Whirlpool W10398830B User Manual

The drying cycle has been 

interrupted by a power failure.

Press START/PAUSE twice to resume the cycle, or press 

POWER to select a new cycle.

There may be a problem with your 

home power supply keeping the 

dryer’s heater from turning on.

The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code  

is present. Press any key to clear the code from the display  

and return to the estimated time remaining.

Try 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. Refer to  

“Installation Instructions” for details.

Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.

“L2” Diagnostic Code 

(low or no line voltage 

condition)

“PF” (power failure)

The dryer is in need of service.

If a code beginning with an “F” appears in the display.  

Alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has  

detected a problem that requires service. Call for service.

Load removed before cool down 

portion of cycle complete.

Allow the dryer to complete the cool down portion of the cycle 

before removing the load.

Load too hot

Using Timed Dry Cycle with a high 

temperature setting.

Select an Automatic cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid 

overdrying the load.

Odors

Recent painting, staining, or 

varnishing in the area where your 

dryer is located.

Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the 

area, rewash and dry the clothing.

For Steam Cycles, the water is not 

properly connected with the dryer.

Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water 

inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer’s water 

inlet valve. Check that the water supply is turned on.

Odors are left in garments after 

wearing.

To remove odors left in garments after wearing, select Enhanced 

Touch Up or Quick Refresh (on some models). These cycles are 

best for reducing wrinkles and odors from loads consisting of 

wrinkle-free cotton, cotton polyester blends, common knits,  

and synthetics. 

“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3 E1, etc.) 

variable service codes.

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help  

for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.  

Troubleshooting

The lint screen or vent is clogged; 

the vent is crushed or kinked or 

has too many turns.

The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is 

present. Touch any key to clear the code from the display and 

return to the estimated time remaining.

Try the following:
• Clean lint screen.
•  Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is 

crushed or kinked.

•  Confirm that the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of  

lint and debris.

Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and 

debris.

Confirm that 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” in the Installaton Instructions for 

details.

Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, have your entire home venting run 

cleaned. Contact a venting specialist.

“Check Vent” cycle

status indicator lights

up (blocked vent or low

airflow condition)