Camco Dryer Use And Care Manual

Usea n d Care Gu i d e

Dryer

Safety Instructions................... 3, 4

Installation Instructions

Exhaust.........................................................6, 7

Electric Dryer...................................................8

Gas Dryer.....................................................8, 9

Reversible Door Instructions.......................5

Operating Instructions, Tips

Automatic Drying ........................................13

Drying Selection Guide.......................12, 13

Electronic Sensor Control..........................13

Extra Care Program..............................10, 12

Knits Drying Tips..................................11, 12

Lint Filter........................................................11

Loading...................................................11, 15

Operating the Dryer..............10, 11, 12, 13

Permanent Press

Drying Tips .........................................11, 15

Sorting Clothes.....................................11, 12

Special Instructions.....................................12

Timed Drying.........................................12, 13

End Cycle Signal..........................................10

Care and Cleaning

Dryer Exhaust ...............................................14

Exterior...........................................................11

Light Bulb Replacement.............................13

Lint Filter........................................................11

Problem Solver.............................15

Consumer Services

Model and Serial Numbers..........................2

Repair Service.................................................2

Warranty........................................................16

With Installation Instructions

For service call:

1-800-361-3400

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HELP US HELP YO U

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.

IF YOU NEED SERV I C E . . .

Please Call: 1 - 8 0 0 - 3 6 1 - 3 4 0 0

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and
maintain your new dryer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.

If you don’t understand something or
need more help, write (include your
phone number)

Consumer Relations Manager
Camco Inc.
1 Factory Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

Save time and money.

Before you request service...
check the Problem Solver section, it
lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct
yourself.

If you received a
damaged dryer...

Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the dryer.

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the
front of the dryer behind the door.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your dryer. Before sending in this
card, please write these numbers
here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dryer.

Camco Service Contracts

Your new dryer is a well designed and engineered product.
Before it left the factory, it went through rigorous tests,
just to make sure it was as problem-free as possible. And
you have a warranty to protect you against manufacturing
problems during the period of your dryer warranty.

Camco Service Contracts are available to provide the
same trouble-free service for as long as you own your
appliance. Should your appliance require service after the
warranty has expired, a Camco Service Contract takes
care of any repairs your appliance needs – both parts and
labour.

For further information, call 1-800-461-3636.

Satisfied with Service...

We want you to be satisfied with our service. If you have
reason to be concerned with the service you received on
your appliance, please phone:
1-800-361-3400,or write to

Consumer Relations Manager, Camco Inc.
1 Factory Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

Please include all the details, such as model, serial
number, date of purchase, as well as your phone number,
in any correspondence.

I M P O RTANT SAFETY INSTRU C T I O N S

Read all instructions befo re using this ap p l i a n c e

Wa rning - It is ex t re m e ly important that you read and adhere to the
fo l l owing instructions. Fa i l u re to do so could cause bodily injuri e s
and / or pro p e rty damage due to fi re.

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

This dryer must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it is used.

– Properly ground to conform with Local Codes.

Follow details in Installation Instructions.

– Locate where the temperature is above 50˚F.

(10˚C.) for satisfactory operation of the dryer
control system. Do not install or store the dryer
where it will be exposed to the weather.

– Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

– Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY

RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts of

moisture and lint from being blown into the room.
Carefully follow the Exhausting Details in the
Installation Instructions.

Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance or attempt any servicing

unless specifically recommended in this
Use and Care Book or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.

When disconnecting this appliance
pull by the plug rather than the cord

to avoid damage to the cord or junction

of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord
is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

To Minimize the Possibility of a
Fire Hazard

• Exhaust Duct – See Installation Instructions. Use
only rigid metal or flexible metal 4” diameter
ductwork for exhausting to the outside. USE OF

PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. FOIL OR
OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR
BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE
OR DURING INSTALLATION.

• Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,
plastic, or similar materials (such as padded bras,
tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, pillows,
baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials may
melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials, when
heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire
by spontaneous combustion.

• Do not store items that may burn or melt (such as
clothing, paper material, plastics or plastic
containers, etc.) on top of the dryer during the
operation.

• Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat” (such

as life jackets containing Kapok or foam) must
not be put in your dryer.

• Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with combustible
or explosive substances (such as wax,
paint, gasoline degreasers, dry-

cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite
or explode. Do not add these substances to the
wash water. Do not use these substances around
your washer and/or dryer during operation.

• Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent, or which contains flammable materials (such
as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty
salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be
placed in or near the dryer until all traces of these
flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have
been removed. There are many highly flammable
items used in homes such as: acetone, denatured
alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household
cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines, waxes,
wax removers and products containing petroleum
distillates.

