Whirlpool Cabrio WED6200S User manual

L-82

JOB AID

Part No. 8178584

GAS & ELECTRIC

DRYERS

CONSUMER CARE TECHNICAL

EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS

MODELS:

ELECTRIC - WED6200S & WED6400S

GAS - WGD6200S & WGD6400S

- ii -

FORWARD

This Whirlpool Job Aid, “Cabrio™ Gas & Electric Dryers” (Part No.8178584), provides the In-Home

Service Professional with information on the installation, operation, and service of the Cabrio™

Gas & Electric Dryers. For speciﬁc information on the model being serviced, refer to the “Use

and Care Guide,” or “Tech Sheet” provided with the dryer.

The Wiring Diagrams used in this Job Aid are typical and should be used for training purposes

only. Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the product when servicing the dryer.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of this Job Aid is to provide information that will enable the In-Home Service Professional

to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Cabrio™ Gas & Electric Dryers.

The objectives of this Job Aid are to:

• Understand and follow proper safety precautions.

• Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.

• Successfully perform necessary repairs.

• Successfully return the dryer to its proper operational status.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs made on

our products by anyone other than authorized In-Home Service Professionals.

- iii -

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Dryer Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Model & Serial Number Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Model & Serial Number Label & Tech Sheet Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

INSTALLATION INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

PRODUCT OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Dryer Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Dryer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

COMPONENT ACCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Component Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Removing The Encoder, User Interface Board, And Machine Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Removing The Cabinet Front And Door Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Removing The Belt, Drum, & Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Removing The Drive Motor And Belt Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Removing The Thermal Fuse & Exhaust Thermistor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Removing The High-Limit Thermostat And Thermal Cutoff (TCO)

(Gas Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Removing The Thermal Cutoff (TCO), Heater, And Inlet

Thermistor/High-Limit Thermostat (Electric Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Removing The Flame Sensor And Gas Burner Assembly

(Gas Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

Removing The Moisture Sensor And Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Removing The Drum Light Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

COMPONENT TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Door Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Thermal Fuse & Exhaust Thermistor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

High-Limit Thermostat & Thermal Cutoff (TCO) (Gas Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Flame Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Gas Burner Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Burner Ignitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Electric Heater (Dual Element) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Thermal Cutoff (TCO) And Inlet Thermistor/High-Limit Thermostat

(Electric Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Drive Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Belt Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

- iv -

Page

DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Electric Dryers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Display Fault Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Diagnostic Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Troubleshooting Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Adjusting Customer-Focused Drying Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Removing The Front Panel/Drum Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Accessing & Removing The Electronic Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Removing The Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Gas Dryers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

Display Fault Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

Diagnostic Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21

Troubleshooting Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21

Adjusting Customer-Focused Drying Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28

Removing The Front Panel/Drum Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29

Accessing & Removing The Electronic Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29

Removing The Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31

WIRING DIAGRAMS & STRIP CIRCUITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Electric Dryers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Strip Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Gas Dryers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Strip Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

1-1

GENERAL

DRYER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.

Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word

“DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the

chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t

immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t

follow instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

1-2

MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER M T 41 10200

MANUFACTURING SITE

M = Marion, OH

YEAR OF PRODUCTION

T = 2006

WEEK OF PRODUCTION

41 = 41st Week

PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER

MODEL NUMBER W E D 6 4 00 S W 0

BRAND

W = Whirlpool

E = Estate

R = Roper

I = Inglis

ACCESS / FUEL

T = Top Load G = Gas

F = Front Load H = Horizontal

W = Work Space V = Vertical

E = Electric

PRODUCT

W = Washer P = Pedestal

D = Dryer B = Combo

T = Thin Twin C = Compact

SERIES

1 = Innovation 6 = Oasis

2 = Commercial 7 = Merloni

3 = Compact 8 = Horizon

4 = Stack 9 = Duet/Combo

5 = LEAP

PRICE POINT LEVELS (1 - 7)

TRADE PARTNER

00 = Brand 30 = NATM

10 = SBC 40 = Lowe’s

20 = Best Buy

YEAR OF INTRODUCTION

S = 2006

T = 2007

COLOR CODE

W = White w/Silver Metallic Console

G = Biscuit w/Gold Metallic Console

B = Black w/Black Metallic Console

ENGINEERING CHANGE

0 = Basic Original Release

1 = First Revision

1-3

MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL &

TECH SHEET LOCATIONS

The Model/Serial Number Label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below.

