Roper RGL4634BL2 Use And Care Manual
UseAndCare
A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Dryer Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .%I
Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Your Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Before starting your dryer . . . . . 6
Starting your dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Stoppin@restarting
your dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Selecting the right cycle
and setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Understanding the
End-of-Cycle signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the drying rack . . . . . . . . . . 11
Carlng for Your Dryer . . . . . 12-15
Laundry Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1619
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
Requesting Assistance
or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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PART NO. 3401069
ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS
A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Ropep appliance.
Roper appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To
ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It
contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your
appliance
properly and
safety. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration
Card provided with your appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information
on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service on
Madei Number
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
Serial Number
You can find this information on the model
Pun: base Date
and serial number label (see diagrams on
page 5 for location of label).
Dealer Name
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
In the U.S.A., call our toll-free
number 24 hours a day.
l-800447-6737 /
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Dryer Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire,
and electrical shock.
IMPORTANT SAFETY 1NSTRUCTlONS
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 loss of life.
-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.
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Imnortant SafbW Instructions
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to
persons when uslng your dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
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Read all instructions
before using your
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Do not allow lint to buildup inside the
dryer.
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should
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Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
be done periodically by a qualified
the Installation Instructions.
person.
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Do not machine wash or machine dry
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Do not allow children to operate, play
items cleaned, washed,
soaked in, or
with, or crawl inside your dryer. Supervise
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry
children when your dryer is used near
cleaning solvents, or other flammable
children.
fluids. The fumes can create a fire
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Do not reach into a dryer if the drum
hazard or explosion. Always hand wash
is moving.
and line dry items containing these
materials.
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Install and/or store dryer where it will not
be exposed to the weather.
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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.
@Store flammable solvents or fluids away
from your dryer.
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Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should
never be put directly into your dryer.
. Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-
cats, etc. pile up around or under the
dryer.
. Do not tamper with the controls.
. Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, or heat-
sensitive materials with heat.
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Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electrical power before attempting to
service your dryer. Also, shut off gas
valve if you have a gas dryer.
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When removing from service or discarding a dryer, always remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
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Clean lint screen before or after each
load.
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Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
Understanding your responsibilities
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Be sure that your dryer:
-is used only for jobs normally expected of
-is located in an area where the
home clothes dryers.
temperature is above 45°F (7°C).
-is not used by anyone unable to operate
-is properly installed in a well-ventilated
it properly.
rcom and leveled on a floor that can
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Never operate the dryer if:
support the weight.’
- it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).
-is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*
- it is damaged.
-is properly connected to fuel and
- parts are missing.
exhaust systems (gas dryers must be
- all panels are not in place.
vented outdoors).’
-the lint screen is loose, damaged, or
-is not installed against draperies or
missing.
curtains, or on carpet.’
*See the Installation Instructions for com-
-is properly maintained, repaired, and has
plete information.
parts replaced by a qualified person.
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Parts and Features
The
parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with
all parts and
features before using your dryer.
Page
references are included next to some features. Refer
to those pages for more information about the features.
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.
Temperature selector*(PP. 69 9)
Cycle control
knob
(may include
temperature
settings*)
(PP. 7, 8)
Dryer drum
Side-swing
Model
and serial
number label
(P. 2)
Other doors: Other features not shown:
Full-width hamper door*
End-of-Cycle signal* (p.
8)
Drying rack* (p. 11)
Lint
signal* (p-
12)
Mini-hamper door*
*On some models
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Operating Your Dryer
The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer
to “Laundry Tips” on page 16 for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most
types of washables.
Before starting your dryer
Before using your dryer, wipe
thedryerdrumwithadampcloth
to remove dust from storing and
shipping.
Starting your dryer
1. Load clothes into the dryer
and close the door.
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob
to the desired cycle. Use the
Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting (+) to dry most loads
(see page 7).
If your dryer has a Temperature Selector, set it to the desired setting (see page 9).
3.
4.
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a
cycle ends.
Stopping/restarting your dryer
You can stop your dryer anytime during a
cycle.