(continued on next page)

I M P O RTANT SAFETY INSTRU C T I O N S

•Clean the lint filter before each load
to prevent lint accumulation inside
the dryer or in the room.

DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER
WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN
PLACE.

• Keep the area around and underneath your

appliances free from the accumulation of
combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags,

chemicals, etc.

• Regularly inspect the exhaust duct to be sure it
has not been crushed or otherwise restricted.

• The interior of the dryer cabinet and the exhaust
duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned
every 2 to 3 years, or more often if needed, by a
qualified service person. (see Care & Cleaning
section)

To Minimize the Possibility of Injury

• Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes,

wait until the drum has completely stopped.

• Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer. Skin
irritation could result from the remaining glass
particles that may be picked up by clothing during
subsequent dryer uses.

• The laundry process can reduce the
flame retardance of fabrics. To avoid
such a result, the garment manufacturer’s
care instructions should be followed very
carefully.

• Close supervision is necessary if this

appliance is used by or near children.
Do not allow children to play inside,
on, or with this appliance or any
discarded appliance. Dispose of

discarded appliances and shipping or
packing materials properly. Before discarding a
dryer, or removing from service, remove the door
of the dryer compartment.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

• Keep all laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners,
etc.) out of the reach of children,

preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe
all warnings on container labels to avoid
personal injury.

• Keep the floor around your appliances clean and

dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

• To minimize the possibility of electric shock,

unplug this appliance from the power
supply before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).

• NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector

knob to an OFF position does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the power
supply.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,

malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.

• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

• DO NOT place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a clothes load to catch fire.

• If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an

automatic electric ignition and does not have a
pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A

MATCH. Burns may result from having your hand in
the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition
may turn on.

Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or
Anti-static Conditioners

You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or
reduce the static electricity in them. We recommend

you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle,
according to the manufacturer’s instructions for those
products, or try a dryer-added product for which the
manufacturer gives written assurance on the package
that their product can be safely used in your dryer.

Service or performance problems caused by the use of
these products are the responsibility of the
manufacturers of those products and are not covered
under the warranty of this appliance.

REVERSIBLE DOOR INSTRU C T I O N S

These instructions are for changing the hinges from the
right side to the left side.

If you need to change the hinges from the left side to
the right side, follow these same instructions (merely
reverse all references to the left and right).

Tools Needed

S t a n d a rd #2 Phillips screw d rive r

D RYER DOOR

1 . Open the door and re m ove the filler plugs opposite the

h i n ge s .

(A tape-tipped putty knife
or a needle-nosed plier
will help to re m ove the
plugs. Be careful not to
d a m age the paint.)

2. With the door completely

open, remove the bottom
screw attaching each hinge
to the dryer front. (Do not
remove the screws located
on the door itself).

3. Insert these screws about half way into the top holes,

for each hinge, on the opposite side (where you
removed the filler plugs).

4. Loosen the remaining top screw

from each hinge on the dryer front,
half way.

5. With one hand holding

the top of the door, and
the other hand holding
the bottom, remove the
door from the dryer
front by lifting it UP
and OUT.

6. Rotate the door 180˚.

Insert it on the opposite
door frame by moving the
door IN and DOWN until
the top hinge and the
bottom hinge are resting on
the top screws inserted in
step 3.

7. With the other screws, secure

each hinge at the bottom.

8. Tighten the top screws of each

hinge.

9. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from which the

door was removed.

This dryer comes ready for rear exhausting (see Fig. 1).

WARNINGS

• DO NOT USE NON METALLIC FLEXIBLE DUCT.

• Never use flexible duct inside the dryer.

• Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, range hood,
gas vent, floor or attic. The combination of lint and
grease could create a fire hazard or damages.

• Provide an access for inspection and cleaning the
exhaust system at least once a year. (See Care and
Cleaning Section.)

EXHAUST LENGTH

The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length of the exhaust
system depends upon the type of duct, number of turns,
the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), and all conditions
noted below. The maximum allowable length for both
rigid and flexible metal duct is shown in the table 1
(next page). More than four 90˚ turns is not
recommended.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOOD or WALL CAP

• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry
of birds or other wildlife.

• Termination should present minimal resistance to the
exhaust air flow and should require little or no
maintenance to prevent clogging.

• Wall caps must be installed at least 300 mm (12”)
above ground level or any other obstruction with the
opening pointed down.

• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they must
be equivalent to a 100 mm (4”) dampered wall cap in
regard to resistance to air flow, prevention of back
drafts and maintenance required to prevent clogging.

