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TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...

Dryer Operation

Dryer will not run

Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged in? 

Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? There 
may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check to 
make sure both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit 
breakers have not tripped. 

Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.

Is the dryer door firmly closed?

Was the start button firmly pressed?

Is a cycle selected?

No heat

Has a fuse blown, or a circuit breaker tripped? Electric 
dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum may be 
turning, but you may not have heat.

Has an air dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle 
for the types of garments being dried.

For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line?

Unusual sounds

Has the dryer had a period of non-use? If the dryer hasn’t 
been used for a while, there may be a thumping sound during 
the first few minutes of operation. 

Is it a gas dryer? The gas valve clicking is a normal operating 
sound.

Dryer Results

Clothes are not drying satisfactorily

Check the following:
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?

Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, 
restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. 
Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air 
movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust 
system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or 
flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions.

Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with heavy 
metal or flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions.

Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one 
fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.

Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below
45ºF (7ºC)?
 Proper operation of dryer cycles requires 
temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC).

Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet?
Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water and 
with items that hold moisture (cottons). 

Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the 
load to tumble freely.

Lint on load

Is the lint screen clogged? Clean lint screen. Check for air 
movement.

Is the load properly sorted? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) 
from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.

Is the load too big or too heavy? Dry smaller loads so lint 
can be carried to the lint screen.

Was the load overdried? Use correct dryer settings for load 
type. Overdrying can cause lint-attracting static electricity. 
See “Dryer Cycle Descriptions” (separate sheet).

Was paper or tissue left in pockets?

Is pilling being mistaken for lint? Pilling (surface fuzz) is 
caused by normal wear and laundering.

Stains on load or color change

Was dryer fabric softener properly used? Add dryer fabric 
softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener 
sheets added to a partially-dried load can stain your 
garments.

Were items soiled when placed in the dryer? Items should 
be clean before being dried.

Were items properly sorted? Sort light colors from dark 
colors. Sort colorfast items from noncolorfast items.

Items shrinking

Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that will tumble 
freely.

Did the load overdry? Check the manufacturer’s care label. 
Match dryer setting to load type.

Loads are wrinkled

Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle?

Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that can 
tumble freely.

Did the load overdry? Check the manufacturer’s care label. 
Match dryer setting to load type.

Odors

Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in 
the area where your dryer is located?
 If so, ventilate the 
area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash 
and dry the clothing.

If the dryer is electric, is it being used for the first time?
The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor 
will be gone after the first cycle.

Garment damage

Check the following: 
Were zippers, snaps, and hooks left open?

Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling?

Were care label instructions followed?

Were items damaged before drying?

Summary of Contents for EED4100SQ

Page 1: ...________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ Phone number__________________________________________________ Model number __________________________________________________ Purchase date __________________________________________________ DRYER SAFETY Table of Contents ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 1 DRYER SAFETY 1 DRYER USE 3 DRYER CARE 5...

Page 2: ... static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber like materials Clean lint screen before or after each load Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent sur rounding areas free from the accumulation of lint dust and dirt SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The interior of the dryer and exha...

Page 3: ... but at least every 2 years or when installing your dryer in a new location When cleaning is complete be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check DRYER USE Loading Load clothes loosely into the dryer Do not pack the dryer Allow space for clothes to tumble freely The following charts show examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tum...

Page 4: ... to dry items such as sweaters and pillows without tumbling The drum turns but the rack does not move If your model does not have a drying rack you may be able to purchase one for your model To find out whether your model allows drying rack usage and for ordering information please refer to the front page of your manual or contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer NOTE The rack must be...

Page 5: ...er 5 Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel Replace screen in dryer Cleaning the Dryer Interior 1 Apply a nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed 2 Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth 3 Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum NOTE Garments which contain unstable dyes such as denim blue jeans or bright...

Page 6: ...xpect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water and with items that hold moisture cottons Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly Separate the load to tumble freely Lint on load Is the lint screen clogged Clean lint screen Check for air movement Is the load properly sorted Sort lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics Also sort by color Is the load too big ...

Page 7: ...7 Notes ...

Page 8: ...lled in accordance with published installation instructions DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT...

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