Key Activation & Encoder Test; Service Test Mode; Service Test Mode Chart - Whirlpool WED9500E SERIES Service Manual

KEY ACTIVATION & ENCODER TEST
NOTE: The Service Diagnostic mode must be activated before
entering the Key Activation & Encoder Test; see procedure on
page 2-4.
Active Fault Code Display In Key Activation & Encoder Test
If the display begins flashing while in the Key Activation &
Encoder Test, it is displaying an active fault code. Active fault
codes are codes that are currently detected. Only one active
fault code can be displayed at a time.
Entry Procedure
Press and release the 1st button used to activate Service
Diagnostic mode. The following test will be available:
DIAGNOSTIC: Key Activation & Encoder Test
Pressing each button will turn off its corresponding indicator(s)
or display segment and sound a beep (see figure 1 & 2, pages
2-2 and 2-3.)
Rotating the cycle selector knob (on some models) turns off
each corresponding cycle indicator.
NOTE: A second press of the POWER button while in Key
Activation & Encoder Test mode exits the Service Diagnostic
mode and returns the dryer to standby mode.
¾ If indicators do not turn off and beep after pressing buttons
and rotating the cycle selector knob (on some models), go
to TEST #6: Buttons and Indicators, page 3-19.
Exit Procedure
To exit Key Activation & Encoder Test, press the POWER button
once or twice (depending on diagnostic procedure) or press and
hold the first button used to activate Service Diagnostic mode.

SERVICE TEST MODE CHART

Step #
1 User enters Service Test Mode
through Service Diagnostics.
2 Press and release START to
begin the L2 Voltage Check.
3 L2 Voltage Check completes.
Vrms_L2 and Fuel are published
L1 Voltage Check starts
automatically.
4 L1 Voltage Check completes.
Vrms_L1 and Heater_Voltage
are published to the UI.
Check for Warm Machine begins
automatically. Airflow begins
detection algorithm: Status_
Airflow = 3 (Detecting).
Press and hold START to jump to
Step 8 and start the Steam Test.
For Service Technician Use Only
Action
to the UI.
Heater(s) On/Off
DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING

SERVICE TEST MODE

NOTE: The Service Diagnostic mode must be activated before
entering Service Test Mode; see procedure on page 2-4.
NOTE: If, at any point, the user presses the POWER button or
opens the door during Service Test Mode, the dryer exits to
standby mode.
NOTE: Door must be closed to perform test. Dryer must be
cool before test to run correctly.
Active Fault Code Display in Service Test Mode
If the display begins flashing while in Service Test Mode, it is
displaying an active fault code. Active fault codes are codes
that are currently detected. Only one active fault code can be
displayed at a time.
Entry Procedure
To enter Service Test Mode, press and release the 2nd button
used to activate the Service Diagnostic mode. All LEDs (except
for POWER) turn off, "888" is displayed for 2 seconds, and the
START button begins to flash.
PERFORM ALL TESTS: Press and release the START button to
run ALL tests indicated in the chart below and on page 2-6.
VOLTAGE AND WATER SYSTEM-ONLY TESTS: Press and hold
the START button for 5 seconds after step 3 to run only the
voltage and water system tests.
Exit Procedure
When the test is complete, press the POWER button to exit
Service Test Mode and return to standby mode.
Component
Display shows "888" for 2 seconds. All LEDs (except for
POWER) are off, and the START button is flashing.
Motor On The display will show "----" until the voltage is available
If the START is pressed again or pressed and held before
L2 voltage is available, a tone will sound 3 times.
Motor On If electric (Fuel = Electric): The UI will report findings
Heater(s) On per the "Electric Dryer Results Display" section where L2
Voltage is available, L1 Voltage is not available, Heater
Voltage is not available, and Airflow is not available.
If gas (Fuel = Gas): The display will continue to show
If START is pressed again or pressed and held before L1
voltage is available, a tone will sound 3 times.
Motor On If electric (Fuel = Electric): The UI will report findings
per the "Electric Dryer Results Display" section where
L2 Voltage is available, L1 Voltage is available, Heater
Voltage is available, and Airflow is not available.
If gas (Fuel = Gas): The UI will report findings per the
"Gas Dryer Results Display" section where Heater Voltage
If a "Detecting Airflow" indicator is present, it is displayed
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User Interface Response
at the UI.
"----".
is available and Airflow is not available.
on the UI.
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