SEPARATION OF TURNS

Separate all turns by at least 1 m (3 ft.) of straight duct,
including distance between last turn and dampered wall
cap. If two turns must be closer than 1 m (3 ft.) deduct
3 m (10 ft.) from the maximum lengths shown in the
table for each occurrence.

TURNS OTHER THAN 90˚

• One turn of 45˚ or less may be ignored.

• Two 45˚ turns should be treated as one 90˚.

• Each turn over 45˚ should be treated as one 90˚.

SEALING OF JOINTS

• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male
end of each section of duct must point away from the
dryer.

• Do not assemble the duct work with fasteners that
extend into the duct. They will serve as a collection
point for lint.

• Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight by
wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.

INSULATION

• Duct work which runs through an unheated area or is
near an air conditioning duct, should be insulated to
reduce condensation and lint build up and be sloped
down toward outdoors.

NOTE: Never install screen inside exhaust duct.

CAUTION: THE DRYER MUST EXHAUST TO
THE OUTDOORS.

I N S TA L L ATION INSTRU C T I O N S

E X H AU S T

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: Have your dryer installed properly.

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 that CANNOT be built into the dryer. These factors MUST BE supplied by the person(s)
installing, maintaining, or operating the dryer.

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.

I N S TA L L ATION INSTRU C T I O N S

E X H AU S T

ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS

This dryer comes ready for rear exhausting. If space is limited, use the following instructions to exhaust

directly from the side or bottom of the cabinet.

GAS DRYER CAN NOT BE EXHAUSTED DIRECTLY THROUGH THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CABINET.

WARNING: Protect your hands and arms when working inside the cabinet.

• Never use flexible duct inside dryer.

• Detach and remove the desired knockout.

• Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct end.
Pull on the duct to remove it. Keep the screw for
later.

• Cut the duct as shown, 229 mm (9 inches).
Keep portion A.

• Through the rear
opening, locate the
tab in the middle of
the appliance base.
Lift the tab to about
45˚ using a flat
screwdriver.

• Reconnect and secure the cut portion (A) of the duct
to the blower housing. Make sure that the fixing
hole is aligned with the tab in the base. Use the
reserved screw to secure the duct in place through
the tab on the appliance base.

• Use a standard and ajustable metal elbow and a
metal straight duct to exhaust the dryer through the
knockout choosen. Insert standard elbow and ducts
through rear and side or bottom openings.

• Use only 100 mm (4 inch) diameter rigid metallic
duct.

• Cover the opening at the back with the plate (Kit
WE1M454) available from your Local Service
Provider.

WARNING: Never leave the opening at the back
without the plate.

Table 1: RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Weather Hood Type Weather Hood Type

Recommended

Use only for short

run installations

Recommended

Use only for short

run installations

No. of 90˚

elbows

Rigid

Metallic

Flexible*

Rigid

Metallic

Flexible*

Rigid

Metallic

Flexible*

Rigid

Metallic

Flexible*

0
1
2
3
4

27.4 m (90 ft.)

18.3 m (60 ft.)

13.7 m (45 ft.)

10.7 m (35 ft.)

7.6 m (25 ft.)

16.8 m (55 ft.)

12.2 m (40 ft.)

9.1 m (30 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

4.6 m (15 ft.)

18.3 m (60 ft.)

13.7 m (45 ft.)

10.7 m ( 35 ft.)

7.6 m (25 ft.)

4.6 m (15 ft.)

13.7 m (45 ft.)

9.1 m (30 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

4.6 m (15 ft.)

3.0 m (10 ft.)

13.7 m (45 ft.)

10.7 m (35 ft.)

7.6 m (25 ft.)

4.6 m (15 ft.)
–

9.1 m (30 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

3.0 m (10 ft.)
–
–

9.1 m (30 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

3.0 m (10 ft.)
–
–

4.6 m (15 ft.)

3.0 m (10 ft.)
–
–
–

* Do not use non metallic flexible duct.

I N S TA L L AT I O N

I M P O RTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES

D ryer must be levelled and rest fi rm ly on the fl o o r.

SPECIAL INSTA L L ATION REQU I R E M E N T S

A L C OVE OR CLOSET INSTA L L AT I O N

• The dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoor. See
E X H AUST INFORMATION section.

• M i n i mum cl e a rances between dryer cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces are :

0 mm (0”) either side

76 mm (3”) front and re a r

• M i n i mum ve rtical space from floor to ove r h e a d
c ab i n e t s , c e i l i n g s , e t c. is 132 cm (52”).
N OT E : C O N S I D E R ATION MUST BE GIVEN TO
I N S TALLING AND SERVICING THE A P P L I A N C E .

