Whirlpool WED7500GC W11040073A Whirlpool Agora Dryer - Page 13

If you experience Possible Causes Solution Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, clothes are balling or tangling, or drying times are too long (cont.) Fabric softener sheets are blocking the grille. The dryer is located in a room with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC). The dryer is located in a closet. Clothes are getting over or under dried Cycle time is too short The automatic cycle settings are too high or too low. The load may not be contacting the sensor strips on automatic cycles. The automatic cycle is ending early. Lint on load Lint screen is clogged with lint. Check that the air outlet grille is not blocked by a fabric softener sheet. Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once. Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC). 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 6" (152 mm). See the Installation Instructions. See "Changing the automatic cycle settings to increase or decrease drying time" to adjust your dryer settings. Level the dryer. See the Installation Instructions. All four dryer feet should be in firm contact with the floor. Change the dryness level setting on automatic cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle. If loads are consistently ending too early, see also "Changing the automatic cycle settings to increase or decrease drying time." Clean lint screen before each load. Stains on load Improper use of fabric softener. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments. Stains on drum Loose dyes in clothes. Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). These will not transfer to other clothing. Loads are wrinkled The load was not removed from dryer Select the Wrinkle Shield option to tumble the load without heat at the end of the cycle. to avoid wrinkling. The dryer was tightly packed. Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Results may also vary depending on fabric type. Odors Recent painting, staining, or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located. Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash and dry the clothing. Load too hot Load removed before cooldown portion of cycle complete. Allow the dryer to complete the cooldown 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. Dryer Displaying Code Message or Indicator Is Lit "PF" (power failure) The drying cycle has been interrupted Touch and hold START/PAUSE to restart the dryer cycle or touch by a power failure. power to clear the display. "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. Touch any pad to clear the code from the display and return to the estimated time remaining. NOTE: This error will only show during the initial installation. Try the following: ■■ Check to see if a household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. ■■ Confirm that the power cord is properly installed. Refer to the Installation Instructions for details. ■■ Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician. "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. 13