Whirlpool 3977631 - Manual (Page 20)

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Troubleshooting
Common drying problems
PROBLEM
Not drying
satisfactorily
Dryer will
not run
CAUSE
• The compact dryer operates at
a lower wattage.
• Exhaust opening is blocked.
• Lint screen is clogged with lint.
• Restricted air movement.
Exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood is clogged with lint.
• Exhaust vent is crushed or
kinked.
• Cycle and Temperature Control
knob is set on Air dry.
• Load not contacting the
moisture sensor pad and
automatic cycle ending early.
• Fabric softener sheets blocking
exhaust grill.
• Dryer located in room with
temperature below 45ºF.
• Large amount of moisture in
the load.
• Cold rinse water used.
• Load too large and bulky to dry
quickly.
• Power cord not firmly plugged
into a live circuit with proper
voltage.
• Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
• Using a regular fuse.
• Dryer door not firmly closed.
• Start button not firmly pressed.
• Cycle and Temperature Control
knob set to Off.
SOLUTION
• Expect longer drying times.
• Keep area around exhaust opening
clear.
• Clean lint screen.
• Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold
hand under outside exhaust hood to
check air movement. If you do not
feel air moving, clean exhaust system
of lint or replace exhaust vent with
heavy metal or flexible metal vent
(see “Installation Instructions”).
• Replace with heavy metal or flexible
metal vent (see your Installation
Instructions).
• Select the right cycle and for the
types of garments being dried (see
“Using your Dryer”).
• Level dryer (see your Installation
Instructions).
• Use only one softener sheet per
load and only use it once.
• Move dryer to a location with
temperatures above 45ºF.
• Expect longer dry times with items
that hold more moisture (cottons).
• Expect longer dry times.
• Separate load to tumble freely.
• Plug power cord into a live circuit.
• Replace fuse or reset breaker.
• Replace with a time-delay fuse.
• Close dryer door tightly.
• Press Start button again.
• Set knob to a cycle or time.
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