ADMIRAL 4KAED4475TQ, 4KWED5790VW Owner's Manual

ELECTRIC DRYER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

29" WIDE MODELS

Table of Contents

OPERATING INSTRUCTION’S

DRYER SAFETY .........................................................................2

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW ........... 4

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES .........................................5

CYCLE GUIDE ............................................................................ 7

USING YOUR DRYER ................................................................ 8

DRYER CARE ........................................................................... 10

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ........................................... 12

Tools and Parts ................................................................ 12

Location Requirements ................................................... 12

Electrical Requirements.................................................. 13

Install Leveling Legs ........................................................ 14

Electrical Connection ...................................................... 15

VENTING ................................................................................... 19

Venting Requirements .....................................................19

Plan Vent System ............................................................. 20

Install Vent System .......................................................... 21

Connect Vent ...................................................................22

Level Dryer ....................................................................... 22

COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST .............................. 22

REVERSE DOOR SWING (OPTIONAL) ................................... 23

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 27

W10097091A

DRYER SAFETY

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW

Maintain good air ow by:

■ Cleaning your lint screen before each load.

■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm)

diameter heavy, rigid vent material.

■ Use the shortest length of vent possible.

■ Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;

each bend and curve reduces air ow.

Good air ow

Along with heat, dryers require good air ow to efciently dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and improve your energy savings. See “Installation Instructions”.

The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in good air ow.

Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless of who installed the dryer.

Good Better

■ Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.

■ Remove lint from the entire length of the vent system

at least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for nal product check.

■ Clear away items from the front the dryer.

Use Automatic Dry/Auto Sense Dry for better fabric care and energy savings

Use the Automatic Dry/Auto Sense Dry cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Automatic Dry/Auto Sense Dry, drying air temperature and moisture level are sensed in the load. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness. With Timed Dry, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to over-drying. Use Timed Dry for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the drying rack.

CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES

2 3 4

2 4 5

Not all features and options are available on all models.

Appearance may vary.

DRYER CYCLE KNOB

Use your Dry Cycle Knob to select available cycles on your dryer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

TEMPERATURE FABRIC (for use with Manual Cycles only)

Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.

NOTE: The Air Dry Temp/Fluff Air/No Heat Fluff Feature is not available on the Automatic Cycles (depending on model).

WRINKLE SHIELD™

When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE SHIELD™ option periodically tumbles, rearranges, and uffs the load to help keep wrinkles from forming.

Automatic Activates at the end of the cycle if you do not open the dryer door within a few minutes. This feature periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat up to 30 or 40 minutes, depending on model.

Option Set the WRINKLE SHIELD™ selector knob to ON or OFF at any time before the cycle has ended. Get up to 30 to 40minutes (depending on model) heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle.

End of Cycle Signal

The End of Cycle Signal sounds when the drying cycle is nished. On some models the End of Cycle signal is xed. On others the End of Cycle Signal is selectable and the signal will sound only if set to On.

NOTE: When the Wrinkle Shield™ setting is selected and the End of Cycle Signal is On, the signal sounds every fewminutes. The signal stops when you open the door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off.

START/PAUSE BUTTON

Press to start a cycle, or press once while a cycle is in process to pause it.

CYCLE GUIDE — AUTOMATIC DRY/AUTO SENSE DRY CYCLES

Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.

AUTOMATIC DRY/AUTO SENSE DRY - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.

Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control.

Load Type Cycle: Drying

Cycle Details:

Temperature:

Denim Jeans

No-iron fabrics, cottons, perm press, linens, synthetics

Small loads, lightweight items

All loads

Any load

Energy Preferred/

Energy Preferred

Automatic Setting*

(depending on model)

Delicate

Cool Down

Wrinkle Shield™/

Wrinkle Prevent

(depending on model)

Medium or High

Any

Low

No heat

NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select Very Dry next time you dry a similar load.

Thoroughly dries denim.

Automatic Dry senses the temperature of the load. Auto Sense Dry senses the moisture level in load. These cycles automatically shut off when load reaches the selected dryness

Gently dries delicate items.

Cools the load to make it easier to handle.

Periodically starts and stops dryer, tumbling the load to avoid wrinkling.

CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED DRY CYCLES

Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.

TIMED DRY - Will run the dryer for the specied time on the control. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle

knob or be a separate control.

Load Type Cycle: Drying

Large or heavy items such as thick towels or robes

Any load

Heavy Duty

Damp Dry

Tumble Press®/

Wrinkle Free

(depending on model)

Temperature:

High

Any

Low or Medium

heat depending on

fabrics in load

Evenly dries large or heavy loads.

Dries items to a damp level or for items that do not require an entire drying cycle.

