Whirlpool wed9600t User Manual

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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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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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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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When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to 
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.

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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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Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?

 

Press and hold START to restart the dryer.

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The drum will turn, but there may be a problem with your 
home power supply keeping the dryer's heater from turning 
on. The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is 
present. Press any key to clear the code from the display and 
return to the estimated time remaining. 

 

Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker 
has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or 
breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. 

Confirm the power cord is properly installed. Refer to 
“Electrical Connection” for details.

Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.

If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.

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The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is 
present. Press any key to clear the code from the display and 
return to the estimated time remaining.

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Clean lint screen. 

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Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is 
crushed or kinked. 

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Confirm the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint 
and debris.

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Confirm the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and 
debris.

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Confirm your vent system falls withing the recommended 
run length and number of elbows for the type of vent you 
are using. Refer to “Plan Vent System” for details.

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Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.

If the message persists, have your entire home venting run 
cleaned.

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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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Has the Air Only temperature setting been selected? 

 

Select the right temperature for the types of garments being 
dried. See “Additional Features.”

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Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? 

 

Separate the load to tumble freely.

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Under certain environmental or installation conditions you may 
experience underdrying. Select the Touch Up cycle (20 min. 
default time), which can be customized by selecting High 
temperature and/or additional cycle time by pressing the Dry 
Time up button.

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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.