KitchenAid 3405634 User Manual

3405634

Electric and

Gas Dryers

A Note to You ........................2

Understanding

Dryer Safety ......................3-4

Parts and Features ..............5

Checking Your Vent ............6

Operating Your Dryer ..........8

Starting your dryer ..........8

Selecting the right cycle and temperature setting ..9

Loading ..........................10

Automatic cycle ............10

Timed Dry cycle ............11

Air Tumble cycle............12

Using the drying rack....13

Caring for Your Dryer ........14

Troubleshooting..................17

Requesting Assistance

or Service ............................19

Warranty..............................20

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Use & Care Guide

Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID* appliance!

KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.

For assistance and service

Call the Consumer Assistance Centre toll free ................................................1-800-461-5681

8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (EST)

If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section, or by calling one of the telephone numbers above. 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/plate (see diagram in the “Parts and Features” section.)

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.

Model Number ______________________ Serial Number________________________ Date Installed ________________________

Builder/Dealer Name __________________ Address ____________________________ Phone ______________________________

A Note To You

–Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours 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.

continued on next page

WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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Understanding Dryer Safety

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the

dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•Read all instructions before using

the dryer.

•Do not dry articles that have been previ-

ously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapours that could ignite or explode.

• Do not allow children to play on or in

the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.

•Before the dryer is removed from service

or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.

•Do not reach into the dryer if the drum

is moving.

•Do not install or store the dryer where

it will be exposed to the weather.

•Do not tamper with controls.

•Do not repair or replace any part of the

dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

•Do not use fabric softeners or products to

eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

•Do not use heat to dry articles containing

foam rubber or similarly textured rubberlike materials.

•Clean lint screen before or after each load.

•Keep area around the exhaust opening

and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

•The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent

should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

•See Installation Instructions for grounding

requirements.

– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Understanding Dryer Safety

This manual covers several different models. The dryer you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below.

Start button

(p. 9)

Lint screen

(p. 14)

Exhaust grille

Electronic

dryness

sensor

(p. 10)

Wide-opening

hamper door

†

Cycle control knob

(pp. 8-13)

Model and serial number label

(p. 2)

Drum light

(p. 16)

Dryer drum

(p. 15)

Additional features your dryer may have:

Ultra Low temperature setting (p. 9)

Extra Low temperature setting (p. 9)

Drying Rack (p. 13)

Temperature selector

(p. 8)

Extra care selector

†

(p. 8)

End of cycle signal selector

(p. 8)

Other Doors:

Super wide-opening door

†

(Reversible door-see Installation Instructions)

†

On some models

Parts and Features

If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will not be covered under the warranty.

NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for by the customer, whether it was a paid installation or self-installed. For paid installation, call the company that installed the vent for adjustment.

Do not use plastic vent or flexible metal foil vent.

Use 10.16 cm (4 in) heavy metal or flexible metal vent. Do not kink or crush flexible metal vent. It must be completely extended to allow adequate exhaust air to flow. Check vent after installation. Refer to your Installation Instructions for proper

length requirements of vent.

2. Use a 10.16 cm (4 in) exhaust hood. Smaller hoods increase drying times.

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Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Install your dryer in a wellventilated room where the temperature is always above 7°C (45°F). Also make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information.

Venting

Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death or fire.

3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left,

right, or straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements are listed in your Installation Instructions.

Checking Your Vent

10.16 cm (4 in)

Venting (cont.)

5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure vent. Lint may catch on screws.

4. Use the straightest path possible when routing the

exhaust vent. Use the fewest number of elbows and turns. Allow room when using elbows or making turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new location.

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Disconnect vent from the dryer and clean one section at a time until you reach the exhaust hood.

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Use the hose attachment on your vacuum, or a pole or wire with a

feather duster or rag attached, to clean out lint.

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Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent moves freely.

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When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check.

Checking Your Vent

The kit contains:

2 - 1.22 m (4 ft) vent sections with attached close

elbows 1 - Wall plate for close clearance installations 2 - 10.16 cm (4 in) clamps

For safe and easy installation of your dryer, a com-

plete exhaust vent kit is available. SURE CONNECT Vent Kit (No. 4396028) contains everything you need to install your dryer.

