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Troubleshooting – Whirlpool 27 Inch Gas Smart Dryer Use and Care Guide User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Dryer Results (cont.)

Odors

Recent painting, staining, or

varnishing in the area where your

dryer is located.

Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the

area, rewash and dry the clothing.

Steam models only: For steam

cycles, the water is not properly

connected with the dryer.

Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water

inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer’s water inlet

valve. Check that the water supply is turned on.

Odors are left in garments after

wearing.

To remove odors left in garments after wearing, select Steam

Refresh. This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from

dry loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester

blends, common knits, and synthetics.

Load too hot

Load removed before cooldown

portion of cycle complete.

Allow the dryer to complete the cooldown portion of the cycle

before removing the load.

Using Timed Dry cycle with a high

temperature setting.

Select an automatic cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid

overdrying the load.

Dryer Displaying Code Message or Indicator Is Lit

“PF” (power failure)

The drying cycle has been interrupted

by a power failure.

Touch POWER/CANCEL to clear the display.

“L2” Diagnostic Code

(low or no line voltage

condition)

There may be a problem with your

home power supply, keeping the

dryer’s heater from turning on.

The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is

present. Touch any pad to clear the code from the display and

return to the estimated time remaining.

NOTE:

This error will only show during the initial installation.

Try the following:

Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker

has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or

breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

Confirm that the power cord is properly installed. Refer to

the Installation Instructions for details.

Select a Timed Dry heated cycle and restart the dryer.

If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.

“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3 E1,

etc.) variable service

codes

The dryer is in need of service.

If a code beginning with an “F” appears in the display, alternating

between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected a problem

that requires service. Call for service.

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at

www.whirlpool.com/owners

(in Canada

www.whirlpool.ca/owners

) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.