Whirlpool YWHD5090GW 4.3 cu. ft. True Ventless Heat Pump Compact Dryer

Owner's Guide Washer

Control Panel and Features

1. POWER BUTTON
   Touch until the indicator above the Program button lights up. Symbols appear on the control panel and sounds are played.
2. PROGRAM (cycle)
   When you turn on the dryer, the light above this button will turn on. The program settings which you used last will appear on the control panel. This button also lets you set water conductivity (see “Adapting the dryer to water conductivity” for more information).
3. PROGRAM/CYCLE AREA
   An indicator next to each program/cycle lights up as you use the knob to scroll through the list. Press the knob when the indicator next to the desired program/cycle lights up.
4. CONTROL KNOB
   Turn the knob to select a program/cycle for your laundry load, change dryness level, set drying time or delay start time, or select Other Options. Press the knob to confirm your selection.
5. OPTIONS
   Touch to activate additional dry options or additional features on the dryer before touching the Start/Pause button. Additional dry options or additional features selected after touching the Start/Pause button may not be activated.
   To return to factory default cycle settings, unplug the dryer for 30 seconds, then plug back in.
   NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles.
   A. Cycle Signal
   Use to turn on or off the signal indicating the end of a drying cycle.
   NOTE: Touch and hold the Cycle Signal button for about one second to turn sounds on or off.
   B. Control Lock
   Use to lock the controls of the dryer and avoid an accidental change in cycle options or preferences during a drying cycle.
   Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK to lock or unlock the controls of the dryer.
   NOTE: The Control Lock function may be enabled when recovering from a power failure. To unlock the control, touch and hold CONTROL LOCK.
   C. Steam
   Touch to activate the Steam option, which adds humidity to the end of the Heavy Duty, Normal, or Synthetics cycle to help smooth out wrinkles.
   D. Delay Start
   Touch to start your program/cycle at a later time.
6. SETTINGS
   A. Timed Dry
   Sets the length of a Timed Dry cycle.
   B. Dryness Level
   When using some Automatic Cycles, you may select a Dryness Level based on the type of load you are drying.
   NOTE: Dryness Level is for use with Automatic Cycles only.
7. OTHER OPTIONS
   Save Time
   This option provides quicker drying.
   Gentle
   This option dries laundry more gently by reducing the drying temperature.
   Wrinkle Shield™
   This option helps to avoid creasing if you cannot unload the laundry soon after the program/cycle ends. The dryer starts to tumble the laundry periodically a few minutes after the program/cycle ends. This tumbling will last up to approximately 12 hours. Tumbling can be stopped any time by touching the Power button to turn off the dryer.
8. START/PAUSE BUTTON
   Touch to start, or touch and hold to pause, a program/ cycle.
9. LED DISPLAY
   When you select a program/cycle, its default settings will light up and the Estimated Time Remaining will be displayed. Factors such as load size and dryness level may affect the time shown in the display.
   Symbols
   Drying time
   Delay start
   Conductivity adjustment

STATUS INDICATORS (next to control knob)

These indicators will light up to alert you when certain conditions occur.

Symbols

Water tank full (see “Empty Water Tank” in “Using Your Dryer”)

Clean bottom filter (see “Cleaning the Bottom Filter” in “Dryer Care”)

Clean door filter (see “Cleaning the Lint Screen” in “Dryer Care”)

Program/Cycle Guide – Automatic Cycles

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered. If there is a power failure, settings will return to the default. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

Load Size Recommendations

For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted for each cycle.

Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than ¼ full.

Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about ½ full.

Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about ¾ full. Do not pack tightly. Items need to tumble freely.

Use Automatic Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings

The dryer senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.

Program/Cycle Guide – Adjustable Time Cycles

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered. If there is a power failure, settings will return to the default. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

Load Size Recommendations

For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted for each cycle.

Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than ¼ full.

Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about ½ full.

Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about ¾ full. Do not pack tightly. Items need to tumble freely.

