Whirlpool gew9250s 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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Is the lint screen clogged with lint? 
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. 

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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.

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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 the 
Installation Instructions. 

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Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? 
Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material.