Amana D2491E3B User Manual

Amana

A Raytheoii Company
Use and Care Guide
Home Laundry Automatic Dryer
Models:
(Electric Heat)
LE8467W/L2
(Gas Heat)
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the dryer changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the dryer.)
Amaiia No..
LE8467W? LE8467L2
Part No. 503276
7/95
LG8469W2 LG8469L2
Sears No. 45712 45714
55712 55714

Amana Dryers . . .

Thank you for buying an Amana dryer. Your satisfaction with this new product is very important to us. This Use
and Care Guide wiil help you understand how your dryer operates ... and how to get the most benefit from the
features you selected.
Please read this Use and Care Guide thoroughly.
Complete the Registration Card in the packet with this guide and return to Amana's Product Registration
Department promptly. If your registration card is missing, call 1-800-843-0304.
If you believe something is operating incorrectly, please read the “Before You Call for Service” section, on Page 16, If you still have questions, please call us at 1-800-843-0304. {Weekdays, during normal business hours,
Central Time.)
Any time you call or write us regarding your dryer, have the following information readily available. It is located on a nameplate, found on the inside of the dryer door opening. Take a moment to fill in the information so you have it
handy!
Serial No.. Manufacturing No,.
Date of purchase _ Dealer address
Keep a copy of your sales receipt for future reference, in case warranty service is required.
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Selling dealer.
Model No..
Factory Service Centers
Listed below are Factory Service Centers which service most metropolitan and surrounding areas. Amana also has a network of independent authorized servicers. Locate a Factory Service Center or independent servicer by calling 1-800-NATLSVC (628-5782) inside U.S.A. and 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. When contacting Amana, provide product information. {Locate product information on the nameplate). Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after
warranty expires.
Following are the Amana Factory Service Centers:
ARIZONA — Also dispatches service in areas of Nevada
NO. & SO. CALIFORNIA
COLORADO — Also dispatches service in areas of Utah
FLORIDA GEORGIA — Also dispatches service in areas of Alabama, North and South Carolina and Tennessee
IOWA — Also dispatches service in areas of Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin ILLINOIS — Also dispatches service in areas of Indiana and Kentucky
MASSACHUSETTS — Also dispatches service in areas of New Hampshire and Rhode Island MARYLAND — Also dispatches service in areas of Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. NEW YORK — Also dispatches service in areas of Connecticut and New Jersey OHIO — Also dispatches service in areas of Michigan and Pennsylvania
TEXAS
WASHINGTON — Also dispatches service in areas of Oregon
Did you know Amana offers a complete line of kitchen and laundry appliances... refrigerators, freezers, ranges, cooktops, wail ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers? We also manufacture a complete selection of high efficiency gas furnaces plus both central and room air conditioners. We hope you'll consider Amana the next time you need one of these products.
Enjoy your new dryer.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions..............................................................4
Before Drying . .
- Energy Saving 6
Helps and Hints
Exhaust System .....
Sort...... 7
Load
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Set Drying Temperature..........................—
Set Diying Time
How To Use Your Dryer
Determine Proper Cycle Suggested Dryer Settings
Operation Instructions Drying Special Items Maintenance
Care Of Your Dryer
Exhaust Duct
i Motor Overload Protector.
Lint Filter and Cover .. Door Liner
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to
prevent property damage, serious 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.
©Copyright 1995. Ripon Service Parts Center
Product Publications P.O. Box 990 Ripon, Wl 54971
All Rights Reserved. No pert of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in
any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(Save These Instructions)
rAWARNING -----------------------
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious
injury or death to persons when using your dryer, follow these basic precautions:
1, Read ali 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, washed in, soaked 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 №e 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 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 tile 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 repro ductive 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 instructions in this booklet.
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 tijmbiing when the door is opened or starts tumbling without pressing or turning the
START mechanism. Remove the dryer from use and call the serviceman.
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.
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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.
24. Always read and follow manufacturer's instructions on
packages of iaundry 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.
26. Always follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer.
IMPORTANT: Have your dryer installed properly. Don't do it
yourself unless you know how!
NOTE; The WARNING and
IMPORTANT instructions
appearing in this manual are not
meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur, it must be understood that
common sense, caution, and
carefulness are factors which
CANNOT be built into the dryer.
These factors MUST BE supplied
by the person(s) 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.
21. Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.
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.
27. Never operate the dryer with the front panel 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.

