Whirlpool WGD4950HW Top Load Gas Dryer User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: Whirlpool

Table of Contents

Whirlpool WGD4950HW Top Load Gas Dryer
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Button Descriptions
Cycle Guide–Normal Cycle
Online Ordering Information
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Whirlpool WGD4950HW Top Load Gas Dryer

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Product Information

The product is a dryer designed for drying various types of fabrics. It features automatic cycles that sense moisture in the load or air temperature and shut off when the desired dryness level is reached. The dryer has different cycle options and settings to accommodate different types of fabrics and load sizes. It also has a Wrinkle ShieldTM Option that periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load to prevent wrinkles from forming.

Important Safety Instructions
Before operating the appliance, it is important to read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS located in the appliance’s Owner’s Manual to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Warnings

Fire Hazard: The dryer cannot 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.
Explosion Hazard: Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the 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.

Button Descriptions

Wrinkle ShieldTM Option (on some models): This option helps prevent wrinkles from forming by periodically tumbling, rearranging, and fluffing the load. It provides 90 minutes of heat-free tumbling at the end of a cycle. The Wrinkle ShieldTM Option knob can be turned On or Off at any time before the cycle ends.
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB: This knob is used to select available cycles on the dryer. Turn the knob to choose a cycle for your laundry load. Refer to the online Cycle Guide for more details.

Online Ordering Information
For detailed installation instructions, maintenance information, winter storage, transportation tips, warranty details, product dimensions, and complete instructions for use and installation, please visit the Whirlpool website for your region:

United States: https://www.whirlpool.com/owners
Canada: https://www.whirlpool.ca/owners

Product Usage Instructions

Clean the lint screen before starting the dryer.
Load your clothes into the dryer and close the door.
Select the desired cycle and settings based on the type of items you are drying. The recommended cycles for work clothes, medium-weight fabrics, and sheets are Energy Preferred or Normal with a medium temperature setting.
If you are unsure about the temperature setting, choose a lower setting rather than a higher one. You can adjust the dryness level by selecting Very Dry or Less Dry for future loads.
Press the Start button to begin the drying cycle.
If you want to prevent wrinkles, turn on the Wrinkle ShieldTM Option by rotating the knob to On before the cycle ends.

Note:
Drying time may vary depending on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. If you have any questions or need further assistance, refer to the Owner’s Manual included with your machine or contact customer support using the provided information.

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

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the 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.

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.

Step 1. Clean Lint Screen
Step 2. Load Clothes; then Close Door
Step 3. Select Cycle and Settings
Step 4. Press Start

Button Descriptions

Wrinkle Shield™ Option (on some models)
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.
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.
- AccuDry™ Cycle/Automatic Dry Cycle/Auto Dry Cycle
  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 temperature setting.
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.
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.
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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.

Items to Dry:	Cycle:	Temperature:	Description:
Work clothes, medium-weight fabrics, sheets	Energy Preferred

or Normal

| Medium| 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: Government energy certifications for the Whirlpool® Gas and Electric models were based on the Timed Dry cycle with the Maximum drying temperature setting. The as-shipped defaults of Auto Dry, Normal cycle, Low heat, and Wrinkle Shield™ were not used.
NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select 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.

Online Ordering Information

For detailed installation instructions 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, warranty, 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.

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