USER GUIDE 6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers NS-FDRE67WH8A-C/NS-FDRE67WH8A/NS-FDRG67WH8A Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY and PRECAUTIONS 6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS State of California Proposition 65 Warnings The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.
SAFETY and PRECAUTIONS • There are many highly flammable items used in homes, such as acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes, and wax removers. • Do not dry items containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubber-like materials on a heat setting. Heated foam rubber materials can, under certain circumstances, produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
SAFETY and PRECAUTIONS Risk of Fire WARNING 1 Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer. 2 Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes. 3 Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials. WARNING 6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers 4 If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryer.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Back components Electric Dryer Gas Dryer Power cord (gas dryer only) Wiring box Back venting hole Gas inlet 6 www.insigniaproducts.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers Control panel # 1 ITEM /POWER button 2 Cycle selector 3 Digital display –Time Adjust + 4 button Prevent 5 Wrinkle button /START PAUSE 6 button DESCRIPTION Press to turn your dryer on or off. If your dryer is on for more than 10 minutes without any buttons being pressed, it automatically turns off. Turn to select the cycle for the type of load. The cycle you select determines the heat control for the cycle.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking your dryer WARNING: • Packing materials can be dangerous to children. Keep all packing materials (such as plastic bags and polystyrene) well out of the reach of children. • Do not operate your dryer on the foam base cushion. Doing so will result in serious vibration, which could cause equipment damage or result in physical injury. • Unpack your dryer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure that you have received all the items shown in Package contents on page 5.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers 42.9 in. 109.0 cm Do not install or store your dryer in an area where it will be exposed to water or weather. Keep the dryer area clear of combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. Your dryer produces combustible lint. Keep the area around the dryer lint-free. 27 in. 68.6 cm 29 in. 73.6 cm 109.0 cm 42.9 in. 1.8 in. 4.6 cm 48.6 in. 123.5 cm www.insigniaproducts.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing your dryer and washer side-by-side Leave at least one inch between your appliances and from any surrounding walls. If your washer is a top-loading washer, make sure that you have enough room to open the washer lid. 24 in. 61 cm 1 in. 2.5 cm 10 27 in. 68.6 cm 1 in. 2.5 cm 2 in. 5.1 cm www.insigniaproducts.com 5 in. 12.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers Installing in an alcove, closet, or wall insert/recessed WARNING: • You must exhaust your dryer to the outside to reduce the risk of fire when installed any place inside the house. • Do NOT install another fuel-burning appliance in the same closet as your dryer. For information about how to select and install exhaust ducts, see Exhausting requirements on page 11.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • The exhaust duct should be 4 in. (10.2 cm) in diameter. • The total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 7.8 ft. (2.4 m). • Use only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use with your dryer by the manufacturer. • In the U.S., make sure that the ducts comply with the outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Ducts, Subject 2158A. See Ducting requirements on page 12 for the maximum duct length and number of bends.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers Exhaust hood types If you install your dryer into an existing exhaust system you must make sure that: • The exhaust system meets all local, state, and national codes. • You do not use a flexible plastic duct. • You inspect and clean all lint buildup from inside the existing duct. • The duct is not dented or crushed. • The exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Most dryers require a 120/240 volt, 60Hz AC approved electrical service. Some require 120/208 volt, 60Hz approved electrical service. The electric service requirements can be found on the data label located behind the door. A 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both sides of the line is required. • If you use a power cord, you should plug the cord into a 30-ampere receptacle. • A power cord is NOT provided with U.S. electric model dryers.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers Grounding requirements Your dryer must be grounded. If a malfunction or breakdown occurs, the grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing your dryer Important: We recommend that you use a qualified installer to install your dryer. Tools you will need Pliers Phillips screwdriver Level Flat-head screwdriver Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) Cutting knife Duct tape Pipe wrench Materials you will need • 3/8” Gas Dryer Install Kit (Gas model only) • 3 or 4-prong (dependent on owners house) Electric Kit.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers Step 3: Connect the exhaust ducting Important: Before you connect the exhaust ducting, review ducting requirements in Ducting requirements on page 12. WARNING: • Make sure that your dryer is installed properly so it exhausts air easily. Dryer Wall Duct exhaust • Keep ducts as straight as possible. • DO NOT restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system. • DO NOT use unnecessarily long ducts that have many elbows.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 Connect one end of the exhaust ducting to your dryer, then use duct tape to secure the ducting to your dryer. The crimped ends of the duct sections must point away from your dryer. Use a 4 in. (10.2 cm) diameter rigid metal duct. 3 Connect the other end of the ducting to the exhaust hood. Tape all joints, including at the dryer. Step 4: Connect the power cord (U.S.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers Step 5: Level your dryer • If your dryer is not level, carefully tilt your dryer just enough to adjust the leveling feet on the bottom of your dryer. Extend the feet only as much as is necessary. If the feet are extended too much, your dryer may vibrate.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Reversing the dryer door 1 Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. 2 While supporting the door, remove the four hinge screws from the door, then lift the door to remove it and set the door aside. Remove the screws Remove the screws CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the door when removing the screws. 3 Remove the screws for the locker cover on the right side of the dryer and the screws for the locker cover on the left side of the dryer.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers 6 Pull the inside door board from the outside door board. Screws Outside door board Inside door board 7 Rotate the inside door board 180°, then reassemble it with the outside door board with the screws you removed previously. 8 Install the hinges onto the left side of the dryer. 9 Align the hinges on the door with the hinge screw holes on the front of your dryer, then secure the door with the four screws you previously removed.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Using your dryer Drying a load of clothes Step 1: Turn on your dryer • Press the /POWER button to turn on your dryer. Step 2: Load your dryer • Place only one wash load in your dryer at a time. • Heavy and light weight fabrics take different amounts of time to dry. If you mix heavy and light weight fabrics in a load, lightweight fabrics may be dry at the end of the cycle while heavy fabrics may still be damp.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers Unloading your dryer 1 When the drying cycle is over, your dryer beeps six times and the Clean Filter indicator lights. 2 Open the door and remove the items. Note: The Clean Filter indicator is just a reminder, not an error alarm. You should clean the lint filter after every load to avoid lint buildup and to make sure that your dryer is running efficiently. See Cleaning the lint filter on page 23.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Dryer options and settings • Settings in bold are initial settings. The • (dot) indicates optional functions you can select. • For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted for each cycle. • For the Bulky cycle, the dryer will adjust the display time according to the load. “A” means “10” and “b” means “11”. For example, “A5” means “105 min.” and “b5” means “115 min.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers Special laundry tips ITEMS DRYING GUIDE Bedspreads and comforters •Follow the care label instructions or dry using the Bulky cycle. •Make sure that the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing. •During the drying cycle, you may need to reposition the item to make sure that it is completely dried. Blankets •Use the Normal cycle and dry only one blanket at a time for best tumbling action.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and inspecting the exhaust system Inspect and clean the exhaust yearly to maintain optimum performance. 1 Disconnect the exhaust duct from the dryer and from the exhaust hood (at the exhaust outlet) outside of the building. 2 Check the interior of the duct and remove any lint accumulation. 3 Make sure that lint is removed from the exhaust hood. Lint may collect in the exhaust hood so that the flappers or louvers will not open or close completely.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS PROBLEM 6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers SOLUTION Dryer has an odd odor. • Your dryer draws air from the surrounding room air. Household odors from paint, varnish, strong cleaners, and so forth, may enter your dryer with the surrounding room air. This is normal. When these odors linger in the air, ventilate the room completely before using your dryer. Odor remains in clothing even after washing.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Definitions: The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).
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