Whirlpool YWED5050LW Owner's Manual page 21

Complete Installation C h e c k l i s t . . .
go back through steps to see what
was
skipped.
Check that you have all of your tools.
Dispose df/recycle all packaging materials.
B e sure the water faucets are on.
Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses.
Check dryer's final location. Be sure vent is not crushed or
kinked.
Check that dryer is level. See "Level Dryer."
Remove film on console and any tape remaining on dryer.
remove any dust.
For direct wire installation, turn on power.
Mm I f you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is
system in the dryer. Over time, the buildup of lime scale may
clog different parts of the water system, which will reduce
-
product performance.Excessive scale buildup may lead to the
need for certain part replacement or repair.
side opening, see online "Dryer Door Reversal Instructions" for
details.
Air Only temperature setting.
If the dryer will not start, check the following:
:
*
=
Household fuse
i s
intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not
tripped.
When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the dryer
door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle and close
e door.
H you
do
not feel heat, turn off dryer, a n d check the
both circuit breakers have not tripped. If there
is
still no
heat, contact a qualified technician.
NOTE: You may notice an odor when dryer i
is
first heated. This
odor
is
common when heating element
i s
first used. The odor
. will go away.
If your Airflow screen reads "Check Vent," your dryer vent may
be crushed or blocked.
For direct wire installation, turn on power.
E If you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is
recommended to control the buildup of scale through the water
system in the dryer. Over time, the buildup of lime scale may
:
E Householdfuse
is
intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not
tripped.