Whirlpool WED5300VW Support Question
Whirlpool WED5300VW Support Question
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Question posted by clayblair51 on February 17th, 2014
Dryer Runs But No Heat
the drum turns but no heat and it's not the breaker. What else would it be? Thermostat or heating element?
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Ventilation Specification - Page 1
...CLEANING 7
Frequency of Exhaust System Cleaning 7 Inspecting the Exhaust System ...7
DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of this manual and on your local...in a prominent location. These words mean:
DANGER
You can kill or hurt you and others are installing a gas dryer, it is the safety alert symbol. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "...
Ventilation Specification - Page 3
...product.
■ Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
■ Clean lint screen before using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the ...the drying compartment.
■ Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
■ Do not install or store the dryer where it will be electrically grounded in accordance with local...
Ventilation Specification - Page 4
... systems are detailed in the design of the dryer.
To avoid lint accumulation in paragraph 7.3. 4. Other sections of the dryer will keep lint from laundry area.
The dryer must also be exhausted out of the central duct system.
Exhausting the dryer outdoors removes excess heat from laundry area. 3. Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
NOTE: This guide...
Ventilation Specification - Page 5
...run from the dryer to the wall is common in coin-laundry stores and in many apartment buildings. Dryer Closet Installations
Closets used . (The total vent system length includes all Whirlpool gas dryer...
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 m] to dissipate heat. "AF" Code
Certain electronic dryer models have...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... in good air flow.
■■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your gas supplier. ...9632;■ Clear away items from the entire length of who installed the dryer.
Failure to efficiently dry laundry. When cleaning is detected, follow the "What to follow these instructions ...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...be used for most fabrics.
Opening the door will depend on your dryer has multiple heat settings:
■■ A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and ... may vary. Drying time and temperature will stop this feature.
NOTE: A signal will run after your load. If you are available on some models) The WRINKLE SHIELD™ ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... damp level or for the specified time on a
hanger.
TIMED DRY
Will run the dryer for items that uses heat. Small loads, lightweight items
Gently dries delicate items.
Low or Extra Low
Less...some models, the dryer continuously tumbles the load, without heat, for loads you open the door or turn the Cycle Control knob to 30 or 40 minutes or until the dryer door is fixed. ...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...polyester filled)
Stuffed toys/pillows (foam rubber filled)
Cycle
Timed Dry
Timed Dry Air
(no heat)
Temp Low
Low N/A
Time 60 min.
60 min. 90 min.
6 Stopping and Restarting .... Start the dryer. Load clothes loosely into the dimples on ordering, please refer to remove dust from the dryer as soon as gasoline, away from dryer. Follow package instructions.
8. The drum turns, but the drying...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...
1. IMPORTANT:
■■ Do not run the dryer with a damp cloth. 3. Doing so can increase drying time. Do not rinse or wash screen to dry the drum. Wet lint is hard to remove residue ...often, depending on dryer usage. Pull the lint screen straight up. Pull the lint
screen toward you. Replace screen
in the door of the dryer.
This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... masking tape to secure dryer door. Electric Dryers
For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
For direct-wired dryers:
Changing the Drum Light
(on vacation or not using your dryer only when you have a gas dryer, close shutoff valve in dryer base. 6. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Open the dryer door. WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... will not run
■■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. Timer does not noticeably advance
■■ Is the dryer set to follow these instructions can result in the Wrinkle Prevent position. In U.S.A. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The drum may be turning, but...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... right cycle for the first time? This will change the amount of the cycle. This reduces overdrying.
ft. (0.18 cu. All cycles are caused by dyes in the area where your dryer is too hot
■■ Were laundry items removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? fits 29" (737 mm) Super Capacity...
Dimension Guide - Page 1
... runs longer than specified in the path of vent
Box or Louvered
hoods
Angled hoods
0
Rigid metal 64 ft (20 m) 58 ft (17.7 m)
Flexible metal 36 ft (11 m) 28 ft (8.5 m)
1
Rigid metal 54 ft (16.5 m) 48 ft (14.6 m)
Flexible metal 31 ft (9.4 m) 23 ft (7 m)
2
Rigid metal 44 ft (13.4 m) 38 ft (11.6 m)
Flexible metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 19 ft (5.8 m)
3
Rigid metal 35 ft (10.7 m) 29 ft...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...floor for installing new exhaust vent)
■ Tape measure
Parts supplied:
Remove parts package from dryer drum. only, direct wire installations)
■ Tin snips (new vent installations)
■ Level
...200 lbs (90.7 kg). Do not operate your local building inspector.
2 Contact your dryer at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long.
The wires that all parts were included.
4 leveling legs
Parts ...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you will be using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use aluminum). ■ At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.
All current...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
..., have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. WARNING: Improper connection of dryer's final location. grounding conductor can result in length.
Electrical Requirements -
A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is 5 ft (1.52 m) in death or electrical shock.
Be sure wall receptacle is within reach of the equipment- Failure...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...center silver-colored terminal block screw. Dotted line shows position of dryer rear panel. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C.
Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Neutral ground wire
3. Secure cover... neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. A
B
FE D
A. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of outer covering from 3 remaining wires.
Installation Instructions - Page 9
... listed strain relief
3. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
Neutral ground wire
4.
3. Connect neutral wire (white or ...cover with hold -down screw.
7. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of the wire under the outer terminal ...using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with up turned ends E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief F. Bend ends of ...
Installation Instructions - Page 13
... 25 ft (7.6 m) 17 ft (5.2 m)
4
Rigid metal
27 ft (8.2 m) 21 ft (6.4 m)
Flexible metal 23 ft (7 m)
15 ft (4.6 m)
Install Vent System
1. Use a wrench to use vent runs longer than those specified in back or other fastening devices that there are no longer visible.
5. Determine vent length and elbows needed for levelness. Run vent to its final location. If the dryer is...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
... when the heating element is not
crushed or kinked. 5. Turn on .
■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped.
■ Dryer door is on power.
7. If there is first heated. NOTE: You may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for heat.
Check that both circuit breakers have all packaging materials. 4. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly...
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