Whirlpool WED94HEXW Owners Manual - Page 17

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Results (cont.) Odors Load too hot Recent painting, staining, or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located. For steam cycles, the water is not properly connected with the dryer. Odors are left in garments after wearing. Load removed before cooldown portion of cycle complete. Using Timed Dry cycle with a high temperature setting. Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash and dry the clothing. Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer's water inlet valve. Check that the water supply is turned on. To remove odors left in garments after wearing, select Quick Refresh for small loads of up to 9 garments. This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton polyester blends, common knits, and synthetics. Allow the dryer to complete the cooldown portion of the cycle before removing the load. Select an Auto Dry 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 and hold START to restart the dryer. "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 the Installation Instructions 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 lint screen or vent is clogged; the vent is crushed or kinked or has too many turns. "F# E#" (F1 E1, F3 E1, etc.) The dryer is in need of service. variable service codes. 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" in the Installaton Instructions for details. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. If the message persists, have your entire home venting run cleaned. 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. 17