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Table of contents

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

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

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

Operating instructions ............................................... 7-29

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

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

Operating Your Dryer ............................................. 8-10

Cycle Selection .................................................... 11-16

Drying Temperature .................................................. 17

Dryness Level ........................................................... 18

Drying Time ............................................................... 18

Options ................................................................ 19-22

Cycle Chart ............................................................... 22

Operating User interface Features .......................... 23-28

User interface Features ............................................ 23

Saving Favorites ....................................................... 24

Setting Preferences ............................................. 25-27

Other Features .......................................................... 28

Care & Cleaning ............................................................ 29

Solutions to Common Problems ............................. 30-31

Common Drying Problems ....................................... 30

Service Prevention Checklist .................................... 31

Warranty information .................................................... 32

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

Z WARN NG o RISK OF FIRE

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this dryer, comply with the basic warnings listed below. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal

injuries. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety instructions:

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 if the 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 intothe 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

System

Large Surface Moisture Sensor

Door Strike

Touch=2=OpenTM

Cycle Selector

Multi-language

LCD Interface

Control Lock

Dual Stage,

Wide=Angle

Door Hinge

Reversible,

Touch=2=OpenTM

Door System

/---

ExhaustChannel

Outlet

Reversing=Action, Perfect TumbieTM

Drying System

Adjustable Leveling Legs

Lint

Stacking Kit for Mounting

on Matching Washer*

Touch- 2=Open T_

Door Latch

Touch-2-OpenTM

Collapsible

Drying Rack*

*Not all models come with drying rack and

stacking kit from the factory. They may be purchased as accessories.

Latch Indicator

Operating instructions

Getting Started

normal casual

acLive

tow

mixed

Ioad_

heavy

duty

specidtys

To operate your dryer, follow these basic steps:

1. Check and clean the lint filter. (See page 8.)

2. Load the dryer. (See page 8.)

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

11-14 and page 22.)

Normal Operating Sounds

dry

time

perfect

steam

care

4. Select desired settings and options. (See page 9, page 17, page 18, and pages 19-20.)

5. Start the dryer. (See page 10.)

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

A. WATER VALVE 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 in the 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.

C. PERFECT TUMBLE TM When the reversing-

action option of perfect tumble TM is selected, you will hear the intermittent sound of the dryer stopping, momentarily pausing, then restarting in the opposite direction.

D. 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 R exhaust system. This is normal and can vary with load size and type.

E. 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.

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 in the combustion tube.

Operatin

instructions

Operating Your Dryer

BEFORE USING YOUR DRYER

Read the important instructions in this section of the Use and Care Guide before operating your dryer.

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Prepare load for drying. Dry items of similar fabric, weight and con-

struction in the same load. Separate dark items from light-colored items.

Separate items that shed lint from those that attract lint.

Check for stains which may not have been removed in washing. Repeat stain removal process and wash again before drying. Dryer heat may permanently set some stains.

Place delicate or small items in a mesh bag. Be sure buckles, buttons and trim are heat-

proof and won't damage the drum finish. Close zippers; fasten hooks and Velcro®-Iike fasten- ers. Tie strings and sashes to prevent snag- ging and tangling.

2. Check that the lint filter is clean and in place.

A clean lint filter allows the dryer to operate more efficiently.

3. Load the dryer and close the door.

Load items loosely. The average wet load will fill the drum 1/3 to 1/2 full. items need room to

tumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling. If desired, place a dryer fabric softener sheet

on top of the load at the beginning of the cycle.

To save energy and time and avoid uneven drying and wrinkling, do not overload the dryer.

When drying large items, dry only two or three items at a time. Fill out the load with small and

medium sized items.

Mesh bag not included.)

For delicate or very small loads, add two or three similar items to improve tumbling action.

OPERATING YOUR DRYER, continued

Operating instructions

4. Select the appropriate cycle and settings for each load.

Turn the cycle selector knob in either direc- tion to select the cycle desired. The icon for

that cycle will be illuminated and if the cycle description feature is turned on, the cycle and

estimated cycle time are displayed on the User Interface screen for 5 seconds. Press any key to advance the User Interface to select set-

tings and options. See the "Cycle Selection" section inthis guide for descriptions of each

cycle. If no buttons are pressed, the User Interface

screen will automatically advance after 5 sec- onds and display the preset drying tempera- ture, dryness level (Auto Dry) or drying time (Time Dry), extended tumble time, and options for the cycle selected will be displayed. See the "Cycle Settings Chart" in this guide for set- tings available for each cycle.

To change the settings, press the tamp, dry- ness level (Auto Dry) or drying time (Time Dry)

and extended tumble buttons to scroll to the desired settings. Press the scroll up or scroll

down buttons under options to scroll through the options menu. Press the select button to add or delete options. The estimated cycle time will be displayed at the top of the screens.

normal casual

towels

mixed

load

heavy

duty

bulky/ perfect

bedding steam

favorites time

specialty dry

............................. - .................. • ..................

As the Cycle Selector knob is turned, the

cycle and estimated cycle time are displayed on the User Interface screen for 5 seconds.

Press any key to advance the User Interface and select settings and options.

active

wear

fast dry

del cate

select

Adjustments made to a cycle will be remem- bered and recalled each time that cycle is

selected in the future. To return to the factory default settings, select

RESET in set prefs under the options scroll buttons.

To customize and save up to 3 cycles in non- custom mode plus 9 more cycles for custom

users, see save as favorite and CUSTOM MODE in the User Interface sections of this

guide.

TEMPERATURE

, j

DRYING TIME or DRYNESS LEVEL

EXTENDED TUMBLE

OPTIONS SCROLL & SELECT--

select

Operatin

Instructions

OPERATING YOUR DRYER, continued

Start the cycle. Close the door and press start to begin the

cycle. The dryer will not operate with the door open. To interrupt the cycle, press pause or simply open the door. Press start again to re- sume the cycle. Press cancel to stop the cycle.

To change the cycle once the cycle has begun, press cancel, select a new cycle, and restart the dryer

To change the temperature, dryness level or drying time, extended tumble time or options once the cycle has begun, press pause, make the new selections and restart dryer.

A signal will sound at the end of the cycle, periodically during extended tumble and wrinkle release, when the damp alert option is selected and to notify you that the load has

finished. When the cycle ends, cOmPLETE will be

displayed and the drum light will come on. Remove the items promptly and hang or fold.

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