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Moving care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. S
hut off water faucet.
3. Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose.
Transport hose separately.
4. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
5. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. S
hut off water faucet.
4. Di
sconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose.
Transport hose separately.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
Reinstalling the dryer
Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and connect the
dryer.
Changing the Drum Light
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when
you open the door.
To change the drum light
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Open
the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall
of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right corner of
the cover. Remove the cover.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt
appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the screw.
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca
Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
There may be 2 household fuses or cir
cuit breakers for the dryer.
Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit
breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit
breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■ Is the correct power supply available?
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a
qual
ified electrician.
■ Was a regular fuse used?
Use a time-delay fuse.
■ Is the dryer door firmly closed?
■ Was the Start button firmly pressed?
Large loads may require pressing and holding the Start button
for 2-5 sec
onds.
No heat
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
The drum may be turning, but you
may not have heat. Electric
dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an
electrician.
Unusual sounds
■ Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
If the dryer hasn’t been used for a while, there may be a
t
humping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
■ Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum and
front or rear of the dryer?
Check the front and rear edges of the
drum for small objects.
Clean out pockets before laundering.
■ Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to
back and side to side?
The dryer may vibrate if not pr
operly installed. See the
Installation Instructions.
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