Lint on load
WARNING
Is the lint screen clogged?
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
Stains on load or drum
Was dryer fabric softener properly used?
Explosion Hazard
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such asFabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can
stain your garments.
gasoline, away from dryer.
Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
jeans). This will not transfer to other clothing.
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Loads are wrinkled
Is the dryer located in a room with temperature belowWas the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle?
45oF (7oC)?
Was the dryer overloaded?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
45oF (7oC).
Is the dryer located in a closet?
Odors
Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and
bottom of the door. The sides and front of the dryer require a
Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in
minimum of 1" (2.5 cm) of airspace, and the rear of the dryer
the area where your dryer is located?
requires 5" (12.7 cm). See the Installation Instructions.
If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone
Has an air dry cycle been selected? from the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried.
Is the dryer being used for the first time?
Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor
Separate the load to tumble freely.will be gone after the first cycle.
Cycle time too short
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before calling for assistance or service, please check
WARNING
?Troubleshooting.? If you still need help, follow the instructions
below.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install dryer.If you need replacement parts
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
only use factory specified parts. These parts will fit right and work
right because they are made with the same precision used to
?
Is the automatic cycle ending early? build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance. To locate factory
The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the specified parts in your area, call the dealer from whom you
dryer.purchased the dryer or a Whirlpool designated service company.
Change the dryness level setting on Automatic Cycles. NOTE: For gas dryers only, if the power supply cord is damaged,
Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the it must be replaced by a special cord available from the dealer
amount of drying time in a cycle.from whom you purchased the dryer or a Whirlpool designated
service company.
For warranty information
Contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.
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