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Question posted by tigerjewel on May 8th, 2012

My Whirlpool Wed6400sw Is Shutting It Self Off After About 15 Min

After about 15 to 20 min the machine shuts itself off. I noticed that there was lint on the back where the air comes out. What can I do about that?

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