Whirlpool Electronic Dryer YMED8200FC0 User Manual

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Use & Care Guide 
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
ELECTRONIC DRYER 
SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRONIQUE
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DRYER SAFETY
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
DRYER SAFETY ........................................................................\
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ACCESSORIES  ........................................................................\
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CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW ............ 5
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ................................................. 6
CYCLE GUIDE ........................................................................\
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USING YOUR DRYER  ........................................................................\
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES  .................................................................. 12
DRYER CARE ........................................................................\
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TROUBLESHOOTING  ........................................................................\
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WARRANTY  ........................................................................\
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE  .............................................Back Cover
TABLE DE MATIÈRES 
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE  ........................................................19
ACCESSOIRES  ........................................................................\
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VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR ADÉQUATE  
POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ............................................ 22
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ............ 23
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES  ............................................................. 25
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE .................................................... 27
CARACTÉRISTIQUES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES ...............................29
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE ...................................................... 30
DÉPANNAGE ........................................................................\
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GARANTIE ........................................................................\
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ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE  .................................Couverture arrière  
						

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IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.  
						

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ACCESSORIES
Customize your new washer and dryer with the following  
genuine Maytag accessories. For more information on options  
and ordering, contact your dealer, call us at 1-800-901-2042,  
or visit: www.maytag.com/accessories. 
In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777, or visit: www.maytag.ca
15" PedestalColor-matched pedestals raise the washer and 
dryer to a more comfortable working height.  
The large drawer provides convenient storage. 
Stack KitIf space is at a premium, the stack kit allows 
the dryer to be installed on top of the washer.
Drying RackThe Drying Rack provides a  
stationary drying surface for items 
such as sweaters and tennis shoes. 
See the “Additional Features”  
section for more information.  
						

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CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW
Good airflow
Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently  
dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and 
improve your energy savings. See Installation Instructions.
The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role  
in good air flow.
Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by 
the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless of 
who installed the dryer.
Maintain good air flow by:
n	Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
n	Replace plastic or foil vent material  
with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid  
vent material. 
GoodBetter
n	Use the shortest length of vent possible. 
n	Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system. 
Each bend and curve reduces air flow.
n	Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
n	Remove lint from the entire length of the vent system  
at least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be  
sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with 
your dryer for final product check.
n	Clear away items from the front of the dryer.
Use Sensor cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
Use the Sensor Cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Sensor Cycles, drying air 
temperature and moisture level are sensed in the load. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off w\
hen the 
load reaches the selected dryness. Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings. 
With Timed Dry, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to over-drying.  
Use Timed Dry for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying ti\
me or when using the drying rack.
Tips for getting the best performance from your steam dryer (on some models)
n	Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton  
garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than 
those without. 100% cotton items may require additional  
touching up after cycles that use steam. 
n	Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with cycles 
that use steam. It may cause temporary staining on clothes. 
n	Cycles that use steam are not recommended for items that 
have been starched. Wash any starched or new garments prior 
to using cycles that use steam. 
n	The Refresh Cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles  
and reducing odors from loads consisting of dry items of 
wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits,  
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
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.
POWER/CANCELTouch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel  
a cycle at any time.  
CYCLE CONTROL KNOBTurn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. Sensor 
Cycles are Power Dry, Normal, Delicates, Sanitize (on some 
models), Bedding (on some models), and Wrinkle Control  
(on some models). Timed Cycles are Timed Dry and Rapid 
Dry. The Steam Cycle (on some models) is Refresh. See 
“Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.
START/ PAUSETouch and hold until the LED comes on to start a cycle,  
or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it.
LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGSWhen you select a cycle, its settings will light up and the 
Estimated Cycle Time (for Sensor Cycles) or actual time 
remaining (for Timed Cycles) will be displayed. On 2-digit 
displays, for times longer than 99 minutes, hours will be 
displayed followed by minutes.
See “Cycle Guide” for available settings on each cycle.  
Not all settings are available with all cycles.–/+ (Timed Dry Adjust)
Touch “+” or “–” with Timed Cycles to increase  
or decrease the length of a Timed Dry or Rapid  
Dry cycle. 
Temperature
When using Timed Cycles or Refresh, you may select  
a dry temperature based on the type of load you are  
drying. Use the warmest setting safe for the garments  
in the load. Follow garment label instructions.
NOTE: Sensor Cycles use a preset temperature that  
is not adjustable. 
Dryness Level
When using Sensor Cycles (except for the Sanitize  
cycle), you may select a Dryness Level based on the  
type of load you are drying.
NOTE: Dryness Level is for use with Sensor Cycles only. 
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Wrinkle Prevent
If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, touch 
Wrinkle Prevent to add up to 140 minutes of periodic 
tumbling to help reduce wrinkling. On some cycles, you 
may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam 
cycle after 60 minutes to help smooth out wrinkles.
Energy Saver
Touch to activate the Energy Saver option, which allows 
you to increase your energy savings by using a slightly 
lower heat level. Energy Saver will increase drying times  
by approximately 40 minutes; the LED Display will reflect  
this time. 
Energy Saver is only available for Normal. For optimal 
energy, turn on the Energy Saver option. For optimal time, 
turn off the Energy Saver option.
NOTE: Energy savings may vary across loads.
OPTIONS Use to select available options for your dryer. Not all cycles 
and options are available on all models.My Cycle
If you have a favorite cycle with custom settings that you 
use frequently, you can use the My Cycle feature to keep 
your preferred settings ready to use. To save the cycle 
press and hold MY CYCLE (approximately 3 seconds) 
until a beep sounds and the letters “SET” are displayed on 
your machine. When selecting My Cycle refer to the LCD 
display for additional options and settings.
Drum Light
Touch to turn the LED drum light on or off. The light  
will also turn on when the door is open, and turn off  
automatically after about 5 minutes. 
Reduce Static
Touch to add the Reduce Static option to selected  
Sensor cycles (see “Cycle Guide”). The dryer will  
automatically tumble, pause, and introduce a small amount 
of moisture into the load to help reduce static. This option 
adds approximately 8 minutes to the total cycle time.5  
						

