Whirlpool W10494212B User Manual

The drying cycle has been 

interrupted by a power failure.

Touch and hold START to restart the dryer. 

NOTE: The Control  

Lock function may be enabled when recovering from a power  

failure. To unlock the control, touch and hold CONTROL LOCK  

for at least 3 seconds.

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. Touch any pad 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 that the power cord is properly installed. Refer to  

the 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)

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 indicator is lit.
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 indicator remains lit, have your entire home venting run 

cleaned.

Check Vent indicator is lit

“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 cooldown 

portion of cycle complete.

Allow the dryer to complete the cooldown 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  

Steam Refresh. This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles 

and odors from dry 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/product_help –  

In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.