• Closet door must be louve red or otherwise ve n t i l at e d
and must contain a minimum of 387 cm2(60 in2) of
open area equally distri bu t e d. If this closet contains
both a washer and a drye r, d o o rs must contain a
m i n i mum of 774 cm2(120 in2) of open area equally
d i s t ri bu t e d.

• If yo u rs is a gas drye r, the closet should be vented to
the outdoors to prevent gas pocketing in case of a ga s
leak in the supply line.

• No other fuel-bu rning appliance shall be installed in
the same closet with the drye r.

MINIMUM CLEARANCES OTHER T H A N
A L C OVE OR CLOSET INSTA L L AT I O N S.

• M i n i mum cl e a rances to combu s t i ble surfaces and fo r
air opening:
0 cl e a rance both sides and 25 mm (1”) re a r.

MOBILE HOME INSTA L L AT I O N

• The dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors with the
t e rm i n ation secure ly fastened to the mobile home
s t ru c t u re. (See EXHAUST INFORMATION section.)

• The exhaust MUST NOT be term i n ated beneath the
mobile home.

• The exhaust MUST NOT be connected to any other
d u c t , vent and ch i m n ey.

• P rovisions must be made for the introduction of
outside air into the dryer room. The free air opening
shall not be less than 160 cm2(25 in2) .

• The exhaust duct mat e rial MUST BE META L .

• Do not connect the exhaust duct with sheet metal
s c rews or other fastening devices wh i ch extend to the
i n t e rior of the duct.

• The dryer must be at t a ched to the floor fo l l ow i n g
i n s t ructions ava i l a ble from the dealer.

• I n s t a l l ation must comply with the current CAN/CSA
Z240 MH series Mobile Home Installation Codes.

N OT E : C O N S I D E R ATION MUST BE GIVEN TO
I N S TALLING AND SERVICING THE A P P L I A N C E .

LEVELING THE DRYER

Adjust all 4 leveling legs to match washer height. Dryer
MUST BE LEVEL and rest firmly on all 4 leveling
legs.

DUCT LENGTH

For maximum performance, refer to table for maximum allowable length of exhaust system (Exhaust section).

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY

CAUTION: NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

Note: If the electrical power supply provided does not meet the specifications listed below, call a licensed electrician.

FOR ELECTRIC DRY E R S, P OWER SUPPLY. . .

1 . Must be of 120/240 volts or 120/208 vo l t s , 60 Hz

c i rcuit with wall re c ep t a cle as
s h own beside.

2 . Must be protected with 30A

FUSES OR BREAKERS.
3 . Must be WELL GRO U N D E D.
4 . Must CONFORM TO LOCAL

C O D E S.

FOR GAS DRY E R S, P OWER SUPPLY. . .

1 . Must be of 120 vo l t s , 60 Hz

c i rcuit with wall re c ep t a cle as
s h own beside.

2 . Must be protected with 15 or

20A FUSES OR BREAKER.
3 . Must be WELL GRO U N D E D.
4 . I n s t a l l ation must be in accord a n c e

with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical code

p a rt 1 and/or local codes.

I N S TA L L ATION – GAS DRY E R

I M P O RTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES

D ryer must be levelled and rest fi rm ly on the fl o o r.

D ryer must be exhausted to the outdoors .

FOR YOUR SAFETY

What to do if you smell gas

• Do not try to light appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch ; do not use
any phone in your building.

• Clear the ro o m , building or area of all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.

• If you can not reach your gas supplier, call fire
department.

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

GAS CONNECTION INFORMATION

I n s t a l l ation must confo rm with local Gas Codes and
with CAN/CGA-B149, N at u ral Gas Installation Code.

Some local codes re s t rict installation of gas ap p l i a n c e s
in ga rages. Th ey must be 45 cm (18”) off the gro u n d
and protected by a barrier from ve h i c u l e s .

GAS BURNER ORIFICE

This gas dryer is equipped with a Va l ve & Burn e r
A s s e m bly for use ONLY WITH ONE TYPE OF GAS.
Using the ap p ro p ri ate kit, your local serv i c e
o rga n i z ation can conve rt this dryer for use with the
a l t e rn ate fuel.

Use kit WE25M35 to conve rt from Nat u ral Gas to LP
Gases (Pro p a n e ) .

Use kit WE25M36 to conve rt from LP Gases to Nat u ra l
Gas.

