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16
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience Possible Causes Solution
Dryer Results (cont.)
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 a Sensor 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.
Press and hold START to resume the cycle, or press POWER
to select a new cycle
“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. Press
any key to clear the code from the display and return to the estimated
time remaining.
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 the power cord is properly installed. Refer to 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.
Check Vent indicator
is lit
The lint screen or vent is clogged;
the vent is crushed, kinked or has
too many turns.
The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present. Touch
any key to clear the code from the display and return to the estimated
time remaining.
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 Installaton Instructions for details.
Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, have your entire home venting run cleaned.
Contact a venting specialist.
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help –
In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
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