® ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS Use & Care Guide Table of Contents .................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY........................................................................................... 3 PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................................. 5 CHECKING YOUR VENT............................................................................. 6 DRYER USE ................................................................................................. 6 Starting Your Dryer .............................................................
DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Read all instructions before using the dryer. Gas dryers should only be installed in a room if the room meets the appropriate ventilation requirements specified in the national installation regulations.
PARTS AND FEATURES A D B E C F A. Control panel B. Model and serial number label C. Dryer drum D. Lint screen E. Exhaust grill F.
CHECKING YOUR VENT Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances found in the Installation Instructions. See the Installation Instructions for more information. DRYER USE Starting Your Dryer WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent.
4. Select a temperature setting on models with a Temp/Fabric selector. The cycle descriptions include temperature setting suggestions. NOTE: The temperature selector is part of the Cycle Control knob on some models. Cycle Descriptions This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may vary from the model shown and may not have all of the cycles and features described. 5. Select the End of Cycle Signal, if available. The signal is helpful when drying permanent press or synthetics.
Air Fluff or Air Dry cycles Wrinkle Guard II Use the Air Fluff or Air Dry cycle for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics. Set the Cycle Control knob to Air Fluff or Air Dry. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using the Air Fluff or Air Dry cycle. When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form.
DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. WARNING As Needed Cleaning 1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. 2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water. 3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup. 4. Rinse screen with hot water. 5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer.
Moving care - Electric Dryers For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door. For direct-wired dryers: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. 2. 3. 4. 10 Disconnect power. Disconnect wiring. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Dryer Operation Dryer Results Dryer will not run ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
WARNING Lint on load ■ Is the lint screen clogged? Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. Stains on load or drum ■ Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). This will not transfer to other clothing. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. Loads are wrinkled Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
