Whirlpool 8299699 warranty Troubleshooting, Common Drying Problems

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TROUBLESHOOTING

COMMON DRYING PROBLEMS

PROBLEM	CAUSE	SOLUTION

Not drying	• Lint screen is clogged with lint.	• Clean lint screen.
satisfactorily	• Restricted air movement.	• Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold hand under
	Exhaust vent or outside	outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you
	exhaust hood is clogged with	do not feel air moving, clean exhaust system of lint
	lint.	or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible
		metal vent (see your Installation Instructions).
	• Exhaust vent is crushed or	• Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent
	kinked.	(see your Installation Instructions).
	• On gas dryers, valve to supply	• Check valve to gas supply line (see your
	line is closed.	Installation Instructions).
	• One fuse is blown or circuit	• Replace fuse or reset breaker.
	breaker is tripped. The dryer
	will appear to operate, but you
	will not get any heat.
	• Cycle Control knob or temper-	• Select the right cycle and temperature for the types
	ature selector is set on air dry.	of garments being dried (see “Using your Dryer”).
	• Fabric softener sheets block-	• Use only one softener sheet per load and only use
	ing exhaust grill.	it once.
	• Dryer located in room with	• Move dryer to a location with temperatures above
	temperature below 45ºF.	45ºF.
	• Large amount of moisture in	• Expect longer dry times with items that hold more
	the load.	moisture (cottons).
	• Cold rinse water used.	• Expect longer dry times.
	• Load too large and bulky to	• Separate load to tumble freely.
	dry quickly.

Dryer will	• Power cord not firmly plugged	• Plug power cord into a live circuit.
not run	into a live circuit with proper
	voltage.
	• Fuse(s) blown or circuit	• Replace fuse(s) or reset breaker(s).
	breaker(s) tripped.
	• Using a regular fuse.	• Replace with a time-delay fuse.
	• Dryer door not firmly closed.	• Close dryer door tightly.
	• Start button not firmly pressed.	• Press Start button again.
	• Cycle Control knob set to Off.	• Set knob to a cycle or time.

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Contents Electric Gas Dryers Please record your modelÕs information Thank you for buying a Crosley applianceYour safety and the safety of others is very important Dryer SafetyDryer Safety Other door Parts and FeaturesWWARNING Checking Your VentChecking Your Vent Starting Your Dryer Using Your DryerDrying tips Cycle and temperature tipsLoading Loading suggestionsAutomatic cycles Timed cyclesFluff Air cycle Fluff AIR Cycle Caring for Your Dryer Cleaning the Lint ScreenEvery load cleaning As needed cleaningTo clean dryer drum Cleaning the Dryer InteriorTo change drum light Changing the Drum LightCommon Drying Problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting For Further Assistance Assistance or ServiceIf YOU Need Assistance or Service If YOU Need Replacement PartsPage Page Crosley Dryer Warranty