Troubleshooting - Whirlpool WED5600XW0 Use And Care Manual

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First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...In U.S.A. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca
If you experience Possible Causes Solution
Dryer displaying code "PF" (power failure), Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?
message Start LED flashes Press START/PAUSE to restart the dryer.
"F# E#" (F1 El, F3 El, etc.) variable If a code beginning with an "F" appears in the display.
service codes. Alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected
a problem that requires service. Call for service.
Cycle time too short Automatic cycle ending early.
The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the
dryer.
Use Timed Dry for very small loads. Change the dryness level
setting on Automatic Cycles.
Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the
amount of drying time in a cycle. If loads are consistently ending
too early, see also Changing the Automatic Dry Default Settings.
Lint screen clogged.
Dryer fabric softener not properly
used.
Lint on load Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
Stains on load or drum
Loads are wrinkled
Load not removed from dryer at the
end of the cycle.
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle.
Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain
your garments.
Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans).
These will not transfer to other clothing.
Select Touch Up Cycle to tumble the load with water and heat.
This cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing
odors from loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton
polyester blends, common knits and synthetic garments.
NOTE: Refer to garment care label instructions. Dry clean only
garments are not recommended.
Dryer overloaded. Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
Odors Have you recently been painting, If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone
staining, or varnishing in the area from the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
where your dryer is located.
Is the electric dryer being used for The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor
the first time. will be gone after the first cycle.
Load is too hot Were laundry items removed from Allow the Cool Down cycle to finish before removing laundry
the dryer before the end of the from dryer. All cycles are cooled slowly to reduced wrinkling
cycle, and make it easier to handle. Items removed before Cool Down
may feel very warm.
Was a high temperature cycle used, Select a lower temperature, and use an automatic drying cycle.
or was a separate temperature These cycles sense the temperature or the moisture level in the
control set on high. load and shut off when the load reaches the selected dryness.
_. This reduces overdrying. J
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