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 Displaying Code Message or Indicator Is Lit (cont.)
Check Vent pop-up
screen is displayed
The lint screen or vent is clogged;
the vent is crushed or kinked or has
too many turns.
The dryer will continue to run when this pop-up screen is
displayed. Try the following:
• Clean lint screen.
• Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is
crushed or kinked.
• Confirm that the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of
lint and debris.
• Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and
debris.
• Confirm that your vent system falls within the recommended
run length and number of elbows for the type of vent you
are using. Refer to “Plan Vent System” in the Installation
Instructions for details.
• Select a Timed Dry heated cycle and restart the dryer.
• If the pop-up screen displays, have your entire home venting
run cleaned.
Controls are locked
The Control Lock is enabled.
Touch the TOOLS button, go to Control Lock icon, and swipe up
to unlock the controls of the dryer.
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.