Whirlpool W10115226C User Manual

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Level Dryer
Level Dryer
1.
       Not Level 
            
LEVEL                    Not Level
Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from  
front to back. 
NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing  
system to operate correctly.
Move dryer to final location
2.
Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. 
After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard 
from under the dryer.
Tighten and adjust leveling legs
2. 
If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block. Use wrench  
to adjust legs up or down, and check again for levelness. 
Once dryer is level, make sure all four legs are snug against 
the floor before tightening them.
Complete Installation Checklist
q
  Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra  
part, go back through steps to see what was skipped.
q
  Check that you have all of your tools.
q
  Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
q
  Check dryer’s final location. Be sure vent is not crushed  
or kinked.
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  Check that dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.”
q
  Remove film on console and any tape remaining on dryer.
q
  Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to 
remove any dust.
q
  Read “Dryer Use” in your Use and Care Guide.
q
  Set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for  
20 minutes and start the dryer.
If the dryer will not start, check the following:
 
Controls are set in a running or “On” position.
 
Start button has been pushed firmly.
 
Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply  
is on.
 
Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has 
not tripped.
 
Dryer door is closed.
q
  When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the 
dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle and 
close the door.
If you do not feel heat, turn off dryer, and check the 
following:
 
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. If there is still 
no heat, contact a qualified technician.
NOTE: You may notice an odor when the dryer is first heated. 
This odor is common when the heating element is first used.  
The odor will go away.