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Question posted by darrielee on October 14th, 2011

Dryer Want Turn On

when I press the start knob. the dryer want turn on ,but the light on inside what wrong?

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Ventilation Specification - Page 3

...; Do not place items exposed to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. ■ Before the dryer is moving. ■ Do not install or store the dryer where it will be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223...

Ventilation Specification - Page 4

...version, sections 504 and 913. 2. Gas Clothes Dryers. 5. The dryer must also be met. Exhausting the dryer outdoors removes excess heat from the laundry area of the central duct system. Four inch ... cannot be exhausted out of each dryer. UL 2158 Electric Clothes Dryer Standard references venting requirements in the United States. When the dryer is not exhausted outside, this moist...

Ventilation Specification - Page 5

...dryer is too long. Listed here are using. Dryer - measure back pressure from the dryer to the wall is installed. This includes standard vent and long vent dryer models. Codes Agency Approvals All Whirlpool electric dryer models, including "long vent dryers...length by 10 ft (3.05 m). ■ For 45° elbows, reduce the allowable vent system length by 10 ft (3.0 m) (from 40 ft [12.2 ...

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

...; Replace plastic or foil vent material with your dryer for Good Air Flow Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently dry laundry. do if you use any phone in your building...service agency, or the gas supplier. Failure to follow the "What to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; Maintain Good Air flow by: ■■ Cleaning your lint ...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... moisture level in your load. It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to select ... temperature knob, you dry a similar load. ■■ If the load is also selected. 4 Temperature Tips If your dryer uses the...press fabrics, and some models, the temperature is included in the cycle selections. On some models, WRINKLE SHIELD™ automatically starts...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... on model, temperature may want to avoid wrinkling. Low or...door or turn the Cycle Control knob to On. Tumble Press® Any... load Helps smooth out wrinkles, such as thick towels or robes High Damp Dry Any load Dries items to reduce wrinkling. No heat Wrinkle Shield™ Any load *Periodically starts and stops dryer...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... the Start button or knob. To restart your dryer anytime during a cycle. Put wet items on ordering, please refer to the front page of fire, electric shock, or injury to tumble freely. 3. To find out whether your dryer has a Temperature selector, set to dry items such as sweaters and pillows without tumbling. Start the dryer. Turn the Start button...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... lint screen. Cap the open fuel supply line. 5. For direct-wired dryers: Changing the Drum Light (on the back wall of the dryer. Disconnect power. 2. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Gas Dryers 1. Moving care - Use masking tape to secure dryer door. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove the screw...

Owners Manual - Page 9

...9632; Is the dryer door firmly closed? ■■ Was the Start button or knob firmly pressed? ■■ ...turns. If the problem continues, call ... Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. In U.S.A. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca Dryer will increase drying times. The dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to side? Run the dryer for the timed setting. ■■ Is the dryer...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... Accessory Drying rack - ■■ Is the dryer located in the load and shut off when the load reaches the selected dryness. Level the dryer. Lint screen should be cleaned before removing laundry from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing. ■■ Is the electric dryer being dried. ■■ Is the load too...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

... maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn inside the dryer. When using (rigid metal or flexible metal), find the maximum length of metal vent on both sides of elbows and turns. W10150612B 10-30-08 or fourwire, single-phase, 120/240-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only electrical supply (or three- For best drying performance...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

...check existing electrical supply and venting and see "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Place dryer at the end of an automatic cycle. See "Electrical Requirements." ... grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [2.5 cm], install Extended Dryer Feet Kit...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... power supply cord kit marked for use aluminum). ■ At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long. When the neutral ground wire is secured under the neutral terminal (center ... Improper connection of electric shock. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you are in doubt as to install with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. The ...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... extension cord. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is 5 ft (1.52 m) in the Dryer User Instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Canada WARNING ■ This dryer is recommended that is properly grounded. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. Electrical Requirements - Connect to whether the dryer is properly installed and grounded in death or...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

.... 7. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of dryer rear panel. Dotted line ...shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to external ground conductor screw. Neutral ground wire 8 B. Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screw. A B FE D A. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. 1. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

...turned ends E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief F. 3. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown. 9 Place the hooked ends of dryer rear panel. You have completed your electrical...length so dryer can be moved if needed. Tighten screw. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of dryer rear ...

Installation Instructions - Page 12

... gradually to avoid kinking. ■ Use the fewest 90° turns possible. 12 Dryer B. Wall D. Periscope installation NOTE: The following kits for close clearance... Alternate installations for your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the ground or any object that will provide the straightest and most direct ...

Installation Instructions - Page 13

... kink vent. 3. (On gas models) Check that will : ■ Shorten the life of the dryer. ■ Reduce performance, resulting in dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn inside exhaust hood. Level Dryer Check the levelness of the dryer (not the top or console panel). Secure vent to its final location. Firmly grasp...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

... electrical supply is on. ■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■ Dryer door is closed. 11. The odor will not start the dryer. 2. Complete Installation 1. Set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel heat, turn on the dryer. 8. If the dryer...

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