How to Use Diagnostic and Service Test Modes on a Whirlpool Dryer

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How to Use Diagnostic and Service Test Modes on a Whirlpool Dryer

Dificuldade

Moderate

Passos

12

Tempo necessário

No estimate

Introdução

Use this guide to enter diagnostics on a Whirlpool front load dryer, retrieve and clear stored error codes, and run the built-in service test mode to check major functions like the motor and heater. The featured washer model is WED5620HW. Other Whirlpool models with a similar touchscreen layout may behave slightly differently.

    • Confirm the dryer is plugged into a working outlet and has power.

    • Put the dryer in standby so there are no lights on the interface.

    • If the panel won’t respond, press the Power button to wake the UI, press Power again to turn it back off, and try entering diagnostics.

    • WARNING: Keep hands, hair, and loose clothing away from the drum area during any running test.

    • Pick any three buttons from the black button group that are not the Start or Power buttons.

    • You can also pick any three buttons from the bottom row of the white button group.

    • Use the same three buttons in the same order for the entire procedure.

    • Press the three chosen buttons in order three times within eight seconds.

    • Use a steady, rapid rhythm like 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3.

    • Use a light touch on the touchscreen buttons if the sequence doesn’t trigger.

    • If it still won’t enter diagnostics, power cycle the dryer and try the sequence again.

    • When it works, all the lights flash and the dryer may chime.

    • Look at the display and note what appears.

    • The display may show 888, or it may flash a stored code such as PF, F1, or E1.

    • Press the third button from your 1-2-3 entry sequence to cycle through stored error codes.

    • Write down each code as it appears so you can look it up in the dryer’s tech sheet or service information.

    • Press and hold the third button from your entry sequence for five to six seconds.

    • Release the button when the display resets to 888, indicating the code list was cleared.

    • Press the Power button once to turn diagnostics off.

    • Return the dryer to standby before attempting service test mode.

    • Put the dryer in standby with no lights on the interface.

    • Enter diagnostic mode using the same 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3 button sequence.

    • Press the second button from your entry sequence to switch into service test mode.

    • Watch for all lights to turn off, and for 001 to flash on the display on some models.

    • Press the Start button to begin the test run.

    • Expect the motor, heater, and water valve to run during this stage, but behavior can vary by model.

    • Let the dryer run until the display shows BUT.

    • Caution: Surfaces and air inside the dryer can get hot during testing.

    • Press the temperature key on the far right corner of the screen to advance the service test.

    • Press the temperature key again to continue advancing through the service test stages.

    • Press the temperature key until DRS appears on the screen.

    • Open the door to stop the dryer and advance the test to the STR stage.

    • Wait for the drum to stop moving before reaching inside.

    • Locate the moisture strip inside the dryer on the front or back wall.

    • Touch the moisture strip with your fingers for five seconds to trigger the next test.

    • Confirm the display shows PAS if the moisture test completes correctly.

    • Wait for the dryer to reset after the moisture test completes.

    • Press the Power button to turn the dryer off when testing is complete.

Conclusão

If you cleared codes, run the dryer normally and recheck diagnostics if a new code appears. If the control is hard to trigger, use a lighter touch on the keys and power cycle the dryer before trying the button sequence again.

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Ben Schlichter

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