Before Drying .

Energy Saving Tips

Make sure the lint filter is cleaned after each load.
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 FABRIC SELECTOR setting 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

|—A 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.
Regular or * *Untreated Clothes
A properly sorted wash load is generally a dryer load. In both washing and drying, the bulk or volume of clothes, rather than
pounds, will determine the load size. The dryer cylinder is large and is designed to dry a
large or average load at maximum efficiency. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE DRYER — MAXIMUM LOAD:
Dryer cylinder one third to one half
full of wet clothes.
Loads consisting of several small
pieces only, such as knit shorts or
diapers, do not tumble well and
may require longer drying time
which could result in excessive
wrinkling. Add several towels to aid
tumbling. Large and small items
together make the best load for the
dryer.
For the most even drying, fabrics in a load should be of similar weight. If mixed loads are dried, remove the lighter weight fabrics when they are dry. Avoid overdrying to prevent harshness of fabrics, wrinkling, and possible
shrinkage. Clothing loads must be cooled
properly at the end of the drying cycle. Do not remove them from dryer until it has gone through cool-down and the cycle is completed.
‘Treated clothes are those items that will be labeled “FLAME
RETARDANT." “SCOTCH­GUARD”,™ etc. Follow the CARE LABELS on these garments for the proper washing and drying.
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Permanent Press and Synthetics
These loads will require the following special treatment to get the best results from their
“no-iron” properties.
• 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 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.

Exhaust System

I-A WARNING --------------------------
A clothes dryer produces
combustible lint. To reduce
the risk of fire, serious injury
or death, the dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors.
Do not use plastic or thin foil flexible ducting.
• The necessary suggestions
and directions for Installation and proper exhausting are
given in the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS which are included with the dryer.
• The exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically to remove any obstructions.
• Check occasionally to make sure the flapper on the weather hood moves freely, is not pushed in and that nothing has been set against it. Also check that the flapper is not standing open. If it is open, leaves or
even snow could restrict it. Any restriction of the air from the dryer will decrease drying efficiency.
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Sort

Load

Set Drying Time

If you have correctly sorted the items for washing, they should be properly sorted for drying too.
Separate: Lights
Separate:
Separate:
Lint Shedding
Fabric
Lint Receiving
Fabric
No Heat Items
High Heat Items
Do not overload your dryer. Bulk, not weight, determines the load size. 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. The average load will fill the cylinder one third to half full when wet.
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Cylinder with wet cottons and linens
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Cylinder with wet permanent press
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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The length of drying times vary according to the following:
• Size of the load.
• Amount of moisture to be removed. The type of fabric,
washer, and washer spin speed
will determine this.
• Heat and moisture in the room (damp air coming into the dryer will increase drying time).
• Type of installation (length and type of exhaust pipes, etc.)
• Electric voltage or gas
pressure.
Exact drying times cannot be given
because they will vary. Your own times may be different in the winter than the summer.
IN THE AUTOMATIC CYCLE, YOU NEED NOT WORRY ABOUT TIME. The AUTOMATIC CYCLE will determine the time needed.
Set the dryer for the type of fabric
in the load. Avoid setting the timer
for a “higher" setting than
necessary. USE THE AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS/KNIT
CYCLE for loads of permanent
press, knits, and clothes made from or containing synthetic fibers. This cycle has a longer “cool down" period at the end of the cycle to reduce wrinkling.
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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.
Set Drying
Temperature
The temperature to be selected is determined by the fiber in the fabric. Read the fabric care labels on the garment for drying
instructions. Some materials must be dried with
no heat because of their composition. Use the NO HEAT setting on your dryer for these materials.

