Whirlpool WED5100VQ Support Question
Whirlpool WED5100VQ Support Question
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Question posted by cyclone52 on November 2nd, 2013
Only Heats On Some Settings
Dry warms up and drys when on heavy dry setting. all other settings seem to run cool. filter is clean and vent connections are good. What should I check?
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Owners Manual - Page 1
...for in this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. W10287573A
1 You will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER... 23 ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE
Conservez ce manuel et votre reçu de vente ensemble pour référence ultérieure. Inscrivez les renseignements suivants au sujet de votre...
Owners Manual - Page 2
The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
2 IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
Owners Manual - Page 3
... foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to minimize the risk of the vent system at least every 2 years.
Proper venting will be followed to efficiently dry laundry. each load.
■■ Use the shortest length of vent possible.
■■ Use no more information, contact your gas supplier.
Maintain Good Air flow by: ■■ Cleaning your...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... to help avoid wrinkling. Cycle Selector (Timer) Control
Automatic Dry/ACCUDRY™ System The Automatic dry cycle takes the guesswork out of Cycle signal is included in the cycle selections.
NOTE: A signal will run after your dryer has multiple heat settings:
■■ A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...
Low
lightweight items
varies based on all cycles and settings are available on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.
High
Heavy Dry or Heavy Duty
Large or heavy items Evenly dries large or heavy loads.
No heat
*On some models, the dryer continuously tumbles the load, without heat, for items that uses heat. On some models)
The End of Cycle signal...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... as it stops.
6. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may be dried on top of fabric being dried.
Select a Timed Dry cycle and temperature, or an air cycle. Failure to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops.
Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting to dry most heavy to complete drying, if needed. Use this dryer. Stopping and Restarting You can...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... screen with your fingers. Doing so can increase drying time. Roll lint off the screen with your dryer and will not stain future loads of laundry in dryer. Replace screen
in front of clean cloths or towels to remove.
2. Tumble a load of the dryer. From Inside the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be done by lint can cause...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... the light bulb cover on some models)
1. Gas Dryers
1. Vacation and Moving Care
Vacation Care
Operate your dryer for an extended period of the dryer. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached
to secure dryer door. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Electric Dryers
For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove the screw...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... reset the circuit breaker. Check with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Clean out pockets before each load. WARNING
Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Failure to check air movement. Move the dial past OFF. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The dryer may not have heat. Do not use it...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... dried.
■■ Is the load too large and heavy to move and install dryer. This reduces overdrying. m) - Loads are gone from dryer at the end of the cycle? All cycles are caused by dyes in the area where your dryer with these premium accessories. ft. (0.18 cu.
This will not transfer to tumble freely. The new electric heating...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... applies. You can be found by checking the "Assistance or Service" section or by a Whirlpool designated service company. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from... for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use or when it was purchased. Some states and... bulbs, air filters or water...
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