Whirlpool 8578198 manual Troubleshooting, Removing Accumulated Lint, Vacation and Moving Care

Removing Accumulated Lint

From Inside the Dryer Cabinet

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.

From the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

Vacation and Moving Care

Vacation care

Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should:

1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2.Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

Moving care

1.Unplug the power supply cord.

2.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

3.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...

Clothes are not drying satisfactorily

■The compact dryer operates at a lower wattage. Expect longer drying times.

■Check the following:

Is the wire exhaust guard removed from the back of the dryer?

Is the lint screen clogged with lint?

Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See “Installation Instructions.”

Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See “Installation Instructions.”

Has an air dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”

Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one fabric softener sheet and only use it once.

Is the automatic cycle ending early? This cycle will end early if dryer load is not contacting the sensor strips. Level the dryer. See “Installation Instructions.”

■Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC)?

Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC).

■Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet? Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water and with items that hold moisture (cottons).

■Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the load to tumble freely.

Dryer will not run

■Check the following:

Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet? Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?

Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse. Is the dryer door firmly closed?

Was the PUSH TO START button firmly pressed? Is a cycle selected?

Unusual sounds

■Has the dryer had a period of non-use?

If the dryer hasn’t been used for a while, there may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.

Lint on load

■Is the lint screen clogged?

Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.

■Is the load properly sorted?

Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.

■Is the load too big or too heavy?

Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen.

■Was the load overdried?

Use correct dryer settings for load type. Overdrying can cause lint-attracting static electricity. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”

■Was paper or tissue left in pockets?

■Is pilling being mistaken for lint?

Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and laundering.

Stains on load or color change

■Was dryer fabric softener properly used?

Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments.

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