How to Use Your Dryer . . .

The timer knob will not advance with the same regularity in the
AUTOMATIC cycle as it does in
the TIME DRY cycle.
For example, you may notice the timer knob remains in the same position for 15 minutes before it
begins to move. THE TIMER IS
NOT MALFUNCTIONING. This
only means it took 15 minutes for
the load to become dry enough to
start advancing the timer knob.
The length of time it takes for the
timer knob to begin advancing
depends on the type and size of
load being dried.
Automatic Regular and Automatic Delicate cycles
Suggested Dryer Settings
Automatic Regular and Automatic Delicate Cycles
Load Size
Load Type
Medium
Between
More &
Less Dry Between
More &
Less Dry
Less Dry
Automatic
Delicate
Large
Less Dry
Less Dry
Between Less Dry
& Cool-Down
Automatic
Delicate
Heavy Cottons
Rugs Denim
Corduroys
Cotton Work Clothes Cotton Knits Cotton Shirts
Dresses Dress Shirts (Perm. P ress- Polye ster/Cotton Blend)
Sheer
Lightweight Cottons Items Labeled "Dry
With Low Heat"
Small
More Dry
More Dry
Between
More&
Less Dry
Automatic
Delicate
Hint: Set timer based on
.1. ‘. previous load types and
sizes. If load Is too dry, set timer doser to Less Dry mark. If load is too wet, set ^mer closer to More Dry mark.
Cool'Down Periods
The AUTOMATIC REGULAR and AUTOMATIC DELICATE cycles
have a five minute cool-down period at the end of toe cycle. During that time, toe load is
tumbled with no heat. This helps
reduce wrinkling. Setting the timer knob in a COOL-DOWN position wilt result in the load being tumbled with no heat. Do not remove load until COOL-DOWN period is complete and dryer stops. The signal (if selected) will buzz for a short period of time at toe end of the cool-down.
Automatic Permanent
Press/Knits Cycle
Use this setting for permanent
press, polyester knits, heavy and
medium weight synthetics that are
“no-iron”.
The COOL TUMBLE portion of this
cycle is a 10 minute cool-down
(no heat) period. The end of cycle signal (if selected) will buzz for a short period of time at the end of cool-down. If clothes are not
removed at that time, the timer will advance into the Cool Tumble cycle, where the signal will buzz for a short period of time for every five minutes of the 15 minute cycle before dryer stops.
Suggested Dryer Settings
Automatic Permanent
Press/Knits Cycie
Cycle
Load Type
Permanent Press Polyester Knits Heavy and Medium Weight Synthetics
Lightweight.Delicates Sheers and those labeled "Dry With
Low Heat"
Always use the SIGNAL with the AUTOMATIC PERMANENT
PRESS/KNITS cycle. Remove load immediately upon completing cycle. This reduces wringing.
(Timer
Setting)
More Dry
Less Dry

Time Dry Cycle

This cycle will operate the dryer for the number of minutes for which it
is set (up to 70) with the same drying temperature as is used for the AUTOMATIC REGULAR cycle.
Use for any load desired. Use for items you might want to remove
while still damp. Set Fabric
Selector knob to desired setting. Turn the timer knob for the number
of minutes required for drying. This cycle has a five minute cool-down (no heat) period. The dryer will not
heat if set for five minutes or less. The signal (if selected) will buzz for a short period of time at the end of the cool-down.
Suggested Dryer Settings
Time Dry Cycie
Load Type
Cottons Heavyweight / Average Load
Lightweight /
Average Load
The times suggested are
approximate. Your loads, installation, and drying requirements will determine the setting you should use.
Minutes
(Approx.)
50-70
20-40
Your Time Dry cycle will have three settings: WRINKLE OUT,
LESS DRY and MORE DRY.
• WRINKLE OUT In the Time Dry cycle, use the Wrinkle Out setting for clothes that have been previously dried and have become somewhat wrinkled from not being attended to promptly.
• LESS DRY In the Time Dry cycle, use the
Less Dry setting for cottons such as cotton knits, dresses, dress shirts, cotton work clothes and mixed loads.
• MORE DRY In the Time Dry cycle, use the More Dry setting for very heavy, hard-to-dry loads such as blue
jeans or bath towels.

