Whirlpool WGD8500BR マニュアル

Troubleshooting

Load too hot

Load removed before cool down 

portion of cycle complete.

Allow the dryer to complete the cool down portion of the cycle 

before removing the load.

Using Timed Dry Cycle with a high 

temperature setting.

Select an Automatic cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid 

overdrying the load.

“PF” (power failure)

The drying cycle has been interrupted 

by a power failure.

Press START/PAUSE twice to resume the cycle, or press 

POWER to select a new cycle.

“L2” Diagnostic Code 

(low or no line voltage 

condition)

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.

Try the following:
•  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  

Installation Instructions for details.

Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.

Check Vent indicator is lit The lint screen or vent is clogged; the 

vent is crushed, kinked or has too 

many turns.

The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is 

present. Touch any key to clear the code from the display and 

return to the estimated time remaining.

Try the following:
• Clean lint screen.
•  Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is  

crushed or kinked.

•  Confirm that the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free  

of lint and debris.

•  Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint  

and debris.

•  Confirm that your vent system falls within the recommended  

run length and number of elbows for the type of vent you are 

using. Refer to “Plan Vent System” in the Installaton Instructions 

for details.

Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, have your entire home venting run 

cleaned. Contact a venting specialist.

“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3 E1, 

etc.) variable service 

codes.

The dryer is in need of service.

If a code beginning with an “F” appears in the display.  

Alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has  

detected a problem that requires service. Call for service.

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.