp Dry Cycle Signal in Additional Features section NOTE The Damp light is not used with manual cycles Cool Down The Cool Down light glows during the cool down part of the cycle Laundry is co...

Page 21: ...d a short drying time Manual Preset Cycle Settings Manual Cycles Temperature Default Time Load Type Minutes TIMED DRY High 40 Heavyweight items bulky items bedspreads work clothes TOUCH UP Medium 15 Helps to smooth out wrinkles QUICK DRY High 21 Small loads Air Only Use the Air Only setting for items that require drying without heat such as rubber plastic and heat sensitive fabrics This chart show...

Page 22: ...t to Off i_Loud i_Soft _Off You can change Auto Cycles Timed Cycles Modifiers and Options 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 ...

Page 23: ...with the drying rack DRYER CARE Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air A Dryer rack front edge B Dryer back panel 3 Put the wet items on top of the rack Leave space between the items so air can reach all the surfaces NOTE Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack oj 4 Close the door 5 Select a timed drying cycle and tempe...

Page 24: ...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 unstable dye items inside out to avoid dye transfer Vacation 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 f Unplug dryer or disconnect power 2 Clean l...

Page 25: ...re 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 Is the clothing knotted or balled up When balled up the load will bounce causing the dryer to vibrate Separate the load items and restart the dryer Dryer displaying code message PF power failure check the following Was the drying cycle i...

Page 26: ...to do so can result in back or other injury Is the automatic cycle ending early The load may not be contacting the sensor strips Level the dryer Change the dryness level setting on Automatic Cycles Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle Lint on load Is the lint screen clogged Clean lint screen Check for air movement Stains on load or drum Was dr...

Page 27: ...rovide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the p...

Page 28: ...ed installation instructions 11 Replacement parts or repair labor costs when the major appliance is used in a country other than the country in which it was purchased DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS...

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