Whirlpool WED8900BC Use & Care Guide - Page 15

If you experience, Possible Causes, Solution, Dryer Results cont., Dryer Displaying Code Message

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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.) 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. Dryer Displaying Code Message "PF" (power failure) The drying cycle has been interrupted Press START/PAUSE twice to resume the cycle, or press by a power failure. POWER to select a new cycle. "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. 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 "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. 15

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Dryer Results (cont.)
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.
Dryer Displaying Code Message
“PF” (power failure)
The drying cycle has been interrupted
by a power failure.
Press START/PAUSE twice to resume the cycle, or press
POWER to select a new cycle.
“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. 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
“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.
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.