Whirlpool ggw9250s User Guide

Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on 
vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, 
you should:

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.

3. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

1. Unplug the power supply cord.

2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.

3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached 

to dryer pipe.

4. Cap the open fuel supply line.

5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

6. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when 
you open the door.

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. 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.

3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt 

appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the 
screw.

4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker 
tripped? 
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem 
continues, call an 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. 
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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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 
“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.