Whirlpool WGD9250W User Guide

Moving care

For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

For direct-wired dryers:

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1. Disconnect power.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

Reinstalling the dryer

Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and connect

the dryer.

Changing the Drum Light

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

To change the drum light

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.

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 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?

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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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

■

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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“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3 E1, etc.) variable service codes:

If a code beginning with an “F” appears in the display,
alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected
a problem that requires service. Call for service.