Whirlpool WED9400SB Use and Care Guide
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® ® ELECTRONIC ELECTRIC DRYER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents 2 W10182361A - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 2
Moving Care 23 Changing the Drum Light 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 26 ACCESSORIES 26 WARRANTY 28 DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 3
weather. ■ Do not tamper with controls. ■ Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. ■ Do not use fabric softeners - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 4
your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. Ask for Part Number W10110889. Backguard If you are installing your DUET® washer and dryer and (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to support the total dryer weight of 200 lbs (90.7 kg). The - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 5
■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and floor moldings. ■ Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 6
NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations. A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: National - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 7
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 Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded. Do not - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 8
. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point. 8 - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 9
Type 14-30R) A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 4-wire connection: Power supply cord 4-wire direct 5" (12 of 3-wire connections. B F A 4. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire ( - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 10
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 relief screws. 6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. 7. You have - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 11
wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Strip 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). If using 3-wire cable with - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 12
other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. 4. Tighten strain relief screw. 5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. 6. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to "Venting Requirements." 4. Tighten strain - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 13
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location. Fire Hazard instructions can result in death or fire. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For more information, see the "Assistance or Service" - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 14
problems and health problems . Plan Vent System Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B C D A E F G A. Dryer dryer dryer instructions instructions - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 15
terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside. Vent system chart NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart. Number of 90º turns or elbows Type of vent Box or louvered - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 16
an L2 code, there may be a problem with your home power supply keeping the dryer's heater from turning on. See "Troubleshooting." If you receive an AF code, your dryer vent may be crushed or blocked. See "Troubleshooting." NOTE: You may notice an odor when the dryer is first heated. This odor is - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 17
, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all of the cycles and features described. The following is a guide to starting your dryer. Please refer to specific sections of this - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 18
takes the guesswork out of drying time and enhances fabric care. To use a Manual Cycle NOTE: A light next to each feature will glow green when the desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package instructions. ■ Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling. This - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 19
. ■ Refer to the Automatic or Manual Preset Cycle Settings chart (in the "Cycles" section) for a guide to drying various loads. ■ Drying detected within 10 minutes, the Sensing light will turn off and the dryer will shut down. ■ In a Manual Cycle, if a wet item is not detected after 10 minutes, - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 20
as clothes packed in a suitcase or wrinkled from being left in the dryer too long. Quick Dry Use this cycle for drying small loads or loads that need a short drying time. Manual Preset Cycle Settings Manual Cycles Load Type Temperature TIMED DRY Heavyweight items, bulky items, bedspreads, work - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 21
the cycle. NOTE: If you happen to press Pause/Cancel twice, the program clears and your dryer shuts down. Restart the selection process. Changing the Preset Dryness Level Settings If all your loads on please refer to the front page of the manual or contact the dealer from whom you purchased your - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 22
to complete drying, if needed. NOTE: You must remove drying rack for normal tumbling. Do not use automatic cycles with the drying rack. DRYER CARE A A. Dryer rack front edge B. Dryer back panel 3. Put the wet items on top of the drying rack. Leave space between the items so air can reach all the - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 23
be done by a qualified person. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. 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 - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 24
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call... In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca Dryer Operation Dryer will not run Dryer displaying code - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 25
at the top and bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (2.5 cm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the dryer requires 5" (12.7 cm). See the Installation Instructions. WARNING ■ Has the Air Only temperature setting been selected? Select the right - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 26
Before calling for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting." It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information - Whirlpool WED9400SB | Use and Care Guide - Page 27
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contrary to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 4. Damage resulting from accident, Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies. If you need service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking "Troubleshooting
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ELECTRONIC
ELECTRIC DRYER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts,
accessories or service, call:
1-800-253-1301
or visit our website at...
www.whirlpool.com
Table of Contents
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