Troubleshooting - Whirlpool W10562348B Use And Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
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if you experience
Clothes are not drying
satisfactorily, drying
times are too long, or
load is too hot
Possible Causes
Lint screen clogged with lint.
Air Dry cycle has been selected.
Load too large and heavy to dry
quickly.
Exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood is clogged with lint, restricting
air movement.
Fabric softener sheets blocking
the grille.
Exhaust vent the incorrect length.
Exhaust vent diameter the incorrect
size.
Dryer is located in a room with
temperature below 45°F (7°C).
Dryer located in a closet.
Solution
Lint screen should be cleaned 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 "Installation
Instructions."
Use only one fabric softener 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 Instructions."
Dryer will not run Door not closed completely. Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
START/PAUSE button not pressed Press and HOLD the START/PAUSE button until you hear the
firmly or held long enough, dryer drum moving.
Household fuse is blown or circuit Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The
breaker has tripped, 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.
Incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply.
Check with a qualified electrician.
Wrong type of fuse. Use a time-delay fuse.
Unusual sounds Dryer had a period of non-use. If the dryer hasn't been used for awhile, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
A coin, button, or paper clip is Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
caught between the drum and front Clean out pockets before laundering.
or rear of the dryer.
It is a gas dryer. The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
The four legs are not installed, or the The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed.
dryer is not level front to back and See "Installation Instructions."
side to side.
Clothing knotted or balled up. When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
No heat Household fuse is blown or circuit The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric
breaker has tripped, dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace both
fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
Supply line valve not open. For gas dryers, make sure the valve on the supply line is open.
Incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply.
Check with a qualified electrician.
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