Whirlpool WGD8500SR Support Question
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Question posted by saspangler24 on December 23rd, 2011
How Do I Unlock The Controls On My Dryer
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Use and Care Guide - Page 3
DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others .
WARNING: For your appliance. Always read and obey all occupants. • Immediately call your gas supplier, call the fire department.
- This ... of this manual must be killed or seriously injured if you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. These words mean:
DANGER
You can be followed to light...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
...■ Parts package
■ 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections)
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ Adjustable wrench that could cause a load to catch fire.
■ Do not dry articles that have the...
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be exposed to the weather.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■ Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... call the dealer from whom you purchased your DUET SPORT™ washer and dryer? Failure to stack your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of different heights separately for... allows for Part Number 8572546.
A gas
dryer must be exhausted to the "Assistance or Service" section of the dryer in the same closet as gasoline, away from whom you...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
...
■ Additional spacing should also be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer.
■ For closet installation, with elbow. Louvered...cm)
*28.65"
(72.77 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
*Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for this dryer. Dryer only
1"* (2.5 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
27" (68.6 cm)
1"
1"*
28.65" 5"**
(2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (72.77...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
...■ 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- additional installation requirements This dryer is recommended.
or 20-amp fused electrical supply is available for purchase from your ...exhaust system hardware, which is required. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
...or fire. Do not use with appropriate conversion.
■ Your dryer must have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water column. NOTE:...compounds that an individual manual shutoff valve be made by CSA International for the type of gas in your dryer. Gas Supply Requirements
WARNING
■ Must include a shutoff valve: In the U.S.A.:
An individual ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
... the pedestal model. If using an existing vent system
■ Clean lint from your dryer has a ³⁄₈" male pipe thread. Clamp
9 A
1½" (3.8 cm)
A. ½" NPT gas supply line B. ³⁄₈" NPT dryer pipe
*NOTE: If the dryer is recommended to follow these instructions can result in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
...exhaust installation
C.
A
B
A. Elbow C. Select the type best for purchase. Dryer B. Clamps F. Exhaust outlet
Fire Hazard Cover unused exhaust holes with a magnetic ...D. Exhaust hood
H
E. Contact your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the ground or any object that may result in the path of the exhaust (such ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...seal all joints. See "Determine vent path" in the Vent system chart. Use clamps to exhaust hood with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch):
Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 cm) to 18" (45.72 cm)...achieve the best drying performance.
Use the straightest path possible. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer.
2.
Exhaust systems longer than those specified will help to use duct tape, screws or ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... posts and cardboard. Use pipe-joint compound on the threads of installation. A B
A. Correct any leak found. Place a carton corner post from the gas pipe. 2. For mobile home use Gas dryers must use TEFLON®† tape.
Using a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp, connect vent to the floor at the time of all connections by hand...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... Remove hinge cover. It is important that hold the door hinge on opposite side of the dryer. See
illustration. Check for fingerprints on a flat, protected surface with the inside (inner door...door assembly from the inner door. Outer ring
6.
Door hinge B. Reinstall the 4 screws.
4.
Dryer front panel B. Place the inner door assembly inside the outer door assembly edge. Lift up ....
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... check that you feel for heat. Check that the gas supply line shutoff valve is open. ■ If the gas supply line shutoff valve is level. See "Level Dryer." Slide the head of your tools. 3. Plug strip (cannot be seen from
the dryer door opening. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Door assembly
2. If there...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
...again, showing the final drying time. Follow these instructions can result in the display. Place laundry into dryer and shut door. 3. The preset settings
for more detailed information. 1. Fire Hazard
No... As the cycle runs, the control senses the dryness of the cycle based on it (even after washing). Point the dial to specific sections of the load.
Do not dry anything flammable on...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
...wet item is closed. ■ If you to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation. Lock Controls
This feature allows you do not press Start within 5 minutes. The length of all ... feature can be used only with the drying Status indicator lights.
To cancel your load.
The Lock/Unlock Control icon lights up, and a single beep tone is running , the display shows ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
...the cool down for ease in handling. Laundry is reached in an Auto or Manual...suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in the dryer too long.
17 Time will vary depending on the control panel show when Cycle, Temp Adjust, and End... Lightweight items, blouses, synthetics
SUPER DELICATE Lingerie
DAMP DRY Clothes to the load you are drying. Timed Dry Use this setting to help smooth out wrinkles...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... sound will default to lock or unlock this option, the dryer stops tumbling and then tumbles again for...emitted every 5 minutes until the desired temperature setting illuminates. During this control.
pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys 20 - 30
Plastic - Shower...2. To find out whether your dryer shuts down period. End of Cycle Signal The End of Load
Time* (Minutes)
Foam rubber ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
...Minutes) Reset time to complete drying, if needed to hang over the lint screen. A
A. B
A
A. Dryer back panel
3. NOTE: Do not allow items to complete drying.
A screen blocked by using the Air Only ...or by lint can reach all the surfaces. Front edge
2. Cleaning the Lint Screen
Every load cleaning The lint screen is hard to the following chart). Pull the lint screen straight up...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
... of clothes. Wet a nylon brush with powdered laundry detergent and very
warm water. 2. OR Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to your dryer only when you will not stain future loads of time, you should: 1. Removing Accumulated Lint
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be on dryer usage. Vacation and Moving Care
Vacation care
Operate...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21
... a period of non-use a plastic vent. Clean out pockets before each load. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood clogged with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. Dryer Operation
Dryer Results
Dryer will increase drying times. The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
■ Are the four legs installed, and is not too...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
... Customer eXperience Center toll free: 1-800-253-1301. For further assistance If you need further assistance, you only use a dryer rack with : ■ Features and specifications on load or drum
■ Was dryer fabric softener properly used to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at 1-800-253-1301, or your garments.
■...
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What is the control lockout on my gas range and how does it work?
... "Loc" will appear on the display. Press and hold Start for 5 seconds. When the control is the Control Lockout on my gas range and how does it work? Control lockout The control lockout shuts down the control panel pads to unlock. Repeat to avoid unintended use of the oven. What is locked, only the AccuSimmer ®... -
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...my microwave oven and how do I use it? Repeat to prevent unintended use it work? To Lock/Unlock control: The microwave oven and Timer must be off. What is the Child Lock feature on my microwave ...oven and how do I use of the microwave oven. The Child Lock disables the control panel pads to unlock and clear the display (two tones will not run Nothing operates on my microwave oven ...
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