To
stop the dryer,
either:
l Open the dryer dmr
OR
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NOTE:
The Cycle Control Knob should point
to an OFF area when the dryer is not in use.
To restart the dryer:
1. Close
the door.
2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if
desired).
3.
Press the Start Button.
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to OFF.
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Selecting the right cycle and setting
The following pages describe the cycles on
your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages 9-10
for help in selecting drying cycles.
Drying guidelines
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Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
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To dry delicate fabrics, rubber, plastic, and
heat-sensitiie fabrics, always use the
No Heat/ Fluff or Air cycle (depending on
model), or dry these items on a line or rack
(see page 10).
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The last few minutes of all cycles are
without heat to make the load easier to
handle.
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To help reduce wrinkling, remove the load
from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops.
This is especially important for permanent
press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.
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Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static
cling, and damage some fabrics.
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Refer to pages 16-l 9 for information
about:
- sorting clothes for drying
-
choosing load sizes
- drying tips
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using dryer fabric softeners
- saving energy
- drying special-care items.
Cycle descriptions
Automatic Cycle(s)
Dry most loads uslng
the Energy Preferred
Automatic Settlng (c).
Your Automatic cycle(s)
shuts off when the
selected dryness is
reached. The Cycle
Control Knob will not
move until the load is almost dry. After the
cool-down, the Cycle Control Knob automatically turns to an OFF area and tumbling
stops.
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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
a limed
cycle. Select a
setting closer to VERY DRY the next time
you dry a similar load.
Some dryer models offer high heat and low
heat Automatic cycles. Select the cycle to
match your load (see page 9).
Timed Cycle(s)
Use a Timed cycle to
complete drying if some
items are damp after
Automatic drying. Timed
drying is also useful for:
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Delicate items and
small loads that need
a short drying time.
. Bulky items and large loads that require a
long drying time.
NOTE: Some models offer high heat and low
heat Timed cycles (see page 9).
No Heat/Fluff or
Air Cycle
(on some models)
Use the No Heat/Fluff
or Air cycle to fluff or air
dry bedding, plastic
tablecloths, foam pil-
lows, sneakers, etc. See
the Warning and the
chart on page 10 for more information about
this unheated cycle.
NOTE: If your model does not have a No Heat/
Fluff or Air cycle, line dry heat-sensitive items.
Damp Dry Cycle
(on some models)
Use the Damp Dry
cycle to dry items to
damp level or to dry
items that do not require an entire drying
cycle. Two examples
are heavy cottons, such
as jeans, which you do not want to become
stiff,orcottonclotheswhichareeasiertopress
when damp.
Wrinkle Free
(on some models)
The Wrinkle Free cycle
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.
WRINKLE
PREVENT’=
Feature
(on some models)
When you are unable to
remove a load from the
dryer as soon as it
stops, wrinkles can
form. The WRINKLE
PREVENT feature tumbles the load without
heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes after
the cycle ends. This tumbling rearranges and
fluffs the load to avoid wrinkles.
You do not have to set the Cycle Control
Knob for the WRINKLE PREVENT feature. If
you do not open the dryer door within a few
minutes after the cycle stops, the WRINKLE
PREVENT feature takes over to protect the
load.
A signal sounds every few minutes when
WRINKLE PREVENT is running. The signal
and cycle stop when you open the dryer
door.
Understanding the End-of-Cycle signal
(on some models)
The dryer sounds a signal to
let you know when the 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.
The signal is not adjustabfe and cannot be
turned off.
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Drying cycles chart
Use the chart below to guide you when
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If some types of loads in the chart have
making drying selections. The chart sug more than one suggested temperature
gests heat settings and drying times for setting, choose the lowest setting available
various loads.
on your dryer.
NOTES:
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Always follow care label directions when
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Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
they are available.
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Use a Timed cycle only if the recommended Automatic cycle is not available.
