Whirlpool Duet Sport WGD8500SR Manuals

Table of Contents

• 3

  Table of Contents
• 5

  General
  • 5

    Dryer Safety
  • 6

    Model & Serial Number Designations
  • 7

    Model & Serial Number Label and Tech Sheet Locations
  • 8

    Specifications
• 9

  Installation Information
  • 9

    Installation Instructions
    • 10

      Location Requirements
    • 11

      Dryer Dimensions
    • 13

      Electrical Requirements
    • 15

      Electrical Connection
    • 21

      Gas Models Only
    • 23

      Venting Requirements
    • 25

      Plan Vent System
    • 26

      Install Vent System
    • 27

      Install Leveling Legs
    • 27

      Make Gas Connection
    • 28

      Connect Vent
    • 28

      Level Dryer
    • 28

      Reverse Door Swing
    • 30

      Complete Installation
• 33

  Product Operation
  • 33

    Dryer Use
    • 35

      Lock Controls
    • 35

      Drying and Cycle Tips
    • 36

      Status Lights
    • 36

      Auto Cycles
    • 38

      Additional Features
    • 39

      Drying Rack Option
  • 41

    Dryer Care
    • 42

      Cleaning the Dryer Interior
    • 42

      Removing Accumulated Lint
    • 42

      Vacation and Moving Care
  • 43

    Troubleshooting
• 47

  Component Access
  • 47

    Component Locations
  • 48

    Removing the Console and the Console Electronics Assembly
  • 50

    Removing the Machine Control Electronics
  • 51

    Removing the Door Switch
  • 52

    Removing the Moisture Sensor
  • 53

    Removing the Drum Light Socket
  • 54

    Removing the Front Panel
  • 55

    Removing the Thermal Fuse & Exhaust Thermistor
  • 56

    Removing the Belt & Drum, and Rollers
  • 58

    Removing the Drive Motor and Belt Switch
  • 60

    Removing the Ignitor, Flame Sensor, High-Limit Thermostat
    • 60

      And Thermal Cutoff (Gas Models Only)
  • 62

    Removing the Gas Burner Assembly Coils
  • 63

    Removing the Heater, High-Limit Thermostat, and Thermal Cutoff
  • 64

    Removing the Dryer Door
• 65

  Component Testing
  • 65

    Moisture Sensor
  • 66

    Door Switch
  • 67

    Thermal Fuse
  • 68

    Exhaust Thermistor
  • 69

    Drive Motor
  • 70

    Flame Sensor
  • 70

    High-Limit Thermostat & Thermal Cutoff (Gas Dryers Only)
  • 71

    Burner Ignitor
  • 71

    Gas Burner Coils
  • 72

    Thermal Cutoff (Electric Dryers Only)
  • 72

    Heater (Electric Dryers Only)
• 73

  Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
  • 73

    Activating Test Mode
  • 73

    Diagnostic Guide
  • 73

    Diagnostic Tests
  • 74

    Saved Fault/Active Fault Codes
  • 76

    Display Fault Codes
  • 77

    Troubleshooting Guide
  • 78

    Troubleshooting Tests
  • 87

    Accessing & Removing the Electronic Assemblies
  • 87

    Removing the Toe Panel
  • 89

    Accessing Console Electronics/Housing Assembly
  • 89

    Removing the Back Panel
• 91

  Wiring Diagrams
  • 91

    Electric Dryer
  • 92

    Gas Dryer
  • 95

    Product Specifications