Whirlpool WED8700EC Use & Care Manual
Whirlpool WED8700EC Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool WED8700EC Use & Care Manual

Smart electronic dryer

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  • Page 1 Get the app and connect instructions, terms of use, and privacy policy at www.whirlpool.com/connect If you have any problems or questions, call Whirlpool Corporation Connected Appliances at 1-866-333-4591 W10722883A W10722884A - SP...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Dryer Safety ........................3 Check Your Vent System for Good Air Flow .............. 5 Dryer Overview ....................6 Connectivity Features Dryer ..................7 Performance Features ......................8 Control Panel Connectivity Setup ..................... 10 Cycle Guide ......................... 12 Using Your Dryer .......................
  • Page 3: Dryer Safety

    Dryer Safety IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.
  • Page 5: Check Your Vent System For Good Air Flow

    Check Your Vent System For Good Air Flow Maintain good air flow by: Cleaning your lint screen before each load. Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. Use the shortest length of vent possible. Use no more than four 90°...
  • Page 6: Dryer Overview Connectivity Features

    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.
  • Page 7: Dryer Performance Features

    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.
  • Page 8: Control Panel

    DOWNLOAD & GO™ OPTION NOTE: Automatic Cycles will give you up to Set a Specialty Cycle or My Cycle in the Whirlpool™ app 3 temperatures to adjust and it varies, depending and download it to your dryer. The light above Download on the “What to Dry”...
  • Page 9 OPTIONS Wrinkle Shield™ Option If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, Use to select available options for your dryer. touch Wrinkle Shield™ to add up to 150 minutes Static Reduce of periodic tumbling to help reduce wrinkling. Touch to add the Static Reduce option to selected NOTE: If you open the dryer door prior to the end of Automatic cycles.
  • Page 10: Connectivity Setup

    Wi-Fi status indicator (C) will blink rapidly for 2 seconds and then turn off. Refer to the “Troubleshooting — Connectivity” section of this Use & Care Guide, check any connection instructions for your specific router, and refer to alternate instructions at www.whirlpool.com/connect.
  • Page 11 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.”*...
  • Page 12: Cycle Guide

    240. See “Dryer Overview — Connectivity Features” and “Using Your Dryer — Smart Operation” to learn about downloading and using additional dryer cycles from your Whirlpool™ app. How do you want to dry? For best fabric care, choose the cycle that “How to Dry”...
  • Page 13 How do you want to dry? For best fabric care, choose the cycle that “How to Dry” Cycle Selection best fits the load being dried. Normal Sanitize* Gentle Steam Timed R - Recommended Cycle Refresh a - Alternate Cycle Regular Hot High Heat Lower Heat Steam Cycle to...
  • Page 14: Using Your Dryer Basic Operation

    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. Clean the lint screen Load the dryer Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight up and push tab down on front to open lint screen.
  • Page 15 Select type of load to dry 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 Touch and hold START/PAUSE to begin the cycle. available for the type of items you are going to dry.
  • Page 16: Smart Operation

    NOTE: If no Wi-Fi connection is available, the Remote Start will not be set. The Wi-Fi indicator ( ) will blink for 2 seconds, then go out. If the dryer is Wi-Fi connected but the Whirlpool™ app service is temporarily unavailable, Remote Start can be set.
  • Page 17: Additional Features

    Additional Features USING THE DRYING RACK USING THE DRYING RACK (cont.) To obtain a drying rack for your dryer, order by calling 4. Close the door. 1-877-944-7566. You will need your model and serial 5. Select a Timed Dry/Air Only, or Low Temperature cycle. number and the purchase date.
  • Page 18: Dryer Care

    Dryer Care CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN Every load cleaning CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would The control panel has an indicator light “Check Lint” to block the air flow for proper dryer operation.
  • Page 19 NON-USE, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEAM MODELS Steam models only: Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hose, Water Inlet Hose freezing can damage your dryer. If storing or moving your Replace inlet hose and hose screen after 5 years of use dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Connectivity

    • Wi-Fi icon is ON Whirlpool™ app works • Smart Grid icon is either ON or OFF — it is not blinking First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/connect. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer is not connected The dryer may be in standby mode.
  • Page 21: Dryer Operation

    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.
  • Page 22 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 The load is too large and heavy to dry Separate the load to tumble freely.
  • Page 23 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.) For steam cycles, the water is not Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water properly connected with the dryer.
  • Page 24: Connected Appliance Regulatory Notices

    Connected Appliance Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et (FCC) Compliance Notice d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits Industrie Canada.
  • Page 25: Open Source License Usage

    A copy of the source code may be obtained by written request for the software by conditions are met: name to opensource@whirlpool.com, along with the address 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above for delivery. copyright notice, this list of conditions, and the following disclaimer.
  • Page 26: Warranty

    DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY Whirlpool makes no representations about the quality, durability, or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations contained in this Warranty. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance, you should ask Whirlpool or your retailer about buying an extended warranty.
  • Page 27 Notes...
  • Page 28: Assistance Or Service

    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.

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