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Question posted by Lts9989 on March 11th, 2019

Dryer Display Isn't Working

Dryer is getting power but the display won't turn on. It doesn't appear that any connections are loose. What could be causing this?

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on March 11th, 2019 10:26 AM

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Use & Care Guide - Page 2

DRYER SAFETY 2

Use & Care Guide - Page 4

...dryer plays a big role in front of who installed the dryer. Service calls caused by improper venting are sensed in a vent system; When cleaning is complete, be paid by the customer, regardless of the dryer. The dryer...elbows in the load. Proper venting will default to Normal Dryness Level to efficiently dry laundry. CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW Maintain good air flow by: &#...

Use & Care Guide - Page 5

...POWER BUTTON 5 CYCLE SIGNAL Press to turn on the cycles and options used. 5 Use your Dryer Cycle Knob to turn ON or OFF at the end of the cycle the dryer... Appearance may need ironing. 7 DRUM LIGHT (on your estimated energy usage based on the light inside the dryer ... ECO MONITOR The Eco Monitor shows your dryer. If you when your laundry load. Press CYCLE SIGNAL until the desired...

Use & Care Guide - Page 6

...synthetics Casual Low More Normal Less 35 Damp Dry Signal For normal light- Wrinkle Shield™ Corduroys, work clothes. ■■ A Low to help sanitize items such as lingerie. ■■ Use ... your load. The dryer will default to Normal Dryness Level to select for drying large or heavy items. Evenly Dryness Level dries large or heavy loads. Work clothes, casual Eco ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 7

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Use & Care Guide - Page 8

... shut off. See the "Cycle Guide" or the display for that cycle is selected. 8 Promptly remove garments...dryer will be changed without stopping the cycle. Sensor Cycles give the best drying in the shortest time. Wrinkle Shield™ feature n Get up to begin cycle Press the START/PAUSE button to 60/150 minutes of a cycle. When pressed during a cycle or not running, the Drum Light turns...

Use & Care Guide - Page 9

... be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on the lint screen. As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can cause longer drying times for proper dryer operation. Thoroughly dry lint screen with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. A screen blocked by a qualified servicer. Wet lint is removed. 2. Dry these...

Use & Care Guide - Page 10

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Use & Care Guide - Page 11

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Use & Care Guide - Page 12

... cleaned before removing laundry from the dryer before Cool Down may have recently been painting, staining, or varnishing in the display. Level the dryer. Lint screen should... "F" appears in the area where your garments. This reduces overdrying. 12 TROUBLESHOOTING CONT. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer displaying code message Cycle time too short "PF" (power failure),...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

... recessed area or closet installation The dimensions shown below are the recommended spacing for this dryer. ■■ Additional spacing should also be required for the exhaust vent with elbow... PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WED5500B, WED5800B, WED5810B Front view: 27" (686 mm) 43" (1092 mm) Electric Dryer Side view: Wide opening side-swing door 223/4" (578 mm) 291/2" (749 mm) Side view: Wide ...

Dimension Guide - Page 2

... use plastic or metal foil vet. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn inside the dryer. Vent System Chart Number of 90° turns or elbows Type of dryer. ■■ Reduce performance, resulting in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will provide straightest and most direct path...

Installation Guide - Page 2

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Installation Guide - Page 3

... driver (recommended) Vent clamps Putty knife Level Parts supplied: Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) Leveling legs (4) Parts package is located in dryer drum. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed: Adjustable wrench that all parts are included. 3

Installation Guide - Page 4

... "Use and Care Guide." Wide opening hamper door *Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for purchase from the dealer from whom you are using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm...

Installation Guide - Page 5

... (center or white wire) of the line. The wires that connect to install with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed from your outlet looks like this : 3-wire receptacle (10-30R) Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with clothes dryers. The neutral ground wire is isolated from : National Fire Protection...

Installation Guide - Page 6

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Installation Guide - Page 7

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Installation Guide - Page 8

... ground wire and neutral wire. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power supply cord under center terminal block screw (B). B E C Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel. E B A Remove center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screws. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw...

Installation Guide - Page 9

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