WA R N I N G : CONVERSION SHALL BE CARRIED
OUT IN AC C O R DANCE WITH T H E
R E QUIREMENTS OF THE PROV I N C I A L
AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION A N D / O R
AC C O R DANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE CAN/CGA B149.1 AND B149.2
I N S TA L L ATION CODE.

GAS SUPPLY

• S u p p ly line is to be 12.7 mm (1/2 in) ri gid pipe.
(9.53 mm (3/8 in) copper tubing may be used if the
d ryer is operated on propane gas) and equipped with
an accessible shutoff within 6 feet (2 m) fro m , and in
the same room with the drye r. Increase pipe size fo r
runs longer than 20 feet (7 m).

• D u ring pre s s u re test:
– When test pre s s u re is in excess of 1/2 PSIG

( 3 . 4 5 k Pa ) , disconnect dryer and its indiv i d u a l

s h u t o ff va l ve from gas supply line prior to test.

– When test pre s s u re is equal to or less than 1/2 PSIG

( 3 . 4 5 k Pa ) , close the dryer shutoff va l ve prior to test.

• A 3.18 mm (1/8 in) National Pipe Taper thre a d
p l u gged tap p i n g, a c c e s s i ble for test ga u ge connection,
must be installed immediat e ly upstream of the ga s
s u p p ly connection to the drye r. Contact your local ga s
utility should you have questions on the installation of
the plugged tap p i n g.

• Pipe dope must be resistant to the action of pro p a n e
and applied spari n g ly to all male thre a d s .

• If local codes perm i t , it is recommended the dryer be
connected to the gas supply with ap p roved semi-ri gi d
metal tubing or listed connectors .

LEAK T E S T

C h e ck all connections for leaks with soapy solution or
e q u ivalent. Leak test solutions must not contain ammonia
wh i ch could cause damage to brass fittings or pipe.

C AU T I O N : NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO
TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.

O P E R ATING YOUR DRY E R

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fi re, e l e c t ric shock , or injury to pers o n s

when using your appliance read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRU C T I O N S

b e fo re operating this ap p l i a n c e.

5 1 3 4 2

Features and appearances may vary

1

D rying Selections. Select the proper heat on the Fab ri c

C a re selector for your load.
N OT E : D rying times will va ry according to the type of

h e at used (Electri c, N at u ral gas or LP ga s ) , s i z e of load,
types of fab ri c s , wetness of cl o t h e s , and condition of
exhaust ducts.

Should be used with cycles indicated

Drying Automatic Automatic
Selections Cottons Perm. Press Timed

Cottons
High Heat

Perm. Press
Medium Heat

Knits/Delicates
Low Heat

Fluff
No Heat*

* F l u ff-No Heat option can be used with an automatic cy cl e, but for best
p e r fo rmance it is recommended to be used with a timed cy cl e.

2

C y cle Selector. Tu rn the Cycle Selector to the desire d

cy cle setting. The selector may be turned in either
d i re c t i o n .

3

P ress Guard Cycl e. ( Ava i l able on some models.)

The Press Guard cy cle operates only with the
Au t o m atic Pe rmanent Press and Au t o m atic Cottons
cy cles. Tu rn the Press Guard knob to SET or press the
pad to select, and turn the Cycle Selector Dial to the
d e s i red amount of heated drying time.

To minimize the wrinkle setting in cl o t h e s , the Pre s s
G u a rd cy cle provides from15 to 20 minutes of no-heat
t u m bling after the clothes are dry.

Used the End Cycle Signal to remind you to re m ove
the dried laundry.

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End Cycle Signal. ( Ava i l able on some models.)

Set End Cycle Signal, if desire d. This signal operat e s
with any cy cle on some models. The control can be set
a ny wh e re between OFF and LOUD, d e pending on the
d e s i red sound level. The signal will start to sound just
b e fo re the end of the cy cle to remind you to re m ove the
clothes. To stop the signal while sounding, t u rn the
signal control to OFF or advance the Cycle Selector to
O F F.

This signal should always be used when dry i n g
p o lyester knits or permanent press items wh i ch should
be re m oved as soon as the dryer stops to help preve n t
setting of wri n k l e s .

If the signal is on and you choose the Press Guard
cy cl e, you will hear the signal sound on and off
t h roughout the cy cl e. This reminds you that the cl o t h e s
a re dry.

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S t a rt . Tu rn the Start knob or press the Push to Start

button to start the drye r. (Opening the door duri n g
o p e ration stops the drye r. To re s t a rt , close the door and
fo l l ow ab ove dire c t i o n s . )

To keep your dryer
operating at peak
performance.
periodically, remove
the lint filter and
insert the suction hose
from your vacuum
cleaner into the
opening.

