Diagnostics & Troubleshooting; Activating Test Mode; Diagnostic Guide; Diagnostic Tests - Whirlpool Duet Sport WED8300SW Manual

DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING

DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE

Before servicing, check the following:
• Make sure there is power at the wall
outlet.
• Has a household fuse blown or circuit
breaker tripped? Time delay fuse?
• Is dryer vent properly installed and clear of
lint or obstructions?
• All tests/checks should be made with a
VOM (volt-ohm-milliammeter) or DVM
(digital-voltmeter) having a sensitivity of
20,000 ohms per volt DC or greater.
• Check all connections before replacing
components. Look for broken or loose
wires, failed terminals, or wires not pressed
into connectors far enough.
• A potential cause of a control not functioning
is corrosion on connections. Observe
connections and check for continuity with
an ohmmeter.
• Connectors: Look at top of connector.
Check for broken or loose wires. Check
for wires not pressed into connector far
enough to engage metal barbs.
• Resistance checks must be made with
power cord unplugged from outlet.

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

These tests allow factory or service personnel
to test and verify all inputs to the machine
control electronics. One may want to do a quick
and overall checkup of the dryer with these
tests before going to specific troubleshooting
tests.
ACTIVATING THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
1. Be sure the dryer is in standby mode
(plugged in with all indicators off, or with
only the Cycle Complete indicator on).
2. Select any one button (except PAUSE/
CANCEL) and follow the steps below, using
the same button (remember the button):
Press/hold Release for
3 seconds g
3 seconds
3. If this test mode has been entered success-
fully, all indicators on the console are illumi-
nated for 5 seconds with 88 showing in
the "Estimated Time Remaining" two-digit
display. If there are no Saved Fault Codes
or Active Fault Codes, all indicators on the
console will momentarily turn off, then stay
on with 88 displayed.
If entry into diagnostic mode is unsuccess-
ful, refer to the following indications and
actions:
Indication 1: None of the indicators or
display turns on.
Action: Select any cycle. If indicators come
on, try to change the function for the button
used to activate the diagnostic test mode.
If that button fails to change the function,
something is faulty with the button, and it is
not possible to enter the diagnostic mode.
Remove the console electronics and housing
assembly. See Accessing & Removing the
Electronic Assemblies.
• If no indicators come on after selecting the
cycle, go to TEST #1.
Indication 2: Fault code flashes from the
display.
Action: Review the Display Fault Codes table
for the recommended procedure.
6-1
Press/hold Release for
g g g
3 seconds 3 seconds
Press/hold
3 seconds