Whirlpool CABRIO WED8600YW0 Use And Care Manual page 13

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 2-5 seconds.
firmly or held long enough.
Household fuse is blown or circuit There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the
breaker has tripped, dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both
circuit breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuses 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.
Dryer will not 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 the
fuses 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.
Supply line valve not open.
Humming or whining
noise when Steam
cycle selected
Thumping noise
Rattling or vibrating
noise
Clicking noise
Water valve on dryer is running.
Dryer hasn't been used in a while.
A small object caught between the
edges of dryer drum.
Dryer isn't properly leveled.
Clothing is balled up in dryer.
Gas valve operating.
For gas dryers, make sure that the valve on the gas supply line
is open.
The water valve on the dryer is used during the Steam function. If
the dryer has just been installed or unused for an extended period,
the valve may be louder and run longer. This is normal.
This is normal. The thumping sound should diminish after a few
minutes of use.
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean
out pockets before laundering.
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the
Installation Instructions. All four dryer feet should be in firm
contact with the floor.
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
On gas dryers, you may hear the gas valve clicking as it opens
and closes. This is normal.
Clothes are not drying Lint screen is clogged with lint. Clean lint screen before each load.
satisfactorily or drying
times are too long
The exhaust vent or outside
exhaust hood is clogged with lint,
restricting air movement.
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".
The exhaust vent is not the correct Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many
length, turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See "Installation
Instructions".
The dryer is not level. Clothes not contacting the moisture sensors during Automatic
cycles. See "Level the Dryer" in the "Installation Instructions".
The exhaust vent diameter is not Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
the correct size.
The Air Only temperature setting Select the right temperature for the types of garments
k, has been selected, being dried. See "Cycle Guide". .j
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