No Heat Cycle

This is a no heat cycle that
tumbles and circulates room temperature air through the load for 15 minutes. Use for fluffing shag rugs, bedspreads, pillows, blankets, and other heat sensitive
items that should not be dried with heat. The signal (if selected) will buzz for a short period of time at
the end of the cycle.
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Operation Instructions
■ik WARNING -
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury
or death to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTiONS, Pages 4 and 5, before operating the dryer.

To Dry Clothes

IMPORTANT: Please read instructions before using dryer. Before using dryer for the first
time, wash out the inside of the
dryer cylinder with a sudsy cloth, then wipe dry. Install the dryer according to the INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
1. CLEAN LINT FILTER after each use.
2. LOAD DRYER. Open dryer door. Shake out laundry and place in dryer.
3. CLOSE DOOR. Dryer will not operate with the door open.
IMPORTANT; The heat on the DELICATE setting is not sufficient
to remove wrinkles from
permanent press.
5. SELECT TIMER SETTING in cycle desired; AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS, AUTOMATIC REGULAR, AUTOMATIC DELICATE. TIME DRY or NO HEAT. These cycles control the drying
time.
The Energy Saver settings,
marked with a dot {•), show which
dryer settings will use the least
energy.
6. START DRYER: Push the timer knob in.
TO STOP DRYER AT ANY TIME, open door or turn timer knob to an OFF positon.
TO RESTART DRYER, close door, reset timer if necessary, and
push the timer knob in. Your dryer is designed so that it will not operate if the door is open.
7. SET SIGNAL CONTROL: Rotate selector to "loud" (loudest sound) or to "off" (no sound) or to any level in between.
In the Automatic Permanent Press/Knits cycle, the signal will buzz for a short period of time at the end of cool down. If clothes are not removed at that time, the timer will advance into the Cool Tumble
cycle, where the signal will buzz for a short period of time for every five minutes of the 15 minute cycle before dryer stops.
In the Automatic Regular,
Automatic Delicate, Time
Dry and No Heat cycles, the signal will buzz for a short period of time at the end of the cool down.
The signal will stop when the door is opened, or when the timer is advanced to an OFF
position.
SIGNAL
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4. SELECT drying temperature; The FABRIC SELECTOR controls the drying temperature.
FABRIC SELECTOR
DEUCATE NO HEAT

Control Panel Light

An optional control panel light kit is available for your dryer. This kit will provide additional light to your control panel and improve visibility of the controls in a dimly lit environment.
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To order the Control Panel Light
Kit (Part No. LFLl) contact your
dealer. For more information call
1-800-843-0304.
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Drying Special Items . . .