Adjust drying time on Timed Dry Cycles

When you select the Timed Dry or Air Dry cycle, the time appears in the display. Use Wool the knob to set the drying time from 10 to Bulky/Bedding 180 minutes (3 hours).

Program/Cycle Guide – Refresh Cycle

The Refresh cycle is designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and refresh fabrics.

Using Your Dryer

Warning - 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.

Warning - 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).
• Do not dry items containing foam, rubber, or plastic in this dryer.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

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

1. Empty water tank
   
   Hold the handle and carefully pull out the water tank. Holding the full water tank with both hands, empty out the water. Then push the container back into place. Make sure that it is properly inserted.
2. Clean door lint screen
   
   Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight up and out. Press tab down and open lint screen. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
   IMPORTANT: Clean lint screen before each dryer use as a screen blocked with lint will increase drying time.
3. Clean bottom filter
   
   Clean the bottom filter after every 5 cycles. Open the filter door on the bottom of the dryer and grab the handle to pull out filter. Remove the foam from the bottom filter. Clean the filter foam and filter by hand or rinse with water – do not wash the filter foam in a washer. Wring out the filter foam do not insert it in the bottom filter dripping wet. For additional cleaning information, see “Dryer Care.”
   Replace the filter foam on the bottom filter. Replace the bottom filter in the filter chamber. Fold the filter handle down and close the bottom door.
   NOTE: To turn off the “Clean bottom filter” ( ) status indicator, the filter must be removed and replaced with the Power button touched ON and no cycle running.
4. Load dryer
   
   Open the door by pulling on the handle. Place laundry in the dryer. Add a dryer sheet to wet load if desired. Close the door.
   IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack the dryer. Items need to tumble freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor drying performance and may increase wrinkling and tangling.
5. Touch Power button to turn on dryer
6. Select program/cycle
   
   Turn the knob to select a program/cycle for your laundry load. As you turn the knob, an indicator light will light up next to the program/cycle names to the left of the knob. Stop turning when the indicator next to the desired program/cycle lights up. Press the knob to confirm your selection.
   See “Program/Cycle Guide” for details on program/cycle features.
7. Select options, if desired
8. Setting a delayed start, if desired
   
   If you do not want to begin a cycle immediately, you may choose the Delay Start option. This will delay the start of the drying cycle by up to 23 hours.
   To set a Delayed Start:
   1. Touch the Delay Start button to set the desired delay time.
   2. Turn the knob to the number of hours you want to delay the start of the drying cycle. The delay time will appear on the display. Press the knob to confirm your selection.
   After touching the Start/Pause button, the time will count down until the delay time has been reached. The dryer will start and the display will show the remaining time in the cycle.
9. If Air Dry or Timed Dry was selected, set drying time
   
   When you select a timed cycle, the indicator light above “Timed Dry” lights up. Turn the knob to select the desired time, up to 180 minutes. Press the knob to confirm your selection.
10. If an automatic cycle was selected, set dryness level
    
    When you select an automatic cycle, the indicator light above “Dryness Level” lights up. Turn the knob to select the desired level. As you turn the knob, an indicator light will light up next to the dryness levels to the right of the knob. Stop turning when the indicator next to the desired level lights up. Press the knob to confirm your selection.
11. Select any additional options*
    
    After setting drying time or dryness level, the indicator light above “Options” lights up. Turn the knob to select the desired option(s). As you turn the knob, the option symbols above the Options button will light up one at a time as you turn the knob. Stop turning when the symbol of the desired option lights up. Press the knob to confirm your selection.
    Not all options and settings are available with all program/ cycles. See “Program/Cycle Guide” for available options and settings.
12. Touch Start/Pause button to begin drying program/cycle
    
    Touch the Start/Pause button to start the drying program/ cycle. To pause a program/cycle in progress, touch the Start/ Pause button once, then touch again to continue the program/ cycle. To cancel a program/cycle, touch the Power button.
13. Touch Power button to turn off dryer after program/cycle ends
    
    When the display indicates that the cycle has finished, touch the Power button to turn off the dryer. Open the door and take out your laundry.
    To save energy, the dryer turns off automatically about a quarter hour after the program/cycle ends.
    If not turned off right after the program/cycle ends, the dryer will tumble the laundry for about 10 minutes to prevent wrinkling. The display shows an animation.
    NOTE: If the Power button is touched and held, a countdown will be displayed. At the end of the countdown, any errors will be erased and the program/cycle will restart.
14. Remove garments promptly after cycle is finished
    
    Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce wrinkling.

