Speed Queen DR5000WG User Manual

User's Guide

for Dryers

Original Instructions Keep These Instructions for Future Reference. CAUTION: Read the instructions before using the machine. (If this machine changes ownership, this manual must accompany machine.)

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Part No. D516890EN

November 2017

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.

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WARNING

• 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 occu-

pants.

• 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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Product Registration

New owners of Alliance Laundry Systems equipment are encouraged to register their appliance to insure proper limited warranty coverage. Register online at http://www.speedqueen.com/home/en-us/support/product-registration.aspx or contact your dealer to register your appliance. All information will be kept confidential and will not be distributed to other parties.

Product Registration

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Product Registration............................................................................... 4

Safety Information...................................................................................6

Explanation of Safety Messages.....................................................................6

Important Safety Instructions.........................................................................6

Before Drying..........................................................................................8

Energy Saving Tips.........................................................................................8

Helps and Hints.............................................................................................8

Sort...............................................................................................................8

Load............................................................................................................. 8

Operating Your Dryer............................................................................. 10

Available Drying Cycles................................................................................ 10

Automatic Regular/Delicate Cycle.............................................................10

Timed Dry Cycle....................................................................................... 10

Automatic Wrinkle Out Cycle..................................................................... 10

Automatic Perm Press/Knits Cycle............................................................10

To Dry Clothes............................................................................................. 10

End Of Cycle Signal......................................................................................11

Optional Drying Rack................................................................................... 11

Maintenance.........................................................................................13

Lubrication..................................................................................................13

Care of Your Dryer....................................................................................... 13

Exhaust System....................................................................................... 13

Lint Filter.....................................................................................................13

Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 15

Warranty Repairs.........................................................................................16

Contact Information.....................................................................................16

Copyright 2017, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the expressed written consent of the publisher.

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Safety Information

Explanation of Safety Messages

Precautionary statements (“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION”), followed by specific instructions, are found in this manual and on machine decals. These precautions are intended for the personal safety of the operator, user, servicer, and those maintaining the machine.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will cause severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could cause severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may cause minor or moderate personal injury or property damage.

Additional precautionary statements (“IMPORTANT” and “NOTE”) are followed by specific instructions.

IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used to inform the reader of specific procedures where minor machine damage will occur if the procedure is not followed.

NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate installation, operation, maintenance or servicing information that is important but not hazard related.

Important Safety Instructions

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons when using your dryer, follow these basic precautions:

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• Read all instructions before using the dryer.

• Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in the INSTALLATION manual for the proper grounding of the dryer.

• Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, washed in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Highly flammable substances commonly used in domestic environments including acetone, denatured alcohol, petrol/ gasoline, kerosene, spot removers (some brands), turpentine, waxes and wax removers. This appliance shall not be used to dry off solvents or dry-cleaning fluids.

• Do not allow children to play on or in the unit. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.

• Do not reach into the dryer if the cylinder is revolving.

• Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer, or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the usermaintenance instructions 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 product.

• To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT DRY plastics or articles containing foam rubber (also known as latex foam) or similarly textured rubberlike materials. Foam rubber materials can, when heated, produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

• Always clean the filter after every load. A layer of lint in the filter reduces drying efficiency and prolongs drying time.

• Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding area free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.

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Safety Information

• The interior of the dryer and the exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

• This gas appliance contains or produces a chemical or chemicals which can cause death or serious illness and which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. To reduce the risk from substances int he fuel or from fuel combustion, make sure this appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions.

• Dryer will not operate with the loading door open. DO NOT bypass the door safety switch by permitting the dryer to operate with the door open. The dryer will stop tumbling when the door is opened. Do not use the dryer if it does not stop tumbling when the door is opened. Do not use the dryer if it does not stop tumbling when the door is opened or starts tumbling without pressing or turning the START mechanism. Remove the dryer from use and call the service person.

• Do not put articles soiled with vegetable or cooking oil in the dryer, as these oils may not be removed during washing. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may catch on fire by itself.

• To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT put clothes which have traces of any flammable substances such as machine oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. or anything containing wax or chemicals such as in mops and cleaning cloths, or anything dry-cleaned at home with dry-cleaning solvent in the dryer.

• Use the dryer only for its intended purpose, drying clothes.

• Always disconnect the electrical power to the dryer before attempting service. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.

• If supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.

• Install this dryer according to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. All connections for electrical power, earthing and gas supply must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required. Do not do it yourself unless you know how!

