Whirlpool WED5720RW Smart Front Load Electric Dryer User Guide

Whirlpool WED5720RW Smart Front Load Electric Dryer

Specifications

• Automatic Sensor cycle
• Dryness Level: Normal
• Energy Certification: Government certified based on Low Heat Normal Cycle
• Power: 240V

Product Usage Instructions

• Step 1: Clean Lint Screen
  Before each use, ensure the lint screen is clean to improve drying efficiency and prevent fire hazards.

• Step 2: Load Clothes
  Load your items into the dryer and ensure the door is securely closed.

• Step 3: Power On/Cancel
  Press the POWER/CANCEL button to turn the dryer on or off. You can also use this button to stop or cancel a cycle.

• Step 4: Select Cycle and Settings
  Use the Cycle Guide to select the appropriate cycle based on the items you are drying. Choose the desired dryness level and any modifiers if needed.

• Step 5: Press Start/Pause
  Press and hold the START/PAUSE button until the LED counts down to start the cycle. You can touch it once during a cycle to pause and resume.

FAQ

• Q: Can I dry items that have had oil on them?
  A: No, do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it to prevent fire hazards.

• Q: How do I select the best cycle for my load?
  A: Use the controls layout to guide you through selecting the optimal cycle based on the items in your load and how you want them vdried.

• Q: How do I ensure energy savings and fabric care?
  A: Use the Automatic cycles which measure air temperature and moisture levels to stop the dryer once the load reaches the selected dryness level.

DRYER QUICK START GUIDE

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.

Button Descriptions

1. POWER/CANCEL
   Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.

2. START/PAUSE
   Touch and hold until LED counts down “3-2-1” and the dryer starts; then let go to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it.

3. MODIFIERS
   Use to select available modifiers for your dryer. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. See the online “Cycle Guide” for details.

   • Temp
     When using T imed Dry/Quick Cycle, you may select a dry temperature based on the type of load you are drying. Use the warmest setting that is acceptable for the garments in the load. Follow garment label instructions.

   • NOTE: Automatic Cycles will give you up to 4 temperatures to adjust, depending on the selections that have been made.

   • Drying Levels
     You may adjust the Dryness on Automatic Cycles (except for the Sanitize cycle), if desired.

   • NOTE: Dryness is for use with Automatic Cycles only.

   • More Time/Less Time
     Touch More T ime or Less T ime with T imed Dry/Quick Dry Cycles to increase or decrease the length of the cycle.

4. OPTIONS
   Use to select available options for your dryer . Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

   • Wrinkle Shield™ Option
     If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, touch

   • Wrinkle Shield ™ to add up to 150 minutes of periodic tumbling to help reduce wrinkling.

   • NOTE: If you open the dryer door prior to the end of the

   • Wrinkle Shield ™ option, the dryer will pause.

   • Cycle Signal
     Use this to turn the signal indicating the end of a drying cycle to low , medium, high, or off. The volume you select here will also be applied to the Damp Dry Signal.

   • NOTE: Y ou may also turn off the tones that sound when a feature, setting, or option is touched. T ouch and hold Cycle Signal for about 3 seconds to turn sounds to low , medium, high, or off.

   • Damp Dry Signal
     Touch to select the Damp Dry Signal on or off. When selected, a series of beeps will sound when the load is damp, but not completely dry . This will allow you to take clothes out of the load that do not need to dry completely. The Damp Dry Signal is selected as a default for the Bulky Items cycles, as a reminder to manually reposition bulky oads midway through the cycle. This option is not available for all cycles. See the online “Cycle Guide” for details.

