Whirlpool WED9500T User Manual

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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker 
tripped? 
There may be 2 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 240-volt power supply. Check with a 
qualified electrician.

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Was a regular fuse used? 
Use a time-delay fuse.

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Was the Start button firmly pressed? 
Large loads may require pressing and holding the Start 
button for 2-5 seconds.

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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. Electric 
dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the 
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call 
an electrician.

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Has the dryer had a period of non-use? 
If the dryer hasn’t been used for a while, there may be a 
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation. 

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Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum 
and front or rear of the dryer? 
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. 
Clean out pockets before laundering.

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Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to 
back and side to side? 
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the 
Installation Instructions.

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Is the clothing knotted or balled up? 
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to 
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.

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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.

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“E” Variable (E1, E2, E3) service codes:
Call for service.

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“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. 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.

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“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.

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.