To install vent:

1. Clamp one elbow/vent section

to the wall and one to the dryer.

2. Extend the vent upward, almost to the top of the dryer, then push the dryer to the wall.

3. From over the top, snap the vent together.

SURE CONNECT*Vent Kit (optional)

Wall

Dryer

Wall

Dryer

The SURE CONNECT Vent Kit (No.

4396028) can be ordered by calling

1-800-807-6777.

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Starting your dryer

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer; allow space for clothes to tumble freely.

2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended

cycle for the type of load being dried.

Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*) in the Sensor Dry cycle to dry most heavyweight and mediumweight loads.

3. Set the Temperature selector to the recommended setting for the type of fabric being dried. The cycle descriptions later in this section include temperature setting suggestions.

4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Set the End of Cycle Signal selector to On or to the volume level you prefer (on some models) if you want the dryer to sound a signal when a cycle is finished. The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics, and other items that should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops.

5. (OPTIONAL STEP) Your dryer may have an On/Off Extra Care selector. The Extra Care feature protects your clothes from wrinkling when you do not remove them from the dryer as soon as it stops.

• Set the Extra Care selector to On to tumble the

load without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes after the drying cycle ends.

• A signal will sound every few minutes while

Extra Care is running if the End of Cycle Signal feature is set On.

• Set the Extra Care selector to Off if you do not

want to run this feature.

Fire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any

type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic

must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapours, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Operating Your Dryer

Starting your dryer (cont.)

6. Push the Start button.

Stopping and restarting your dryer

You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.

To stop your dryer:

Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off.

NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use.

To restart your dryer:

Close the door, select a new cycle and temperature (if desired), and push the Start button.

NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends.

Cycle and temperature tips

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In the Automatic cycle (Sensor Dry), the FLOTHRU™Drying System automatically reduces the heat near the end of the cycle to prevent overdrying.

• If your dryer has a special Ultra Low or Extra Low

temperature setting, this reduces drying temperatures and provides enhanced fabric care for delicates and other fine fabrics.

• If some types of loads in the cycle descriptions

have more than one suggested temperature setting, choose the lowest setting available on your dryer.

• The last few minutes of all cycles are without heat

to make the load cooler to handle.

Selecting the right cycle and temperature setting

Drying tips

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Make sure you have selected the correct cycle and temperature for your load. For example, select a High temperature setting for best drying results with extra heavy items.

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Always follow care label directions when they are available.

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If you use fabric softener sheets, always use fabric softener sheets labeled as dryer safe and follow package instructions carefully.

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Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.

Operating Your Dryer

Use the Sensor Dry Automatic cycle for

heavyweight and mediumweight cotton items, such as towels, linens, bedspreads, work clothes, blue jeans, and corduroys. Set your dryer to a heat setting that matches the care label directions.

Delicates

3 camisoles 1 quilted robe 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties 1 baby’s dress

Automatic cycle

Your dryer has an Automatic cycle, Sensor Dry. Sensor Dry uses an electronic dryness sensor control that senses the amount of moisture in the load and shuts off the dryer when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is almost dry. After the cool-down, the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops.

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Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*) in the Sensor Dry cycle.

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For any Automatic setting, you can choose any temperature setting you want.

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If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

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If the load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using the Timed Dry cycle (see next page). Select a setting closer to More Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

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The Extra Care feature (on some models) protects your clothing from wrinkles if you are unable to unload the dryer within 5 minutes after tumbling stops. The Extra Care feature tumbles the load without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes after the cycle ends.

NOTE: If the Extra Care selector is set to Off, the Sensor Dry cycle ends after cool-down.

A signal will sound every few minutes when Extra Care is running if the End of Cycle Signal feature is set On. The signal and cycle stop when you open the dryer door.

Loading suggestions

The chart below provides some guidelines on various types of drying loads. Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer; allow space for clothes to tumble freely.

