Alliance Laundry Systems DRY683C User Manual

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Use and Care Guide

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DRY683C

Part No. 506125

July 2001

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: – Do not try to light any appliance. – Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. – Clear the room, building or area of all occupants. – Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

instructions.

– If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT: Purchaser must consult the local gas supplier for suggested instructions to be followed if the unit user smells gas. The gas utility instructions plus the SAFETY and WARNING note directly above must be posted in a prominent location near the unit for customer use.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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Notes

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Table of

Contents

Important Safety Instructions ........................................................... 5

Use and Care ....................................................................................... 7

Before Drying....................................................................................... 7

Energy Saving Tips.......................................................................... 7

Helps and Hints................................................................................ 7

Sort................................................................................................... 8

Load ................................................................................................. 8

Drying Special Items ............................................................................ 9

Motor Overload Protector..................................................................... 12

Lint Filter.............................................................................................. 12

Maintenance ........................................................................................ 13

User Maintenance................................................................................. 13

Lubrication....................................................................................... 13

Care of Your Dryer .......................................................................... 13

Exhaust System................................................................................ 13

For Energy Conservation...................................................................... 14

Before You Call for Service................................................................. 15

If Service Is Required........................................................................... 16

Information for Handy Reference......................................................... 17

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Notes

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Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons when using your dryer, follow these basic precautions:

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WARNING

(Save These Instructions)

1. Read all instructions before using the dryer.

2. Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

in the INSTALLATION manual for the proper grounding of the dryer.

3. Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, washed in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

4. Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. This is a safety rule for all appliances.

5. Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.

6. Do not reach into the dryer if the cylinder is revolving.

7. Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the water and/or weather.

8. Do not tamper with the controls.

9. Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer,

or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the User-Maintenance Instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

10. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

11. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT DRY plastics or articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubberlike materials.

12. Always clean the lint filter after every load. A layer of lint in the filter reduces drying efficiency and prolongs drying time.

13. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding area free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.

14. The interior of the dryer and the exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

15. This gas appliance contains or produces a chemical or chemicals which can cause death or serious illness and which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. To reduce the risk from substances in the fuel or from fuel combustion, make sure this appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

16. Dryer will not operate with the loading door open. DO NOT by-pass the door safety switch by permitting the dryer to operate with the door open. The dryer will stop tumbling when the door is opened. Do not use the dryer if it does not stop tumbling when the door is opened or starts tumbling without pressing or turning the START mechanism. Remove the dryer from use and call the service person.

17. Do not put articles soiled with vegetable or cooking oil in the dryer, as these oils may not be removed during washing. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may catch on fire by itself.

18. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT put clothes which have traces of any flammable substances such as machine oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. or anything containing wax or chemicals such as in mops and cleaning cloths, or anything dry-cleaned at home with dry-cleaning solvent in the dryer.

19. Use the dryer only for its intended purpose, drying clothes.

20. Always disconnect the electrical power to the dryer before attempting service. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.

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21. If supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.

22. Install this dryer according to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. All connections for electrical power, grounding and gas supply must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required. Do not do it yourself unless you know how!

23. Remove laundry immediately after the dryer stops.

24. Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning aids. Heed all warnings or precautions. To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep them out of reach of children at all times (preferably in a locked cabinet).

25. Do not tumble fiberglass curtains and draperies unless the label says it can be done. If they are dried, wipe out the cylinder with a damp cloth to remove particles of fiberglass.

NOTE: The WARNING AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the dryer.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions you do not understand.

26. ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions

supplied by the garment manufacturer.

27. Never operate the dryer with any guards and/ or panels removed.

28. DO NOT operate the dryer with missing or broken parts.

29. DO NOT by-pass any safety devices.

30. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate

this machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions may result in conditions which can produce bodily injury and/or property damage.

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Before Drying

Energy Saving Tips

● Make sure the lint filter is always clean.

● Do not overload the dryer.

● Do not overdry items.

● Remove items to be ironed while still damp.

● Large loads of similar fabrics dry the most

efficiently. However, dry permanent press in smaller loads to prevent wrinkling.

● Use the correct cycle for the type of fabric being

dried.

● Locate your dryer so the exhaust duct is as short

and straight as possible.

● Do not open the door during the drying cycle.

● Plan to do your laundry on low humidity days;

your clothes will dry faster.

● Dry multiple loads of clothes one right after

another so dryer interior does not have to be reheated for each load.

Helps and Hints

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, serious injury or death, clothes which have traces of any flammable substances such as cooking oil, machine oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. must not be put into the dryer.

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● The necessary suggestions and directions for

installation and proper exhausting are given in the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS which are included with the dryer.

● Static electricity may cause garments of synthetic

fibers (as in lingerie) to cling together, especially if they are overdried. The use of a liquid fabric softener in the rinse water of the washer, or a fabric softener sheet in the dryer, will soften clothes and reduce static electricity.

● Do not wash or dry clothes that shed lint in the

same load with permanent press or knit garments.