Po lyester Knits & Pe rmanent Press Drying Ti p s

•DO NOT OVERLOAD-

Garments being dried or
dewrinkled should tumble
freely.

•REMOVE CLOTHES
PROMPTLY-

To help prevent wrinkling,
remove clothes from the dryer
promptly at the end of the
drying cycles.

•PLACE ON HANGERS-

Permanent press and polyester
knit garments look best if
placed on hangers after drying.

O P E R ATING YOUR DRY E R

H OW TO LOAD THE CLOT H E S

CARE AND CLEANING

CARE AND CLEANING

Don’t overload your dryer. Crowded
loads don’t dry efficiently and clothes
may be unnecessarily wrinkled. Loads
should look like this:

H OW TO SORT CLOT H E S

As a general rule, sort clothes by surface texture, fabric, colour and weight, as you would for your washer.

D ryer Exteri o r

Wipe off any spills or wa s h i n g
compounds. Wipe or dust with a
damp cloth. Try not to stri ke the
s u r face with sharp objects.

Lint fi l t e r

Before every
dryer use, clean the

lint filter. Put your
moistened fingers at
one side of the filter
and wipe in a sideways
motion all the way
across to the other side.

D ryer control panel and fi n i s h e s
m ay be damaged by some laundry
p re - t re atment soil and stain
re m over products if such pro d u c t s
a re sprayed on or have dire c t
contact with the drye r.

Ap p ly these pre - t re atment pro d u c t s
away from the drye r. The fab ri c
m ay then be washed and dri e d
n o rm a l ly. Damage to your drye r
caused by pre - t re atment products is
not cove red by your wa rra n t y.

SUGGESTED FA B R I C

AND DRYING SELECTIONS

Cycle Suggested For Clothes Load/Fabrics such as: Drying Selection

Automatic Cottons
Automatic Permanent Press

Automatic Permanent Press
with Extra Care (Automatic
Delicates if available)

Timed

• Cottons and linens

• Permanent press fabrics with cotton

• Down-filled garments, if machine washing and
drying is recommended

• Synthetics

• Silks and wools

• Rayon and acetate

• Pillows*

• Blankets**
Cotton
Synthetics or Down

• Extra large items***

High

Medium

Low

Medium or Low

Cottons/Reg Heat
Medium or Low

Medium Heat

The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels.
For best results, follow your fabric care labels.

*Pillows

**Blankets

* * * E x t ra Large Items-

Queen or King size
sheets; Blankets or
S p reads; Mat t re s s
C ove rs / Pa d s ;
S n ow s u i t s .

C h e ck ticking for holes or weak seams wh e re fe at h e rs or filling could escap e. DRY ONLY ONE
P I L L OW AT A TIME. Set dryer for maximum time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillow to
re d i s t ri bute filling for more even dry i n g. Check pillow at end of drying time – if not completely dry,
re t u rn pillow to dryer and reset for more drying time. Fe ather pillows dry ve ry slow ly and must be
d ried completely to prevent mildew. DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing kap o k .

A dd 2 or 4 dry towels to the bl a n ket in the drye r. Set timer for 20-25 minutes. DO NOT set contro l
for more than 25 minutes. DRY ONLY ONE BLANKET AT A TIME. Remove bl a n ket at the end of
the cy cle and bl o ck the bl a n ket back to its ori ginal shap e . A l l ow to dry thoro u g h ly befo re stori n g.

Fi rst setting – 20 minutes; ch e ck and re d i s t ri bute load. Then set timer for 15 minutes; ch e ck load
again. Reset timer at 5 minute interva l s , ch e cking after each 5 minutes to make sure that the art i cl e s
do not fill the dryer drum; many large items, when we t , h ave ample room in the drye r, but as they
d ry and fl u ff up, t h ey may not have room to tumbl e. CAU T I O N : If large items do not have room to
t u m bl e, the air fl ow may be bl o cke d, wh i ch could result in scorching your va l u able items. NOT E :
M at t ress cover/pads should be dried alone.

(green) (yellow) (green) (green) (yellow)

MAY BE
DRIED IN A
TUMBLE
DRYER AT
MEDIUM TO
REGULAR
SETTING.

MAY BE
DRIED IN A
TUMBLE
DRYER AT
LOW
SETTING.

SHOULD BE
HUNG TO
DRY.

SHOULD BE
HUNG
SOAKING
WET TO
DRIP DRY.

SHOULD BE
DRIED ON A
FLAT
SURFACE.