Heavy Work Clothes

3 pair pants 3 shirts 4 pair jeans 1 coverall 1 overall

Towels

10 bath towels 10 hand towels 14 wash cloths

1 bath mat

Mixed Load

3 double sheets 4 pillowcases 8 T-shirts 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 8 handkerchiefs

Loading

Operating Your Dryer

Dry

Less Dry

Cool

Down

Extra

Care

(Option)

OFF

Timed Dry cycle

Use the Timed Dry cycle to complete drying if some

items are damp after Automatic drying.

• Heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes, and large loads require a long drying time. Set your Cycle Control knob for 50 to 70 minutes, and your Temperature selector to

a heat setting that matches the care label directions.

• Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses,

and knits, require a short drying time. Set your Temperature selector to a low or medium setting and the Cycle Control knob for 20 to 30 minutes.

• Use the Heavy Dry feature to dry large items or

items that are thicker or heavier than a regular load. Set your Temperature selector to a heat setting that matches the care label directions.

• The Quick Press feature removes wrinkles from

clothes that have been packed in a suitcase or closet, or from items not removed from the dryer at the end of a cycle. As soon as the dryer stops, fold or put the items on hangers. Set your Temperature selector to Med.

• Use the Rack Dry feature (on some models) to dry

items without tumbling them. See the “Using the drying rack” section.

Operating Your Dryer

OFF

Cool Down

Quick

Press

Rack Dry

Heavy Dry

Air Tumble cycle

Use the unheated Air Tumble cycle for items that

require drying without heat. Since this cycle has no heat, the Temperature selector setting will have no effect. The following chart includes examples of items that require drying without heat. Use the Air Tumble cycle or place the items on a line or

rack to air dry.

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS

Foam Rubber – Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys

• Make sure coverings are securely stitched.

• Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the Air

Tumble cycle.

• Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows

take a long time to dry. Plastic – Shower curtains, tablecloths Rubber-backed rugs Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon

20-30

20-30 40-50 10-20

AIR TUMBLE CYCLE*

(minutes)

TYPE OF LOAD

*Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.

• Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

• Always follow care label directions when they are

available.

Operating Your Dryer

Cool Down

Using the drying rack (on some models)

The drying rack lets you dry items without tumbling them. The rack does not move, but the drum turns.

1. Fit rear legs of the rack into spaces in the back wall of the dryer. Lower the front so the legs rest on the dryer opening.

2. Put wet items on top of the rack.

• Leave space between

the items so air can reach all surfaces.

• See chart below for

suggested cycles and settings for items that might best be rack dried. Drying time will depend on amount of moisture items hold.

NOTE: Make sure nothing hangs over the edge of the rack.

3. Close the door.

4. Select the Timed Dry cycle and temperature, or

the Air Tumble cycle.

5. Push the Start button.

NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tum-

bling. Automatic cycles do not work with the drying rack.

TIME*

(minutes)

30-40

RACK DRY

Wool sweaters

(Block to shape and lay flat on the rack)

Stuffed toys or pillows

(Cotton or polyester fiber filled)

Stuffed toys or pillows

(Foam rubber filled)

Sneakers or canvas shoes

CYCLE

Timed Dry

Air Tumble

TEMPERATURE

Low

None; cycle is unheated.

*Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.

Operating Your Dryer

Proper care of your dryer can extend its life and help your dryer operate efficiently.

Cleaning the lint screen

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean:

1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen towards you.

As needed cleaning

Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry. You may be able to see this buildup, or the lint may be falling off the screen because it is clogged.

Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

Use the following method:

1. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.

2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid deter-

gent; scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.

2. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

3. Push the lint screen firmly back into place and

close the lid.

IMPORTANT:

• Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose,

damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

• Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural

fibers (polyester and cotton blends) may shed more lint than other towels, causing your dryer’s lint screen to fill up faster. Be sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying new towels.

• If lint falls into chute, double-check exhaust hood

and clean out lint, if necessary.

3. Rinse screen with hot water.

4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel;

replace in dryer.

Caring for Your Dryer

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