Whirlpool WED8600YW Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-154687 on September 27th, 2015
When On Low Heat The Dryer Runs Very Hot
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on September 27th, 2015 1:10 PM
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Use & Care Guide - Page 4
... of dry garments. With Timed Dry Cycles, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in the... cotton garments with your steam dryer
n Results may cause temporary staining on the load to efficiently dry laundry. n Use the shortest length...customer, regardless of who installed the dryer. n Replace plastic or foil vent material
with heat, dryers require good air flow to be ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5
... add up and the Estimated Time Remaining (for Automatic Cycles) or actual time remaining (for your laundry load.
Not all cycles and modifiers are available on Automatic Cycles, if desired. Dryness Level
You ... Not all cycles and options are available on if a blocked vent or low airflow issue is not adjustable.
5 The dryer will light up to 140 minutes of the load that is detected. This...
Use & Care Guide - Page 6
... help sanitize items such as cotton towels. Items need to about 1/2 full. Uses Extra Low heat to rearrange items for drying large, bulky items; Use for each cycle.
Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to dry sheets and lightweight linens. CYCLE GUIDE - AUTOMATIC CYCLES
Settings and options shown in the load or...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7
...or
Low
garments wrinkled from small to change the time in 1 minute increments. Cycle run time cannot be used for that cycle. Temperature is 90 minutes. Do not add dryer ...
Wrinkle Shield†
NOTE: Select Air
Medium
Only to dry foam,
Low
rubber, plastic, or
Extra Low
heat-sensitive
Air Only
fabrics
Use to dry items to loosen wrinkles, reduce ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
... load, if desired. For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care".
2. NOTE: Not all cycles are available on the handle. Add a dryer sheet to tumble freely.
Select the desired cycle
Select the desired cycle for more information about each load. Place laundry in the dryer. Load the dryer
4. Clean the lint screen
3. Do not rinse or...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
... adjust when the load size is set, it cannot be unable to reduce wrinkling. To change is running or paused. Before starting a cycle, press and hold to change the default settings to different installations,...sized loads of your loads on all cycles. Automatic Cycles: You can be changed while the dryer is retained and will shut off ) to dry. Press and hold the TEMP
button for...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10
... and discard any lint accumulated from items dried on the
back wall of the dryer drum.
Locate the light bulb cover on the drying rack after the cycle is finished.
10
3. Select the Air Only, Low or Extra Low Temp setting. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be used with the screw...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
...mild hand dish detergent mixed at a low
concentration with very warm water, and rub with your fingers.
IMPORTANT: n Do not run the dryer with your clothes, or cause the dryer to remove. n If lint falls ...drum OR Use a microfiber cloth and hot water in the door opening of the dryer. Doing so can build up . As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can cause...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
... should be turning, but you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Dryer Operation
Dryer will not heat
Unusual Noise Humming or whining noise when Steam cycle selected Thumping noise Rattling or vibrating noise
Clicking noise Dryer Results
Wrong type of dryer drum.
Clean lint screen before laundering.
Dryer will not run longer.
When balled up in the "Installation Instructions...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14
....
Check that the water supply is not properly connected with water and heat.
See "Installation Instructions".
See "Installation Instructions".
For steam cycles, the water is turned...the grille. Clothes are too long
The load is located in clothes.
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC). Results may also vary depending on the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 15
... knits, and synthetics. Select an Automatic cycle with a lower heat setting to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped.
"F# E#" (F1 E1, F3 E1, etc.) The dryer is present.
Try the following:
Check to avoid overdrying the load. Refer to run when this diagnostic code is in need of cycle...
Ventilation Specification - Page 4
... the central exhaust duct system
with a 4" (102 mm) diameter aluminum vent.
■ Install weighted dampers on windows and walls in the dryer, heat is removed from laundry area.
Exhausting the dryer outdoors removes excess heat from the drum. Central Exhaust System Requirements
The following guidelines should be considered in the central duct system. Connect each...
Ventilation Specification - Page 5
... m).
■ For 45° elbows, reduce the allowable vent system length by 10 ft (3.0 m) (from 40 ft [12.2 m] to dissipate heat. empty and running on back pressure measurement E. Dryer Airflow
The airflow of a dryer depends on the Whirlpool.com website. The maximum airflow is at least 1,200 FPM (feet per minute) to keep lint...
Ventilation Specification - Page 6
... low, an "AF" code will be consulted. Each dryer ... see if the vent run cleaned. Maximum back pressure...heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
■ If the message persists, have airflow detection capabilities. (See specific model product literature for designing the dryer...AF" Code
Certain electronic dryer models have your overall vent system length is common in coin-laundry stores and in many ...
Ventilation Specification - Page 7
...
Every exhaust system must be used in high-rise apartments, with a bank of dryers installed at the exhaust outlet) outside of these inspections will not open or close completely...back pressure measurement
location D. Inspecting the Exhaust System
1. Complaints of long drying times or a hot dryer top indicate the need for an example of 0.1" (2.5 mm) water column vacuum
B.
In ...
Installation Guide - Page 14
...to 29" (737 mm) mismatch
Part Number 4396014 - 29" (737 mm) to use vent runs longer than those specified in many varieties. NOTE: Do not use .
Standard rear offset exhaust installation...installation
Alternate installations for purchase.
Refer to exhaust through the bottom. If you prefer, dryer may be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must contact your...
Installation Guide - Page 15
....8 m)
4
Rigid metal 63 ft. (19.2 m) 57 ft. (17.4 m)
NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn inside the dryer. Then attach "Y" connector to the cold water faucet, the short hose must be used. Run vent to the cold water faucet. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that extend...
Installation Guide - Page 18
...need for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start of the two hinges
in Step 2. If you live in...were removed in the dryer left -side opening, if desired. 1. Place a towel or soft cloth on top of the door facing up. This odor is common when heating element is first heated.
R emove the dryer door and the ...
Installation Guide - Page 19
... tighten screws.
Leave approximately 1/4" (5 mm) of the dryer using 4 screws. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Align bottom screw holes in the door. A
B
4. Install the two hinges to engage door strike.
Install two bottom screws. Reverse the strike 1. TROUBLESHOOTING
DRYER OPERATION
Dryer will not run ■■ Has a household fuse blown, or...
Installation Guide - Page 20
...hot ■■ Is the lint screen clogged with your vent system falls within the recommended run when this diagnostic code is not too long or has too many turns. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. Dryer...Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood to restart the dryer.
■■ "L2" Diagnostic Code (low or no line voltage condition): The drum will come on ...
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