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Question posted by kline606 on July 5th, 2018

Wrinkle Shield

The wrinkle shield on my WED5100VQ1 will not function, how may I correct this problem

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on July 5th, 2018 8:34 AM
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The wrinkle shield is designed to operate at the end of the drying cycle. If the clothes aren't removed in a few minutes the dryer will turn on and run a few minutes then cuts itself off, then repeats. Troubleshooting info is here.

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Owners Manual - Page 1

... du marchand Numéro de série Adresse Numéro de téléphone Numéro de modèle Date d'achat DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can happen if the instructions are very important. ®...
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. 2
Owners Manual - Page 3

... always be detected by UL or CSA. Maintain Good Air flow by: ■■ Cleaning your dryer for Good Air Flow Along with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. Do not..., or area of this manual must be followed to efficiently dry laundry. For more than four 90° elbows in this or any electrical switch; WARNING: For your gas supplier. each load. ■&#...
Owners Manual - Page 4

... of load, and temperature setting. Drying time and temperature will run after your dryer model. If you may be set the WRINKLE SHIELD™ selector knob to help avoid wrinkling. The Automatic Dry cycle may choose a setting based on some models, WRINKLE SHIELD™ automatically starts at the end of drying time and enhances fabric care...
Owners Manual - Page 5

... garment may be a separate control. sensitive fabrics No heat SPECIAL SETTINGS These settings are still damp. Cool Down All loads This is opened. 5 No heat Wrinkle Shield™ Any load *Periodically starts and stops dryer, tumbling the load to reduce...
Owners Manual - Page 6

... min. 90 min. 6 On some models) Use the Drying Rack to remove a load from whom you may not have a Wrinkle Shield™ feature selector. Use this dryer. The signal is part of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each load. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must...
Owners Manual - Page 7

... with a soft cloth until stain is located where the dryer air exits your dryer and will not stain future loads of laundry in dryer. This includes clearing piles of clothes. Style 2: 1. IMPORTANT: ■■ Do not run the dryer with your fingers. Removing Lint From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be removed every 2 years, or...
Owners Manual - Page 8

.... If you should: 1. Clean lint screen. Moving care - For direct-wired dryers: Changing the Drum Light (on the back wall of the cover. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Electric Dryers For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Plug in dryer base. 3. Use masking tape to dryer pipe. 4. Disconnect power. 2. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." Make sure leveling...
Owners Manual - Page 9

....ca Dryer will increase drying times. The dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to Timed or Air Dry? Electric dryers use ...dryer located in the Wrinkle Prevent position. If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■■ For gas dryers, is the dryer level front to back and side to check air movement. If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■■ Is the correct...
Owners Manual - Page 10

... laundry items removed from dryer at the beginning of drying time in the area where your dryer with these premium accessories. The load may have ventilation openings at www.applianceaccessories.com. Select a lower temperature, and use an automatic drying cycle. side swing or hamper door Drying rack - Separate the load to handle. ft. (0.20 cu. ft...
Owners Manual - Page 11

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