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Question posted by mathieuthiffeault on July 17th, 2012

Why Does My Electric Whirlpool Shut Off Mid Cycle?

My dryer seem to overheat a little then it shut off automaticly mid cycle. I checked all the vents and cleaned the dryer entirely, but it's still shutting off.

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Owners Manual - Page 1

... in -warranty service. ® 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 ... SERVICE COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE Conservez ce manuel et votre reçu de vente ensemble pour référence ultérieure. Pour le service sous garantie...
Owners Manual - Page 2

The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 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.
Owners Manual - Page 3

Check Your Vent System for final product check. ■■ Clear away items from the front the dryer. 3 WARNING Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA. each load. ■■ Use the shortest length of fire or explosion, or to efficiently dry laundry. When cleaning is detected, follow the...
Owners Manual - Page 4

...;■ An Extra-Low heat setting may check the dryness of the load. ■■ If the load is not as dry as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some models, your dryer model. If you may vary. On models with an automatic cycle varies according to help avoid wrinkling. Drying time...
Owners Manual - Page 5

... Medium heat depending on cycle knob or be a separate control. High Casual, shirts, pants, Gives the best drying in a cycle that do not require Any an entire drying cycle. Dries heavy seams. Most...setting. TIMED DRY Will run the dryer for automatic Any drying. sensitive fabrics No heat SPECIAL SETTINGS These settings are added at the end of Cycle Signal is cooled slowly to reduce...
Owners Manual - Page 6

...remove dust from dryer. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 2. If your dryer has a Temperature...dryer. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of fire, electric shock, or injury to OFF. The End of Cycle signal is included in the cycle selections. 5. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may be removed for information on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle. Select a new cycle...
Owners Manual - Page 7

... where the dryer air exits your fingers. 2. From Inside the Exhaust Vent Lint should be...dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. A screen blocked by a qualified servicer. Replace screen in the door of the dryer. The lint screen is hard to avoid drum staining. Every Load Cleaning Style 1: 1. Tumble a load of clothes. This includes clearing piles of laundry...
Owners Manual - Page 8

... (on the back wall of the dryer. Disconnect wiring. 3. Electric Dryers For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer only when you are secure in dryer base. 6. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." Open the dryer door. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Replace...
Owners Manual - Page 9

... death or fire. ■■ Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood to check air movement. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - Do not use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Timer does not noticeably advance ■■ Is the dryer set to Automatic Drying? Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC). 9 If the...
Owners Manual - Page 10

... the automatic cycle ending early? Lint on Automatic Cycles. This will change the amount of drying time in clothing (usually blue jeans). Dry smaller loads that can stain your garments. Allow the Cool Down cycle to move and install dryer. All cycles are gone from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing. ■■ Is the electric dryer being...
Owners Manual - Page 11

...Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will need to know your major appliance to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on major appliances with electrical... installation instructions. 2. Consumable parts are unable to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance or service if you also may...

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