Amana LE8467W-L2 User Manual

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Use and Care Guide

Home Laundry Automatic Dryer

D2491E3B

Models:

(Electric Heat)

LE8467W/L2

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the dryer changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the dryer.)

Part No. 503276

7/95 LC_gW2 s5712

(Gas Heat)

LG8469W/L2

Amana No. Sears No.

L,E8467W;_ 45712 LES(67L2 45714

LG8469L2 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 will 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. Model No.

Manufacturing No. Date of purchase

Dealer address

Keep a copy of your sales receipt for future reference, in case warranty service is required.

Selling dealer

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 1-8O0-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 m Also dispatches service in areas of Nevada

NO. & SO. CALIFORNIA

COLORADO -- Also dispatches service in areas of Utah

FLORIDA GEORGIA m Also dispatches service in areas of Alabama, North and South Carolina and Tennessee

IOWA m 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 inareas of Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. NEW YORK -- Also dispatches service in areas of Connecticut and New Jersey OHIO m 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, wall 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.

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I Table of

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Before Drying

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Energy Saving Tips ......

Helps and Hints .....

Exhaust System ....

Sort ....................

Load ........

-_,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, 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 suppller'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.

Product Publications P.O. Box 990

Ripon, Wl 54971

his book may be reproduced or transmitted in

any form or by any means without the written

)ermission of the publisher.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(Save These Instructions)

-&WARNING To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, serious

injury or death to persons when using your dryer,

follow these basic precautions:

1. Read all instructionsbefore 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 the dryer is used near children. This is a

safety rule for all appliances.

5. Before the dryer is removed from service ordiscarded,

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 14. dryer where it will be exposed

to water and/or weather.

8. Do not tamper with the

controls. 15.

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

lintin 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.

The interior of the dryer and the exhaust duct should be

cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

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 tumbling when the door is opened or starts tumbling without pressing or turning the

START mechanism. Remove the dryer from use and cell

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 fabdc 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 manufacturers instructions on

packages of laundry and cleaning aids. Heed all

warnings orprecautions. 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 instructionssupplied 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 condi_ons 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 conditionswhich can produce bodily injury and/

or property damage.

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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.

• Locateyour 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.

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, willdetermine the

load size. The dryer cylinder is large and is designed to dry a large or average loadat 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 fabdcs, 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," =SCOTCH-

GUARD", TM etc. Follow the CARE LABELS on these garments for the proper washing and drying.

Permanent Press and Synthetics

These toads 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

-- & 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 inthe 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 restdct 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

Darks

Separate:

Unt Shedding

Fabric

Lint Receiving

Fabric

Separate: No Heat Items

Low 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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Gyllnder with wet

p_rrm_Nt 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.

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.

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Set Drying Temperature

The temperature to be selected is determined by the fiber inthe

fabric. Read the fabric care labels

on the garment for drying instructions.

Some matedals must be dded 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

Small Large

Heavy Cottons Between

Rugs More Dry More & Less Dry Denim

Corduroys Less Dry

Cotton Work Clothes Between Cotton Knits More Dry More & Less Dry

Cotton Shirts Less Dry Dresses Between Between

Dress Shirts (Perm. More & Less Dry Less Dry Press-Polyester/Cotton

Blend) Less Dry & Cool-Down Sheer

Lightweight Cottons Automatic Automatic Automatic Items Labeled "Dry Delicate Delicate Delicate

With Low Heat"

Medium

Cool-Down Periods The AUTOMATIC REGULAR and

AUTOMATIC DELICATE cycles have a five minute cool-down

period at the end of the cycle.

During that time, the load is

tumbled with no heat. This helps

reduce wrinkling. Setting the timer knob in a COOL-DOWN position

will result in the load being tumbled with no heat. Do not

remove load until COOL-DOWN period iscomplete and dryer

stops. The signal (if selected) will buzz for a short period of time at

the end of the cool-down.

