Whirlpool WGD5700VH User Instructions - Page 7

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Is it a gas dryer?

The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.

Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to

back and side to side?

The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the

Installation Instructions.

Is the clothing knotted or balled up?

When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to

vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.

Timer does not noticeably advance

Is the dryer set to Timed or Air Dry?

The timer moves slowly and continuously for the time setting.

Is the dryer set to Automatic Drying?

The timer moves only when the clothing is mostly dry. See

"How Automatic Drying Works" in "Dryer Use."

Dryer Results

Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long,

or load is too hot

Is the lint screen clogged with lint?

Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with

lint, restricting air movement?

Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the

outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not

feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace

exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See the

Installation Instructions.

Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille?

Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.

Is the exhaust vent the correct length?

Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many

turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See the

Installation Instructions.

Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size?

Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor

for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below

45ºF (7ºC)?

Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above

45ºF (7ºC).

Is the dryer located in a closet?

Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and

bottom of the door. Sides and front of dryer require a minimum

of 1" (2.5 cm) of airspace, and the rear of the dryer requires 5"

(12.7 cm). See the Installation Instructions.

Has an air dry cycle been selected?

Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried.

Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?

Separate the load to tumble freely.

Cycle time too short

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Is the automatic cycle ending early?

The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the

dryer.

Change the dryness level setting on Automatic Cycles.

Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the

amount of drying time in a cycle.

Lint on load

Is the lint screen clogged?

Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.

Stains on load or drum

Was dryer fabric softener properly used?

Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle.

Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain

your garments.

Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue

jeans). This will not transfer to other clothing.