Whirlpool WGD6200SW Support Question
Whirlpool WGD6200SW Support Question
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Question posted by hammonsnicky on November 23rd, 2011
Dryer Sometimes Works
My whirlpool dryer, model WGD6200SW1, will dry the clothes sometimes. One minute it drys and the next time will not dry. Also hearing a noise on the side of dryer and don't if it's related.
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Use and Care Guide - Page 3
...plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you don't follow instructions. In the State of ... in this or any electrical switch; do not use gasoline or other appliance.
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DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others . All safety messages will tell you ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
...from service or discarded, remove the door to 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 exposed to the weather.
... service personnel.
■ See installation instructions for grounding requirements. The dryer must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
...located within 2 ft (61 cm)...gas
■ Caulking gun and compound (for adjusting dryer feet)
■ Level
■ ¼" nut driver or socket wrench
■ Knife
■ Vent clamps
■ Pipe-joint compound resistant to support the total weight (dryer and load) of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. The combined weight of the dryer. Do not operate your local building inspector. Drying times...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
...not use an extension cord. Do not remove ground prong. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is equipped with the dryer: if it will reduce the risk of electric shock by a ...only, 15- Failure to reduce noise transfer.
■ For closet installation, with elbow. Check with all sides of the dryer to follow these instructions can result in doubt as the dryer exhaust opening (such as a ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
... that resist the action of LP gas must have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water column.
Gas Type
A
C
E
Natural Gas:
This dryer is designcertified by a qualified technician. Burner information is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use with a different gas without consulting your gas company. Gas Supply Line:
B
D
A. ³⁄₈" flexible...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
...ft (305 m) increase in elevation. Burner Input Requirements:
Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m): ■ When installed above 10,000 ft (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of
the burner Btu rating shown on the model...achieve the best drying performance. Clamp
8 If this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED ...Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. WARNING: To reduce the risk of a building. Dryer Gas Pipe
■ The gas...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...for your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
2½" (6.4 cm)
&#... woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc. B
A
A. Over-the-top installation (also available with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch):
Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 cm) to 18" (45.72 cm)...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... room to exhaust hood with 4" (10.2 cm) clamp.
3. Find the diamond marking.
4. Slide the dryer on the cardboard. Install Vent System
1. Use the straightest path possible. Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in longer drying times and increased energy usage. NOTE: Do not use duct tape, screws or other injury...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
... use pipe-joint compound resistant to the action of pipe fittings must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood. If connecting to the existing gas line. Do not crush or kink vent.
3. (On gas models) Check that the vent is not level, prop up or down and check again for...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
...with the inside of the dryer or work space to protect the surface. Remove the 4 screws from dryer front panel.
5. Remove the door strike from the dryer door opening from where they ...dryer door to the front panel of the dryer door opening . Remove the cosmetic screw opposite the door strike. Remove the 4 plastic plugs located outside the dryer door opening . Place a towel or soft cloth...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... a damp cloth to engage door strike. Test dryer operation by placing screw heads into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ Electrical supply is connected. ■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has
not tripped. ■ Dryer door is closed , open it, then
repeat the 5-minute test as outlined above. ■ If the gas supply...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... oil. Place laundry into dryer and shut door. 3. The estimated (automatic cycle) or actual (timed) cycle time (in death,...dryer. DRYER USE
WARNING
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the default time based on the size and fabric type of the load. During the first few minutes of the drying process, the cycle time...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
... 5-minute intervals. Cycle tips ■ Dry most loads using the preset cycle settings.
■ Refer to the Automatic or Timed Preset Cycle Settings chart (in the airstream monitor how fast the load is especially important for permanent press, knits and synthetic fabrics.
■ Avoid drying heavy work clothes together with Timed Cycles. Adjust the temperature of your dryer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
...Cycles
Select the drying cycle that need a short drying time. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature. You can be used with the dryer rack. See "Changing Cycles, Modifiers and Options." Timed Preset Cycle Settings
Timed Cycles Load Type
Default
Default Time
Temperature (Minutes)
TIMED DRY
High
40
Heavyweight, bulky items,
work clothes
CASUAL Business casual...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
...at any time to turn the drum light ON or OFF.
When the signal goes off . Rearranging the load will be on the next time you that your clothes are slow to dry. Selecting... Dry item completely.
Timed Cycle Modifiers
Use the Temperature Modifier to remove lightweight items in a mixed load.
The other Automatic Cycles will shut off , open for 5 minutes. During this option, the dryer ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... drying time) and 3 (much dryer clothes, approximately 30% more drying time). 1. Changing Cycles after pressing Start You can reach all of your loads on ordering, please refer to hang over the edge of the new
cycle.
To find out whether your dryer. Press and hold the DRYNESS button for your dryer shuts down on , a tone sounds every 5 minutes until...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
... dye items inside out to avoid transfer of clean cloths or towels to your fingers. 2. Removing Accumulated Lint
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be dried on Dry
the drying rack. Reset time as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. Rack Dry
Setting Temp. WARNING
2. Pull the lint screen toward...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
... first few minutes of operation.
■ Is a coin, button or paper clip caught between the drum and front or rear of the dryer? Check the front and rear edges of the drum for service.
20 Clean out pockets before laundering.
■ Is it a gas dryer? See the Installation Instructions.
■ Is the clothing knotted or...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21
... for 5-10 minutes. Do not use a plastic vent. Run the dryer for the types of dryer cycles requires temperatures above the floor for air movement.
Proper operation of garments being dried. Lint on...tumble freely. The load may not be cleaned before each load. Dryer Results
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is not too long or has too many turns....
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
... or visit us at www.whirlpool.com.
Part Number
Accessory
20-48KITRC 4 ft (1.2 m) gas line dryer connector installation kit
PT220L
4 ft (1.2 m) dryer cord, 3-wire, 30 amp
PT400L
4 ft (1.2 m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp
PT600L
6 ft (1.8 m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp
4210463
Dryer vent lint brush
31682
All-purpose appliance cleaner
1903WH
Laundry supply storage cart
49572
LP...
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