Whirlpool REX3614JW0 User Manual

 If your dryer has a drum light, the dryer light automatically turns 
on inside the dryer drum when you open the door.

The drum light will be one of two types. Either light provides 
sufficient illumination of the interior of your dryer.

Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back 
wall of the dryer. Turn the cover clockwise. Remove cover 
from dryer.

Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt 
appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and lock in place by 
turning counterclockwise.

Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back 
wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right 
corner of the cover. Remove the cover.

Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt 
appliance bulb only. Replace the cover.

Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

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Check the following:
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?

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 your Installation Instructions.

Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with heavy 
metal or flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions. 

Has a fuse blown, or a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers 
use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum may be turning 
but you may not have heat.

Has an Air Dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for 
the types of garments being dried. See “Drying, Cycle and 
Temperature Tips.”

For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line? Some 
dryers may have an internal gas valve.

Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grill? Use only one 
fabric softener sheet and only use it once.

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Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below
 45ºF (7ºC)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 
45ºF (7ºC).

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Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet?
Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water 
and with items that hold moisture (cottons). 

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Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?
Separate the load to tumble freely.

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Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged in? 

Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?

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

Is the dryer door firmly closed?

Was the START button firmly pressed?

Is a cycle selected?