Type of Load
Curtains
Cotton
Synthetic Fibers
Fiberglass
Draperies
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Rugs
Cotton With Cotton Backing
" Spedar Instructions
REGULAR heat. Remove damp for ironing or dry completely, then steam iron.
DELICATE heat. 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 no heat period. Remove from dryer immediately and hang. If the dryer has been heated from a previous load, NO HEAT setting may be sufficient.
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.
Remove hooks and weights before washing. Choose heat for febric and allow ; ; Spac» in the dryer for tumbtiog..Some draperies may be removèd'^én slightly damp and hung immediately* Lined draperies should be dry-clearted because they have a tendency to pucker., ^ \
REGULAR heat. Dry one large or several small rugs. For one small rug only, add towels for buffers.
Synthetic Fibers
Rubber-backed
Slip Covers
Bedspreads
DELICATE or NO HEAT. 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.
Hot water and heat tend to deteriorate many types of rubber. Some types of rubber-iike materials are flammable under certain conditions. DO NOT DRY FOAM RUBBER AND RUBBER-LIKE MATERIALS WITH HEAT.
Choose heat for fabric. Close zippers. Dry one couch cover, two chair covers or
five or six pillow covers at one lime. Remove from dryer when slightly damp. Press pleats if necessary and replace on fornihird Immediately. SUetoh fabrics and knits should be dried oompteteiy so'they wilt fit snug when replaced on furniture.
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.
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Type of Load
Blankets
Wool
Electric
Thermal Cotton
Synthetic Fibers
Quilts
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. Heat dryer at REGULAR heat with about five dry bath towels. Place towels between folds in blanket. This will
“cushion" it to lessen the tumbling. Set dryer for 20 minutes on the TIME DRY cycle. 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.
DELICATE heat. If dryer drying 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.
REGULAR heat. DELICATE heat. Some of these blankets are fluffy and wilt 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.
CHOOSE HEAT FOR FABRIC. Riling and oovar roust be complete^
iwasbaWe^.Old qullts may be too Jragile to machine: wash., Dtdiy,. QuiitS:fifted
with cotton may become lumpy; Quilttog should be dose k>gettier. Remove from dryer slightly damp and stretch gently to shape. Quitted artictes may shrink if overdried. ' ' '
Pillows
Feather and Down-Filled
Fiber-Filled (polyester)
Foam Rubber
Maftiress Pads
REGULAR heat. 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. 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. Follow manufacturer's directions.
Do not dry in the dryer.
The materiafe in maitrei^ padakmade of either cotton or synthetic fibers.
ResuJihe fiber content iäbef; found on your mattress pad* to determine what
ofeflber, was; used to manufactof® the pad. READ CAREFULLY p^tLOVYtf^fabnÖM^irtstmctlöh^auppiied by the mattress pact ^manufacturer. Some padis madeof si^toetjb fibers are very heat sensitive.
||^Stopads;can be flammable if iOrrer-heated ortover-driedi TO AVOID A FIRE
PA2^D”D0 NOT OVER-DRY mattress pa^. Remove pads from the ,]diyer:while they are stffl damp. - , ; ,
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Type of Load
Special Instructions
Knit Articles
Cotton and Denims
Synthetic Fibers
Wool
Lingerie
' Cotton
. Synthetic Fibers
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. REGULAR heat. Remove slightly damp to minimize ironing. Reshape, smooth
seams and pockets, etc. This is especially important for blue jeans and corduroys.
REGULAR or PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS heat. 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 heat. For wool labeled “machine washable”, follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not dryer dry loosely knit wool or hand knits. Dry these flat and stretch to shape from a pattern drawn before washing.
REGULAR heat. DELICATE heat. Use PERMANENT PRESS/KNIT cycle or TIME DRY cycle.
Some sheer fabrics, especially sheer krtitSr can be heat sensítíve. Dry ttie^
until they are just dry (about 10 minutes) and remove tiom dryer immediately. Sheer febrics should not be washed and dried with, garments containirrg hooks or z^pers. Man*made febrics wSl create static eiectrici^ if overdried. To prevent this, use fabric softener and avoid overdrying.:.
Foam Rubber
Elastic
. Spandex
Stretch Fabrics
Stuffed Animals and Toys
Bras, bathing suits, sun suits, etc. DO NOT DRY THESE ÍTEMS IN THE
DRYER WITH HEAT, FIRE MAY RESULT. NO HEAT setting may be used. Body oiis can cause elastic to deteriorate. Wadi garments containing elastic
frequently- Elastic in such things as shorts maybe dried as for fabricj but avoid ::
overdrying.
Most girdfes today are made from Spandex. Use DELICATE heat; Do not ' r.
overdry, ,, .. .; , ’ ‘' '
- Choose heat for fee most delicate fiber. These may be dried compfetely as they will stretch into shape; Avoid drying with lint-shedding:fabrtcs.< >i <: . ~ .
Make sure fee filling and covering are washable and can be dryer dried. Cotton filling may become lumpy. Protect glass eyes by covering wife 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.
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Care Of Your Dryer

