How do you turn on a Whirlpool dryer?

On the control panel of the Whirlpool Duet dryer, and similar dryers, you push both a “Power” button and an actual “Start” button to use the dryer. A cycle knob allows you to select your preferred drying cycle, but the “Start” button must be pressed to start the load of laundry.Click to see full answer. Beside this, why would a Whirlpool dryer won’t start?On most dryers the drive motor turns the drum and the blower wheel to exhaust the air. If the dryer won’t start the motor might be defective. Before replacing the motor, check the thermal fuse, start switch and door switch because all three are more likely the cause.Also, when I push the start button on my dryer nothing happens? Dryer: Won’t start. You push the start button-and nothing happens. A broken power cord, failed push-to-start switch or a bad timer can also prevent the dryer from starting. Some dryers use a motor relay to control the drive motor so a broken motor relay can prevent the dryer from starting. Similarly, it is asked, what would cause my dryer not to start? If your dryer won’t start, the most likely causes are a lack of power, a defective door switch, a blown thermal fuse or a bad start switch. First, let’s rule out a power issue. Open the dryer door and check if the light inside the dryer turns on.Does a Whirlpool dryer have a reset button?Resetting the dryer is not necessary. If the dryer does not have heat, replace or reset the fuse or circuit breaker. Disconnect power to the dryer then restore power to perform a full reset.