Helps to smooth out wrinkles, such as those found in clothes packed in a suitcase or in items wrinkled from being left in the dryer too long.

Cycle Details:

Any load

fabrics

Cool Down

Fluff Air/

Air Dry/

No Heat Fluff

(depending on model)

Setting the Drying Temperature

Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.

Temperature Tips

If your dryer has multiple heat settings:

■ A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight

items such as towels and work clothes.

■ A Medium heat setting may be used for drying medium-

weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.

No heat

■ A Low heat setting may be used for drying light-weight

Cools the load to make it easier to handle.

No-heat drying.Rubber, plastic, heat-sensitive

items such as lingerie.

■ Use a No heat (Fluff Air/Air Dry/No Heat Fluff) setting for

foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.

■ Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions.

USING YOUR DRYER

Clean the lint screen

Depending on model.

Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your ngers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Push the lint screen rmly back into place.

For additional cleaning information, see Dryer Care.

Load the dryer

Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door. Do not tightly

pack the dryer; clothes should be able to tumble freely.

Select the desired cycle

Select the desired cycle for your load. See the Cycle Guide

or the display for more information about each cycle.

Set Temperature Fabric

Remove garments promptly after

cycle is nished

Set the Temperature selector to the recommended cycle for the type of fabric being dried. See Cycle Guide for temperature suggestions. On some models, temperature is included in the cycle selections.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles and/or models.

Select cycle options (if desired)

Add additional options by turning the knob.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles and/or models.

Press Push to Start to begin cycle

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to

reduce wrinkling. If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, turn the Wrinkle Shield button to ON at any time before the cycle has ended.

Wrinkle Shield™

■ Automatic activates at the end of the cycle if you do not

open the dryer door within a few minutes. This feature periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat up to 30 or 40 minutes, depending on the model, to help avoid wrinkling.

■ You may set the WRINKLE SHIELD™ selector knob to On.

Dryer will periodically start and stop, tumbling the load without heat for up to 30 or 40 minutes, depending on your model, to help avoid wrinkling.

NOTE: A signal will sound periodically when the WRINKLE

SHIELD™ setting is selected, but only if the End of Cycle signal knob is On.

Press the Push to Start button to begin the cycle.

DRYER CARE

Cleaning the dryer location

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would

block the air ow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer.

Cleaning the dryer interior

To clean dryer drum

1. Apply a liquid, nonammable household cleaner to the

stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed.

2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.

NOTE: Garments that contain loose dyes, such as denim

jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry these items inside out to avoid drum staining.

Removing accumulated lint

From Inside the Dryer Cabinet

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often,

depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualied servicer.

From the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often,

depending on dryer usage.

Cleaning the lint screen

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer or in the door opening. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean (depending on model):

1. Pull the lint screen toward you.

1. Pull the lint screen straight up.

2. Roll lint off the screen with your ngers. Do not rinse or

wash screen to remove lint.

3. Push the lint screen rmly back into place.

IMPORTANT:

■

Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

■

If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Venting Requirements.”

As needed cleaning

Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen is in the dryer.

Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

To wash:

1. Roll lint off the screen with your ngers.

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.

Reinstall screen in dryer.

Vacation, storage, and moving care

Vacation or Storage Care

Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should:

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

Moving Care

For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1. Unplug the power supply cord.

2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

3. Use tape to secure dryer door.

Changing the drum light (on some models)

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on

the back wall of the dryer. Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove the screw located in the lower right-hand corner of the cover. Remove the cover.

3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the screw.

4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

For direct-wired dryers:

1. Disconnect power.

2. Disconnect wiring.

3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

4. Use tape to secure dryer door.

Reinstalling the Dryer

Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and connect the dryer.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools needed:

Flat-blade or magnetized

screwdriver

Wire stripper (direct wire installations)

#2 Phillips screwdriver

Tin snips (new vent installations)

Parts supplied (all models):

Leveling legs (4)

Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts

are included.

Parts needed:

Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting,

and read “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” before purchasing parts.

Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system

hardware, available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.

If using a power supply cord:

Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with

clothes dryers. The kit should contain:

■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 220 volt

minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.

■ A UL listed strain relief.

1/4" nut driver (recommended)

Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench

Tape measure

Vent clamps

Utility knife

Pliers

Location Requirements

You will need:

■ A location allowing for proper exhaust installation.

See “Venting Requirements.”

■ A separate 30 amp circuit.

■ If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical

outlet located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. See “Electrical Requirements.”

Level

Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent)

■ A sturdy oor to support the total weight (dryer and load)

3"*

of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered.

■ Level oor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire

dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [25 mm], install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810.) Clothes may not tumble properly and models with automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level.

Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.

Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

Installation clearances:

The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully.

