Whirlpool WED49STB Quick Reference Sheet - Page 1

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. WARNING Dryer Quick Start Guide Step 1. Clean Lint Screen Cycle Guide - Normal Cycle Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. AccuDry™ Cycle senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Step 2. Load Clothes; then Close Door Step 4. Select Cycle and Settings Items to Dry: Cycle: Temperature: Cycle Details: Jeans, heavy work clothes, towels Work clothes, medium-weight fabrics, sheets Casual, shirts, pants, lightweight items, synthetics, delicates, athleticwear Normal Very Dry More Dry Energy Preferred Less Dry High Medium or Low Low Automatic cycles give the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select the lower setting rather than the higher setting. NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry or Very Dry the next time you dry a similar load. If loads seem drier than you like, select Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load. NOTE: Government energy certifications for the Gas and Electric models were based on the Timed Dry cycle with the Maximum drying temperature setting. The as-shipped defaults of Auto Dry, AccuDry™ Cycle,or Automatic Dry, Normal cycle, Low heat, Wrinkle Shield™ Option were not used. Online Ordering Information For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner's Manual included with your machine. For information on any of the following items, a full cycle guide, detailed product dimensions, or for complete instructions for use and installation, please visit https://www.whirlpool.com/owners, or in Canada https://www.whirlpool.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service call. 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. Step 5. Press Start/Cancel WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance. However, if you need to contact us, use the information listed below for the appropriate region. United States: 1-800-253-1301 Canada: 1-800-807-6777 Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Centre 200-6750 Century Ave. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7 Button Descriptions 1. Wrinkle Shield™ OPTION (on some models only) When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The Wrinkle Shield™ Option periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load to help keep wrinkles from forming.  Get 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. Turn the Wrinkle Shield™ Option knob to On or Off at any time before the cycle has ended. 2. CYCLE CONTROL KNOB Use the Cycle Control knob to select available cycles on your dryer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See the online "Cycle Guide" for details. Timed Dry Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control. On models with a selectable temperature knob, you may choose a setting based on the fabrics in your load. Drying time and temperature will depend on your dryer model. Not all features, cycles, and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary. Air Dry/Fluff Air No heat drying. AccuDry™ Cycle/Automatic Dry Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time will vary based on fabric type, load size, dryness setting, and dryness setting. Steam Refresh (steam models only) This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from dry items. Cycle time will increase depending on number of items. 3. TEMPERATURE Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select the lower setting rather than the higher setting. NOTE: The No Heat temperature setting (on some models) is not available on AccuDry™ cycles. 4. CYCLE SIGNAL/PUSH TO START The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Promptly removing clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling. Turn the Cycle Signal knob to select the desired setting (On or Off). Press the Push to Start knob to start the dryer. NOTE: When the Wrinkle Shield™ Option is selected and the Cycle Signal is on, the tone will sound every 5 minutes until the clothes are removed or the Wrinkle Shield™ Option setting ends. W11356340A W11356668A-SP