Whirlpool 240-volt Lint in load, Stains on, Items, Shrinking, Loads are, Wrinkled, Odors

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Common drying problems (cont)

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

Lint in load

• Lint screen is clogged.

• Clean lint screen. Check for air

 

 

 

movement.

 

• Improper sorting.

• Sort lint givers from lint takers and sort

 

 

 

by color.

• Load is too big or heavy.

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

 

 

• Load is overdried.

• Use correct dryer settings for fabric.

 

 

 

Overdrying can cause lint-attracting

 

 

 

static (see “Using Your Dryer”).

 

 

• Paper or tissue in pockets.

• Clean out pockets before drying.

 

 

• Pilling being mistaken for

• Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by

 

 

lint.

normal wear and laundering.

 

 

 

 

 

Stains on

• Improper use of fabric

• Use fabric softener sheets in dryer.

 

load

softener in washer.

Add at beginning of cycle when load

 

 

 

is cold.

 

 

• Drying soiled items.

• Items need to be clean before being

 

 

 

dried.

 

 

• Overdrying.

• Match dryer settings to fabric type

 

 

 

(see “Using Your Dryer”).

 

 

• Poor garment quality.

• Check quality of garment before

 

 

 

purchasing.

 

 

• Manufacturer’s care label

• Follow fabric care label instructions

 

 

instructions not followed.

carefully.

 

 

 

 

 

Items

• Overloading.

• Dry smaller loads that can tumble

 

shrinking

 

freely.

 

 

• Overdrying.

• Match dryer settings to fabric type

 

 

 

(see “Using Your Dryer”).

 

 

 

 

 

Loads are

• Load left in dryer at the end

• Remove load as soon as tumbling

 

wrinkled

of cycle.

stops.

 

 

 

 

 

Odors

• Household chemicals, paint,

• Do not use dryer while these chemical

 

 

or varnish being drawn into

fumes are in the air.

 

 

dryer.

 

 

 

• First use of dryer element.

• Odor will be gone after the first cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

Unusual

• Thumping of rollers when

• Thump will go away after 5 minutes of

 

sounds

dryer has not been used for

drying.

 

 

a while.

 

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Contents 3977625 Volt Compact Electric DryerPlease record your model’s information Thank you for buying a Whirlpool applianceYour safety and the safety of others is very important Dryer SafetyImportant Safety Instructions Before starting installation Installation InstructionsInstallation How to install your dryerParts supplied with the dryer Installing the leveling legs If Your Home Has You Will Be Connecting ToElectrical Requirements Electrical Connection OptionsGrounding Instructions Three-Wire Electrical Connection to ReceptacleHold-down screw Wire Connection with Frame-Grounding ConductorOn next Three-Wire Electrical Connection Direct WireWhite Alternate Connection Grounding Instructions Make Four-Wire Electrical Connection to ReceptacleWire Connection with Frame-Grounding Conductor Fire Hazard Four-Wire Electrical Connection Direct WireBare copper wire Neutral Exhaust requirements Exhaust airflow To determine maximum vent length Determining vent lengthExhaust Hood Type Minimum installation spacing Recessed area and closet installationMobile home installation Parts and Features Starting your dryer Using Your DryerStopping and restarting your dryer Selecting the right cycle and setting End of cycle signalLoading Automatic Permanent Press/ Regular Cycle Type of Load Cycle Selecting the right cycle and settingCaring for Your Dryer Cleaning the lint screenEvery load cleaning As needed cleaningRemoving accumulated lint from inside the dryer cabinet Cleaning the dryer interiorCommon drying problems TroubleshootingProblem Cause Solution Items Lint in loadStains on LoadAssist you. When calling Assistance or ServiceIf you need assistance or service If you need replacement partsWhirlpool Dryer Warranty