Whirlpool MEDB850YG Manual

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If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Dryer Operation

Dryer will not run

Door not closed completely.

Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.

START/PAUSE button not pressed 

firmly or held long enough.

Press and hold the START/PAUSE button 2–5 seconds.

Household fuse is blown or circuit 

breaker has 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 fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem 

continues, call an electrician.

Incorrect power supply.

Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified 

electrician.

Wrong type of fuse.

Use a time-delay fuse.

Dryer will not heat

Household fuse is blown or circuit 

breaker has tripped.

The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric dryers use 

2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuses or reset the 

circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

Incorrect power supply.

Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified 

electrician.

Supply line valve not open.

For gas dryers, make sure that the valve on the gas supply line is open.

Unusual Noise

Humming or whining 

noise with Steam cycle 

selected

Water valve on dryer is running.

The water valve on the dryer is used during the Steam function. If the dryer has 

just been installed or unused for an extended period, the valve may be louder 

and run longer. This is normal.

Thumping noise

Dryer hasn’t been used in a while.

This is normal. The thumping sound should diminish after a few minutes of 

use.

Rattling or vibrating noise A small object caught between the 

edges of dryer drum.

Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean out 

pockets before laundering.

Dryer isn’t properly leveled.

The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the Installation 

Instructions. All four dryer feet should be in firm contact with the floor.

Clothing is balled up in dryer.

When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. 

Separate the load items and restart the dryer.

Clicking noise

Gas valve operating.

On gas dryers, you may hear the gas valve clicking as it opens and closes. 

This is normal.

Dryer Results

Clothes are not drying 

satisfactorily or drying 

times are too long

Lint screen is clogged with lint.

Clean lint screen before each load.

The exhaust vent or outside exhaust 

hood is 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.

The exhaust vent is not the correct 

length.

Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns. Long 

venting will increase drying times. See Installation Instructions.

The dryer is not level.

Clothes not contacting the moisture sensors during Automatic cycles.  

See “Level the Dryer” in the Installation Instructions.

The exhaust vent diameter is not the 

correct size.

Use 4” (102 mm) diameter vent material.

The Air Only temperature setting  

has been selected.

Select the right temperature for the types of garments being dried. See 

“Cycle Guide”.

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help –  

In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.