It could be the [https://www.partselect.com/PS11722115-Whirlpool-661570V-Drive-Belt.htm?SourceCode=21&SearchTerm=11097088601&ModelNum=11097088601|drive belt]¹ initially slipping when the motor starts, the [https://www.partselect.com/PS11752609-Whirlpool-WPW10314173-Dryer-Drum-Support-Roller.htm?SourceCode=20&SearchTerm=11097088601&ModelNum=11097088601&ModelID=1893145|support rollers]¹ gunked up with lint or worn or perhaps the [https://www.partselect.com/PS334244-Whirlpool-279640-Idler-Pulley.htm?SourceCode=21&SearchTerm=11097088601&ModelNum=11097088601|idler pulley]¹ is worn
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It could be the [link|https://www.ifixit.com/products/whirlpool-dryer-drum-belt-661570v|drive belt]¹ initially slipping when the motor starts, the [link|https://www.ifixit.com/products/wpw10314173-whirlpool-dryer-drum-support-roller|support rollers]¹ gunked up with lint or worn or perhaps the [link|https://www.partselect.com/PS334244-Whirlpool-279640-Idler-Pulley.htm?SourceCode=21&SearchTerm=11097088601&ModelNum=11097088601|idler pulley]¹ is worn
¹ The supplier linked was only because they have videos in the links that show how to replace the suspected parts, which will help to inspect them etc. If a part is faulty and needs replacing, search online for the ''manufacturer's part number only'' (shown in the link) to find suppliers that suit you best.
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It could be the [https://www.partselect.com/PS11722115-Whirlpool-661570V-Drive-Belt.htm?SourceCode=21&SearchTerm=11097088601&ModelNum=11097088601|drive belt]¹ initially slipping when the motor starts, the [https://www.partselect.com/PS11752609-Whirlpool-WPW10314173-Dryer-Drum-Support-Roller.htm?SourceCode=20&SearchTerm=11097088601&ModelNum=11097088601&ModelID=1893145|support rollers]¹ gunked up with lint or worn or perhaps the [https://www.partselect.com/PS334244-Whirlpool-279640-Idler-Pulley.htm?SourceCode=21&SearchTerm=11097088601&ModelNum=11097088601|idler pulley]¹ is worn
¹ The supplier linked was only because they have videos in the links that show how to replace the suspected parts, which will help to inspect them etc. If a part is faulty and needs replacing, search online for the ''manufacturer's part number only'' (shown in the link) to find suppliers that suit you best.