Maintenance .

r AWARNING
To reduce the risk of an electric shock, serious injury or death, disconnect the electrical service to the dryer before cleaning the
interior.
Dryer Interior (Painted Cylinders Only) The internal parts of your dryer are coated with a paint that has been
specifically developed to brighten
their appearance.
Unstable dyes used in many denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton garments may cause some
discoloration of the white surfaces. This slight color change will do no
harm to other clothes.
Should you wish to return the interior surfaces to their original whiteness follow the directions
below.
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The dryer may be cleaned by one
of the following methods:
• Wipe the surfaces using a soft cloth and a non-abrasive paste of powdered laundry detergent and hot water followed by a
short heat cycle with a load of rags, or
• Apply a liquid spray household cleaner to the discolored area, wipe with a soft cloth, and follow with a short heat cycle with a
load of rags.
To remove crayon or ball point ink off the dryer drum, put the heat on high and use old rags in the dryer to absorb the crayon or ink. If unsuccessful, contact the appliance dealer. DO NOT use any chemicals in the dryer.
IMPORTANT: The use of chlorine bleach for removing any discolorations should be avoided because bleach could damage the finish.
Cabinet Wipe dryer cabinet as needed. If detergent, bleach or other washing products have been spilled on the dryer top, wipe immediately. Some products will cause permanent damage if spilled on the cabinet.
Do not lay sharp or rough objects on or against the dryer. The finish could be damaged.
Control Panel
Use only a damp or sudsy cloth for
cleaning the control panel. Some
spray prewash products may harm the finish on the control panel.
The exhaust duct should be
inspected after one year of use and cleaned if necessary. Inspect

Motor Overload Protector ...

The dryer’s motor overload protector stops the motor automatically in the event of an overload. After cooling, the

Exhaust Duct.

and clean exhaust duct every one to two years as required thereafter. Vent hood should be checked and
overload protector will reset itself.
Dryer can be restarted by pushing
the timer knob in. If overload
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cleaned regularly to assure that it
is working properly.
protector cycles again, remove the dryer from use and call the serviceman to correct the problem.
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Lint Filter and Cover . . .

The iint filter is located at the front
of the dryer in the lower part of the door opening.
CLEAN THE LINT FILTER AFTER
DRYING EACH LOAD. A clean lint filter ensures efficient drying and that clothes remain lint-free when
unloading dryer.
The lint filter on your dryer is
equipped with a cover. This cover is designed to prevent small clothing items (baby socks, etc.) from getting into the lint filter.
The cover sets into the lint filter
and is completely reversible. It is an optional accessory and can be removed at any time.
The lint filter has also been
screwed down to prevent clothing from falling into the air duct. We recommend that once a year you
remove the two screws and lint
filter and vacuum the area under it.
TO REMOVE THE LINT FILTER: Remove two screws and lift filter up and out of door opening. Filter
may be washed if any residue is noticed on it.
TO REMOVE LINT: Wipe across
the filter with damp fingers.
UNT FILTER
COVER
TO REPLACE LINT FILTER:
Place filter in door recess and push in firmly. Be sure to replace the filter with the words facing the front of the dryer. Replace two
screws. IMPORTANT: The lint filter must
be in place in the door opening when using dryer or loading and unloading dryer. If the filter is not in place, clothing could fall into the front air duct and get into the exhaust system, causing damage to the motor.
Lint can accumulate in the door
liner (opening in bottom of dryer
door).
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DOOR UNER
LINT
FILTER
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Door Liner..

