Amana LEA50AL-PLEA50AL, LGA60AW-PLGA60AW, LGA60AL-PLGA60AL, LGA50AW-PLGA50AW, LGA50AL-PLGA50AL Owner’s Manual

...

Raytheon Appliances

U_e and Care Guide

Home Laundry Automatic Dryer

D3101E3B

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

Part No. 503728 May 1997

503728

Before Drying:....;,.,.: ...... .:..... i........ i'""..... --"............................................ 6

Contents

Energy Saving Tips ............................................................................. 6

Helps and Hints ................................................................................... 6

Sort ............................................................................ ......... ................ 7

Load .................................................................................................... 7

Drying Special Items ............................................................................... 8

User-Maintenance ..................................................... ..... _....................... 1

Care Of Your Dryer ......................................................................... I

Motor Overload Protector ............................................... ..................... 1

Lint Filter .............................................................................................. 2

Before You Call For Service ................................................................. 3

If Service Is Required .......................................................................... 3

Factory SerVice Centers .............................................. Inside Back Cover

Information For Handy Reference ..................................... Back Cover

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.

W033

W052

without the written permission of the publisher.

503728 3

IIMPORTANT 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:

W130

1. Read all instructions before using the dryer.

2. Refer to the (.3ROUNDING

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.

9. Do not repair or replace any part 16. 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.

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 wE1 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 l:,erson.

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 ot' any flammable substances such as mac.hine oil,

flammaHe chemicals, thinner, etc. or ar_ything containing wax

or chemicals such as in mops and cleaning cloths, or anything dry- cleaned at home with dry- cleaning solvent in the' dxTer.

19.

Use the dryer only for its intended purpose, drying

clothes.

15.

5. Before the dryer is removed fiom service or discarded,

remove the door to the drying compartment.

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

7. I)o not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the

water and/or weather.

8. Do not tamlx:r with the controls.

4 503728

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.

20.

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

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 persoimel 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.

26.

ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the

g_u-ment 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.

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, distribu:or, service agent or the manufacturer about any problems or conditic.ns you do not understand.

503728 5

+ 11 hidden pages