Model reference

Whirlpool WED8700EC0

Dryer

9 documents17 error codes5 service modes

Available documentation

Tech Sheet

Tech Sheet - W1072288536 pg
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Tech Tip

Instruction Sheet2 pg
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Inlet Hose Connection Instructions4 pg
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Quick Reference

Manual de referencia rapida1 pg
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Quick Start Guide2 pg
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Installation Guide

Instrucciones de instalacion27 pg
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Instrucciones de instalacion27 pg
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Installation Instructions44 pg
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Installation Instructions44 pg
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Restricted airflow detected that may

From Tech Sheet W17128977, p.29:

1.Access service mode to confirm the active fault code and read stored error history.

2.Measure control board supply voltage at test points. Expected: 12 VDC and 5 VDC.

3.Inspect all connectors on the main control for corrosion or backed-out pins.

Part WPW10804018

Electronic control board

Error codes (17)

CodeMeaning

AFRestricted airflow detected that may affect dryer performance.F1E1Motor relay stuck on, indicates an ACU problem.F1E3Incorrect controller installed (electric models only); ACU and/or UI part…F2E1User Interface stuck button (depressed for over 20 seconds); only appears in…F2E4UI Software Error F2E5UI Software Error F3E1Exhaust thermistor is open or shorted F3E2Moisture sensor strip is open or shorted; only appears in service diagnostic…F3E3Inlet thermistor is open or shorted F4E1Heater 1 failure or connector problem; no voltage detected at the heater relay.F4E2Heater 2 failure or connector problem (electric models only); no voltage…F4E3Restricted airflow that may affect dryer performance.F4E4L2 line voltage error (less than 50 V detected at the ACU), electric models…F6E2Communication error F6E3Communication error L2Low L2 voltage (less than 30 V) detected at the CCU.PFPower failure occurred while the dryer was running.

Service modes (5)

Adjusting Customer-Focused Dryness LevelIn standby mode (dryer plugged in but not powered up), press and hold the DRYNESS button for…
Key Activation & Encoder TestFrom Service Diagnostic Mode, press and release the 1st button used to activate Service Diagnostic…
Service Diagnostic Mode1
Service Test ModeFrom Service Diagnostic Mode, press and release the 2nd button used to activate Service Diagnostic…
Software Version DisplayFrom Service Diagnostic Mode, press and hold the 2nd button used to activate Service Diagnostic…

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