Whirlpool LEW0050PQ Support Question
Whirlpool LEW0050PQ Support Question
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Question posted by qnzgirl on October 16th, 2012
Power Button Works For A Second
Dryer lew0050pq... My dryer has stopped working the power button goes on for a sec. then nothing. What can be the cause of this and is it worth fixing??
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Related Whirlpool LEW0050PQ Manual Pages
Use and Care Guide - Page 1
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Table of Contents 2
8578567 ®
240-VOLT ELECTRIC DRYER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
Use and Care Guide - Page 2
... 3
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4 Tools and Parts 4 Options 4 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 6 Venting Requirements 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 Electrical Connection 8 Plan Vent System 11 Install Vent System 12 Connect Vent 12 Level Dryer 13 Complete Installation 13
DRYER USE 14 Starting Your Dryer 14 Stopping and Restarting 14 Changing Cycles and Temperatures 14...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
...fire, electric shock, or injury to potential hazards that could ignite or explode.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is the safety alert symbol.
s The interior of the dryer and... by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
s Do not dry articles that could cause a load to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you and others are not followed....
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... needed Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. This pedestal will be exposed to support the dryer weight (dryer and load) of this manual. You will need s A location that all parts listed are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are acceptable. however, spacing of 0" (0 cm) clearance;
closet or confined area B.
Additional Location Requirements This dryer is to be considered on all sides of
installation and servicing. Installation Clearances
The location must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... is isolated from the neutral conductor.
grounding conductor can be sure that is recommended. Electrical Requirements
It is your outlet looks like this :
3-wire receptacle (10-30R)
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with clothes dryers.
s To be obtained from the external ground conductor screw (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
...not use duct tape. Failure to follow these instructions can cause moisture and lint to collect indoors, which may result in its final location.
If this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. s 4" (10.2 cm) ... etc. s Exhaust hood must not be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is not plugged with a magnetic latch. s Do not use an exhaust hood with lint. IMPORTANT: Observe all...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
... listed strain relief. Unscrew the strain relief nut from the terminal block cover.
4.
Terminal block cover B. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector. Disconnect power. 2. Use a UL listed strain relief.
Center, terminal block screw D. Failure to do so can result in...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...Electrical Connection Options
If your home has:
And you will be moved if needed. Spade terminals with power cord inserted) back into a hook shape.
9
Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord under center screw of power... UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord
3-wire connection: Power supply cord
3-wire direct
3¹⁄₂" (8.9 ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
...block cover on the back of the dryer. 5. B
D
A
1. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to
external ground conductor screw. (If power supply cord has ring terminals, the ground...block screw.
2.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be removed to outer terminal block screws. Tighten strain relief nut. Squeeze hooked end together...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
... and must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the dryer. B
C
A. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.
2. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cable under the center screw of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... hood. Run vent to connect the exhaust vent.
3. Avoid 90º turns. Leave enough room to dryer location. A B CDE
A. Vent clamp C. Vent clamp E. Make sure the exhaust vent is placed inside...performance
s Use the following Vent system chart to determine type of cardboard from the dryer carton. Connect vent to secure vent. Turn the coupling and exhaust vent assembly
counterclockwise...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... or that the dryer is level. Plug into a grounded outlet and/or electrical supply is plugged into a grounded outlet. s Start button has been pushed firmly. s Dryer is connected. s Dryer door is intact... technician. Turn on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for the dryer.
Set the dryer on power.
7.
If there is not crushed or kinked.
5. Remove the clear protective film...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... the beep sounds, press the START button.
14 Do not dry anything that has ever had anything that the power is on it (including cooking oils). Before using your dryer at any type of load being dried. See "Temperature" in this dryer. Stopping and Restarting
To stop your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to indicate...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
... soon as tumbling stops to the Stop position at any time. NOTE: If you have selected a cycle and temperature, press this knob to the recommended setting. Indicator light will glow to indicate the cycle has started . s Avoid drying heavy work clothes with lighter fabrics.
Controls
The control panel is reached, the dryer goes into a cool...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
... the end of Cycle Signal will sound until the cycle knob is set to the Stop position or the dryer door is located in death, explosion, or fire.
2. The signal is also useful for: s Heavyweight items and work clothes that require a short drying time. During Anti-Wrinkle, the End of the cycle. WARNING...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
... screen with powdered laundry detergent and very
warm water. 2. Make a paste with a clean towel. OR Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to secure dryer door. NOTE: ...are secure in
dryer. For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before your clothes, or cause the dryer to secure dryer door.
17 Use masking tape to stop before servicing. ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. The belt may be cleaned before laundering. Electric dryers use ? s Is a coin, button or paper clip caught between the drum and front or rear of a service call... The dryer may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for 5-10 minutes. s Is the clothing knotted or balled up , the load will bounce, causing the dryer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
... or decreasing the dryness level will fit right and work right because they are gone from dryer. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and...freely. Level the dryer.
s Is the dryer being used to fulfill the product warranty and provide afterwarranty service, anywhere in your dryer is recommended for the first time? The new electric heating element may ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
... serial number label located on the product. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-807-6777.
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Keep this book and your major appliance, to or furnished with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
5. ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR 1. Service calls to correct the installation of your...
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