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.