Whirlpool WED5100VQ Support Question
Whirlpool WED5100VQ Support Question
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Question posted by grn8888 on September 30th, 2010
Wed Whirlpool 5100vq --the Cylinder Stopped Turning
We have a WED Whirlpool 5100VQ. Yesterday, the cylinder stopped turning mid-cycle. The heat continued, the barrel stopped turning. What could be the cause? A fuse? a belt? the motor? overheating? Any ideas? Thanks.
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Owners Manual - Page 1
... safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." ®
DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA SÉCHEUSE
Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY 1 CONTROL PANEL 4 CYCLE GUIDE 5 DRYER USE 6 DRYER CARE 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 WARRANTY 11 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Back Cover
Keep this manual and on the model and...
Owners Manual - Page 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. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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Owners Manual - Page 3
... laundry. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your dryer for Good Air Flow
Along with heat, dryers ...the fire department.
- do if you use any electrical switch; For more than four 90° elbows in...dryer plays a big role in this or any other flammable vapors and liquids in death or fire. WARNING
Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Service calls caused...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... cycle varies according to Medium heat setting may be used for drying medium-weight items such as lingerie.
■■ Use a no heat (air) setting for drying lightweight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some models) Select a drying temperature based on all models. It periodically starts and stops the dryer...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...stops dryer, tumbling the load to Off.
Drying time
clothes, towels
varies based on model, temperature may feel slightly damp.
Use for loads you open the door or turn the Cycle Control knob to avoid wrinkling. sensitive fabrics
No heat... Dry
Any load
Dries items to handle.
No heat
*On some models, the dryer continuously tumbles the load, without heat, for items that uses...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... the edge of fire, electric shock, or injury to dry items such as sweaters and pillows without tumbling. Turn the Cycle Control knob to tumble freely.
3. See "Cycle Guide" for normal tumbling.... dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to OFF. If your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to remove dust from the dryer as soon as it stops.
6. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer ...
Owners Manual - Page 7
.... Cleaning should be done by lint can cause overheating and damage to remove.
1. Push the lint screen firmly back into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove... drum thoroughly with a clean towel. This includes clearing piles of laundry in the door of clothes. The lint screen is located on dryer usage.
2. As Needed Cleaning
Cleaning the Lint Screen
Clean lint ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
.... 4. Electric Dryers
For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. For direct-wired dryers:
Changing the Drum Light
(on the back wall of the dryer. Failure to do so can result in gas supply line. 3. Replace the bulb with the screw.
4. Moving care - Make sure leveling legs are at home. WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Turn...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...) diameter vent material. The timer moves slowly and continuously for awhile, there may be turning, but you may not have heat. The timer moves only when the clothing is the valve open on the supply line? In U.S.A. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers.
If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■■ Is the correct...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... - ■■ Is the dryer located in the area where your dryer is too hot
■■ Were laundry items removed from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing.
■■ Is the electric dryer being dried.
■■ Is the load too large and heavy to move and install dryer. Cycle time too short
WARNING
Excessive...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by calling
Whirlpool. Service must ...Whirlpool servicer is not available.
9. Dealer name Address Phone number Model number Serial number Purchase date
11 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY... your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to resolve the
problem after checking "Troubleshooting...
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