TYPE OF
LOAD
AUTOMATIC CYCLE* TIMED CYCLE
(heat settings) (minutes)
High Medium:’ Low High
Low
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COllONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy
Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
J
70-80
Heavyweight
Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
/
50-80
Medlumwelght
Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers
J
/
40-50
Lightweight
Batistes, organdies, lingerie
J
20-30
PERMANENT
PRESS,
SYNTHETICS,
AND BLENDS
HeavyweIght
Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
/
40-50
Medlumwelght
Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
J
/
30-40
Lightweight
Lingerie, blouses, dresses
J
20-30
KNITS
Heavywelght
Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,
J
40-50
slacks, shirts
Mediumwelght
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.),
J
30-40
dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
LIghtweIght
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and
J
20-30
blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
DELICATES’”
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), /
15-20
gauze, lace, etc.
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Check mark / denotes recommended heat
setting. Select the setting available on your dryer.
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* Setting available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector.
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* No Heat/Fluff or Air cycle (if available), or line drying is also recommended for delicate fabrics.
(See page 10.)
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Fire Hazard
Do not
dry heat-sensitiie
fabrics,
plastic, rubber, or some stuffed items
with heat. Use the No Heat/Fluff or Air
cycle, if available, or line dry these
items on a line or rack
Failure to do so could resuft in fire or
damaged items.
No Heat/Fluff or Air cycle,
or line drying
The chart below includes examples of items
that require drying without heat. Use the No
Heat/Fluff or Air cycle (ii available on your
dryer model), or place the items on a line or
rack to air dry.
NOTES:
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Heat-sensitive fabrics should not be dried
in the dryer.
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Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
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Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
TYPE OF LOAD
DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc. (Use No
Heat/fluff or Air cycle if bw heat is not available. See page 9.)
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSTnVE FABRICS
Foam Rubber - Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys
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Make sure coverings are securely stftched.
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Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the No
Heat/Fluff or Air cycle.
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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
COlTON AND CANVAS SHOES
. Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as a buffer, or
place shoes on a drying rack if your dryer has one.
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Remove shoes from dryer while still damp.
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Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.
‘Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.
NO HEAT/FLUFF
or AIR
Cycle’
(minutes)
20-30
20-30
20-30
40-50
1 O-20
30-40
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Using the drying rack
(Available as an accessory on some models)
The drying rack lets you dry items that you
5. Select the Timed drying cycle (and
may not want to tumble. The rack does not
temperature if needed) or the
No Heat/
move, but the drum turns.
Fluff or Air cycle (see pages 7-8).
1. Fit rear legs of the rack into
indentations in the back wall
of the dryer.
2. Lower the front so the legs rest on the
dryer opening.
3. Put wet items on top of the
rack. Leave space between
the items so air can reach all
surfaces.
NOTE: Make sure nothing
hangs over the edge of the rack.
4. Close the door.
6. Press the Start Button.
NOTES:
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See the chart below for suggested cycles
and settings for the different types of items
that might best be rack dried.
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The rack must be removed for normal
tumbling.
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Drying time will depend on how much
moisture the items hold. The following
chart suggests drying times.
RACK DRY
CYCLE
TEMPERATURE
TIME’
(minutes)
Wool sweaters
Timed LOW
60
(Block to shape and lay flat on the rack)
Stuffed toys or pillows
Timed
LOW
60
(Cotton or polyester fiber filled)
Stuffed toys or pillows
No Heat/Fluff None;
90
(Foam rubber filled)
or Air
cycle is unheated.
Sneakers or canvas shoes
30-40
*Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.
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Caring for Your Dryer
Proper care of your dryer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your dryer
properly and safely.
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 straight out.
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:
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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.
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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.
As needed cleaning
Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can
cause a residue buildup on the lint screen.
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 detergent;
scrub lint screen with the
brush to remove residue
buildup.
3. Rinse screen with hot water.
4. Thoroughly
dry lint screen with a clean
towel; replace in dryer.
Lint signal
(on some models)
The lint signal (a whistle tone)
indicates excessive lint is present on your lint screen. A full
lint screen restricts airflow and
reduces drying efficiency. When
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NOTE:
Clean your lint screen before each
load. Do not wait for the lint signal.
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b
you hear the signal, stop the dryer and clean
the lint screen.
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Cleaning the dryer interior
Gaments which contain unstable dyes,
such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored
cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior.
