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Table of Contents Dryer Safety................................................................................................................... 3 Check Your Vent System for Good Air Flow............................................................... 5 Dryer Overview Connectivity Features................................................................................................. 6 Dryer Performance Features......................................................................................
Dryer Safety IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.
Check Your Vent System For Good Air Flow Maintain good air flow by: n Cleaning your lint screen before each load. n Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. n Use the shortest length of vent possible. n Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system; each bend and curve reduces air flow. Good Better Good air flow Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently dry laundry.
Dryer Overview — Connectivity Features Wi-Fi connectivity allows your Smart Dryer to connect to the Internet and interact with the Whirlpool™ app from your smartphone or mobile device. This connection opens up several Smart options to you: options intended to save you valuable time and energy. u Quiet Mode What it does: Lets you turn off the tones and beeps coming from your dryer. What it does for you: Allows you to do laundry without disturbing anyone else in the household.
Dryer Overview — Dryer Performance Features EcoBoost™ option Touch to activate the EcoBoost™ option, which allows you to increase your energy savings by using a slightly lower heat level. For automatic cycles, the EcoBoost™ option will increase drying times by approximately 40 minutes; the LED Display will reflect this time. The EcoBoost™ option will default on for Normal. For optimal energy, turn on the EcoBoost™ option. For optimal time, turn off the EcoBoost™ option. Not available on all cycles.
Dryer Overview — Control Panel 1 4 2 u 7 5 9 3 2 q 6 8 9 NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your finger tip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name. 1 2 POWER BUTTON Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.
OPTIONS Use to select available options for your dryer. Static Reduce Touch to add the Static Reduce option to selected Automatic cycles. The dryer will automatically tumble, pause, and introduce a small amount of moisture into the load to help reduce static. This option adds approximately 8 minutes to the total cycle time. End Beep Use this to turn the signal indicating the end of a drying cycle to low, medium, high, or off.
Connectivity Setup IMPORTANT: Proper installation of your dryer prior to use is your responsibility. Be sure to read and follow the Installation Instructions that came with your dryer. Automatic Setup Instructions – Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) You will need: 2. Dryer setup (time sensitive step) • A home wireless router capable of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The router should be on and have a live Internet connection. • The Smart Appliance ID (SAID) from your dryer.
Connectivity Setup (cont.) NOTE: If this is your first Smart Appliance, you will need to download the Whirlpool™ app and create an online user account. If you already have the app and a user account, please skip ahead to “Register your dryer in your user account.”* 3. D ownload app Register your dryer in your user account SET UP From your mobile device, smartphone, or tablet, go to www.whirlpool.com/connect and follow the instructions to download and install the Whirlpool™ app. 4.
Cycle Guide The Whirlpool® Cabrio® dryer has a unique user interface to help you select the best cycle you need for your load. The “What to Dry” “How to Dry” layout guides you to the optimal cycle in two easy steps: First determine what items are in the load that you are trying to dry. Use that to guide your “What to Dry” selection. Then determine how you want the dryer to dry them by selecting the appropriate “How to Dry” selection.
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being dried. R - Recommended Cycle a - Alternate Cycle Blank – Cycle is available but not optimal. What do you want to dry? Comforters Fabric Rugs Regular Automatic Sensor Cycle stops when dryness level is reached. Hot High Heat Used to kill 99.9% of 3 common bacteria. Gentle Lower Heat Automatic Sensor Cycle stops when dryness level is reached. Steam Refresh Steam Cycle to remove wrinkles and odors.
Using Your Dryer — Basic Operation WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. 1. Clean the lint screen Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight up and push tab down on front to open 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.
4. Select type of load to dry 7. Touch and hold START/PAUSE to begin cycle First select a cycle from the “What to Dry” (Automatic cycles) and then select the “How to Dry” to get the best combination cycle available for the type of items you are going to dry. See “Cycle Guide” for cycle details. Not all cycles are available on all models. Automatic Cycles: You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load. Touch DRYNESS to scroll to Less to More.
Using Your Dryer — Smart Operation NOTE: You must have successfully completed theu“Connectivity Setup” section on pages 10 and 11 for the following features to function. Verify that the Wi-Fi status indicator ( ) is illuminated. Check the Whirlpool™ app for additional dryer features, including Delay Start. q Download a Specialty Cycle or My Cycle Set a Remote Start u The Download & Go™ option lets you select and send a Specialty Cycle or My Cycle from the Whirlpool™ app directly to your dryer.
Additional Features USING THE DRYING RACK To obtain a drying rack for your dryer, order by calling 1-877-944-7566. You will need your model and serial number and the purchase date. Remove and discard any packing material before use. Use the Drying Rack for items that you do not want to tumble dry, such as sweaters and tennis shoes. When you use the drying rack, the drum continues to turn, but the rack remains stationary. The drying rack is intended for use with the Manual Dry/ Timed Dry cycles only.
Dryer Care CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the air flow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer. 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 “Check Lint” to remind you to clean the lint screen after each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean: 1.
NON-USE, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE Steam models only: 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. Non-Use 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. Turn off the water supply to the dryer.
Troubleshooting — Connectivity Connection Status Dryer is not connected Control Panel Indicator Lights • Wi-Fi icon is OFF • Smart Grid icons are OFF Dryer is attempting to connect to home Wi-Fi router • Wi-Fi icon is blinking slowly Dryer is connected to home Wi-Fi router, but Whirlpool™ app or Smart Grid functions do not work • Wi-Fi icon is ON • Blue Smart Grid icon is blinking slowly Dryer is connected to home Wi-Fi router, and the • Wi-Fi icon is ON Whirlpool™ app works • Smart Grid icon is
Troubleshooting — Dryer Operation First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Operation Dryer will not run Door not closed completely. Make sure the dryer door is closed completely. START/PAUSE touched with fingernail. Touch and hold START/PAUSE with pad of finger. Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker has tripped. There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer.
Troubleshooting — Dryer Operation First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Results (cont.) Drying times are too long and clothes are not getting dry The load is too large and heavy to dry Separate the load to tumble freely. quickly. Fabric softener sheets are blocking the grille. The air outlet grille is just inside the door, behind the lint screen.
Troubleshooting — Dryer Operation First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Results (cont.) Odors (cont.) Load too hot For steam cycles, the water is not properly connected with the dryer. Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer’s water inlet valve. Check that the water supply is turned on.
Connected Appliance Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Connected Appliance Regulatory Notices (cont.) Open Source License Usage The following statements refer to the portions of this software based in part on FreeRTOS v7.0.2, http://www.freertos.org. The use of this software is governed by the terms of GNU General Public License v. 2, which is available at: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html. A copy of the source code may be obtained by written request for the software by name to opensource@whirlpool.com, along with the address for delivery.
WHIRLPOOL CONNECTED LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY ® ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. Please have the following information available when you call the Customer eXperience Center: Name, address, and telephone number Model number and serial number A clear, detailed description of the problem Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address IF YOU NEED SERVICE: 1.
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Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” or visit www.whirlpool.com. 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 will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts or to order accessories We recommend that you use only FSP® Factory Specified Parts.