D rying Selections Guide for the Au t o m atic Cycl e s

A c c e s s o ri e s

•DRYING RACK (available on
some models)
A handy door rack is provided for
drying solid articles such as
stuffed toys and washable running
shoes without tumbling. This rack
is easy to install, just hook on the
bottom of the front opening.
The drying rack must be used
with a timed cycle.

• DRUM LAMP
( ava i l able on some
m o d e l s )

BEFORE
REPLACING LIGHT
BULB, BE SURE TO
UNPLUG THE
DRYER POWER
CORD. Simply reach
above loading
opening from inside
drum. Remove bulb
and replace with the
same type and rating
bulb.

H OW TO OPERATE YOUR DRY E R

The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying

Automatic Drying (Electronic)

(on some models)
When using the Automatic Cycles,

the Electronic Sensor Control
system continually senses the
moisture in the tumbling clothes,
determines when they are dried to
your pre-selected setting, and
terminates the cycle automatically.
The Cycle Selector will not
advance until clothes have reached
a certain degree of dryness.

Automatic Drying

When using the Automatic Cycles,
the Automatic Dry Control system

continually senses the temperature

of the air in the dryer drum. Wet

laundry keeps this air cool. When
laundry is dry enough (and the

drum air warms enough) the heat

turns off. When the air cools, the
heat turns back on. This off and on
cycling may happen a number of

times (depending on the fabric,

load size and Cycle Selector

setting). The Cycle Selector
advances (when the heat is off)
until it automatically turns off the

dryer.

Timed Drying

When using the Timed Cycles, you
select the number of minutes you
wish the dryer to run and it turns
off at the end of this time period.

As a general guideline...

Set near the midway position

• For most normal loads.

Note:When rack is used

make sure there are
no loose articles in
the drum.

Set toward Less Dry

•For light-weight fabric loads

•If you desire to remove less
moisture

•For very small loads

Set toward More Dry

•For loads that include heavy­weight fabrics.

• If you desire to remove more
moisture.

1. Disconnect the plug from the wall socket
or turn off the circuit breaker to cut the
electrical supply to the dryer.

CLEANING LINT FROM YOUR DRYER

Combustible lint may collect on the inside of the dryer cabinet. CLEAN EVERY 2 TO 3 YEARS OR

MORE OFTEN DEPENDING ON USAGE. Cleaning should be done by a qualified service person.

A LWAYS VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERV I C I N G

2. Disconnect duct from dryer.

3. Clean exhaust duct from end where dryer is
connected to the exhaust hood using:

• the hose attachment of your vacuum cleaner:

• a dust rag attached to a pole (for straight stretches)

or to a drain cleaning wire (for less accessible
turns).

4. Inspect exhaust hood. To minimize resistance to the
exhaust air flow:

• flap must move freely (you may check with a

mirror);

• flap should be fully open when dryer is on;

• ensure that no wildlife (birds, insects,...) have

nested inside the duct.

MAXIMIZE YOUR DRYER EFFICIENCY

BY KEEPING THE EXHAUST DUCT CLEAN.

P RO B L E M POSSIBLE CAU S E

D RYER WON’T STA RT • D ryer unplugge d. Make sure power cord is plugged in.

• No power to drye r. Check fuses and circuit bre a ke rs to make sure dryer is ge t t i n g
c u rrent. Most electric drye rs use two .

• C o n t rols impro p e rly set. Make sure controls are set and that the Start button is
p ressed or turn e d. Opening the door during operation stops the drye r. To re s t a rt ,
close the door and push the Start bu t t o n .

C L OTHES TAKE TO O • Controls impro p e rly set. Check all controls to make sure they are corre c t ly set fo r
LONG TO DRY the load you want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section.

• C l ogged lint fi l t e r. Clean filter befo re eve ry load. Pe ri o d i c a l ly re m ove lint fi l t e r
and clean area under it with vacuum cl e a n e r. See the Care and Cleaning section.

• Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the Installat i o n
I n s t ru c t i o n s .

• O b s t ruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of
o b s t ruction; make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If fl ex i bl e
ducting is used, be sure it is not kinked and is pro p e rly installed according to the
I n s t a l l ation Instru c t i o n s .

• B l own fuses or tripped circuit bre a ke rs. Check household fuses or circ u i t
b re a ke rs. Most electric drye rs use two. It is possible for one to be bl own or
t ripped and the dryer still tumble without heat .

• I m p roper sort i n g. Do not mix heav y, h a rd - t o - d ry items with lightweight art i cl e s .

• Too many items in drye r. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine
l o a d s .

• Too few items in drye r. If drying only one art i cl e, a dd two more similar art i cl e s ,
even if dry, to ensure proper tumbl i n g.

