Troubleshooting - Whirlpool 3SWED5205SQ1 Use And Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
If you experience
Clothes are not drying
satisfactorily, drying
times are too long, or
load is too hot
Dryer will not run
Unusual sounds
No heat
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Possible Causes
Lint screen clogged with lint.
Has the Air Dry cycle been selected.
The load is too large and heavy to
dry quickly.
The exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood is clogged with lint, restricting
air movement.
Dryer sheets blocking the grille.
The exhaust vent not the correct
length.
The exhaust vent diameter is not
the correct size.
The dryer is located in a room with
temperature below 45°F (7°C).
Dryer located in a closet.
Door not closed completely.
START button not pressed firmly.
Household fuse is blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
Incorrect power supply.
Wrong type of fuse.
Is a cycle selected.
Dryer have a period of non-use.
A coin, button, or paper clip caught
between the drum and front or
rear of the dryer.
It is a gas dryer.
Are the four legs installed, and is the
dryer level front to back and side to
side.
Clothing knotted or balled up.
Household fuse is blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
Supply line valve not open.
Clean lint screen before each load.
Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried.
See "Air Dry."
Separate the load to tumble freely.
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
"Venting".
Use only one dryer sheet, and use it only once.
Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too
many turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See
"Installation Instructions".
Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
45°F (7°C).
Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and
bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum
of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of
the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See "Installation Requirements".
Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
Press the START button 2-5 seconds.
Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The
drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
Electric dryers require 230-240 volt power supply. Check with
a qualified electrician.
Use a time-delay fuse.
The dryer will not start in the Wrinkle Shield™ or Wrinkle Guard
position (on some models). Move the dial past off.
If the dryer hasn't been used for awhile, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
Clean out pockets before laundering.
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed.
See the Installation Instructions.
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric
dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace both
fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line.
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