● Remove permanent press loads immediately after

dryer stops.

● Follow the care labels on FLAME

RETARDANT, SCOTCHGUARD™, etc., garments for the proper washing and drying.

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Use and Care

LIGHTS

DARKS

LINT-SHEDDING

FABRIC

LINT-RECEIVING

FABRIC

LOW HEAT ITEMS

HIGH HEAT ITEMS

NO HEAT ITEMS

SEPARATE:

Sort

If you have correctly sorted the items for washing, they should be properly sorted for drying too.

Load

Do not overload your dryer. Bulk, not weight, determines the load size. If the dryer is overloaded, it could cause discoloration or permanent heat damage to the load. There should be space in the dryer for the clothes to tumble freely. This helps to reduce wrinkles. Large and small pieces together make up loads which will tumble well. Permanent press loads should be smaller to provide room for tumbling. Proper tumbling allows for fewer wrinkles. Figure 2 shows the ideal load sizes for fabrics. The average load will fill the cylinder one third to half full when wet.

CYLINDER WITH WET

COTTONS AND LINENS

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Figure 1

Towels, flannels, chenille, cottons, rugs, etc., shed lint. Corduroys, knits (including socks), permanent press, and synthetics attract lint.

In any kind of drying, lightweight fabrics will dry faster than heavyweight fabrics. If mixed loads are dried together (such as sheets and towels), remove the lighter weight fabrics when they are dry to prevent overdrying and wrinkling. The best method is to dry clothes which require the same time and temperature in the same load.

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CYLINDER WITH WET

PERMANENT PRESS

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Figure 2

A load can be too small. Just a few small pieces will not tumble properly. They will take longer to dry and they may be wrinkled. For small loads, add a couple of large towels or non-lint-shedding items to aid in tumbling.

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Drying Special Items

Type of Load Special Instructions

Bedspreads Choose heat for fabric. Dry one double or two single spreads. Chenille and tufted

spreads will shed lint and should be dried by themselves. New spreads especially will contain loose lint. Tumble on NO HEAT setting before washing to remove loose lint. These spreads may be dried completely.

Blankets

Electric

Synthetic Fibers

Thermal Cotton

Wool

Curtains

DELICATE or NO HEAT cycle. If drying items in dryer is recommended by the manufacturer, dry as for wool. Do not stretch the blanket because of the wiring. Some electric blankets may have an insulation on the the thermostats or on the wiring which will not withstand dryer heat. Do not dryer dry unless the blanket manufacturer says it can be done.

DELICATE or NO HEAT cycle. Some of these blankets are fluffy and will shed lint. Tumble on NO HEAT setting before washing to remove loose lint. Use a gentle wash method, then dry in dryer until just dry. The lint filter may need to be cleaned during the drying.

AUTOMATIC REGULAR cycle.

Agitation and tumbling contribute to the shrinkage and felting of wool. We cannot guarantee that wool will not shrink. However, if care is taken and the blanket

manufacturer’s instructions are followed, satisfactory results should be obtained. Wash by the soak method with as little agitation as possible. After washing, stretch blanket gently in both directions. Use approximately five dry bath towels and place them between folds in blanket. This will “cushion” it to lessen the tumbling. Set dryer for 20 minutes on the TIME DRY cycle. Use REGULAR heat setting, if it is available on your dryer. Check blanket when timer reaches 10. Wool blankets must be removed from the dryer when damp. Stretch gently to shape and finish drying over two clothes lines or in a flat position.

Cotton

AUTOMATIC REGULAR or TIME DRY cycle. Remove damp items for ironing or dry completely, then steam iron.

Fiberglass

DO NOT DRY IN THE DRYER unless recommended by the manufacturer. Fiberglass may shred. Particles may remain in the dryer and rub off on the next load. This could irritate the skin. “Beta” fiberglass may be dryer dried if recommended by the manufacturer.

Synthetic Fibers

DELICATE or NO HEAT cycle. Allow room for tumbling to prevent wrinkling. Delicate or sheer curtains must be dried by themselves so they will not be snagged by hooks or crushed by other clothes in the load. Some sheer curtains are heat sensitive. Dry 10 minutes only, plus the cool down period. Remove from dryer immediately and hang. If the dryer has been heated from a previous load, NO HEAT setting may be sufficient.

Denim, Corduroy AUTOMATIC REGULAR cycle. Dry completely and remove from dryer when seams

are slightly wet to minimize shrinkage.

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Type of Load Special Instructions

Draperies Remove hooks and weights before washing. Choose heat for fabric and allow space in

the dryer for tumbling. Some draperies may be removed when slightly damp and hung immediately. Lined draperies should be dry-cleaned because they have a tendency to pucker.

Knit Articles

Cottons

Synthetic Fibers

Wool

Lingerie

Cotton

Elastic

Knit fabrics are usually manufactured under tension (stretching). Cotton knits especially may relax or draw together if every bit of moisture is removed from them. It is best to take them out of the dryer with a trace of moisture remaining, then stretch to shape. If they do shrink from overdrying, rewet them and dry properly.

