DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING
Whirlpool & Maytag 9.2 Cu. Ft. Steam Dryer
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For Service Technician Use Only
Troubleshooting Guide
Continued from page 2-10
Problem
Possible Cause
Checks & Tests
Heats in Air Cycle
Heater coil shorted.
See Test #4: Heat System, page 3-12.
Heater relay shorted.
See Test #4: Heat System, page 3-12.
Heater system problem.
See Test #4: Heat System, page 3-12.
Shuts Off Before
Clothes Are Dry
Dryness or Dry Level setting for
auto cycles.
Increase Dryness or Dry Level setting for one or more auto
cycles.
Lint screens full.
Clean if necessary. Refer customer to “Use and Care Guide”.
Heater vent clogged.
Clean if necessary. Refer customer to “Use and Care Guide”.
Moisture Sensor problem.
See Test #5: Moisture Sensor, page 3-17.
Adjust Customer Focused Dryness
Level.
See Test #5a: Adjusting Customer-Focused Dryness Level, page
3-18.
Water Valve Not
Dispensing (on some
models)
(Water valve
is activated
intermittently during
the steam cycle.)
Steam cycle not selected.
Refer customer to “Use and Care Guide”.
No water to valve.
Verify water supply is turned on.
No water from valve.
See Test #9: Water Valve, page 3-22.
Water Leaking From
Dryer (on some
models)
(Too much water
being dispensed
during steam cycles.)
Residue buildup on water nozzle
opening.
Unscrew nozzle and clean if necessary.