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Steam Boost
Steam Boost adds steam to the end of the Heavy Duty, Bed-
ding, or Normal cycle to help smooth wrinkles. Steam Boost can 
be used with High or Medium heat settings. This option adds 
approximately 15 minutes to the total cycle time.
Cycle Signal
Use this to turn the signal indicating the end of a drying cycle on 
or off.
NOTE: You may also turn off the tones that sound when  
a feature, setting, or option is touched. Touch and hold Cycle 
Signal for about one second to turn sounds on  
or off.
Control Lock
Use to lock the controls of the dryer and avoid  
an accidental change in cycle options or preferences during a 
drying cycle.
Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK 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 “Lc” or “Loc.”
NOTE: The Control Lock function may be enabled when 
recovering from a power failure. To unlock the control, touch and 
hold CONTROL LOCK for at least 3 seconds.CYCLE STATUS INDICATORS
The Cycle Status Indicators show the progress of a cycle. Not all 
indicators are available on all models.
Sensing
  The Sensing indicator will light during Sensor Cycles to  
indicate that the moisture sensor on the dryer is operating. This 
indicator will not light during Timed Cycles or options such as 
Wrinkle Prevent.
Check Vent
  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. The light will be cleared 
when selecting a new cycle, touching POWER, or opening the 
door after the cycle has completed. This feature is available 
during Sensor and Steam cycles only. For more information 
on maintaining good airflow, see “Check Your Vent System for 
Good Airflow”.
   NOTE: If there are other error issues during a cycle, the Check 
Vent indicator will not light up. See “Troubleshooting” section.
Good Airflow
  This indicator will light if there is no major vent blockage.
Steaming
  This indicator will light when a steam function is active. 
  NOTE: Steam is not available on all cycles. 
 Done
  This will indicate that the selected cycle has ended and the load 
may be removed from the dryer. If Wrinkle Prevent has been 
selected, the dryer may continue to tumble the load, even if  
the Done indicator is lit.
Check Lint Screen
  The Check Lint Screen indicator will light when the drying  
cycle is complete as a reminder to clean the lint screen. 
Appearance may vary.
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CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR CYCLES
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered. If there is a power failure\
, settings will return to the default. 
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Heavyweight items Power Dry High More 40 Wrinkle Prevent† Offers stepped drying starting     
such as towels or    Normal    Reduce Static* with High heat followed by Medium  
heavy work clothes     Less    Steam Boost* heat for enhanced fabric care  
           and energy savings.
Work clothes, casual  Normal Medium  More 78  Wrinkle Prevent
†  Uses Medium heat to dry large 
wear, mixed cottons,    Normal   Reduce Static*   loads of mixed fabrics and items. 
sheets, corduroys    Less    Steam Boost* Normal is the preferred energy 
           cycle 
       