AUTOMATIC REGULAR or TIME DRY cycle. Remove slightly damp to minimize ironing. Reshape, smooth seams and pockets, etc.

AUTOMATIC REGULAR or AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS cycle. Turn inside out to prevent “pilling” (the rolling up of the fiber ends from friction). Dry sweaters only with similar things because they tend to attract lint. Make sure the load is large enough for tumbling. Dry completely and remove from dryer immediately to minimize wrinkling.

DELICATE or NO HEAT cycle. For wool labeled “machine washable,” follow manufacturer’s directions. For other wool, use wool blanket method. Do not dryer dry loosely knit wool or hand knits. Dry these flat and stretch to shape from a pattern drawn before washing.

AUTOMATIC REGULAR cycle.

Body oils can cause elastic to deteriorate. Wash garments containing elastic frequently. Elastic in such things as shorts may be dried as for fabric, but avoid overdrying.

Foam Rubber

Bras, bathing suits, sun suits, etc. DO NOT DRY THESE ITEMS IN THE DRYER WITH HEAT, FIRE MAY RESULT. NO HEAT setting may be used.

Spandex

Most girdles (control briefs or shapers) today are made from Spandex. Use DELICATE or NO HEAT cycle. Do not overdry.

Stretch Fabrics

Choose heat for the most delicate fiber. These may be dried completely as they will stretch into shape. Avoid drying with lint-shedding fabrics.

Synthetic Fibers

TIME DRY cycle. Use a DELICATE or LOW HEAT setting, if it is available. Some sheer fabrics, especially sheer knits, can be heat sensitive. Dry these until they are just dry (about 10 minutes) and remove from dryer immediately. Sheer fabrics should not be washed and dried with garments containing hooks or zippers. Man-made fabrics will create static electricity if overdried. To prevent this, use fabric softener and avoid overdrying.

Mattress Pads The materials in mattress pads are made of either cotton or synthetic fibers. Read the

fiber content label, found on your mattress pad, to determine what type of fiber was used to manufacture the pad. READ AND CAREFULLY FOLLOW the fabric care instructions supplied by the mattress pad manufacturer. Some pads made of synthetic fibers are very heat sensitive. These pads can be flammable if overheated or overdried. TO AVOID A FIRE HAZARD, DO NOT OVERDRY mattress pads. Remove pads from the dryer while they are still damp.

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Pillows

Use and Care

Type of Load Special Instructions

Feather and Down-filled

Ticking must be strong and seams secure. If in doubt, sew pillow into a case or use a zippered pillowcase to prevent feathers from coming out. After washing, shake pillow to fluff feathers. Dry one large or two smaller pillows. Use TIME DRY cycle. Use LOW or MEDIUM heat setting if it is available on your dryer. Shake and reposition pillows several times during drying. Pillows must be dry in the center to prevent mildew. Drying may take two hours or longer. Reset dryer timer if necessary. The odor of wet feathers is not pleasant. However, the odor will disappear once the pillows dry.

Fiber-filled (polyester)

Foam Rubber

Follow manufacturer’s directions.

Do not dry in the dryer.

Quilts Choose heat and cycle for fabric. Filling and cover must be completely washable. Old

quilts may be too fragile to machine wash or dry. Quilts filled with cotton may become lumpy. Quilting should be close together. Remove from dryer slightly damp and stretch gently to shape. Quilted articles may shrink if overdried.

Rugs

Cotton with Cotton Backing

AUTOMATIC REGULAR or TIME DRY cycle. Dry one large or several small rugs. For one small rug only, add towels for buffers.

Rubber-backed

Hot water and heat tend to deteriorate many types of rubber. Some types of rubber-like materials are flammable under certain conditions. DO NOT DRY FOAM RUBBER AND RUBBER-LIKE MATERIALS WITH HEAT.

Synthetic Fibers

DELICATE or NO HEAT cycle. Follow manufacturer’s suggestions. Some of these rugs are heat sensitive and should be removed from the dryer when damp, or dried with no heat.

Slip Covers Choose heat for fabric. Close zippers. Dry one couch cover, two chair covers or five or

six pillow covers at one time. Remove from dryer when slightly damp. Press pleats if necessary and replace on furniture immediately. Stretch fabrics and knits should be dried completely so they will fit snug when replaced on furniture.

Stuffed Animals and Toys Make sure the filling and covering are washable and can be dryer dried. Cotton filling

may become lumpy. Protect glass eyes by covering with a stocking or tie toy into a pillowcase. Choose heat for most sensitive fiber. Dry enough clothes in the load for good tumbling. DO NOT DRY TOYS STUFFED WITH FOAM RUBBER OR KAPOK IN THE DRYER WITH HEAT.

Tennis Shoes DELICATE or NO HEAT cycle. Use a drying rack or tumble with at least four old bath

towels.

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