Model/Serial

Number Location

Tech Sheet Location

(Access Under Console)

1-4

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NUMBERS

ELECTRIC WED6200SW WED6400SW, G, B

GAS WGD6200SW WGD6400SW, G, B

PRIMARY FEATURES

CAPACITY (CU. FT.) 7 7

CAPACITY Super Capacity Plus Super Capacity Plus

# OF CYCLES 7 7

HEAVY DUTY x x

NORMAL x x

CASUAL x x

DELICATE x x

TIMED DRY x x

QUICK DRY x x

TOUCH UP x x

DAMP DRY SIGNAL x x

TEMPERATURE SETTINGS

HIGH 155 ±5°F (68.3°C) 155 ±5°F (68.3°C)

MEDIUM 140 ±5°F (60°C) 140 ±5°F (60°C)

LOW 125 ±5°F (51.6°C) 125 ±5°F (51.6°C)

EX-LOW (ULTRA DELICATE) 105 ±5°F (40.5°C) 105 ±5°F (40.5°C)

AIR ONLY x x

CABINET COLOR

WHITE x x

BISQUIT x

BLACK x

TOP FINISH Painted Porcelain

DOOR Solid Glass

UTILITIES

MOTOR RATING 1/3 HP 1/3 HP

HEATER ELEMENT Single Element 5400W Dual Element (2) 2700W

GAS BTU 22,000 BTU 22,000 BTU

U.L. RATED LOAD 18 LBS (8.16 KG) 18 LBS (8.16 KG)

UNIT DIMENSIONS

HEIGHT 42 IN (106.6 CM) 42 IN (106.6 CM)

WIDTH 29 IN (73.6 CM) 29 IN (73.6 CM)

DEPTH 30 1/8 IN (76.5 CM) 30 1/8 IN (76.5 CM)

SHIPPING WEIGHT Gas - 150 LBS (68.1 KG)

Electric - 145 LBS (65.7 KG)

Gas - 151 LBS (68.4 KG)

Electric - 147 LBS (66.7 KG)

2-1

INSTALLATION INFORMATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS AND PARTS

Gather the required tools and parts before

starting installation. Read and follow the in-

structions provided with any tools listed here.

Electric Models

Flat-blade screwdriver

#2 Phillips screwdriver

Adjustable wrench that opens to 1˝

(2.5 cm) or hex-head socket wrench (for

adjusting dryer feet)

Wire stripper (for direct wire installations)

Tin snips (new vent installations)

Level

Vent clamps

Caulking gun and compound (for installing

new exhaust vent)

Tape measure

Gas Models

8˝ or 10˝ pipe wrench

8˝ or 10˝ adjustable wrench (for gas con-

nections)

Flat-blade screwdriver

Adjustable wrench that opens to 1˝

(2.54 cm) or hex-head socket wrench (for

adjusting dryer feet)

1/4˝ nut driver or socket wrench

Level

Vent clamps

Knife

Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas

Caulking gun and compound (for installing

new exhaust vent)

Pliers

Tape measure

•

Parts needed:

Check local codes and with gas supplier.

Check existing gas supply, electrical supply

and venting. Read “Electrical Requirements,”

“Gas Supply Requirements” and “Venting Re-

quirements” before purchasing parts.

Mobile home installations require special

parts (listed following) that may be ordered by

calling the dealer from whom you purchased

your dryer. For ordering information, please

refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of

the “Use & Care Guide.” You may also con-

tact the dealer from whom you purchased

your dryer.

Mobile home installation kit. Ask for Part

Number 346764.

Metal exhaust system hardware.

•

4 leveling leg

Parts supplied:

Remove parts package from dryer drum.

