Whirlpool W10224594A User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...

Dryer Operation

Dryer will not run

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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.

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

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 to restart the dryer.

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“L2” Diagnostic Code (low or no line voltage condition):

The drum will turn, but 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 “Electrical
Connection” for details.

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

If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.

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“AF” (low airflow condition):

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.

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Try the following:

Clean lint screen.

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Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is
crushed or kinked.

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Confirm the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint
and debris.

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Confirm the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and
debris.

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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.

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

If the message persists, have your entire home venting run
cleaned.

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“E” Variable (E1, E2, E3) 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 should be cleaned before each load.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.

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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 metal vent. See the Installation
Instructions.