Whirlpool ELECTRONIC ELECTRIC DRYER Manual Do Utilizador

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. Disconnect wiring if dryer 

is direct wired.

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

3. 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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“PF” (power failure), check the following:
Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?
Press (and hold) HOLD TO START button to restart the dryer.

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“E” Variable (E1, E2, E3) service codes:
Call for service.

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Check the following:
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?

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 a heavy 
metal or flexible metal vent. See “Installation Instructions.” 

Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Electric 
dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum may be 
turning, but you may not have heat.

Has an air cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for the 
types of garments being dried. See “Cycles.”

Is the automatic cycle ending early? The load may not be 
contacting the electronic sensor strips. Level the dryer.

Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one 
fabric softener sheet and only use it once.

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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 in?

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? If not, the time display will 
blink.

Was HOLD TO START firmly pressed and held for at least 
1 second?

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.