Occasionally open dryer door and vacuum the door liner.
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Before You Call For Service . . .

If Your Dryer:

{You may save time and money by checking the following:)
Won't
Start
Push timer knob in to start dryer.
Won't
Heat
(Electric
Dryers
only)
Doesn’t Dry
Clothes
Satisfactorily
Dryers equipped with power cord — be sure the power cord is plugged all the way into the electrical outlet.
Close the loading door. Turn timer knob further into the cycle, or try a different cycle.
Has the laundry room fuse(s) blown or become loosened, or are circuit breakers OFF? The dryer itself does NOT have an electrical fuse.
Has the motor overload protector cycled? is the FABRIC SELECTOR switch in a heat setting? Gas Dryer Only — Check to see if gas valve in dryer (behind front
access panel) and main gas line valve are turned on.
Check exhaust duct to outside to see if it is tanked, blocked or needs cleaning. (Timer may not advance in the automatic cycle.)
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Check weather hood to make sure flapper moves freely, has not been pushed in or has not been blocked. (Timer may not advance in the automatic cycle.)
Automatic Cycle — Adjust to more or less dry setting.
Timed Cycle — Allow more or less time.
Clean the lint filter.
Is the load too small? Loads which are too small may not tumble
properly or dry evenly.
Possible Reason —
Do This To Correct

If Service Is Required ...

If service is required, contact the nearest Factory Authorized Service Center.
If you are unable to locate an auttiorized service center or are
unsatisfied with the service
performed on your dryer, write to:
Consumer Affairs Department
Amana Refrigeration, Inc. 2800 220*^ Trail P.O. Box 8901 Amana, Iowa 52204-0001 Phone: 1-800-843-0304 FAX: (319)622-8158
Mon. through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time Zone
When calling or writing about your dryer, PLEASE GIVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS. The model and serial numbers are
located on the nameplate in one of the four corners of the door well. The door well is the shaded area
shown.
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Please include a copy of your bill of sale and any service receipts you have.
r ▲ WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death, DO NOT repair or replace any part of
the dryer or attempt any
servicing unless specifically recommended in the user­maintenance instructions or
in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
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When Service Is Required . . .

The dealer from whom you purchased your dryer can give you the name of your nearest Authorized Service
Center. Help them give you prompt service by giving them:
1. An accurate description of the trouble.
2. Complete model, serial, and manufacturing numbers located on the serial plate.
3. Proof of purchase (sales receipt on request). Repair by an unauthorized servicer that results in subsequent failure will void the warranty. Warranty details are
contained in the warranty certificate enclosed with this booklet.
Keep an accurate record of any service calls — what was done, who serviced the unit and the date. Amana has a large network of Authorized Service Centers in the U.S. However, if you should have a service
problem that is not resolved locally — Write: Consumer Affairs Department

Amana Refrigeration, Inc.

2800 220'^ Trail
P.O. Box 8901
Amana, Iowa 52204-0001

or Dial: 1-800-843-0304

Monday through Friday
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Central Time Zone
Please include model, serial and manufacturing numbers, date of purchase and selling dealer. For questions concerning product usage, installation and warranty — call;
Consumer Information Line
1.800-843-0304
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rnure,

EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
Rest assured against unexpected repair bills!
Amana is pleased to offer an important opportunity for long-term service protection on your new Amana
appliance. The Amana Asure Extended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement the strong warranty that already accompanies your appliance, and it combines with this standard warranty to provide budget-protecting coverage on your appliance for up to five years, covering parts, labor and travel charges.
Your participating Amana dealer has details. Or contact us:
Amana Refrigeration Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
2800 220*^ Trail
P.O. Box 8901
Amana, lA 52204-0001
1-800-843-0304
Monday through Friday
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Central Time Zone
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