Whirlpool LDR3822HQ0, Use & Care Manual

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Troubleshooting
Common drying problems
PROBLEM
Exhaust opening is blocked. Keep area around exhaust opening clear.
CAUSE SOLUTION
Lint screen is clogged with lint. Clean lint screen.
Restricted air movement. Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold hand under outside
Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel
exhaust hood is clogged with lint. air moving, clean exhaust system of lint or replace
exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent
(see “Installation Instructions”).
Exhaust vent is crushed Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent
or kinked. (see “Installation Instructions”).
One fuse is blown or circuit Replace fuse or reset breaker.
breaker is tripped. The dryer
will appear to operate, but you
will not get any heat.
Cycle and Temperature Control Select the right cycle for the types of garments being
knob is set on the air cycle. dried (see “Using Your Dryer”).
Load not contacting the Level dryer (see “Installation Instructions”).
sensor strips and automatic
cycle ending early.
Fabric softener sheets Use only one softener sheet per load and only use
blocking outlet grill. it once.
Dryer located in room with Move dryer where it can operate in ambient air
temperature below 45 F (7 C) temperatures above 45
°
F (7
°
C).
Large amount of moisture Expect longer dry times with items that hold more
in the load. moisture (cottons).
Cold rinse water used. Expect longer dry times, but you are saving energy and
reducing wrinkles.
Load too large and bulky to Separate load to tumble freely.
dry quickly.
Dryer will Power cord not firmly plugged Plug power cord into a live circuit.
not run into a live circuit with proper
voltage.
Fuses blown or circuit Replace fuses or reset breakers.
breakers tripped.
Using a regular fuse. Replace with a time-delay fuse.
Dryer door not firmly closed. Close dryer door tightly.
Start button not firmly pressed. Press Start button again.
Cycle and Temperature Control
knob set to OFF. Set to a cycle or time.
Not drying
satisfactorily
°
°
The compact dryer operates at
a lower wattage. Expect longer drying times.
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