User Manual Whirlpool YWED4850HW 7.0 cu. ft. Top Load Electric Dryer with AutoDry™ Drying System

• User Manual - (English, French)

• Energy Guide - (English)

• Installation Intructions - (English)

Table of contents

• DRYER MAINTENANCE AND CARE
• MAKE GAS CONNECTION
• CONNECT INLET HOSES
• CONNECT VENT
• LEVEL DRYER
• REVERSE DOOR SWING (OPTIONAL)
• TROUBLESHOOTING

User manual Electric Dryer

DRYER MAINTENANCE AND 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.

Cleaning the Dryer Interior

To clean dryer drum:

1. Use nonflammable cleaner or a mild hand dish detergent mixed at a low concentration with very warm water, and rub with a soft cloth.

• Rinse well with a wet sponge or towel.
• Tumble a load of clean clothes or towels to dry drum.

OR

2. Use a microfiber cloth and very warm water in a spray bottle to clean the drum and a second microfiber towel to dry. NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the rear of 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 transfer of dye.

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 service or ventilation system cleaner.

From the exhaust vent: Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

Cleaning the Lint Screen

Every load cleaning: The lint screen may be located either in the door opening or the top of the dryer depending on model. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean:

1. Remove the lint screen. If necessary, press the tab to release and open the lint screen. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash 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” in the Installation Instructions.
• Clean space where lint screen is located, as needed. Using a vacuum, gently remove any lint that has accumulated outside of the lint screen.

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 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.

Changing the Drum Light (on some models)

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall of the dryer. Using a 1/4" (6.5 mm) nut driver or socket wrench, remove the screw located in the lower right-hand corner of the cover. Remove the cover.

3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10 W appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the screw.

4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

Check Your Vent System for Good Airflow

Good Airflow

Along with heat, dryers require good airflow to efficiently dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and improve your energy savings. See Installation Instructions.

The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in good airflow. Blocked or crushed vents as well as improper venting installation will reduce air flow and dryer performance.

Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless of who installed the dryer. To clean or repair venting, contact a venting specialist.

Maintain Good Airflow

• Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
• Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material.
• Use the shortest length of vent possible.
• Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system; each bend and curve reduces airflow.

• Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
• Remove lint from the entire length of the vent system at least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation Instructions for final product check.
• Clear away items from the front of the dryer.

Nonuse, Storage, and Moving Care

Nonuse or Storage Care

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

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect 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 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 water faucet. Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet; then drain the hose. Transport hose separately.

3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

4. Use tape to secure dryer door.

5. On models with base trim, remove base trim before moving dryer. See "Install and remove base trim (on some models)" for details.

For direct-wired dryers:

1. Turn off power at fuse or breaker box.

2. Disconnect wiring.

3. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet. Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet; then drain the hose. Transport hose separately.

4. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

5. Use tape to secure dryer door. 6. On models with base trim, remove base trim before moving dryer. See "Install and remove base trim (on some models)" for details.

To winterize the dryer:

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Shut off water faucet.

3. Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain.

To use the dryer again:

1. Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet. Turn on water faucet.

2. Plug in dryer or reconnect power as described in the Installation Instructions.

Reinstalling the Dryer

Follow the Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect the dryer.

Special Instructions for Steam Models

Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hose, freezing can damage your dryer. If storing or moving your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.

Water inlet hose

Replace inlet hose and hose screen after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hose if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.

When replacing your inlet hose, record the date of replacement.

MAKE GAS CONNECTION

1. Connect gas supply to dryer

Remove red cap from gas pipe. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint compound on threads of all non-flared male fittings. If flexible metal tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks.

NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint compound resistant to action of LP gas. Do not use TEFLON® tape.

2. Plan pipe fitting connection

A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect dryer to existing gas line. A recommended connection is shown. Your connection may be different, according to supply line type, size, and location.

3. Open shut-off valve

Open shut-off valve in supply line; valve is open when handle is parallel to gas pipe. Then, test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution.

Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leaks found.

CONNECT INLET HOSES

(Steam Models Only)

For non-steam models, skip to “Connect Vent.”

The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses.

1. Turn cold water off, remove and replace rubber washer

Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer.

2. Attach short hose and “Y” connector

Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. Then attach “Y” connector to end of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on “Y” connector.

3. Tighten couplings

Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

4. Attach long hose to “Y” connector and tighten couplings

Attach dryer 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to the “Y” connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of “Y” connector. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

5. Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling

Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at top of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector. Using pliers, tighten the coupling an additional two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

6. Turn on cold water faucet

Check that the water faucet is turned on.

7. Check for leaks

Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet, and hoses.

CONNECT VENT

1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet

Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.

2. Move dryer to final location

Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent.

LEVEL DRYER

1. Level dryer

Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from front to back.

NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly.

2. Tighten and adjust leveling legs

If dryer is not level or the same height as the washer, prop up using a wood block. Use wrench to adjust legs up or down, and check again for levelness. Once legs are level, make sure all four legs are snug against the floor before tightening them.

REVERSE DOOR SWING (OPTIONAL)

NOTE: Magnetized screwdriver is helpful.

1. Place towel on dryer

Place towel on top of dryer to avoid damaging the surface.

2. Remove bottom screws

Open dryer door. Remove bottom screws from dryer cabinet side of hinges. Loosen (do not remove) top screws from dryer cabinet side of hinges.

3. Lift door off top screws

Lift door until top screws in dryer cabinet are in large part of hinge slot. Pull door forward off screws. Set door (handle side up) on top of dryer. Remove top screws from dryer cabinet.

4. Remove screws from hinges

Remove screws attaching hinges to door.

5. Remove screws from door

Remove screws at top, bottom, and side of door (4 screws) that hold the inner and outer door together. Holding door over towel on dryer, grasp sides of outer door and lift to separate it from inner door. Set outer door aside.

NOTE: Do not pry apart with putty knife or screwdriver. Do not pull on door seal or plastic door catches.

6. Switch door catch, bezel, and plug

Remove the door catch, bezel, and plug from the inside of the inner door by squeezing and pulling/pushing them. Place the door catch, bezel, and plug on the sides opposite from where they were.

7. Rotate outer door

Rotate outer door 180º and set it back down on inner door. Reattach outer door panel to inner door panel so handle is on the side where hinges were just removed. Insert 4 door screws.

8. Flip door over

Flip door over so handle side is down.

9. Attach door hinges

Reattach door hinges to dryer door so that the larger hole is at the bottom of the hinge.

10. Remove door strike and door strike plug

Remove door strike and door strike plug from dryer cabinet. Insert the door strike into door strike plug hole and secure with screw. Insert door strike plug into original door strike hole and secure with screw.

11. Remove and transfer hinge hole plugs

Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to gently remove 4 hinge hole plugs on left side of dryer cabinet. Transfer plugs into hinge holes on opposite side of dryer cabinet.

12. Insert screws in hinge holes on dryer cabinet

NOTE: Two people may be needed to reinstall door.

Insert screws into the bottom holes on left side of dryer cabinet. Tighten screws halfway. Position door so large end of door hinge slot is over screws. Slide door up so screws are in bottom of slots. Tighten screws. Insert and tighten top screws in hinges.

13. Check door strike alignment

Close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch. If it is needed, slide door catch left or right within slot to adjust alignment.

TROUBLESHOOTING

See the Use and Care Guide or visit our website and reference Frequently Asked Questions to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.