Whirlpool WED9620HC Owners Manual - Page 18

TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/owners (in Canada www.whirlpool.ca/owners) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Results (cont.) 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. Steam models only: For steam cycles, the water is not properly connected with the dryer. 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. Odors are left in garments after wearing. To remove odors left in garments after wearing, select Steam Refresh. This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from dry loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blends, common knits, and synthetics. 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 POWER/CANCEL to clear the display. by a power failure. "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 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. • S elect 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. 18