Whirlpool WED7990FW Use & Care Guide - Page 15
If you experience, Possible Causes, Solution, Dryer Results cont.
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Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Results (cont.) There may be some water in the HybridCare™ filter or on floor The dryer is not level. HybridCare™ filter is not properly seated. Dryer needs to have a slope less than 1" (25 mm). See "Level Dryer" in the Installation Instructions. Make sure filter is placed in the housing cabinet correctly. See "Cleaning the HybridCare™ Filter and Lint Screen." Drain hose is longer than what was provided. Drain hose can be installed no higher than 72" (1.8 m) from bottom of the dryer. See "Drain System" in the Installation Instructions. Cycle time is too short The load may not be contacting the Level the dryer. See the Installation Instructions. All four dryer sensor strips on Automatic Cycles. feet should be in firm contact with the floor. The automatic cycle is ending early. 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, also see "Changing the Automatic Cycle settings to increase or decrease drying time." Lint on load Lint screen is clogged with lint. 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. Do not use fabric softener sheets with steam cycles. 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 Refer to garment care label instructions. Dry-clean-only at the end of the cycle. garments are not recommended. 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. Odors are left in garments after wearing. Rewash and dry the clothing. Load too hot Load removed before cool down portion of cycle complete. Allow the dryer to complete the cool down 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. Stains or lint build-up on Dryer to close to wall. wall behind dryer Move dryer away from wall and make sure you have proper ventilation. Clean HybridCare™ Filter indicator is lit The HybridCare™ Filter and/or lint screen is clogged. The dryer will continue to run when this indicator is lit. Try the following: • Clean lint screen. • Clean the HybridCare™ Filter and screen in back of filter cabinet. Must be cleaned every 5 cycles for best performance. 15