• Remove laundry immediately after the dryer stops.

• Always read and follow manufacturer's instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning aids. Heed all warnings or precautions. To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep them out of reach of children at all times (preferably in a locked cabinet).

• Do not tumble fiberglass curtains and draperies unless the label says it can be done. If they are dried, wipe out the cylinder with a damp cloth to remove particles of fiberglass.

• ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer.

• Never operate the dryer with any guards and/or panels removed.

• DO NOT operate the dryer with missing or broken parts.

• DO NOT bypass any safety devices.

• Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this machine according to the manufacturer's instructions may result in conditions which can produce bodily injury and/or property damage.

NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the washer.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions you do not understand.

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Before Drying

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Energy Saving Tips

• Make sure the lint filter is always clean.

• Do not overload the dryer.

• Do not overdry items.

• Remove items to be ironed while still damp.

• Large loads of similar fabrics dry the most efficiently. However, dry permanent press in smaller loads to prevent wrinkling.

• Use the correct cycle for the type of fabric being dried.

• Locate your dryer so the exhaust duct is as short and straight as possible.

• Do not open the door during the drying cycle.

• Plan to do your laundry on low humidity days; your clothes will dry faster.

• Dry multiple loads of clothes one right after another so dryer interior does not have to be reheated for each load.

Helps and Hints

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, serious injury or death, clothes which have traces of any flammable substances such as cooking oil, machine oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. must not be put into the dryer.

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• The directions for installation and proper exhausting are given in the Installation Instructions which are included with the dryer.

• Static electricity may cause garments of synthetic fibers (as in lingerie) to cling together, especially if they are overdried. The use of a liquid fabric softener in the rinse water of the washer, or a fabric softener sheet in the dryer, will soften clothes and reduce static electricity.

• Do not wash or dry clothes that shed lint in the same load with permanent press or knit garments.

• Remove permanent press loads immediately after dryer stops.

• Follow the care labels on FLAME RETARDANT, SCOTCHGUARD™, etc., garments for proper washing and drying.

• If loads should be damp for ironing, use the Damp Dryness setting, in an Automatic cycle.

1. Sort by color.

2. Separate lint shedding fabrics and lint receiving fabrics. Towels, flannels, chenille, cottons, rugs, etc., shed lint. Corduroys, knits (including socks), permanent press, and synthetics attract lint.

3. Separate no heat, low heat and high heat items.

In any kind of drying, lightweight fabrics will dry faster than heavyweight fabrics. If mixed loads are dried together (such as sheets and towels), remove the lighter weight fabrics when they are dry to prevent overdrying and wrinkling. The best method is to dry clothes which require the same time, temperature or dryness level in the same load.

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WARNING

Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils. Some oils may remain after washing and may cause the fabric to catch on fire by itself.

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• Do not overload your dryer. Bulk, not weight, determines the load size. If the dryer is overloaded, it could cause discoloration or permanent heat damage to the load.

• There should be space in the dryer for the clothes to tumble freely and help to reduce wrinkles.

• Large and small pieces together make up loads which will tumble well. Permanent press loads should be smaller to provide room for tumbling. Proper tumbling allows for fewer wrinkles.

• A load can be too small. Just a few small pieces will not tumble properly. They will take longer to dry and they may be wrinkled. For small loads, add a couple of large towels or non lint shedding items to aid in tumbling.

• The following illustrations show the ideal load sizes for fabrics. The average load will fill the cylinder one third to half full when wet.

Cylinder with wet linens and cottons

Sort

If you have correctly sorted the items for washing, they should be properly sorted for drying too.

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Cylinder with wet permanent press items

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Operating Your Dryer

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons, read the Safety Information section before operating the dryer.

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Available Drying Cycles

NOTE: Use the automatic cycles for drying items that can be dried wih heat. These cycles automatically dry loads to the dryness level selected.

MAX DRY and MORE DRY will dry very small loads and some heavy items, such as blue jeans, but will overdry lightweight items, such as sheets and shirts. Overdrying can cause wrinkling, shrinking, excessive lint conditions, and will use more energy than necessary.

LESS DRY, which uses the least energy, will dry large loads and lightweight items, such as sheets and shirts, but might leave other items, such as denim and heavy bath towels, more damp.

