Whirlpool WGD5050LW Front Load Gas Dryer User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- Whirlpool
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Whirlpool WGD5050LW Front Load Gas Dryer
QUICK START GUIDE WHIRLPOOL® DRYER
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 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.
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STEP 1. CLEAN LINT SCREEN
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STEP 2. LOAD CLOTHES
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STEP 3. PRESS POWER BUTTON
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STEP 4. SELECT THE
DESIRED CYCLE FOR YOUR LOAD*
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STEP 5. ADJUST CYCLE SETTINGS AND OPTIONS, IF DESIRED
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STEP 6. PRESS, HOLD, AND RELEASE START BUTTON
*Not all cycles, settings or options are available with all models.
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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POWER
Press to turn on/off or to stop/cancel a cycle. -
CYCLE KNOB
Turn knob to select desired cycle.
NOTE: Your dryer comes with two types of cycles – Sensor drying cycles and Timed drying cycles.
SENSOR DRYING CYCLES:
Use Sensor Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings. The dryer senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Note that you cannot adjust the time with these cycles.
TIMED DRYING CYCLES:
In these cycles, you can specify the drying time. Time options available are 15, 30, 60 and 90 minutes. For a complete list of all cycles, please refer to the cycle guide document. -
START/PAUSE
Press and hold the Start/Pause button for 1 second until all status lights are illuminated, then release to start cycle. Press during a cycle to pause cycle. -
CYCLE MODIFIERS (Not all modifiers are available on all cycles)
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TEMP
Press to modify the cycle’s available temperature. (Extra Low, Low, Medium, and High) -
TIME (Air Only, Timed Dry, and Quick Dry Only)
Press to modify the time for the timed cycle between 15, 30, 60, and 90 minutes. -
OPTIONS
Press to add or remove options for each cycle. Press once to activate Wrinkle Shield, twice to activate Static Reduce and three times for both. -
WRINKLE SHIELD
If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, activate this option to add 150 minutes of periodic tumbling to help reduce wrinkles from forming after the cycle completes. -
STATIC REDUCE
This option can help reduce the build up of static cling formed during the drying process. When activated, this option will tumble with steam towards the end of the cycle to reduce static.
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MUTE CYCLE SIGNAL
Use this option to turn the end of drying cycle signal on or off.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CYCLE
A cycle guide for your dryer can be found online at www.whirlpool.com. The document will help identify which cycle to choose for various load types as well as the default cycle options. For example we recommend using the NORMAL cycle with Medium temperature for cottons, linens and mixed-garment loads.
SPECIALITY CYCLE
WRINKLE CONTROL:
This cycle is designed to help remove or reduce wrinkles, this cycle is great
for permanent press clothing. The dryer cycle uses low heat and a cool down
period to keep clothes from wrinkling or creasing.
STEAM REFRESH:
This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from dry items. This cycle
is great to refresh a wrinkled garment or when a load was left in the dryer
too long.
For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation tips, please see the “Owner’s Manual” included with your machine.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