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Automatic Permanent PresslKnits 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 Cycle

Cycle

Load Type (Timer

Setting)

Permanent Press

Polyester Knits More Dry

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 wrinkling.

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 Cycle

Minutes

Load Type (Approx.)

Cottons

Heavyweight / 50 - 70 Average Load

Lightweight/ 20 - 40

Average Load

The times suggested are approximate. Your loads, installation, and drying requirements willdetermine the setting you should use.

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 (ifselected) will

buzz for a shortperiod of time at

the end of the cycle.

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Operation Instructions

-& 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. Dryerwill 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 position.

TO RESTART DRYER, close door, reset timer if necessary, and

push the timer knob in. Your dryer is designed so that itwill 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

NOHEAT

REGULAR

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. LFLI) contact your

dealer. For more information call

1-800-843-0304.

Curtains

Drying Special Items...

Cotton

Synthetic Fibers

Fiberglass

Rugs

Cotton WRh Cotton Backing

Synthetic Fibers

:_EGULAR 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.

REGULAR heat. Dry one large or several small rugs. For one small rug only, add towels for buffers.

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.

Rubber-backed

Bedspreads

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.

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

Blankets

Wool

Electric

Thermal Cotton

Synthetic Fibers

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 electdc 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 willshed 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.

Pillows

Feather and Down-Filled

Fiber-Filled (polyester)

Foam Rubber

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

3illows. 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.

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Type of Load

Special Instructions

Knit Articles

Cotton and Denims

Synthetic Fibers

Wool

Knitfabrics 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

ninimize 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.

Stuffed Animals and Toys

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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

=urethe filling and covering are washable and can be dryer dried. Cotton

in the load for good tumbling. DO NOT DRY TOYS STUFFED WITH FOAM

RUBBER OR KAPOK IN THE DRYER WITH HEAT.

Care Of Your Dryer

Maintenance...

_WARNING

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.

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 oft 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

isworking properly.

protector cycles again, remove the dryer from use and call the

serviceman to correct the problem.

Lint Filter and Cover...

The lint filter islocated 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 lintfilter 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.

Door Liner...

Unt can accumulate in the door liner (opening in bottom of dryer

door).

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Occasionally open dryer door and vacuum the door liner.

DOOR UNER

LINT

FILTER

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Before You Call For Service...

If Your Dryer:

(You may save time and money by checking the following:)

Won't Won't

Start Heat

Q o

(Electric

Dryers

only)

Doesn't Dry

Clothes

Satisfactorily

Possible Reason --

Do This To Correct

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.

Push timer knob in to start dryer. 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 kinked, blocked or

needs cleaning. (Timer may not advance in the automatic cycle.)

Check weather hood to make sure flapper moves freely, has not been

_ushed in or has not been blocked. (Timer may not advance in the

automatic cycle.) Automatic Cycle -- Adjust to more or less dry setting.

JTimed Cycle -- Allow more or less time.

Clean the lintfilter.

Is the load too small? Loads which are too small may not tumble properly or dry evenly.

If Service Is Required...

If service is required, contact the nearest Factory Authorized

Service Center.

If you are unable to locate an authorized 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: 1-600-843-0304 FAX: (319) 622-8158

Mort. 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 Ofyour bill of sale and any service receipts

you have.

- & 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 user- maintenance instructions or

in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the

skills to carry out.

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 thTrail

P.O. Box 8901

Amana, Iowa 52204-0001

or Dial:

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:

1-800-843-0304

Monday through Friday

Consumer Information Line

_-_ 1-800-843-0304

EXTENDED SERVICE RAN

Rest assured against unexpected repair billsl Amana is pleased to offer an important opportunityfor long-term service protection on your new Amana

appliance. The Amana Asure Extended Service Plan isspecially designed to supplement the strong warranty that a_ready accompanies your appliance, and it combines with this standard warranty to provide budget-prote_ng 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, |A 52204-0001

1-800-843-0304

Monday through Friday

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Central Time Zone

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