Whirlpool W10392127B-SP User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

DRYER OPERATION
Dryer will not run

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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker

tripped?

There may be two household fuses or circuit breakers

for the dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight,

or that both circuit breakers have not tripped. Replace

the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem

continues, call an electrician.

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Is the correct power supply available?

Electric dryers require a 240-volt power supply. Check

with a qualified electrician.

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Was a regular fuse used?

Use a time-delay fuse.

No heat

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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker

tripped?

The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat.

Elelctric dryers use two household fuses or circuit breakers.

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem

continues, call an electrician.

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Is “Check Vent” illuminated on the Airflow screen?

This indicator will show the status of airflow through the

dryer vent. The Detecting light comes on during the sensing

phase at the beginning of a cycle. The Check Vent light will

come on if a blocked vent or low airflow issue is detected.

Try the following:

Clean lint screen.

Check to see if 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.

For more information on maintaining good airflow, see

“Check Your Vent System for Good Airflow” in the “Use and

Care Guide”. If the message persists, have your entire home

venting run cleaned.

Dryer displaying code message

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“PF” (power failure), check the following:

Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?

Press and hold START/PAUSE to restart the dryer.

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.

Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.

If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.

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“F” Variable (F1E1, F2E2, F3E1, F3E2, F7E1, F3E6, F3E7)

service codes:

Call for service.

DRYER RESULTS
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are

too long, or load is too hot

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Is the lint screen clogged with lint?

Lint screen shold be cleaned before each load.

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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 vent. See

“Installation Instructions.”

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Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille?

Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.

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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

“Installation Instructions.”

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Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size?

Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.

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Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below

45°F (7°C)?

Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures

above 45°F (7°C).

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Is the dryer located in a closet?

Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and

bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum

of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the

rear of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See “Installation

Instructions.”