Whirlpool W10267624A - SP User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

For additional recommendations, refer to your Installation Instructions.

Dryer Operation

Dryer will not run

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Is the dryer door firmly closed?

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Was the Power button pressed?

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Was the Start button firmly pressed?

Press and hold for 1 second.

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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.

Unusual sounds

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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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Is it a gas dryer?

The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.

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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.

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.

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Is the valve open on the gas supply line for gas models?

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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“F-” Variable (F-01, F-22, F-23, F-26) service codes (the
display alternately flashes “F-” and then the error code
number):

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
“Venting Requirements” in the Installation Instructions.

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Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille?

Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.

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Is the exhaust vent the correct length?

Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many
turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See “Plan Vent
System” in the Installation Instructions.

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Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size?

Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.