Equator ED622 User Manual
ELECTRIC CLOTHES DRYER
MODEL: ED622
OWNER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Information …………………………………………………………………………………3-4
Safety instructions ……………………………………………………………………………………5-6
Picture of the Dryer ……………………………………………………………………………………7
Installation instructions
Installation instructions for Exhaust …………………………………………………………………8
Exhaust length calculation ……………………………………………………………………………8
Exhausting directions ………………………………………………………………………………….8
Special installation requirements ……………………………………………………………………9
Electrical power supply ……………………………………………………………………………10-11
Operating instructions
About the dryer control panel ………………………………………………………………………..12
How to operate your dryer ………………………………………………………………………… 13
Operating your dryer ……………………………………………………………………………….13
How to load the clothes ………………………………………………………………………………13
Suggested fabric and drying selections …………………………………………………………….14
Care and cleaning
Clean the filter before every dryer use …………………………………………………………….15
Care and cleaning ……………………………………………………………………………………15
Maximize your dryer efficiency by keeping the exhaust duct clean …………………………….15
Cleaning lint from your dryer ……………………………………………………………………….15
Troubleshooting Guide
Questions? use this problem solver ………………………………………………………………...16
Schematic Diagram ………………………………………………………………………………….17
Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………………….17
Contact Information …………………………………………………………………………………18
Please read the Owner’s Manual carefully before using your new
Electric Dryer
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Your appliance is protected by this warranty under
normal, personal, family or household use (1 Year),
and limited commercial use (90 days), in the USA and Canada.
WARRANTY
Equator Advanced Appliances undertakes to the consumer-owner to repair or, at our option, to replace
any part of this product which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under normal personal,
family or household use, in the USA and Canada, for a period of one year from the date of original
purchase. For commercial use, the product is warranted for a period of 90 days. During this period, we will
provide all labor and parts necessary to correct such defect, free of charge, if the appliance has been
installed and operated in accordance with the Equator Advanced Appliances’ written instructions with the
appliance. Ready access to the appliance, for service, is the responsibility of the consumer-owner.
EXCLUSIONS
In no event shall the Equator Advanced Appliances be liable for incidental or consequential damages or
for damages resulting from external causes such as abuse, misuse, incorrect voltage or acts God. This
warranty does not cover service calls which do not involve defective workmanship or materials covered by
this warranty. Accordingly, diagnosis and repair costs for a service call which does not involve defective
workmanship or materials will be the responsibility of the consumer-owner.
Specifically, the following work is not covered under warranty and does not constitute warranty work:
Installation – e.g. improper hook-up or leveling or non-removal of shipping bolts Maintenance – e.g. cleaning of air and/or water filter Damage – e.g. replacing broken door handle
Most work is covered. The defining factor is, has the machine malfunctioned (Equator Advanced
Appliances is responsible) or has the customer omitted or done something to cause machine to
malfunction (customer is responsible). Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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WARRANTY SERVICE
This warranty is given by:
Equator Advanced Appliances 2801 W Sam Houston Parkway N Houston, TX 77043-1611 Tel: 713-464-3422 Fax: 713-464-2151 Toll Free: 800-935-1955
Service under this warranty must be obtained by the following steps, in order:
Call an Authorized Service Agent (obtain number of nearest agent from your dealer or by calling Equator
Service at 1-800-776-3538). Under normal circumstances, Service will be provided during regular
business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays).
GENERAL
Since it is responsibility of the consumer-owner to establish the warranty period by verifying the original
purchase date, the Equator Advanced Appliances recommends that a receipt, delivery slip or some other
appropriate payment record be kept for that purpose. Remember to send in your Warranty Registration
Card so that a proof of your purchase exists with the Equator Advanced Appliances. You can also register
online at www.equatorappliances.com/warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
Electrical Testing Laboratories
The ETL Listed Mark is the legal equivalent to the UL and CSA Listed Marks
CONTACTS
Service: 1-800-776-3538
service@equatorappliances.com
Parts & Accessories: parts@equatorappliances.com
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance
WARNING: It is extremely important that you read and adhere to the following instructions. Failure
to do so could cause bodily injuries and / or property damage due to fire.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
This dryer must be properly installed and placed in accordance with the installation instructions before
it is used.
Properly ground to conform to Local Codes. Follow details in installation instructions.
Install 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 RECOMMENED 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 parts of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Owner’s Manual.
When disconnecting this appliance pull out 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 steppes on.
Tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
This dryer is for use only with fabrics that have been washed with water as a cleaning agent.
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 shoe, 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, plastic bags, etc.)on top of
the dryer during the operation.
Garments labeled “dry away from heat” must not be put in your dryer.
Do not dry and wash 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 hear the dryer until all traces of these 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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
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 the exhaust opening, and around and underneath your appliances free from the
accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, papers, rags, chemicals, etc.
Regularly inspect the exhaust duct to be sure it has not been crushed or otherwise restricted.
The interior of 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.
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 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 used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on,
or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliance and shipping or
packing materials properly. Before discarding a dryer, or removing from service, remove the door of
the dryer compartment.
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.
Do not tamper with the controls.
Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing
or broken pars, including a damaged cord or plug.
Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
Do not plane items exposed to cooling oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a clothes load to catch fire.
The plug must be reachable after installing the appliance.
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