Estate Clothes Dryer User Manual
UseAndCare
A Note To You
Understanding
Safety
Knowin Your
Dryer’s eatures
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Laundry Tips
If You Need
Assistance
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ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS
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A Note To You
Thank you for buying an Estate appliance.
You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have
gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed
this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your
appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new
information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols
and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers
as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical
shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions which
could cause product damage (scratches,
dents, etc.) and damage to your personal
property.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301, is
toll-free 24 hours a day.
If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see ‘If
You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 22. If you need further help, call us. When calling, you
will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this
information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 5). For your convenience,
we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from
the sales slip, and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip
together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Your control panel is similar to one of the control panels on pages 9-11. Locate the control panel
similar to yours and check the box below. Use the page you marked to quickly locate drying
information about your model or to use for reference when calling our Consumer Assistance
Center.
Dryers with:
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q Cycle control knob with 2 temperature
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
0 Cycle control knob and a temperature
selector (2 settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
Dryers with:
0 Cycle control knob with automatic
cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
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Understanding Safety
For your safety the information in this manual must
be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion
-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:
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
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Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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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.
IMPORTANT SAFEI-Y INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire,
using your dryer,
l Read all instructions before using your dryer.
l Do not machine wash or machine dry items
follow basic precautions, including the following:
electrical
l Install and/or store dryer where it will not
be exposed to the weather.
shock, or injury to
persons when
cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with l Do not tamper with the controls.
wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning
solvents, and other flammable fluids. The
fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Always hand wash and line dry items
containing these materials.
l Do not allow children to operate, play with or
crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children
when your dryer is used near children.
l Do not reach into a dryer if the drum
is moving.
l When removing from service or discarding
a dryer, always remove the door to prevent
accidental entrapment.
l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, and heat
l You are responsible for making sure that
your dryer is installed, repaired and has
parts replaced by a qualified person.
l Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
l Do not allow lint to build-up inside the dryer
or exhaust system. Cleaning should be
done periodically by a qualified person.
l Clean lint screen before or after each load.
l Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
l Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
the Installation Instructions.
sensitive materials with heat.
Understanding your responsibilities
l Never operate the dryer if:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy, -is properly installed and leveled on a
too hot).
-it is damaged.
-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
-all panels are not in place.
-the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.
l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electrical power before attempting to
service your dryer. Shut off gas valve if
you have a gas dryer.
* Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
with vegetable or cooking oil. These items
may contain some oil after laundering.
Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may
smoke or catch fire by itself.
l Store flammable solvents or fluids away
from your dryer.
l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should
never be put directly into your dryer.
l Be sure that your dryer:
floor that can support the weight in a
well-ventilated room.*
-is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*
-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems (gas dryers must be
vented outdoors).*
-is not installed against draperies or
curtains, or on carpet.*
-is located in an area where the temperature is above 45°F (7°C).
-is properly maintained.
-is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
-is not used by anyone unable to operate
it properly.
*See the Installation Instructions for com-
plete information.
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Knowim Your Drver’s Features
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The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your dryer.
NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the
different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.
Cycle control knob
(may include
temperature l ettings*)
Dryer drum
Temperature selector’
End of cycle signal
S&swing door*
Model and serial
number label
Lint signal’
(not shown)
Other doors:
Full-width hamper door’
*Available on some models
Mini-hamper door’
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Operating Your Dryer
In This Section
Before starting
Starting or
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Operating your dryer properly assures the best drying results. This section gives you important
information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature.
your dryer
atopping your dryer
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Selecting a cycle
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Before starting your dryer
Refer to the information below, and ‘Laundry
Tips” for control setting, sorting, and loading
information.
NOTE: If your dryer has a Consumer Buy
Guide, remove it and place it with your Use
and Care Guide.
Starting or stopping your dryer
Starting your dryer
Close the door and select a cycle and temperature. See pages 7-11 for additional setting
information. Your dryer automatically stops when
a cycle ends.
