Whirlpool cabrio WGD7600XW1, Use And Care Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggeste d here or visit our we b site an d reference FAQs (Frequently Aske d Questions)
to possi b ly avoi d the cost of a service call...
In U.S.A www.whirlpool.com/help - In Cana d a www.whirlpool.ca
Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run
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Is the d ryer d oor firmly close d ?
■ Was the Start b utton firmly presse d ?
Large loads may require pressing and holding the Start/Pause
button for 2-5 seconds.
■ Has a househol d fuse b lown, or has a circuit b reaker
trippe d ?
There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the
dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both
circuit breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the
circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■ Is the correct power supply availa b le?
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a
qualified electrician.
■ Was a regular fuse use d ?
Use a time-delay fuse.
Unusual soun d s
■ Has the d ryer ha d a perio d 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 a coin, b utton, or paper clip caught b etween the d rum
an d front or rear of the d ryer?
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
Clean out pockets before laundering.
■ Is it a gas d ryer?
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
■ Are the four legs installe d , an d is the d ryer level front to
b ack an d si d e to si d e?
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the
Installation Instructions.
■ Is the clothing knotte d or b alle d up?
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
No heat
■ Has a househol d fuse b lown, or has a circuit b reaker
trippe d ?
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric
dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
■ Is the valve open on the gas supply line on gas mo d els?
Dryer d isplaying co d e message
■
“PF” (power failure), check the following:
Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?
Press and hold START/PAUSE to restart the dryer.
■
“F” Varia b le (F1, F2, F20, etc.) service co d es:
Call for service.
■ “L2” Diagnostic Co d e (low or no line voltage con d ition):
The drum will turn, but there may be a problem with your
home power supply keeping the dryer’s heater from turning
on. The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is
present. Press any key to clear the code from the display and
return to the estimated time remaining.
Try the following:
Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker
has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or
breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
In the U.S.A., Confirm the power cord is properly installed.
Refer to “Electrical Connection” in the Installation Instructions
for details.
Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.
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“AF” (low airflow con d ition):
The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is
present. Press any key to clear the code from the display and
return to the estimated time remaining.
Try the following:
Clean lint screen.
Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is
crushed or kinked.
Confirm the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint
and debris.
Confirm the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and
debris.
Confirm your vent system falls withing the recommended run
length and number of elbows for the type of vent you are
using. Refer to “Plan Vent System” in the Installation
Instructions for details.
Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, have your entire home venting run
cleaned.