Whirlpool WGD9400S User Guide
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Control Lock/Unlock
This feature allows you to lock your settings to avoid
unintended use of the dryer. You can also use the
Control Lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or
option changes during dryer operation.
unintended use of the dryer. You can also use the
Control Lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or
option changes during dryer operation.
To enable the Control Lock feature when dryer is
running:
running:
Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK/UNLOCK button for
3 seconds. The control is locked when a single beep is heard and
the Control Lock status light is on.
3 seconds. The control is locked when a single beep is heard and
the Control Lock status light is on.
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When the dryer is off, it is not necessary to press the Control
On button before activating the Control Lock feature.
On button before activating the Control Lock feature.
To unlock:
Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK/UNLOCK button for
3 seconds to turn this feature off.
NOTE: When the dryer is running and Control Lock is on, the
dryer can be stopped by pressing the Pause/Cancel button, but
cannot be restarted until the control is unlocked.
3 seconds to turn this feature off.
NOTE: When the dryer is running and Control Lock is on, the
dryer can be stopped by pressing the Pause/Cancel button, but
cannot be restarted until the control is unlocked.
Changing Cycles, Options, and Modifiers
You can change Auto Cycles, Timed Cycles, Options, and
Modifier, and anytime before pressing Start.
Modifier, and anytime before pressing Start.
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Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is
selected. The last selection will not be accepted.
selected. The last selection will not be accepted.
Changing Cycles after pressing Start
1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice. This ends the current cycle.
2. Select the desired cycle and options.
3. Press and hold START. The dryer starts at the beginning of the
2. Select the desired cycle and options.
3. Press and hold START. The dryer starts at the beginning of the
new cycle.
NOTE: If you do not press Start within 5 minutes of selecting the
cycle, the dryer automatically shuts off.
cycle, the dryer automatically shuts off.
Changing Options and Modifiers after pressing Start
You can change an Option or Modifier anytime before the selected
Option or Modifier begins.
1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL once.
2. Select the new Option and/or Modifier.
3. Press and hold START to continue the cycle.
NOTE: If you happen to press Pause/Cancel twice, the program
clears and your dryer shuts down. Restart the selection process.
Option or Modifier begins.
1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL once.
2. Select the new Option and/or Modifier.
3. Press and hold START to continue 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 all Auto Dry cycles are consistently not as dry
as you would like, you may change the preset Dryness Level
settings to increase the dryness. This change will affect all of your
Auto Dry cycles.
Your Dryness Level settings can be adjusted to adapt to different
installations, environmental conditions or personal preference.
There are 3 drying settings: 1 (factory preset dryness level),
2 (slightly drier clothes, approximately 15% more drying time),
and 3 (much drier clothes, approximately 30% more drying time).
1. The Dryness Level settings cannot be changed while the dryer
as you would like, you may change the preset Dryness Level
settings to increase the dryness. This change will affect all of your
Auto Dry cycles.
Your Dryness Level settings can be adjusted to adapt to different
installations, environmental conditions or personal preference.
There are 3 drying settings: 1 (factory preset dryness level),
2 (slightly drier clothes, approximately 15% more drying time),
and 3 (much drier clothes, approximately 30% more drying time).
1. The Dryness Level settings cannot be changed while the dryer
is running.
2. Press and hold the Dryness Level button for 5 seconds. The
dryer will beep, and “CF” will be displayed for 1 second
followed by the current drying setting.
followed by the current drying setting.
3. To select a new drying setting, press the Dryness Level key
again until the desired drying setting is shown.
NOTE: While cycling through the settings, the current setting
will not flash, but the other settings will flash.
will not flash, but the other settings will flash.
4. Press START to save the drying setting.
5. The drying setting you selected will become your new preset
5. The drying setting you selected will become your new preset
drying setting for all Auto Dry cycles.
DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air.
flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Cleaning the Lint Screen
Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. The
control panel has an indicator light to remind you to clean the lint
screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase
drying time.
control panel has an indicator light to remind you to clean the lint
screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase
drying time.
To clean
1. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your
1. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your
fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is
hard to remove.
hard to remove.
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
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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.
blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and
damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
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If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check
the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Venting
Requirements.”
the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Venting
Requirements.”
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.
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.