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Table of contents

Finding information ......................................................... 2

SAFETY ..................................................................... 3-5

Features .......................................................................... 6

Operating instructions ............................................... 7-18

• Getting Started ........................................................... 7

Normal Operating Sounds .......................................... 7

Operating Your Dryer ............................................... 8-9

Cycle Selection .................................................... 10-12

Drying Temperature .................................................. 13

Dryness Level ........................................................... 14

Options ................................................................ 15-16

Dryer Features .......................................................... 17

Dryer Settings Chart ................................................. 18

Care & Cleaning ............................................................ 19

Solutions to Common Problems ............................. 20-21

Common Drying Problems ....................................... 20

Service Prevention Checklist .................................... 21

Warranty information .................................................... 22

ImpoAant Safety Instructions

Recognize safety symbols, words and

labels

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in the Use and Care Guide, Installation Instructions and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk

type as described below:

Safety

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:

ik WARNING This symbol alerts you to situa-

tions that may cause serious body harm, death or property damage.

/_k CAUTION This symbol alerts you to situa-

tions that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

Save these instructions for future reference.

240 v Electric Dryer

I0-30R I_ _

3-wire

(fused 30 amp)

14-30R 4-wire

(fused 30 amp)

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.

UL-approved service Do no[. under cord must be installed _

on electric dryers [no[ _/-_i[_.J cUt,orbypassrem°ve'the

provided with unit

except those ,,_'_'_q grounding

manufactured for sale

in Canada], _j

,, 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.

120 v Gas Dryer

Grounding type wall receptacle

any circumstances,

prong.

Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug

Safety

PREVENT FiRE

• Do not dry items that have been previously

cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the dryer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

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 load to catch fire. Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic

or similar materials such as bras, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags and pillows that may melt or burn. Some rub-

ber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous

combustion. Clean the lint screen before or after each load.

The interior of the dryer, lint screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately

every 18 months by qualified service personnel. An excessive amount of lint build-up in these ar-

eas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire. See Care and Cleaning.

• Do not operate the dryer ifthe lint screen is

blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard, over- heating and damage to fabrics can occur.

Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the

front or back of the dryer. Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near

dryer at any time. Do not use fabric softeners or products to elimi-

nate static unless recommended by the manu- facturer of the fabric softener or product.

Do not continue to use the dryer if you hear squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises. This could be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to fire or serious injury. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/

or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the dryer.

PROTECT CHILDREN

Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when

the dryer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other pack- ing materials after the dryer is unpacked. Chil- dren might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings

on product labels. Before the dryer is removed from service or

discarded, remove the dryer door to prevent ac- cidental entrapment.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

important Safety instructions, continued

Safety

PREVENTINJURY * To prevent shock hazard and assure stability

during operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installa- tion instructions are packed in the dryer for the

installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding proce- dures. If the dryer is moved to a new location,

have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.

* To prevent personal injuryor damage to the

dryer, the electrical power cord of a gas dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

* ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical

supply before attempting any service or clean- ing. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury.

* Do not use any type spray cleanser when clean-

ing dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.

• To prevent injury,do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before reaching into the

drum.

PREVENT iNJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE

DRYER

All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically rec-

ommended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.

Do not tamper with controls.

Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.

A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation (electric dryers only). A service techni- cian must replace the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Theater=Style,

Luxury=LightingTM

ystem

Large Surface Moisture Sensor

Door Strike

Touch=2=OpenTM

Cycle Selector

LCD Display

Control Lock

Dual Stage,

Wide-Angle

Door Hinge

Reversible,

Open TM

Door System

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ExhaustChannel

Outlet

Gentle Tumble

Drying System

Adjustable Leveling Legs

Lint

Touch-2=Open T_

Door Latch

Latch Indicator

Touch.2.OpenTM

Collapsible Drying Rack

Stacking Kit for Mounting on Matching Washer

Operating instructions

Getting Started

normal casual

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mixed _[_O O I_ delicate

Joad

heavy _ _ C _-_- touch

duty _' up

bulky/ _o _ time

bedding dry

This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Console shown

above for reference only. Your model may differ.

, dry

my time control

favorite dry lock

To operate your dryer, follow these basic steps:

1. Check and clean the lint screen. (See page 9.) 4. Select desired settings and options. (See page

2. Load the dryer. (See page 9.) 9, page 13, page 14 and pages 15-16.)

3. Select the desired cycle. (See page 9, pages

10-12 and page 18.)

5. Start the dryer. (See page 9.)

Temperature Dryness Options

O high

@ medium/high () max

O medium @ normal

C> low © less

add stearn _

1_) sanitize

Normal Operating Sounds

You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new dryer:

A. WATER VALVE (Steam models only.) The flow of

water is controlled by electric solenoids. During operation there may be a clicking sound as the

valve opens and closes to control the water flow.

B. SUSPENSION ROLLERS The dryer drum

is supported by a set of suspension rollers. At times there may be a thumping or rolling sound when the dryer starts. This may happen

if the dryer has not been in use for a period of time, or after a heavy load has remained inthe dryer drum for an extended period, creating a temporary flat spot on the edge of the

roller. The noise should dissipate as the dryer operates and the flat spots smooth out. f

C. AIR FLOW SYSTEM Your dryer is equipped

with a high volume air handling system. In some installations there may be some sounds associated with air movement throughout the dryer, including the air duct, blower, and exhaust system. This is normal and can vary with load size and type.

D. GAS VALVE (Gas models only.) The flow of gas is

controlled by electric solenoids. During operation there may be a clicking sound as the valve opens and closes to control the gas flow.

E. GAS BURNER (Gas models only.) When the

burner is operating, there may be sounds

generated as the air flow mixes with the gas flame. This noise is normal and will only occur

when the gas is ignited inthe combustion tube.

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