Jenn-Air JDE2000, JDG2000 Use And Care Manual

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Care Of SpecialItems.............................................

Care Of Dryer..........................................................

Congratulationsonyourchoiceof a Jenn-Airdryer! As EnergySavingTips.................................................

you useyour new dryer, we knowyou will appreciate Features..................................................................

the manyfeaturesthatprovideexcellentdryingresults, Operatingthe Controls...........................................

energyefficiency,convenienceanddependability. CycleDescriptions...........................................

DryingGuide....................................................

Beforeyoubeginusingyournewdryer,pleasetake afew Preparingto Dry.....................................................

minutestoreadandbecomefamiliarwiththeinstructions Sorting..............................................................

inthisbook.On thefollowingpages,youwillfinda wealth Loading ............................................................

of informationregardingallaspects ofyour beautiful new Problem Solving Guide ..........................................

dryer. Byfollowingtheseinstructionscarefully, youwillbe Safety Precautions.................................................

able to achieve excellent results. Service information ...............................................

Using Your Dryer ..................................................

Shouldyou haveany questionsaboutusingyourJenn-Air Temperature ....................................................

dryer,write to us. Be sureto providethe model number. Time ................................................................

Test for Dryness..............................................

Jenn-Air Customer Assistance RemoveWrinkles............................................

c/o Maytag CustomerService Warranty................................................................

P.O. Box2370
Cleveland,TN 37320-2370

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Use and Care Manual

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Models JDE2000, JDG2000

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Care Of Special Items ................................................ 10

Care Of Dryer ............................................................... 9

Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air dryer! As Energy Saving Tips ...................................................... 8

you use your new dryer, we know you will appreciate Features ....................................................................... 7

the many features that provide excellent drying results, Operating the Controls ............................................ 5-6

energy efficiency, convenience and dependability. Cycle Descriptions ................................................. 6

Drying Guide .......................................................... 6

Before you begin using your new dryer, please take a few Preparing to Dry ........................................................... 3

minutes to read and become familiar with the instructions Sorting .................................................................... 3

in this book. On the following pages, you will find a wealth Loading .................................................................. 3

of information regarding all aspects of your beautiful new Problem Solving Guide .............................................. 11

dryer. By following these instructions carefully, you will Safety Precautions ................................................... 1-2

be able to achieve excellent results. Service Information .................................................... 12

Using Your Dryer ......................................................... 4

Should you have any questions about using your Jenn- Temperature .......................................................... 4

Air dryer, write to us. Be sure to provide the model Time ....................................................................... 4

number. Test for Dryness ..................................................... 4

Remove Wrinkles ................................................... 4

Jenn-Air Customer Assistance Warranty .................................................................... 14

c/o Maytag Customer Service

P.O. Box 2370

Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

3. If someone should get an electric shock from the
dryer, disconnect the electrical power. DO NOT
OPERATE until it has been repaired by an authorized

Jenn-Air Service Contractor,

4. To prevent injury to children:

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any a. Do not allow children to play on, in, or with the
other appliance, appliance. Close supervision of children isneces-

-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS sary when using the dryer.

• Do not try to light any appliance, b, Keep all laundry aids out of the reach of children

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not preferably in a locked cabinet. Use laundry aids
use any phone in your building, only as directed bythe manufacturer and observe

• Clear the room, building or area of all all warnings on the container labels.

occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a c. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpack-
neighbor'sphone. Followthegassupplier's ing the dryer. Cartons covered with rugs, bed-
instructions, spreads, or plastic sheets can become an airtight

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call chamber.

the fire department.

d. Remove the door to the drying compartment

-- Installation and service must be performed by before the dryer is removed from service or dis-
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas carded.
supplier.

5.

a. Dry only articles which have been washed in

water. Articles which have been cleaned, washed,

1. Read all instructions carefully before using the dryer, soaked, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning
Retain all instructions for future reference, solvents, oil, waxes, chemical solvents, alcohol,

household cleaners, spot removers, turpentine,

2. Installation - Install and locate this dryer according to or other flammable or explosive materials will
the Installation Instructions. retain these substances. Do NOT dry articles

which still contain these flammable or explosive

a. Thisappliancemustbeproperlygrounded. Never substances as they give off vapors that could

plug the appliance electric cord into a receptacle ignite or explode.
which has not been grounded adequately and in

accordance with local and national codes, b. Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam

rubber (may be labeled latex foam), plastics or

b. This appliance must be connected to a properly similarly textured rubber like materials.

rated, protected, and sized power supply circuit.

c. Recent studies have shown that if vegetable oil

c. Do not install or store this appliance where it will contaminated materials are incompletely washed

be exposed to temperatures below freezing or a carry-over and buildup of the oil may contribute
exposed to the weather, to a chemical reaction (spontaneous combustion)

that could cause a load to catch fire by itself. This

d. This appliance should be installed by a qualified would be more likelyto happen ifthe load were left

service technician, in the dryer after tumbling stopped or if items were

folded and stacked while warm.

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d. Keep area around and underneath the dryer free 10. Lubrication- Allmoving parts ofthe dryer are perma-

from the accumulation of combustible materials nentlylubricated and requireno lubrication or oiling.
(such as lint, paper, and rags), gasoline, and all
other flammable vapors and liquids. 11.Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate

static(unlessrecommendedfor use in clothesdryers

e. Do not allow storage of any material to obstruct by themanufacturer ofthe fabric softenerorproduct).

the ventilation air openings of the dryer.

