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Dryer Operation

Dryer will not run

Has a househol

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 fuse 

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lown, or has a circuit 

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trippe

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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 fuse or reset the circuit 
breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

Is the correct power supply availa

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

Was a regular fuse use

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Use a time-delay fuse.

No heat

Has a househol

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 fuse 

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lown, or has a circuit 

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reaker 

trippe

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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 

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“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 Co

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ition):

 

The drum will turn, but 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 “Electrical 
Connection” for details.

Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.

If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.

“AF” (low airflow con

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ition):

 

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:

 

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.

Confirm 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” for details.

Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.

If the message persists, have your entire home venting run 
cleaned.

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Call for service.

Dryer Results

Clothes are not 

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rying satisfactorily, 

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rying times are too 

long, or loa

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 is too hot

Is the lint screen clogge

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 with lint?

 

 

Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. 

WARNIN

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Fire Hazar

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Use a heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in 

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or fire.

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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 the Installation 
Instructions.

Summary of Contents for W10224585A

Page 1: ...24585A DRYER SAFETY You You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many import...

Page 2: ... B C D E A Leveling legs 4 B Y connector C Short inlet hose D Inlet hose with right angle connector E Rubber washer Remove parts package from dryer drum Check that all parts are included NOTE Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing on a pedestal Parts needed Check local codes Check existing electrical supply and venting See Electrical Requirements and Venting Requirements before...

Page 3: ...imes The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather Check code requirements Some codes limit or do not permit installation of the dryer in garages closets mobile homes or sleeping quarters Contact your local building inspector Installation clearances The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully Dryer Dimensions A B C...

Page 4: ... Electric or Gas Non Steam Electric or Gas A 1 25 mm 1 25 mm B 32 9 16 686 mm 31 1 2 800 mm C 5 127 mm 5 127 mm Required spacing For side or bottom venting 0 0 mm spacing is allowed Recessed or closet installation Dryer on pedesta A B C D E F 460 mm l Steam Electric or Gas Non Steam Electric or Gas A 1 25 mm 1 25 mm B 27 686 mm 27 686 mm C 1 25 mm 1 25 mm D 1 25 mm 1 25 mm E 32 9 16 686 mm 31 1 2 ...

Page 5: ... 2 310 cm2 3 76 mm 3 76 mm 1 25 mm 24 in 2 155 cm2 6 152 mm 76 1930 mm 27 686 mm A 1 25 mm 1 25 mm Steam Electric or Gas Non Steam Electric or Gas A 5 140 mm 5 127 mm Required spacing NOTE Some models are not recommended for stacked recessed or closet installation Mobile home Additional installation requirements This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations The installation must conform to ...

Page 6: ...nder the neutral terminal center or white wire of the terminal block the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutral wire see Optional 3 wire connection section A 4 wire power supply connection must be used when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohi...

Page 7: ...rain relief tab pointing up B Hole below terminal block opening C Clamp section D Strain relief tab pointing down Put power supply cord through the strain relief Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this poi...

Page 8: ...re connections A B C D E F G A 4 wire receptacle NEMA type 14 30R B 4 prong plug C Ground prong D Neutral prong E Spade terminals with upturned ends F 19 mm UL listed strain relief G Ring terminals 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire white or center wire of power suppl...

Page 9: ...nter silver colored terminal block screw B Center silver colored terminal block screw C Neutral ground wire D Neutral wire white or center wire E 19 mm UL listed strain relief 3 Connect ground wire green or bare of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw Tighten screw A B C D E F A External ground conductor screw B Ground wire green or bare of power supply cable C 19 mm UL listed stra...

Page 10: ...minal block screw 2 Place the hooked end of the neutral wire white or center wire of direct wire cable under the center screw of terminal block hook facing right Squeeze hooked end together Tighten screw A C D B E A External ground conductor screw B Neutral ground wire C Center silver colored terminal block screw D Neutral wire white or center wire E 19 mm UL listed strain relief 3 Place the hooke...

Page 11: ...drying performance If this is a new vent system Vent material Use a heavy metal vent Do not use plastic or metal foil vent 4 102 mm heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used 4 102 mm heavy metal exhaust vent 4 102 mm Vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Service For more information see the Assistance or Service section Rigid metal vent For best drying perf...

Page 12: ...ional exhaust installations This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side left side or through the bottom If you prefer you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted WARNING Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent Do not use a plastic vent Do not use a metal foil vent Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire A B C A Standard rear offset exhaust instal...

Page 13: ...Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood 2 Connect vent to exhaust hood Vent must fit inside exhaust hood Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4 102 mm clamp 3 Run vent to dryer location Use the straightest path possible See Determine vent path in Plan Vent System Avoid 90º turns Use clamps to seal all joints Do not use duct tape screws or other fastening devices that ex...

Page 14: ...eck again for levelness COMPLETE INSTALLATION 1 Check that all parts are now installed If there is an extra part go back through the steps to see which step was skipped 2 Check that you have all of your tools 3 Dispose of recycle all packaging materials 4 Check the dryer s final location Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked 5 Check that the dryer is level See Level Dryer 6 Remove the blue pro...

Page 15: ...akers 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 consult a qualified electrician AF low airflow condition The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present Press any key to clear the code from the display and retu...

Page 16: ...al Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45ºF 7ºC Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF 7ºC Is the dryer located in a closet Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1 25 mm of airspace and for most installations the rear of the dryer requires 5 127 mm See the Installation ...

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