Adapting the dryer to water conductivity

The drying results are affected by the conductivity of the water used during washing. If, by modifying the available dryness levels (damp dry, dry, and extra dry), you are not satisfied with the final drying results, you can adapt the water conductivity Delicates level. The dryer comes with preset level 3. Choose between level 1 (most damp results) and 5 (most dry results).

1. Touch and hold the Program button. The display will count down until the Conductivity Adjustment symbol on the display flashes and the current setting is shown.
2. Turn the knob to adjust the level (1-2-3-4-5). Press the knob to confirm your selection.

NOTE: This new setting will affect all future cycles. If the desired drying results are attained, water conductivity will not require further adjustment.

Dryer Care

CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the airflow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer.

Warning - Explosion Hazard

• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.
• Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 mm) above the floor for a gargage installation.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire.

CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR

To clean dryer drum:

1. Use a mild hand dish detergent mixed at a low concentration with very warm water, and rub with a soft cloth.
2. Rinse well with a wet sponge or towel.
3. Tumble a load of clean clothes or towels to dry drum
   OR
   Use a microfiber cloth and hot water in a spray bottle to clean the drum and a second microfiber towel to dry.

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 appliance servicer.

CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN

Clean lint screen after every load.
The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean:

1. Pull the lint screen straight up and out. Press tab down and open lint screen. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
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.

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.

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 lint screen:

1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of 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 screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Reinstall screen in dryer.

CLEANING THE BOTTOM FILTER

Clean bottom filter after every 5 loads.
The filter is located in bottom corner of dryer.

1. Open the filter door on the bottom of the dryer and grab the handle to pull out the filter. Remove the foam from the bottom filter. Clean the filter foam and the filter by hand or rinse with water – do not wash the filter foam in a washer. Wring out the filter foam – do not insert it in the bottom filter dripping wet.
2. Replace the filter foam on the bottom filter. Replace the bottom filter in the filter chamber. Fold the filter handle down and close the bottom door.

IMPORTANT: Do not run the dryer with the filter loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

NON-USE, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE

Non-Use or Storage Care
If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should:

1. Empty water tank.
2. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
3. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
4. In colder climates, store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hose, freezing can damage your dryer.

Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1. Empty water tank.
2. Unplug the power supply cord.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use tape to secure dryer door.

Warning - Electrical Shock Hazard

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Replace all parts and panels before operating.
• Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

For direct-wired dryers:

1. Empty water tank.
2. Disconnect power.
3. Disconnect wiring.
4. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
5. Use tape to secure dryer door.