Dryer Dimensions

15¼"

433/8"

(1102 mm)

*26"

(660 mm)

433/8"

(1102 mm)

*27¾"

(705 mm)

(737 mm)

(387 mm)

29"

(1102 mm)

*27¾"

22¾"

(578 mm)

433/8"

(705 mm)

(1102 mm)

*27¾"

(705 mm)

29"

(737 mm)

29"

A. Small opening side-swing door B. Large opening side-swing door C. Wide opening side-swing door D. Wide opening hamper door

*Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”

22¾"

(578 mm)

13¾"

(349 mm)

Minimum spacing for recessed area or closet installation

The dimensions shown following are for the minimum spacing allowed.

■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of

installation and servicing.

■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and

oor moldings.

■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer

is recommended to reduce noise transfer.

■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation

openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable.

■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

Minimum Required Spacing

(76 mm)

3"* (76 mm)

18"* (457 mm)

1" (25 mm)

29"

(737 mm)

1"*

(25 mm)

27¾"

(705 mm)

A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or conned area C. Closet door with vents

*Additional spacing recommended

14" max.* (356 mm)

48 in. (310 cm )

24 in.

(155 cm )

Mobile home - Additional installation requirements

This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The

installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).

■ Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for

purchase from your dealer.

■ Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to

introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening.

Electrical Requirements

It is your responsibility:

■ To contact a qualied electrical installer.

■ To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in

conformance with all local codes and ordinances.

■ To supply the required 3 wire, single phase, 220 volt, 60 Hz,

AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.

■ Do not use an extension cord.

■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is

recommended that a qualied electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

Electrical Connection

To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of

electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here.

If using a power supply cord:

Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with

clothes dryers. The kit should contain:

■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 220 volt

minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.

■ A UL listed strain relief.

If connecting by direct wire:

Power supply cable must match power supply and be:

■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable

(with ground wire), covered with exible metallic conduit. All current-carrying wires must be insulated.

■ 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum).

■ At least 5 ft. (1.52 m) long.

Install Leveling Legs

Prepare dryer for leveling legs

To avoid damaging oor, use a large at piece of cardboard

from dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on cardboard.

Screw in leveling legs

diamond marking

Examine leveling legs, nd diamond marking. Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a wrench to nish turning legs until diamond marking is no longer visible.

Now stand the dryer on its feet. Slide the dryer until it is

close to its nal location. Leave enough room for electrical connection and to connect the exhaust vent.

Electrical Connection

Power Supply Cord Direct Wire

Electrical Connection Options

1. Electrical connection type

Power supply cord (NEMA Type 10-30R):

Go to steps 1-2 on page 16 for power supply cord strain relief: then steps 3-5 for Power Supply Cord Connection section. Then go to Venting Requirements.

Direct wire connection: Go to steps 1-2 on page 16 for direct wire strain relief: then steps 3-7 for Direct Wire Connection section. Then go to Venting Requirements.

NOTE: If local codes do not permit connection of a

cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire, go to “Direct Wire Connection” section. This connection may be used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection.

2. Remove terminal block cover

BCD

Before you start, disconnect power. Remove hold-down

screw (D) and terminal block cover (A).

A. Terminal block cover B. External ground conductor screw C. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw D. Hold-down screw E. Neutral ground wire F. Hole below terminal block cover

Power supply cord strain relief

Direct wire strain relief

Attach power supply cord

strain relief

Remove the screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the tabs of the two clamp sections (C) into the hole (B) below the terminal block opening so that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is pointing down (D), and hold in place. Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections (C) together.

Attach power supply cord

to strain relief

1. Attach direct wire strain relief

Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws

from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the hole (B) below the terminal block opening. Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief threads (C).

2. Attach direct wire cable

to strain relief

Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight t with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point.

Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief

should have a tight t with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screws.

Power Supply Cord Connection

Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground

conductor to neutral wire:

A. Spade terminal with up turned ends B. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief C. Ring terminals

3. Connect neutral wire

Connect neutral wire (blue) of power supply cord to the right terminal screw of the terminal block. Tighten screw.

Connect ground wire

Direct Wire Connection

3. Prepare your 3-wire cable for

direct connection

(25 mm)

3½"

(89 mm)

Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so

dryer may be moved if needed.

Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip

insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape wire ends into hooks.

4. Connect wires to terminal block

Connect ground wire to the center terminal. Tighten screw.

5. Connect active wire

Connect active wire (brown) to the left terminal. Tighten screw and strain relief screws.

Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to Venting Requirements.

To connect wires to terminal block, place hooked end of wire

under terminal block screw, facing to the right, squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw.

5. Connect neutral wire

Place hooked end of neutral wire (blue) of power supply

cable under the right screw of terminal block (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw.

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