Step 1. Clean Lint Screen

Step 2. Load Clothes; then Close Door

Step 3. Power On/Cancel

Step 4. Select Cycle and Settings

Step 5. Press Start/Pause

Cycle Guide
This dryer has a unique user interface to help you select the best cycle you need for your load. The controls 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 selection. Then determine how you want the dryer to dry them and select the appropriate selection. Modifiers are preset for the items being dried, but can be changed if desired.
To get the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from your dryer, use the Automatic cycles. These cycles measure the drying air temperature and moisture levels to turn the dryer off once the load reaches the selected dryness level. Dryer performance and results may vary with service voltage less than 240.

Bulky Items Whites

| Normal|

• Automatic Sensor cycle stops when dryness level is reached.
• See online “Cycle Guide” for details.

| Sheets| |
| Colors| |

NOTE: These clothes dryer’s Government energy certifications were based on the Low Heat. Normal Cycle, EcoBoost Defaulted ON, Highest Temperature and Normal Dryness Level. The as-shipped defaults of Low Heat Normal, EcoBoost ON, Medium Temperature and Wrinkle Shield Off were used. Cycles that are available for post-sale download may use more energy than the Low Heat Normal cycle, upon which the energy use rating of this dryer is based upon.

Online Ordering Information

For detailed installation instruction 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 www.whirlpool.com/owners, or in Canada www.whirlpool.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service call.

However, if you need to contact us, use the information listed below for the appropriate region.

• United States:

• 1–866–698–2538
  Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022–2692

• IMPORTANT: Retain this guide for future use.

• Canada:

• 1–800–807–6777

• Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Centre 200–6750 Century Ave. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7

Not all features, cycles, and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary.
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.

• Control Lock
  Use this option to lock the controls of the dryer and avoid an accidental unintended change in cycle options or preferences during a drying cycle. Touch and hold Control Lock or Damp Dry Signal (depending on the model) for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the controls of the dryer. During this time, the LED Display will count down “3-2-1.” Once the controls are locked, the LED Display will display “Loc.”

• NOTE: The Control Lock function may be enabled when recovering from a power failure. To unlock the control, touch and hold Control Lock or Damp Dry Signal (depending on the model) for at least
  3 seconds.

• EcoBoost™™ Option
  The EcoBoost™ option will default on only for the Regular/Normal cycle and is only available on that cycle. This option allows you to increase your energy savings by using a slightly lower heat level. The EcoBoost™ option will increase drying times by approximately 40 minutes, which will be reflected on the LED display. If optimal time is desired, touch ECOBOOST to turn off this option.

• LED DISPLAY
  When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up and the estimated time remaining (for Automatic Cycles) will vary depending on selections or actual time remaining for Timed Dry cycles (for Manual Cycles) will be displayed.

• CYCLE STATUS
  The Cycle Status indicators show the progress of a cycle. Not all indicators are available on all models.

• Wet
  The load is still wet and/or the cycle just started.

• Cool Down
  The dryer has finished drying with heat and is now tumbling the load without heat to cool it down and reduce wrinkling.

• Check Vent

• The Check Vent indicator is a feature available for Automatic Cycles only. This indicator will show the status of airflow through the dryer and the dryer vent system for the dryer’s life. During the sensing phase at the beginning of the cycle, the Check Vent light will come on if a blocked vent or low airflow issue is detected. This light will stay on for the entire cycle. Should the Check Vent light illuminate, refer to the online “Troubleshooting” section for potential solutions to the issue.

• The light will be cleared upon completion of the cycle, touching Power, or opening the door. The Check Vent light will continue to illuminate during the cycle unless the root cause is resolved.

• NOTE: The dryer will continue to operate even while the indicator is lit, but poor airflow can impact dry times and overall performance. See “Check Your Vent System for Good Airflow” in the Owner’s Manual.

• NOTE: If there are other error issues during a cycle, the Check Vent indicator will not light up. See the online “Troubleshooting” section.

• End
  This will indicate that the selected cycle has ended and the load may be removed from the dryer. If Wrinkle Shield™ Option has been selected, the dryer may continue to tumble the load, even if “End” is displayed.

• Control
  Lock This will illuminate once the controls are locked.

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