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Question posted by csw99s on April 3rd, 2013

Timer Does Not Advance.

The timer on my WED5900SB0 does not advance. The dryer heats and dries clothes. Heat or no heat settings don't seem to make any difference.

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User Instructions - Page 1

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User Instructions - Page 2

... dryer and exhaust vent should be exposed to the weather. ■ Do not tamper with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could cause a load to catch fire. ■ Do not dry articles that have the skills to carry out. ■ Do not use heat...

User Instructions - Page 3

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User Instructions - Page 4

... the recommended cycle for the type of fabric being dried. As clothes begin to help "feel" the amount of moisture left in the clothes as sweaters and pillows without heat to dry, the amount of water left in the clothes decreases, and the timer advances through the remainder of the dryer. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired). 3. To...

User Instructions - Page 5

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User Instructions - Page 6

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User Instructions - Page 7

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User Instructions - Page 8

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Installation Instructions - Page 1

...Plan Vent System ...11 Install Vent System...12 Install Leveling Legs...12 Connect Vent ...12 Level Dryer ...12 Reverse Door Swing (Optional)...12 Complete Installation ...13 SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA ...14 INSTRUCCIONES...243;mo invertir el cierre de la puerta (opcional)...26 Complete la instalación...27 DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you don't immediately follow ...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

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Installation Instructions - Page 3

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Installation Instructions - Page 4

... (do not permit the connection of the line. Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. s GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be run with clothes dryers. For a permanently connected dryer: This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be removed from : National Fire...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

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Installation Instructions - Page 7

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Installation Instructions - Page 8

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Installation Instructions - Page 9

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Installation Instructions - Page 10

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Installation Instructions - Page 11

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Installation Instructions - Page 12

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Parts Diagram - Page 4

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