Whirlpool W10096986A, W10097005A SP Troubleshooting, If you experience Possible Causes Solution

TROUBLESHOOTING

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If you experience	Possible Causes	Solution
Clothes are not drying	Lint screen clogged with lint.	Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
satisfactorily, drying
	Has the Air Only cycle been	Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried.
times are too long
	selected.	See “Cycle Guide.”
	Load too large and heavy to dry	Separate the load to tumble freely.
	quickly.
	Exhaust vent or outside exhaust	Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the
	hood clogged with lint, restricting air	outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel
	movement.	air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust
		vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent.	Make sure vent is
		not crushed or kinked. See “Installation Instructions”.
	Fabric softener sheets blocking	Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
	the grill.
	Exhaust vent not the correct length.	Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many
		turns. Long venting will increase drying times. Make sure vent
		is not crushed or kinked. See “Installation Instructions”.
	Exhaust vent diameter not the	Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
	correct size.
	Dryer located in a room with	Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
	temperature below 45ºF (7ºC)?	45ºF (7ºC).
	Dryer located in a closet without	Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and
	adequate opening.	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 5" (127 mm). See “Installation Instructions”.
Dryer will not run	Door not closed completely.	Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
	PUSH to START knob not pressed	Press and hold the PUSH to START knob until you hear the dryer
	firmly or held long enough.	drum moving.
	Household fuse is blown or circuit	Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The
	breaker has tripped.	drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace both
		fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
		an electrician.
	Incorrect power supply.	Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply.
		Check with a qualified electrician.
	Wrong type of fuse.	Use a time-delay fuse.
Unusual sounds	Dryer had a period of non-use.	If the dryer hasn’t been used for awhile, there may be a
		thumping sound during the first few minutes	of operation.
	Is a coin, button, or paper clip	Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
	caught between the drum and front	Clean out pockets before laundering.
	or rear of the dryer?
	Is it a gas dryer?	The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
	Are the four legs installed, and is the	The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed.
	dryer level front to back and side to	See “Installation Instructions”.
	side?
	Clothing knotted or balled up.	When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
		vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
No heat	Household fuse is blown or circuit	The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric
	breaker has tripped.	dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace both
		fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
		an electrician.
	Supply line valve not open.	For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line.
	Incorrect power supply.	Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply.
		Check with a qualified electrician.

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