Whirlpool W10224575B Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
11
Changing the Drum Light
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when
you open the door.
To change the drum light
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. T
urn 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
For additional recommendations, refer to your Installation Instructions.
Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run
Is the dryer door firmly closed?
Was the Start button firmly pressed?
Large loads may require pressing and holding the Start button
fo
r 2-5 seconds.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
There may be 2 household fuses or cir
cuit breakers for the
dryer. Check that 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.
Is the correct power supply available?
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply
. Check with a
qualified electrician.
Was a regular fuse used?
Use a time-delay fuse.
Unusual sounds
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.
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.
Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to
back and side to side?
The dryer may vibrate if not pr
operly installed. See the
Installation Instructions.
Is the clothing knotted or balled up?
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
vib
rate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
No heat
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
The drum may be turning, but you may
not have heat. Electric
dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
Dryer displaying code message
“PF” (power failure), check the following:
Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?
Press and hold START to restart the dryer.
“L2” Diagnostic Code (low or no line voltage condition):
The drum will turn, but there may be a problem with your
home po
wer 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 dr
yers use two household fuses or
breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Confirm the power cord is properly installed. Refer to
“Electrical Connection” for details.
Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, consul
t a qualified electrician.
“AF” (low airflow condition):
The dryer will continue to run whe
n 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:
Clean lint screen.
Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is
crushed or kinked.
Confirm the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint
and debris.
Confirm the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and
debris.