Stopping and restarting your
dryer
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control
Knob to OFF. Close the door; make new selections (if necessary). Push the Start Button.
NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point to
an OFF area when the dryer is not in use. If the
dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn
the Cycle Control Knob to an OFF area.
End of cycle signal
(on some models)
The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when
the cycle is finished. The signal is not adjustable
but can be turned off (on some models).
The signal is helpful when you are drying
permanent press, synthetics, and other items
that should be taken out as soon as the
dryer stops.
li your model has an End of Cycle Slgnal
selector:
l Turn the End of Cycle Signal selector to ON if
you desire a signal to let you know when the
cycle is finished.
l Turn the End of Cycle Signal selector to OFF if
you do not desire a signal when the cycle is
finished.
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Selecting a cycle
You will find the information you need to make
correct drying decisions in this section.
l Pages 7 and 8: Use these pages to find
additional information about drying cycles that
may be on your model.
l Pages 9 to 11: Find the page that has a
control panel similar to yours. Use this page to
guide you when making drying selections.
Your Cycle Control Knob may Include
temperature settlngs or you may have a
Temperature Selector:
1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Control
Knob either way to a desired time or setting.
2. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer
ring points to the cycle you want. (If your
dryer has a Temperature Selector, set the
selector to the desired setting.)
3. Push the Start Button.
Changlng a selectlon:
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to point to a
new setting. (If your dryer has a Temperature
Selector, set the selector to desired setting.)
2. Push the Start Button, if necessary.
Using the Damp Dry cycle
(on some models)
Use this cycle to dry damp items that do not
require an entire drying cycle, or to dry items to
damp level. Two examples are heavy cottons,
such as jeans, which you do not want to become stiff, or cotton clothes which are easier to
press when damp.
1. Set the cycle Control Knob on DAMP DRY.
(If your model has a Temperature Selector,
set the selector to a high setting.)
2. Push the Start Button.
The last few minutes of this cycle are without
heat to make the load easier to handle.
Cycle control knob with 2 temperature
settings
Cycle control knob Temperature dector
Using the Wrinkle Free cycle
(on some models)
The Wrinkle Free cycle removes wrinkles from
clothing that has been packed in a suitcase or
closet, and from items not removed from the
dryer at the end of a cycle.
1. Set Cycle Control Knob on WRINKLE FREE.
(If your model has a Temperature Selector,
set the selector to a high setting.)
2. Push the Start Button.
The last few minutes of this cycle are without
heat to make the load easier to handle. Put only
a few items in your dryer for best results when
using this cycle. As soon as the dryer stops, fold
or put the items on hangers.
Shaded areas rhow location of
wrinkle free cycle
Using the automatic cycles
(on some models)
Your automatic control senses the dryness of
the load and automatically shuts off when the
selected dryness is reached. For the first few
loads:
1. Set the Cycle Control Knob to point to the
center dot in your automatic cycle.
2. Select a heat setting to match your load.
3. Push the Start Button. The Cycle Control
Knob will not move until the load is almost
dry or the cool-down portion of the cycle has
been reached. After the cool down, the
Cycle Control Knob automatically moves to
an OFF area and the tumbling stops.
Feel the dried items when the dryer stops:
If the Items are drier than you like, select a
setting closer to LESS DRY the next time you
dry a similar load.
If items are not as dry as you like, select a
setting closer to VERY DRY the next time you
dry a similar load.
Using the Air cycle (no heat)
The dryer does not heat when the Cycle Control
Knob is set in the Air cycle. This cycle can be
used to fluff or air dry bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam pillows, sneakers, etc.
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number of
minutes you want in the Air cycle. (If your
dryer has Temperature Selector, no temperature needs to be selected. Cycle is unheated.)
Refer to the chart below for suggested times.
2. Push the Start Button.
NOTE: Repeat steps above if more time is
needed to dry items.
TYPE OF LOAD
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS
Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
Plastic-Shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon
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AIR CYCLE
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20-30 min
20-30 min
40-50 min
15-20 min
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