12. Donotdryfiberglassarticles unlessrecommendedby

f. To prevent extended drying time and risk of fire, the manufacturer.

CLEANLINT SCREEN BEFORE EACH LOAD.

g. The interior of the dryer and the exhaust duct SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

shouldbe cleaned periodically by a qualified set- Appliances with the UL symbol on the data plate have
vice technician, been listed with Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc, Those

with a CSA Monogram on the data plate have been

h. The exhaustsystemshould be periodicallyexam- certified by the CSA Testing Laboratories as complying

inedfor damage to the exhaust duct and for free with Canadian Standards Association requirements.
operationof the exhaust deflector. Keepthe area Gas dryers with an AGA symbol on the data plate have
around the exhaust opening and surrounding beendesigncertified with theAmerican GasAssociation.
areasfreefromtheaccumulationoflint,dust,anddirt. Those with a CGA symbol have been certified with the

Canadian Gas Association. Nevertheless, as with any

i. For Gas Dryers: Gas dryers are equipped to equipment using electricity and having moving parts,

operate on natural gas only. To convert a gas there are potentialhazards. Tousethis appliancesafely,
dryer for operationwith other gases, the services the operator should becomefamiliar withthe instructions

of a qualified Jenn-Air Service Contractor must for operation of the Appliance and always exercise care
be obtained, while using it.

6. Donotreachinto thedryerifthedrum is moving.If the

drumdoes not stop movingwhen the dooris opened, IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
disconnect the electrical power to the dryer. Do not AND WARNING

operate the dryer until it has been repaired by an

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce-

authorized Jenn-Air ServiceContractor. mentAct of 1986 (Proposition65) requires the Governor

of California to publish a list of substances known tothe

7. Do not tamper with the controls.
Stateof Californiato cause cancer or reproductiveharm,

and requires businesses to warn customers of potential

8, Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or

attempt any servicing to prevent personal injury and exposures to such substances.

damage to the dryer. Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the

9. Keep pets away from dryer, and keep dryer door burningofgascan resultinlow-levelexposuretosomeof

closedat alltimes except while loading or unloading, the listedsubstances, including benzene,formaldehyde
Pets may enterthe dryer unnoticedwhen the door is and soot, due pfimadly to the incomplete combustion of

open andbecomeentrappedwhenthedoor isclosed, natural gas or liquidpetroleum(LP) fuels. Exhaust ducts

should be kept free of obstructions and properly ex-
hausted dryers will minimize exposure.

I Sorting 1 [ Items That ShOUldNOtBe Dried In Dryer I

Generally, items that are washed together can be dried together, but • Knitted woolens have a tendency to shrink and may be ruined
thedryingloadshouldbesortedbyweight, textureandbulkoffabrics when tumble-dried. Unless specified by the garment or yarn
within practical limits, manufacturer, wool knits, especially hand-made items, should be

dried on stretchers made for that purpose or laid flat and blocked

a. Weight -- When drying a load of towels, a lightweight ladies' into shape.

blouse would be overdried if included in the same load. If you wish
toincludeoneortwolightweightpiecesinsuchaload, theyshould • Fiberglass should not be dried in dryer unless so stated by
be removed at the appropriate time and the remainder of the load manufacturer. Some Fiberglass Beta Bedspreads state that they
should then be allowed to run through the full drying cycle, can be dried inthe dryer. Check hang tag. Regular fiberglass can

leave bits of glass in the drum which can be transferred to the next

Note: Ifyouareonlydryingafewdelicateitemsvs.a fullload, addone load and could cause skin irritations.

or two dry towels to the load or use the Drying Rack.

• Never dry pets in dryers.

b. Texture -- Separate lint givers, (towels and flannel clothing) from

lint attractors (corduroys, dark cottons, synthetic fabrics and per- WARNING -- FIRE HAZARDS
manent press garments). Synthetics generate static electricity that

attracts lint from other cotton fabrics. • _c_es that have t)een cleaned or spot treated with a dry

cTeaningsolvent, gasoline, kerosene or other flammable liauid,

c. Bulk of Fabric -- Bulky and heavy items (towels, jeans and

bedspreads) should be dried in small loads to allow sufficient room • A_cles saturated in gas or 0il even though they have been
to tumble freely and dry thoroughly. For good tumbling action and washad.
fluffing dry, dry only one large or heavy item at a time (for example

a bedspread or rug - 4' x 6' ). --_' _' " --"_A_sz_tar_led_D_YA_/ayEr°H_H_at_'- , ,

Check the manufacturer's care label carefully for drying instructions. • Items m_.of _ (shower curtain& _b_lo'(hs), t_nseE

Use the dryer to dry only garments labeled tumble dry. The popularity foam rubber, or laminated fabrics: Heat Could create a fire

of knits made of synthetic fibers (polyester, acrylic and nyFon) and hazard, -

cotton fibers have made this critical. Some require line drying. For best

results, dry '_tumble-dry" knits wrong side out and do not mix type of • NEVER DRY MATERIALS WHICH HAVE BEEN DIPPED OR
fabric to be dried. WASHED INORY CLEANING SOLUTION OR HAVE WAX ON

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• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie sashes, belts, apron strings, etc.,
to prevent snagging and tangling. For best no-iron results do not overload the dryer with permanent

press or double knit garments. The more room for free tumbling, the

• Be sure garments with plastic buttons and buckles or foam pads better the results. When the dryer is overloaded, items will take Longer
are heat-proof, (Otherwise dry them separately on the FLUFF to dry and may become wrinkled. This is especially true with perma-

setting), nent press and synthetic fabrics.

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