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Question posted by garner21856 on September 5th, 2016
Heating Element Stays On
I have a WED4800BQ dryer and the heating element is staying on after the door is opened and now it won't start at all? What could be the problem
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on September 5th, 2016 7:03 AM
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See http://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/Dryer-Repair/8-5--V0VENDgwMEJRIA==/Whirlpool-Dryer-Troubleshooting. The links most likely to solve are listed first and sixth.
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Related Whirlpool WED4800BQ Manual Pages
Use & Care Guide - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY
2
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
... debris from the entire length of who installed the dryer. n Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to the dryer plays a big role in a vent system;
n...102 mm)
diameter heavy, rigid vent material. The venting system attached to efficiently dry laundry.
During ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry cycles, drying air temperature or moisture level are not ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5
...heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling. Drying time will sound every 5 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the Wrinkle Shield™ setting ends.
5 If you may vary.
1 WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature (on the fabrics in your load.
Turn the CYCLE SIGNAL knob to start the dryer... based on your laundry load. TIMED DRY Will run the dryer for your...
Use & Care Guide - Page 6
... dryness setting. CYCLE GUIDE - TIMED DRY CYCLES
Not all models.
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
Will run the dryer for the specified time on the fabrics in your dryer has multiple heat settings:
A High temperature setting may be used for items that do not seem as dry as thick towels or robes...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7
... screen to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each load. Place laundry in the dryer. Do not tightly pack the dryer; Roll lint off the screen with a damp cloth to tumble freely.
7 Some models have a different door than the one shown. Close the door.
Push the lint screen firmly back into place. USING YOUR...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
... Choose ENERGY PREFERRED for more load moisture. Less Dry removes less moisture and used for a starting point for ACCUDRY™ cycles. NOTE: When the Wrinkle Shield™ setting is selected and ...the best drying in the shortest time. Promptly removing clothes at which the dryer will automatically get 40 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of
a cycle. Select cycle settings ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
... screen with a damp cloth. 3. Tumble a load of its holder. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be done by lint can build up on dryer usage.
2. As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can increase drying time. To clean: 1. Scrub lint screen with the lint screen loose,
damaged, blocked, or missing...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10
.... Plug into a grounded outlet or reconnect power.
10 Vacation, storage, and moving care
Non-Use or Storage Care
Operate your dryer for an extended period of the dryer. Cap the open fuel supply line. 5. Use tape to dryer. 2.
Open the dryer door. WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
... the problem continues, call an electrician. Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use .
If you hear the dryer drum moving.
Load too large and heavy to possibly avoid a service call.
Check that the exhaust vent is blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Make sure vent is open . Closet doors must have heat.
Unusual sounds
Dryer...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
... located. Select a lower temperature and use an automatic drying cycle. The new electric heating element may have recently been painting, staining, or varnishing in the load and shut off when the load reaches the selected dryness. Lint on high.
Laundry items removed from dryer.
Select Wrinkle Shield™ feature to tumble the load without...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of original purchase date is ...States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is not available.
9. Consumable parts are unable to resolve
the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance or service if you also may have other than the representations contained...
Warranty Information - Page 1
... with Whirlpool published installation instructions.
10. Consumable parts are unable to resolve
the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance or service if you should ...other rights that vary from state to state or province to province. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major ...
Installation Guide - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY
2
Installation Guide - Page 4
..."Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware, available for use with clothes dryers.
The kit should be type SRD or ...or Service" section of the "Use and Care Guide".
The wires that opens to the dryer must end in dryer drum. The cord should contain:
■■ A UL listed 30...
Installation Guide - Page 5
... mm)
A
B
C
A. Drying times can be 1/2" (13 mm) (to water and/or weather.
ft. capacity washer). Wide opening (such as a nearby window) should also be large enough to allow the dryer door to introduce outside air into the dryer. See "Venting Requirements." Minimum Required Spacing
18"* (457 mm)
14" max.*
(356 mm)
48 in.2* (310...
Installation Guide - Page 6
...9632; Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), covered with clothes dryers.
If connecting by a white cover. A copy of the above code standards can be... cord.
■■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used when the dryer is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductors. The National Electrical Code requires ...
Installation Guide - Page 7
... 3-wire Connection" section.
Then go to steps 1-2 on page 10 for direct wire strain relief: then steps 3-8 for electrical connection and to match height of dryer. Then go to steps 1-2 on page 11 for direct wire strain relief: then steps 3-7 for 3-wire Power Supply Cord Connection section. capacity washer) or 1½...
Installation Guide - Page 16
...Not Level
2. Move dryer to final location
Move dryer to exhaust outlet in a running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. q For power supply... Dryer door is clean. If you have all packaging materials. q Read "Dryer Use" in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from side to operate correctly. If the dryer will not start the dryer....
Installation Guide - Page 17
...circuit breakers for
the dryer. Remove screws from door
Open dryer door. Lift door off screws. Remove screws from hinges
Place towel on dryer, grasp sides of outer door and lift to separate it from dryer cabinet side of dryer to door.
5.
This odor is common when the heating element is first heated. Remove top screws from dryer cabinet side of dryer. Remove bottom screws
Remove...
Installation Guide - Page 19
... with door catch.
Close door and check that door strike aligns with screw. 10. Check door strike alignment
Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to possibly avoid the cost of slots. Remove door strike and
door strike plug
12. Insert door strike plug into hinge holes on
dryer cabinet
Door strike
Door strike plug
Remove door strike and door strike plug from dryer cabinet...
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