Explosion Hazard
To clean dryer drum:
1. Make a paste with detergent and very
warm water.
2.
Apply paste to a soft cloth
and scrub area until all
excess dye is removed.
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cleaning the dryer interiir.
l Make sure the dryer is cool.
l Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or injury, fire, or explosion.
3. Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of rags to dry.
Vacation care
1. Unplug power supply cord or turn off
electrical power supply.
2. Clean lint screen.
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Removing accumulated lint
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel
for fire. Lint should be removed every 2 to 3
years, or more often, depending on dryer
usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. In the U.S.A., if you have
questions, please call our toll-free number:
1-800-447-6737.
For all electric dryers, or gas dryers
which have a lower front access panel
NOTE:
See page 15 if your dryer is gas and
has a full front panel.
1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
the electrical power.
2. Remove back panel (electric) or lower
front
access
panel (gas). See the Installa-
tion Instructions.
3. Remove lint from shaded area in illustration with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
Avoid damaging wires, thermostats
(electric), funnel (gas), or ignitor (gas).
4. Replace panel.
5. Reconnect and level dryer again, if
necessary.
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Unplug the power supply cord or turn
off the electrical power before remov-
ing dryer panels.
l Make sure the dryer is cool.
l Dryer parts can have sharp edges.
Use care when handling.
l When replacing front panel after lint
removal, the wire clips holding the
door switch wires must be anchored
to top of front and side panels. Wires
MUST NOT touch rotating drum. (See
page 15, Step 7.)
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or personal injury
Thermostats
Heater
Heat element
n
box terminals
Electric dryer with back panel removed
Ges dryer with lower front access
panel removed
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If your dryer Is gas and has a full front
panel, remove front panel as follows:
1.
Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
the electrical power.
2. Open lint screen lid. Remove two screws
from lint screen area.
3. Open top by pulling fonnrard and up at
each front corner (see View A). Rest
raised top against wall behind dryer (top
is hinged at rear).
4. Remove two internal screws from front
panel flanges (near top front corners). Lii
front panel slightly, lifting off lower clips
(see lower clip inset of View B). Slowly
pull front panel forward, disengaging
panel from drum. (Drum will drop slightly.)
5. Move front panel aside and rest edge
against side of dryer. Avoid disconnecting
wire clips (see wire clips inset of View B)
or damaging wires.
6. Remove lint from area shown in “gas
dryer” illustration on page 14 with soft
brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid damaging wires, funnel, or ignitor.
7. Reassemble in reverse order. Before
closing the top, check the following:
-Drum seal must be flared out (see
drum seal insets of View B) and prop-
erly positioned against panel at back of
drum. Rotate drum counterclockwise
one full turn to check drum seal.
-Belt should be centered and tight on
dryer drum.
-Wire clips which hoM the door switch
wires must be anchored in slot on top
of front panel (see wire clips inset of
View B) and along top edge of side
panel. Door wires must not touch drum
when dryer is operating.
See Warning,
page 14.
8. Replace top panel and lint screen screws.
Top and front panels must be securely in
place before operating dryer.
9. Reconnect power and level dryer again
(if necessary).
Remove screws
before opening top
For more information in the U.S.A., call our
toll-free number 24 hours a day.
I-800-447-6737
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Laundry Tips
This section provides information on preparing clothes for drying, drying guidelines, and
instructions for drying special-care items.
NOTES:
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Refer to your washer Use and Care Guide for proper washing techniques and additional
laundry tips.
. See pages 3 and 4 of this book for Important Safety Information.
Sorting clothes
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Separate dark from light
colors: colorfast from non-
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colorfast. Items properly
sorted for washing are
usually properly sorted for
drying.
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Separate heavy fabrics (denim, towels)
from light fabrics (synthetics, permanent
press).
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Separate lint givers (towels, chenille) from
lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent
press). When possible, turn lint takers
inside out.
