Whirlpool WED9470WW Owners Manual - Page 11

Troubleshooting - electric dryer

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Moving care For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet. 3. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose separately. 4. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 5. Use masking tape to secure dryer door. For direct-wired dryers: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Disconnect power. 2. Disconnect wiring. 3. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet. 4. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose separately. 5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 6. Use masking tape to secure dryer door. Reinstalling the dryer Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level, and connect the dryer. Special Instructions for Steam Models Water Inlet Hoses Replace inlet hoses and hose screen after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of replacement. To winterize dryer 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Shut off water faucet. 3. Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain. To use dryer again 1. Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet. Turn on water faucet. 2. Plug in dryer or reconnect power. 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. Turn 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 for 2-5 seconds. ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? 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 available? Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified electrician. ■ Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse. 11

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Moving care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1.
Unplug the power supply cord.
2.
Steam models only: Shut off water faucet.
3.
Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from
faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose separately.
4.
Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
5.
Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
Electrical
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hock Hazar
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Disconnect power
b
efore servicin
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.
Replace all parts an
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panels
b
efore operatin
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Failure to
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o so can result in
d
eath or electrical shock.
1.
Disconnect power.
2.
Disconnect wiring.
3.
Steam models only: Shut off water faucet.
4.
Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from
faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose separately.
5.
Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6.
Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
Reinstalling the dryer
Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and connect
the dryer.
Special Instructions for Steam Models
Water Inlet Hoses
Replace inlet hoses and hose screen after 5 years of use to
reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace
inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of replacement.
To winterize dryer
1.
Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.
Shut off water faucet.
3.
Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain.
To use dryer again
1.
Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet. Turn
on water faucet.
2.
Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
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.
Turn 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
for 2-5 seconds.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
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 available?
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a
qualified electrician.
Was a regular fuse used?
Use a time-delay fuse.