To increase energy savings and to make sure loads are dried without overdrying, set your loads on LESS DRY. If items are damp at the end of a cycle, the timer knob needs to be set closer to the MORE DRY setting the next time these loads are dried. If items are overdry at the end of a cycle, the timer knob should be set closer to COOL DOWN when these loads are dried again. Remember the settings that work best to get ideal drying results.

The COOL DOWN period at the end of each cycle provides items a chance to tumble with no heat and cool down to room temperature. This prevents wrinkles from setting if items cannot be cared for immediately.

Operating Your Dryer

ly. By pressing the EXTENDED TUMBLE button to ON, the AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE and AUTOMATIC PERM PRESS/ KNITS cycles will tumble an additional 40 minutes.

NOTE: The timer knob will not advance as quickly in the AUTOMATIC cycles as it does in the TIMED DRY cycle. The time it takes for the timer to advance depends on the type and size of the load being dried.

The ENERGY SAVER settings, marked with a dot, show which settings will use the least energy and will leave items damp for easier ironing.

Automatic Regular/Delicate Cycle

Use for sturdy items like play or work clothes and also for delicate items. The type of heat is determined by choosing the proper Fabric Selector option. There are three settings in the AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE cycle - MAX DRY, MORE DRY, and LESS DRY.

Timed Dry Cycle

This cycle will operate dryer for up to 75 minutes. Cottons and heavyweight items dry best between 50 and 75 minutes, and lightweight items dry best between 20 and 40 minutes.

Automatic Wrinkle Out Cycle

Use this for items that are slightly wrinkled after sitting in a dryer or laundry basket overnight. The cycle has a short heat setting followed by a five minute COOL DOWN.

Automatic Perm Press/Knits Cycle

Use for permanent press items and synthetics. The type of heat is determined by selecting the proper Fabric Selector option. There are three settings in the AUTOMATIC PERM PRESS/ KNITS cycle: MORE DRY, LESS DRY and COOL DOWN.

The EXTENDED TUMBLE setting continues to tumble items at no heat after the cycle has completed. This prevents wrinkling when garments cannot be removed from the dryer immediate-

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To Dry Clothes

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IMPORTANT: Refer to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS before using dryer.

IMPORTANT: Before using dryer for the first time, use an all-purpose cleaner or a detergent and water solution and a damp cloth to remove shipping dust from inside of dryer drum.

1. Sort items into separate loads.

NOTE: Remove all sharp objects from laundry to avoid tears and rips to items during normal machine operation.

2. Clean lint filter.

1. Lint Filter

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Operating Your Dryer

5. Select Fabric Selector. Follow garment manufacturer's care labels for recommended temperature settings.

6. Select optional EXTENDED TUMBLE setting to continue tumbling items at no heat.

7. Select timer setting in cycle desired. These cycles control the drying time.

The ENERGY SAVER settings, marked with an asterisk (*), show which dryer settings will use the least energy and will leave items damp for easier ironing.

8. Push timer knob in to start dryer.

NOTE: To stop dryer at any time, open the door or turn timer knob to an off position. To restart dryer, close door, reset timer if necessary, and push in the timer knob.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire and risk of lint collecting in exhaust duct, do not operate dryer without lint filter in place.

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3. Load dryer half full with laundry ( 18 pounds [8.2 kg] ) maximum dry clothes load). Add fabric softener sheet, if desired.

NOTE: To avoid damage to dryer, do not use more than one fabric softener sheet per load.

4. Close loading door. Dryer will not operate with the door open.

End Of Cycle Signal

The volume of the signal tone may be set on OFF, LOUD or between the two selections. If a volume level is selected, the signal will let you know when the cycle is done. The signal will stop when the door is opened, or when the timer is advanced to an OFF position.

NOTE: The signal will come on every 10 minutes when the optional EXTENDED TUMBLE setting is selected.

Optional Drying Rack

A drying rack, Part No. D512082, is available at extra cost through your Factory Authorized Service Center.

The drying rack can be used in manual cycles only for no-tumble drying of articles such as tennis shoes, sweaters, stuffed toys or other delicate items.

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+ 23 hidden pages

Speed Queen DR5000WG User Manual

Product Registration

Table of Contents

Safety Information

Explanation of Safety Messages

Important Safety Instructions

Before Drying

Energy Saving Tips

Helps and Hints

Load

Sort

Operating Your Dryer

Available Drying Cycles

Automatic Regular/Delicate Cycle

Timed Dry Cycle

Automatic Wrinkle Out Cycle

Automatic Perm Press/Knits Cycle

End Of Cycle Signal

Optional Drying Rack