Whirlpool 240-VOLT ELECTRIC DRYER User Manual

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Is the lint screen clogged with lint?

Is the lint screen clogged with laundry detergent residue or 
other residue? Wash the lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint 
Screen.”

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 “Installation Instructions.”

Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with heavy 
metal or flexible metal vent. See “Installation Instructions.” 

Is the automatic cycle ending early? This cycle will end early 
if dryer load is not contacting the sensor strips. Level the 
dryer. See “Installation Instructions.”

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Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below
45ºF (7ºC)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 
45ºF (7ºC).

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Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet?
Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water 
and with items that hold moisture (cottons). 

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Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?
Separate the load to tumble freely.

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Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet? 

Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?

Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.

Is the dryer door firmly closed?

Is the motor running but the drum isn’t turning? This usually 
means a belt is broken. Call for service.

Is the indicator light glowing? If not, press the POWER 
button.

Was the START button firmly pressed?

Is a cycle selected?

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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 the lint screen clogged? 
Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.

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Is the load properly sorted?
Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, 
synthetics). Also sort by color.

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Is the load too big or too heavy?
Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen.

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Was the load overdried?
Use correct dryer settings for load type. Overdrying can 
cause lint-attracting static electricity. See “Drying, Cycle, and 
Temperature Tips.”

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Is pilling being mistaken for lint?
Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and 
laundering.

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Were items soiled when placed in the dryer?
Items should be clean before being dried.

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Were items properly sorted?
Sort light colors from dark colors. Sort colorfast items from 
noncolorfast items.

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Was the dryer overloaded?
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.

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Did the load overdry? 
Check the manufacturer’s care label. Match dryer setting to 
load type. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”