Whirlpool WED9500TW2 Use & Care Manual page 26

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• "PF" (power failure), check the following:
Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?
Press and hold START to restart the dryer.
• "E" Variable (El, E2, E3) service codes:
Call for service.
"L2" Diagnostic Code. The drum will turn, but there may
be a problem with your home power supply keeping the
dryer's heater from turning on. Check the following:
Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker
has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or
breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Confirm the power cord is properly installed and plugged into
the power outlet. Refer to "Electrical Connection" for details.
Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.
The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is
present. Press any key to clear the code from the display. The
Estimated Time Remaining will return on the display.
"AF" Diagnostic Code. The dryer vent may be crushed or
blocked. Check the following:
Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is
crushed. Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing
and kinking.
Confirm the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint
and debris.
Confirm the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and
debris.
Confirm your vent system falls within the recommended run
length and number of elbows for the type of vent you are
using. Refer to "Plan Vent System" for details.
Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, have your entire home venting run
cleaned.
The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is
present. Press any key to clear the code from the display. The
Estimated Time Remaining will return on the display.
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too
long, or load is too hot
• Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood 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 the
Installation Instructions.
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille?
Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
Is the exhaust vent the correct length?
Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many
turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See the
Installation Instructions.
Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size?
Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
• Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below
45°F (7°0)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
45°F (7°C).
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