Troubleshooting - Whirlpool 4GWED4750 User And Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
Clothes are not drying
satisfactorily, drying
times are too long
Lint screen clogged with lint.
Has the Fluff Air cycle been
selected.
Load too large and heavy to dry
quickly.
Exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood clogged with lint, restricting air
movement.
Fabric softener sheets blocking
the grill.
Exhaust vent not the correct length.
Exhaust vent diameter not the
correct size.
Dryer located in a room with
temperature below 7°C (45°F).
Dryer located in a closet without
adequate opening.
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried.
See "Cycle Guide."
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. Make sure vent is
not crushed or kinked. 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. Make sure vent
is not crushed or kinked. See Installation Instructions.
Use 102 mm (4") diameter vent material.
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
7°C (45°F).
Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and
bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of
25 mm (1 ") of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of
the dryer requires 127 mm (5"). See "installation Instructions."
Dryer will not run Door not closed completely. Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
PUSH to START knob not pressed Press and hold the PUSH to START knob until you hear the dryer
firmly or held long enough, 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 both
fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
Incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 220-240-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.
Coin, button, or paper clip caught Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
between the drum and front or rear Clean out pockets before laundering.
of the dryer.
It is a gas dryer. The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
Dryer is not level. The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed.
See Installation Instructions.
Clothing knotted or bailed 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, is the valve open on the supply line.
Incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 220-240 volt power supply.
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