Shirts, blouses,   Wrinkle Control Low More 33 Wrinkle Prevent
†  Uses a stepped drying temperature 
permanent press,     Normal    Reduce Static* from Medium to Low for improved 
synthetics,    Less     moisture removal and enhanced 
lightweight items         fabric care.
Undergarments, Delicates  Extra Low More 28   Wrinkle Prevent
† Uses Extra Low heat to gently  
blouses, lingerie,    Normal    Reduce Static* dry delicate items.   
performance wear    Less     
        
Large loads  Sanitize High More 1:10 Wrinkle Prevent
† This is a long cycle with high heat, 
of heavyweight     or    which has been proven to reduce 
items       70    household bacteria. This cycle is 
         not recommended for all fabrics. 
         Use for large loads of heavyweight 
           fabrics.
Jackets, comforters,   Bedding Medium  More 55  Wrinkle Prevent
†  Use for drying large, bulky items;  
pillows     Normal   Steam Boost* do not overfill dryer drum. Partway 
    Less     through the cycle, the signal will 
         sound for 2 minutes to indicate 
         when it is time to rearrange items 
         for optimal drying.
Items to dry: Cycle:Drying  
Temperature: Dryness 
Level: Default 
Time: Available 
Options: Cycle Details:
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted 
for each cycle. 
Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than 
1/4 full.  Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full. 
Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.  
Do not tightly pack. Items need to tumble freely.
Use Sensor Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
The dryer senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off wh\
en the load reaches the selected dryness level.  
Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.
† 
On steam models, you may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying 
Temperature settings.
*  On steam models only.   
						

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CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED CYCLESSettings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered (except on Rapid Dry). If \
there is a power failure, settings  
will return to the default. 
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Any load Timed Dry High 40  Wrinkle Prevent† Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do  
NOTE: Select Air   Medium     not require an entire drying cycle. Select a drying 
Only to dry foam,   Low     temperature based on the type of fabrics in your  
rubber, plastic, or   Extra Low     load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select 
heat-sensitive   Air Only     for a load, select the lower setting rather than the 
fabrics.        higher setting.
Small loads and   Rapid Dry High 26 Wrinkle Prevent
† For small loads of 3–4 items.   
sportswear    Medium   
   Low   
   Extra Low 
   Air Only
Small loads and   Air Only  50 Wrinkle Prevent
† For small loads of 3–4 items.   
sportswear
Items to dry: Cycle:Drying  
Temperature: Default 
Time: Available 
Options: Cycle Details:
CYCLE GUIDE — STEAM CYCLE (on some models)
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Steam cycles are designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, red\
uce odors, and refresh fabrics.
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted  
for each cycle. 
Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than 
1/4 full.  Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full. 
Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.  
Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.
Shirts, blouses, 
Steam Refresh Medium 22 Wrinkle Prevent† Use to reduce light wrinkles from loads left in the 
and slacks     Reduce Static*  dryer too long. Do not add dryer sheets.
Items  
to refresh: Cycle:Drying 
Temperature: Default 
Time: Available 
Options: Cycle Details:
Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles
When you select a Timed  
Cycle, the time appears in  
the display. Use + and – to 
increase or decrease the time  
in 1-minute increments. Touch 
and hold to change the time  
in 5-minute increments. 
The maximum dry time is 100 minutes.
Selecting the Drying Temperature
A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items  
such as towels and work clothes.
A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying  
medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses,  
underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.
Use a no heat (air only) setting for foam, rubber, plastic,  
or heat-sensitive fabrics.
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for  
various loads, refer to the care label directions.
† On steam models, you may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying 
Temperature settings.
† On steam models, you may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying 
Temperature settings.
*  On steam models only.    
						

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USING YOUR DRYER
1. Clean the lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight 
up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash 
screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. Push the lint 
screen firmly back into place.
For additional cleaning information, see “Dryer Care.”
2. Load the dryer
Open the door by pulling on the handle. Place laundry in the dryer. 
Add a dryer sheet to wet load if desired. Close the door.
IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack the dryer. Items need to tumble 
freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor drying performance and may 
increase wrinkling and tangling. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to 
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before 
operating this appliance.
3. Touch POWER/CANCEL
Touch POWER/CANCEL to turn on the dryer.
4. Select the desired cycle
Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide”  
for more information about each cycle. Not all cycles are on all 
models.
Appearance may vary.
Appearance may vary.