Reinstalling the Dryer
Follow the “Installation Instructions” section to locate, level, and connect the dryer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you experience	Possible Causes	Solution
Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run	Door not closed completely.	Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
	Start/Pause button not touched firmly.	Touch the Start/Pause button firmly.
	Bottom filter not inplace.	Place filter back in dryer and make sure the handle is properly seated. The bottom filter indicator will light up if not properly seated.
	Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker has 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 fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
	Incorrect power supply.	Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified electrician.
	Wrong type of fuse.	Use a time-delay fuse.
Unusual Noise
Thumping noise	Dryer hasn’t been used in a while.	This is due to temporary flat spots on the drum rollers. The thumping sound will diminish after afew minutes.
Rattling or vibrating noise	A small object caught between the edges of dryer drum.	Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean out pockets before laundering.
	Dryer isn’t properly leveled.	The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See “Installation Instructions”. All four dryer feet should be in firm contact with the floor.
	Clothing is balled up in dryer.	When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
Loud humming or increased noise during cycle	Load is packed tightly.	Reduce load size to recommended load size in “Program/Cycle Guide”. Run the dryer for 5–10minutes.
Dryer Results
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily or drying times are too long	Lint screen is clogged with lint.	Clean lint screen before each load.
	Bottom filter and screen is clogged with lint.	Clean bottom filter after every 5th cycle.
	The dryer is not level.	Clothes not contacting the moisture sensors during Automatic Cycles. See “Level Dryer” in “Installation Instructions”.
	The load is too large and heavy to dry quickly.	Separate the load to tumble freely.
	Fabric softener sheets are blocking the grille.	The air outlet grille is just inside the door. Check that it is not blocked by a fabric softener sheet. Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
	The dryer is located in a room with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC).	Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC).
	The dryer is located in a closet.	Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. The front of thedryer requires a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of thedryer requires 5" (127 mm). See “Installation Instructions.”
There may be some water in the bottom filter or on floor	The dryer is not level.	Floor needs to have a slope less than 1" (25 mm). See “Level Dryer” in “Installation Instructions”.
	Bottom filter is not properly seated.	Make sure filter is placed in the housing cabinet correctly. See “Cleaning the Bottom Filter”.
	Drain hose is longer than what was provided. Verify water container and hose connections.	Drain hose can be installed no higher than 36" (91 cm) from bottom of the dryer. See “Drain System” in “Installation Instructions.”
Cycle time is too short	The load may not be contacting the sensor strips on Automatic Cycles.	Level the dryer. See “Installation Instructions.” All four dryer feet should be in firm contact with the floor.
	The Automatic Cycle is ending early.	Change the dryness level setting on Automatic Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle. If loads are consistently ending too early, also see “Adapting the dryer to water conductivity.”
Lint on load	Lint screen is clogged with lint.	Clean lint screen before each load.
Stains on load	Improper use of fabric softener.	Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments. Do not use fabric softener sheets with steam cycles.
Stains on drum	Loose dyes in clothes.	Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). These will not transfer to other clothing.
Loads are wrinkled	The load was not removed from dryer at the end of the cycle.	Refer to garment care label instructions. Dry-clean-only garments are not recommended.
	The dryer was tightly packed.	Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Results may also vary depending on fabric type.
Odors	Recent painting, staining, or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located.	Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
	Odors are left in garments after wearing.	Rewash and dry the clothing.
Load too hot	Load removed before cool-down portion of cycle complete.	Allow the dryer to complete the cool-down portion of the cycle before removing the load.
Stains or lint build upon wall behind dryer	Dryer too close to wall.	Move dryer away from wall and make sure you have proper ventilation.
Dryer Displays Code Message or LED Symbol Lights Up
	Water tank is filled with water.	Empty water tank; make sure to insert it properly afterwards.
	Water tank is not correctly positioned.	Push in the water tank to make sure that it is correctly inserted in the tank compartment.
	Bottom filter is blocked by lint.	Clean the bottom filter; make sure to insert it properly afterwards.
	Bottom filter is not correctly positioned.	Push in the bottom filter and move the release levers into a vertical position to make sure the filter is correctly inserted in the filter compartment. Close the flap.
	Door filter is blocked by lint.	Remove and clean the door filter; afterwards, make sure to insert it properly in the filter compartment.
	Door filter is not correctly positioned.	Check position of the door filter; make sure that it is properly inserted in the filter compartment.
F01 to F04	A component has failed.	Touch and hold the Power button for at least 3 seconds while dryer is on.
F05 to F09	A component has failed.	Turn off and unplug the dryer. Immediately open the door and take out the laundry so that the heat can dissipate. Make sure that the ambient temperature ranges between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C). After about one hour, plug in the dryer, load the laundry, and start the program/cycle again. If the failure persists, call for service.
F10 to F24	A component has failed.	Turn off and unplug the dryer. After about half an hour, plug in the dryer and start the program/cycle again. If the failure persists, call for service.