Whirlpool 8578567 User Manual

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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker 
tripped? 
There may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Make 
sure 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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Is the motor running but the drum isn’t turning?
The belt may be broken. Call for service.

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

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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker 
tripped? 
Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The 
drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace the 
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call 
an electrician.

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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 
“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.

NOTE: The compact dryer operates at a lower wattage. Expect 
longer drying times.

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Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.

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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 
“Installation Instructions.”

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Is the exhaust vent 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.” 

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Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? 
Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material.