S H R I N K AG E • Some fab rics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or wa s h e d

by hand and drip dried; others may be safe ly washed but will shrink in a drye r.
Fo l l ow Garment Manu fa c t u re rs ’C a re Labels ex a c t ly. If in doubt, do not mach i n e
wash or tumble dry.

W R I N K L I N G • L e aving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes pro m p t ly and

hang them immediat e ly.

• I m p roper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Pe rmanent Press items, s u ch as wo rk
cl o t h e s , with lighter Pe rmanent Press items, s u ch as shirts or blouses. Do not
wash or dry Pe rmanent Press with regular laundry.

• Fa i l u re to use fab ric softener. Proper use of fab r ic softener will minimize
w ri n k l i n g.

TO REMOVE W R I N K L E S Try one or more of these sugge s t i o n s

• R e t u m ble on Pe rma Press setting.

• R e rinse and dry on Pe rma Press setting.

• If unsuccessful, re t u m ble on high heat for 10 - 12 minutes and hang immediat e ly

• I ron care f u l ly

• Send to dry cl e a n e rs for pre s s i n g

• Some wrinkles may remain wh i ch cannot be re m ove d. *
* NOT E : If you fo l l ow good laundry pro c e d u res and Pe rmanent Press clothes still

come out wri n k l e d, the finish may not be good quality. A l s o , in permanent pre s s
synthetic/cotton bl e n d s , the cotton portion of the fab ric can eve n t u a l ly we a r
away leaving only the synthetic. Since it’s the cotton portion wh i ch is tre ated fo r
Pe rmanent Pre s s , a loss or decrease of Pe rmanent Press perfo rmance will re s u l t .
“Easy Care ” fab rics may eve n t u a l ly lose their finish and wrinkle even with
p roper care.

IF DRYER STILL DOES NOT OPERAT E , call for Serv i c e, GIVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS A N D

DESCRIBE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE DRY E R .

QU E S T I O N S ?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

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Camco Service is available Coast-to Coast

YOUR AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or copy of the check

cashed to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FIRST Y E A R

Camco wa r rants the replacement or repair of all
p a rts of this dryer which prove to be defe c t i ve in
m a t e rial or wo rk m a n s h i p, for one year from the
date of purchase. Such parts will be repaired or
replaced at the option of Camco, without
c h a r g e, subject to the terms and conditions set
out below.

The DEALER wa r rants to provide the serv i c e
labour for the repair or replacement of all part s
of this dryer which prove to be defe c t i ve in

m a t e rial or wo rkmanship for one year from the
date of purchase, subject to the terms and
conditions set out below.

SECOND T H ROUGH FIFTEENTH Y E A R
(HOTPOINT AND MOFFAT BRAND)
SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR
(MCCLARY AND CONCEPT II BRAND)

Camco wa r rants the drum interior for an
additional fo u rteen ye a r s, parts only, against
rusting through for Hotpoint and Moffat bra n d ;
four years in the case of McClary and Concept II.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This wa r ranty applies only for single fa m i l y
domestic use in Canada when the dryer has
been properly installed according to the
i n s t ructions supplied by Camco and is
connected to an adequate and proper utility
s e rv i c e. Damage due to abu s e, accident,
commercial use, and alteration or removal or
d e facing of the serial plate, cancels all
o bligations of this wa r ra n t y. S e rvice duri n g
this wa r ranty must be perfo rmed by an
Au t h o ri zed Camco Service Agent.

• Neither Camco nor the Dealer is liable for any
claims or damages resulting from any fa i l u r e
of the drye r, or from service delays beyo n d
their reasonable control.

• To obtain wa r ranty serv i c e, purchaser mu s t
present the original Bill of Sale. C o m p o n e n t s
repaired or replaced are wa r ranted through
the remainder of the original wa r ranty peri o d
o n l y.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

• S e rvice trips to your home to teach you how
to use the product. Read your Use and Care
m a t e ri a l . If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please contact
your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at
the address below.

• Expenses invo l ved in making this appliance
readily accessible for serv i c i n g .

• Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem, contact
your dealer or installer.You are responsibl e
for providing adequate electrical, ex h a u s t i n g
and other connecting fa c i l i t i e s.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of
circuit breake r s.

• Failure of the product if it is used for other
than its intended purpose or used
c o m m e r c i a l l y.

• Damage to product caused by accident, fire,
floods or acts of God.

WA R R A N TOR IS N OT RESPONSIBLE FOR
C O N S E QUENTIAL DA M AG E S.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights. Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in
some areas. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Consumer Relations Manager, Camco Inc.

1 Factory Lane, Suite 310

Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3