Check that all parts were included.

2-2

*Most installations require a minimum 5˝

(12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the

exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Re-

quirements.”

Installation spacing for recessed area or

closet installation

The following spacing dimensions are recom-

mended for this dryer. This dryer has been

tested for spacing of 0˝ (0 cm) clearance on

the sides and rear. Recommended spacing

should be considered for the following rea-

sons:

Additional spacing should be considered

for ease of installation and servicing.

Additional clearances might be required for

wall, door and floor moldings.

Additional spacing should be considered

on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise

transfer.

For closet installation, with a door, mini-

mum ventilation openings in the top and

bottom of the door are required. Louvered

doors with equivalent ventilation openings

are acceptable.

Companion appliance spacing should also

be considered.

•

43½"

(110.5cm)

*29¼"

(74.3cm)

¼"

(56.5cm)

29"

(73.7cm)

WARNING

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

You will need

A location that allows for proper exhaust in-

stallation. See “Venting Requirements.”

A separate 30-amp circuit.

If you are using a power supply cord, a

grounded electrical outlet located within

2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. See

“Electrical Requirements.”

A sturdy floor to support the total weight

(dryer and load) of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The

combined weight of a companion appli-

ance should also be considered.

A level floor with a maximum slope of

1˝ (2.5 cm) under entire dryer.

Do not operate your dryer at temperatures

below 45°F (7°C). At lower temperatures, the

dryer might not shut off at the end of an auto-

matic cycle. Drying times can be extended.

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an

area where it will be exposed to water and/or

weather.

Check code requirements. Some codes limit,

or do not permit, installation of the dryer in

garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping

quarters. Contact your local building inspec-

tor.

NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can

be installed in the same closet as a dryer.

•

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

The location must be large enough to allow

the dryer door to open fully.

Dryer Dimensions

Other manuals for cabrio WED6200S

This manual suits for next models

Table of contents

Other Whirlpool Dryer manuals

Whirlpool

Whirlpool WED7000DW User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool CEM2750KQ User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool W10804688 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool LE3000XP User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool AZB 7570 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Inglis IES5000RQ0 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool LE5790XS User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Gold GGQ8831LL0 Operating and installation instructions

Whirlpool

Whirlpool CEM2940TQ User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Duet WED9200SQ0 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool W10184582A User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool WGD8300S Manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool LG5801XK0 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool WED6200SW1 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Duet GEW9250PW User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool LE5800XK User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool 4KNED4400 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool HybridCare WHD862CHC User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool LE9805XP User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool LE5530XM User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Duet YGEW9200LQ2 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool 3RLEC8600 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool YLEV4634JQ1 User manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool WED94HEXW1 Instruction Manual

Popular Dryer manuals by other brands

Bosch

Bosch WTA79200GB Installation and operating instructions

Amana

Amana W10233410A Use and care guide

Miele

Miele TWH 780 WP operating instructions

Asko

Asko T760 user guide

Alliance Laundry Systems

Alliance Laundry Systems 25 Series Original instructions

Bosch

Bosch Logixx 10 WTB76556GB Instruction manual and installation instructions

STIEBEL ELTRON

STIEBEL ELTRON Ultronic S Operation and installation

Electrolux

Electrolux EW2H328R2 user manual

Beko

Beko DS8433RX1M user manual

Dawlance

Dawlance Spinner DS 6000 C owner's manual

Electrolux

Electrolux TP5080TW user manual

AEG

AEG TR838P4OB user manual

Indesit

Indesit IDV 75 instruction manual

Infiniton

Infiniton SD-DG85C manual

BOMANN

BOMANN WT 5019 instruction manual

Alliance Laundry Systems

Alliance Laundry Systems TMB795C Installation

Asko

Asko T793C operating instructions

Kenmore

Kenmore 8041 - 5.8 cu. Ft. Capacity Electric Dryer installation instructions

Whirlpool cabrio WED6200S User manual

Popular Dryer manuals by other brands