KitchenAid 8578194 User Manual
DRYER
User Instructions
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service, call:
In Canada, call for assistance
1-800-461-5681
www.kitchenaid.com
, for installation and service, call:
www.KitchenAid.ca
or
SÉCHEUSE
Instructions pour l’utilisateur
Au Canada, pour assistance composez le
Table of Contents/Table des matières.............................................................................2
1-800-461-5681
ou visitez notre site web à...
, pour installation ou service composez le
www.KitchenAid.ca
1-800-807-6777
1-800-422-1230
or visit our website at...
1-800-807-6777
8578194
Table of Contents / Table des matières
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................ 2
DRYER SAFETY ............................................... 2
DRYER USE...................................................... 4
DRYER CARE ...................................................6
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................7
WARRANTY......................................................8
Assistance or Service
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting”
section. Additional help is available by calling our Customer
Interaction Center at
U.S.A., or write:
Information may also be obtained by visiting our website at
www.kitchenaid.com
In Canada, for installation and service call,
For assistance call
6:00 p.m. (EST). Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST) or write:
In Canada, visit
1-800-422-1230
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances
Customer Interaction Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
.
1-800-461-5681
Customer Interaction Center
KitchenAid Canada
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7
www.KitchenAid.ca
from anywhere in the
1-800-807-6777
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. -
.
.
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ............................9
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE........................ 9
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ................. 11
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE ................... 13
DÉPANNAGE.................................................. 14
GARANTIE ......................................................16
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation
date for in-warranty service.
Write down the following information about your appliance to help
you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need
to know your complete model number and serial number. You can
find this information on the model and serial number label, located
at the top inside dryer door well.
Dealer name____________________________________________________
Serial number __________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
Phone number __________________________________________________
Model number __________________________________________________
Purchase date __________________________________________________
DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
including the following:
■
Read all instructions before using the dryer.
■
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 that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive
substances as they give off vapors 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.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■
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 rubber-like 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.
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.
– 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:
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.
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Checking Your Vent
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. See the Installation Instructions for more
information.
WARNING
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.
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 selfinstalled.
1.
Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4 in. (10.2 cm)
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 4 in. (10.2 cm) exhaust hood.
3.
Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent.
4.
Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or
other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent
to secure vent.
5.
Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at
least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new
location. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final
product check.
DRYER USE
Loading
Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following charts show examples
of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.
SUPER CAPACITY PLUS DRYER
Heavy Work Clothes
4 pair of pants
4 pair of jeans
2 sweatshirts
2 sweatpants
4 shirts
Mixed Load
3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin)
4 pillowcases
9 T-shirts
9 pair of shorts
3 blouses
10 handkerchiefs
3 shirts
Towels
10 bath towels
10 hand towels
14 washcloths
1 bath mat
Delicates
3 camisoles
1 robe
4 slips
8 undergarments
2 sets of sleepwear
1 child’s outfit
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Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, 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.
WARNING
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.
This booklet covers several different models. Your dryer may not
have all of the cycles and features described.
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 Setting,
called out by an asterisk (
weight fabrics.
3.
Set the TEMPERATURE selector, to the recommended setting
for the type of fabric being dried. See “Cycle Descriptions”
(a separate sheet) for temperature suggestions.
4.
(OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have an EXTRA CARE selector.
When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon
as it stops, wrinkles can form. This feature periodically
tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without heat to help
avoid wrinkling.
), to dry most heavy to medium
*
5.
(OPTIONAL) If you want the dryer to sound a signal when the
cycle is finished, set the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL selector to
ON, or to the volume level you prefer (on some models). 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.
6.
If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Use only those labeled as
dryer safe. Follow package instructions.
7.
Push the START button.
Stopping and Restarting
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).
Push the START button.
Drying Rack Option
Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows
without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack does not move.
f your model does not have a drying rack, you may be able to
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purchase one for your model. To find out if your model allows drying
rack usage and for ordering information, please refer to the front
page of your manual or contact the dealer from whom you
purchased your dryer.
NOTE:
The rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do not
use the automatic cycle with the drying rack.
To use the drying rack
1.
Place drying rack in dryer. Slide rear pegs into the dimples on
the back wall of the dryer. Lower the front legs to rest on the
dryer opening.
2.
Put wet items on top of rack, leaving space between items.
Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack. Close
the door.
3.
Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle.
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a
clothesline or by using an air cycle. Refer to the following
table.
4.
Start the dryer. Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
Rack Dry Cycle Temp Time
Washable wool items (block
to shape, lay flat on rack)
Stuffed toys/pillows
(cotton or polyester filled)
Stuffed toys/pillows
Foam rubber filled
Timed
Dry
Timed
Dry
Air Tumble
(no heat)
Low 60 min.
Low 60 min.
N/A 90 min.
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