WED6400SW1 Whirlpool Dryer - Overview

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Maintenance Kit – Part Number: 4392065
Maintenance Kit
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PartSelect #: PS373087
Manufacturer #: 4392065
The drum support roller kit (Dryer Repair Kit) allows the dryer to tumble properly by supporting the drum cylinder. The idler pulley provides the tension required for a multi-ribbed belt. The belt att...
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Door Catch – Part Number: WPW10111905
Door Catch
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PartSelect #: PS11748369
Manufacturer #: WPW10111905
This replacement door catch is for your dryer door. If the catch is broken and the door will not stay shut, the dryer may not turn on. Use a putty knife to pop out the existing door catch by the locki...
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Dryer Drum Support Roller – Part Number: WPW10314173
Dryer Drum Support Roller
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PartSelect #: PS11752609
Manufacturer #: WPW10314173
This drum support roller is sold individually. Most dryers require two. The tri-rings are included. This is a drum support roller for a dryer. It is a genuine replacement part. This part is sold separ...
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Thermostat, Internal-Bias – Part Number: WP8577274
Thermostat, Internal-Bias
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PartSelect #: PS11746740
Manufacturer #: WP8577274
The internal-bias thermistor (Thermistor, Dryer Thermister, Dryer Thermistor) prevents the dryer from overheating by monitoring and controlling the temperature of the inside of the dryer drum. It is l...
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Roller Support Tri-Ring – Part Number: WPW10512946
Roller Support Tri-Ring
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PartSelect #: PS11755850
Manufacturer #: WPW10512946
If you notice that your dryer is noisy or will not tumble, you may need to replace the tri ring. This part is triangular, and is less than an inch in size. Tri rings can be found both on the idler pul...
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Leveling Foot – Part Number: 49621
Leveling Foot
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PartSelect #: PS1609293
Manufacturer #: 49621
If your washer shakes or vibrates loudly when it reaches its max speed, check that the leveling legs are even. To ensure that the washer is firmly on the ground using all four legs, adjust the legs so...
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Heating Element Connection Wire Kit – Part Number: 279457
Heating Element Connection Wire Kit
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PartSelect #: PS334206
Manufacturer #: 279457
This kit is used for electric clothes dryers, and it comes with a yellow wire nut.
$10.89
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Light Bulb - 10W – Part Number: WP22002263
Light Bulb - 10W
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PartSelect #: PS11739347
Manufacturer #: WP22002263
This ten watt appliance light bulb is two inches tall. It is used with both washers and dryers.
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Screw, 8/18 x 3/8 – Part Number: WP90767
Screw, 8/18 x 3/8
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PartSelect #: PS11746840
Manufacturer #: WP90767
This screw is sold individually.
$5.41
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Dryer Blower wheel – Part Number: WP694089
Dryer Blower wheel
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PartSelect #: PS11743785
Manufacturer #: WP694089
The blower wheel is a squirrel cage type wheel whose purpose is to move the air through the room or appliance. The blower wheel spins on the motor shaft to blow air through the dryer drum and out through the exhaust.
$36.60
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Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel – Part Number: 8547174
Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel
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PartSelect #: PS1487714
Manufacturer #: 8547174
A dryer's idler pulley wheel serves to help the belt to rotate the drum. This arm is what attaches to the idler pulley wheel.
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Assembly, Lint Screen – Part Number: WP8572270
Assembly, Lint Screen
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PartSelect #: PS11746639
Manufacturer #: WP8572270
Also known as Lint Screen. Handle is white in color.
$60.03
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Mauro
February 13, 2020
Turn on everything. It also turns on the heat element but does not turn the drum
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Hello Mauro, Thank you for the question. If everything is working as normal but the drum will not tumble, we suggest checking the Belt, PartSelect Number PS11746376. We hope this helps.

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Garry
January 3, 2020
The sensing light comes on and pf shows up after unplugging it....
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Hello Garry, Thank you for your question. The "PF" error code means the dryer cycle was interrupted by a power failure, press and hold the START button to restart the dryer, and the error should go away. We hope this helps!

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Erik
January 19, 2020
This model was making a scrapping sound, now it won't start a cycle?
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Hello and thank you for writing. Sounds very much like you have a faulty pulley or belt, there is a maintenance kit PS373087 available for this model. The kit includes the drum belt, drum support rollers, one idler pulley, four tri-rings, and one clip. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance.

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Ron
January 29, 2023
Replaced thermostat and heat sensor still takes to Long to dry and can't adjust time for length of dry
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Hello Ron, Thank you for the question. We suggest testing the HI-Limit Thermostat and the Heat Element with a multimeter to check for the continuity. We hope this information helps!

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Stacey
March 24, 2024
After my dryer run for a little while it starts to screech, it does this for about 10 minutes then stops. Have any suggestions on what is making it do this?
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Hi Stacey, thank you for your inquiry. We would recommend checking the drum support roller, part number PS11752609, to get to the root of the problem. Good luck with this repair!

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Broken drive belt
Grow a second set of hands. Always unplug any appliance. Remove lint screen. remove two screws (philips Head). I took a wooden shim lightly tapped w/hammer to pop front of dryer top free. Mine worked on hinges and just flipped back til it rested against the wall. Removed two 5/16 screws inside holding face on carefully raise face section off the support clips at either side on the bottom. Pull drum out (I have the large style drum commercial size [approx.). Clean the inside free of all lint (known to be fire hazard). Sling new belt around drum. Get newly grown set of hands to hold drum in place. Pinch belt to fit between tensioner, lift tensioner and place belt around motor pulley. Spin drum couple times to make certain belt isn't twisted. Reverse dismantle proccess to put back together. Replace all parts that come with kit, you'll feel better knowing you got a new dryer, almost.
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Maintenance Kit
  • DENNIS from ALTOONA, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Dryer door catch broken
After a few years of slamming the dryer door (at least that is what my husband says), the catch on the dryer door broke. Using pliers (I used needle nose) squeeze the outer edges of the catch together (vertically). With it compressed, it should slide out easily. My husband had jacked with ours prior to the repair, so the broken piece in the door was actually sideways and would not fit through the hole. Using a screwdriver, I pushed that piece into the door (it lives in the door somewhere now). I was then able to slide out the rest of the old catch. Compress the new catch and insert it into the hole in the door. Push it in until it clicks into place. DONE! Happy Drying!
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Door Catch
  • Tammy from Clute, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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Bought motor, then bought blower wheel also
couldn't get blower wheel off of the motor. really tight. rounded off the wheel's square hub while trying to hold it still as I turned the motor shaft out. No, I wasn't turning it the wrong way :) I ended up going to the back of the dryer and using the multimax to quickly cut the wheel away from the hub. I love that oscillating saw! Just for fun, I put the motor in a bench vise and got the wheel hub off (in pieces). VERY tight! Ordered new wheel, and the job was smooth sailing from there on. I am guessing that experienced repair people automatically order the motor and blower wheel at the same time(?) BTW both parts were perfect matches for the originals. Not surprised; this has always been my experience with partselect.com!
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Dryer Blower wheel
  • Daniel from Coatesville, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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