Troubleshooting Guide - Whirlpool Cabrio 5800 Series Service Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem
Won't power up. (No response
when buttons are pressed.)
Won't start cycle when Start
button is pressed.
Won't shut off when expected.
Control won't accept selections.
Won't heat.
Heats in air cycle.
Shuts off before clothes are dry.
Some tests will require accessing components.
Possible Cause/Test
NOTE: Possible Cause/Tests MUST be performed
in the sequence shown for each problem.
1. Supply connections. See TEST #1, page 14.
2. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. Check
harness connections.
3. User interface and housing assembly.
See TEST #5, page 22.
1. If number display flashes, check to be sure the
door is completely shut, and press and hold down
START for about 1 second.
2. See TEST #2, page 16.
3. See TEST #6, page 22.
1. Check START/PAUSE button. See TEST #5,
page 22.
2. User interface and housing assembly.
See TEST #5, page 22.
3. Moisture sensor. See TEST #4, page 20.
User interface and housing assembly.
See TEST #5, page 22.
1. Check installation.
2. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. Check
harness connections.
3. Heater. See TEST #3, page 17.
Heater. See TEST #3, page 17.
1. Check the dryness level (dry level on Kenmore
models) setting for auto cycles.
2. Check for full lint screen.
3. Check for clogged vent.
4. Moisture sensor. See TEST #4, page 20.
5. Dryness level (dry level on Kenmore models)
adjust. See TEST #4a, page 21.
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