Choosing load sizes
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Mix large items with smaller
items. Load the dryer by the
amount of space items take
up, not by their weight. Do
not overload the dryer. Overcrowding causes uneven dry-
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For better tumbling action, when drying
only a few small items, add one or two
lint-free towels. This also prevents small,
lightweight items from blocking airflow.
ing and wrinkling, and can cause items to
wear out faster (because of pilling).
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You may need to rearrange large items
(sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during a
cycle to reduce balling or rolling up.
Drying tips
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Close zippers, snaps, and
hooks to avoid snagging
other items. Remove heat-
sensitive trim that can be
damaged by drying. Tie
strings and sashes so they will not tangle.
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Check garments to make sure all spots
and stains were removed during the wash.
Do not tumble dry soiled or stained items.
Heat may permanently set stains.
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Sharp or metal objects can
damage your dryer. Check
pockets for pins, clips,
money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do
not lay these objects on
your dryer after emptying
pockets. Turn pockets inside out.
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Place small items such as baby socks or
hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal.
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Articles to be ironed should be removed
from the dryer while still damp.
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Using dryer fabric softeners
Dryer fabric softeners are recommended for
reducing static cling and for softening
fabrics. Always follow package instructions
carefully.
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Put one fabric softener sheet
on topof the load before start-
Ing the dryer. Do not add a
fabric softener sheet after the
cycle has started. Instant heat
can cause the fabric softener to
spot fabrics.
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Remove fabric softener stains by wetting
the stains and rubbing them with liquid
detergent or bar soap and rewash.
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Some fabric softeners can clog the lint
screen and slow drying. Use fabric soften-
ers labeled as dryer safe.
Saving energy
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Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
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Dry only full loads without overdrying.
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Avoid overloading dryer, adding wet items
to a partly dried load, or opening the door
unnecessarily.
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Phn your laundry to dry one load after
another. A warm dryer shortens drying
time.
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Shorten drying times by exhausting dryer
property and cleaning exhaust duct and
outside exhaust hood as needed.
-Keep the lint screen clean.
-Use your dryer in a room where room air
temperature is above 45’F (7°C).
-Sort loads by fabric weight and type.
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Drying special-care items
Most garments and household textiles have manufacturer’s care labels with laundering
instructions.
Always follow care label directions when they are available.
Pages 9 and 10
include drying instructions for most types of washables. The chart below provides drying
instructions for special-care washables.
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DRYING INSTRUCTIONS
Blankets and
woolens
Machine drying knitted woolens is not recommended. Block to shape
when wet and allow to air dry. Line dry blankets in shade on a
breezy day over two lines. Pin edges together and straighten them.
When partly dry, turn the blanket over, repin, and restraighten. When
dry, brush nap.
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Cotton, rayon,
Dry as recommended for permanent press fabrics on page 9.
synthetic blankets
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Electric blankets,
If manufacturer recommends machine drying:
electric sheets,
1.
Place one or two dry towels in the dryer and preheat 3-5 minutes
woolen blankets,
on a high setting. This will dry blankets faster and help avoid
washable woolen
pilling.
garments
2. Put blanket in dryer with warm towels. Set control for 20 minutes.
3. Check after 10 minutes. Remove when still damp. Overdrying and
long tumbling can cause shrinking and pilling.
4. Place blanket on flat surface or over two lines to finish drying.
Gently stretch to original size and shape.
5. When completely dry, brush gently to raise nap. Press binding
with cool iron if needed.
Curtains,
slipcovers
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Draperies,
slipcovers
Remove drapery weights and hooks before laundering.
For slipcovers, replace while still slightly damp. They will dry to
fit tightly.
Dry only a few minutes.
1.
Leave room in dryer for load to fluff.
2. Remove from dryer while slightly damp. Do not overdry.
Diapers, baby
clothes
Wash
and
dry small items in a mesh bag or pillowcase for
convenient handling.
Remove diapers and cotton knit items while still slightly damp. They
will feel softer, shrink less, and be easier to fold.
Elastic items
Flame-retardant
finishes
Remove from dryer while still slightly damp.
Some items have been treated with a flame-retardant finish to
improve their resistance to burning. Such items are clearly labeled.
To retain flame-retardant qualities through continuous use and
washing, clean and dry according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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