Whirlpool WED9400SW 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 W10110850A - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 2
Tools and Parts 4 Options 4 Location Requirements 5 Electrical Requirements 7 Electrical Connection 9 Venting Requirements 14 Plan Vent System 15 Install Vent System 16 Install Leveling Legs 16 Connect Vent 17 Level Dryer 17 Complete Installation 17 DRYER USE 18 Starting Your Dryer 18 - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 3
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather. s Do not tamper with controls. s 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 - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 4
NOTE: Do not use leveling legs if installing the dryer on a pedestal. Parts needed Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before purchasing parts. s For close-clearance installations between 31.5" (80.01 cm) and 37 - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 5
DUET® washer and dryer? To do so, you can purchase a Door Reversal and Stack Combination Kit. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. Ask for Part Number W10110889. Backguard If you are installing your DUET® washer - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 6
) (80 cm) (12.7 cm) A B A. Side view - closet or confined area B. Closet door with vents 3"* (7.6 cm) *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed. Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal 14" max.* (35.6 cm) 18" min.* (45.72 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68 - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 7
or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. Mobile home installations Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 8
with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug on the power supply cord: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 9
, fire, or electrical shock. 1. Disconnect power. 2. Remove the hold-down screw and terminal block cover. C D B A A. Neutral ground wire B. External ground conductor screw C. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw D. Terminal block cover and hold-down screw 3. Install strain relief. Style - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 10
. 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. 4. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is not - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 11
strain relief screws. 6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. 7. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to "Venting Requirements." D E A. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL ground - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 12
Tighten strain relief screws. 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." 3-wire connection: Direct wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 13
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 relief screws. 5. Connect a separate copper ground wire from the - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 14
purchased from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For more information, see the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. Rigid metal vent s For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended. s Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 15
: The following kits for close clearance alternate installations are available for purchase. Please see the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual to order. s Over-the-Top Installation: Part Number 4396028 s Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 16
in longer drying times and increased energy usage. The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will help to achieve the best drying performance. Vent system chart NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 17
. s Start button has been pushed firmly. s Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. s Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. s Dryer door is closed. 11. When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel for heat - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 18
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 manual for more detailed information. 1. Clean lint - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 19
time Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice or open the door. Pausing or Restarting To pause the dryer at any time Open the door or press PAUSE/CANCEL once. To restart the dryer Close the door and press and hold START button until dryer starts. NOTE: Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted, if - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 20
. The time display will indicate the estimated or actual time remaining in a cycle. Cycles Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. See Automatic Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings chart. Status Lights You may follow the progress of your dryer with the drying Status - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 21
pressed again, the door is open and closed, or the door is left open for 20 minutes. When the dryer is not running, the drum light will turn on when DRUM LIGHT is pressed or the dryer door is opened, and it will remain on until the dryer door has been open for 20 minutes, the dryer door is closed or - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 22
the door to stop the dryer, rearrange the load inside the dryer, close the door and restart the dryer to finish the drying cycle. Rearranging the load will aid change will affect all of your Auto Dry cycles. Your Dryness Level settings can be adjusted to adapt to different installations, - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 23
model allows drying rack usage and for information on ordering, please refer to the front page of the manual or contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. To use the drying rack Do not remove the lint screen. 1. Open dryer door Only 90 (no heat) Air Only 90 (no heat) *(Minutes) Reset - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 24
usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. 24 Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 25
Instructions. s 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 Results Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is too hot s Is the lint screen - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 26
area, rewash and dry the clothing. s Is the dryer being used for the first time? The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor will be gone after the first cycle. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 27
and service Call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center toll free: 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants provide assistance with: s Features and specifications on our full line of appliances s Installation information s Use and maintenance procedures s Accessory and repair parts sales s Specialized - Whirlpool WED9400SW | Use and Care Guide - Page 28
when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased. ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR 1. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you how to use your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses or to correct house wiring or plumbing
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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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