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COMPACT ELECTRIC DRYER
A Note To You
Thank you for buying this appliance.
You have purchased a quality, worldGiless home appliance. Years of engineering experience have
gone into its manufacturing. Use this Use and Care Guide to safely and efficiently operate and
maintain your appliance. Complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols
and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, bums, fire and
electrical shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions
which could cause product damage
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to
your personal property.
Our toll-free number, l-80&253-1301, is available 24 hours a day.
If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see
‘If You Need Assistance Cr Service” on page 18. If you need further help, call us. 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 (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date
from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales
slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Nuder
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Desk Phone
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when
using your dryer,
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Read all instructions before using your dryer.
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Do not machine wash or machine dry items
cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning
solvents, and other flammable fluids. The
fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Always hand wash and line dry items
containing these materials.
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Do not allow children to operate, play with or
crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children
when your dryer is used near children.
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Do not reach into a dryer if the drum
is moving.
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When removing from service or discarding
a dryer, always remove the door to prevent
accidental entrapment.
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Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, and heat
sensitive materials with heat.
follow basic precautions, including the following:
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Install and/or store dryer where it will not
be exposed to the weather.
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Do not tamper with the controls.
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You are responsible for making sure that
your dryer is installed, repaired and has
parts replaced by a qualified person.
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Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
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Do not allow lint to build-up inside the dryer
or exhaust system. Cleaning should be
done periodically by a qualified person.
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Clean lint screen before or after each load.
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Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
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Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
the Installation Instructions.
Understanding your responslbllities
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Never operate the dryer if:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy,
too hot).
-it is damaged.
-parts are missing.
-all panels are not in place.
-the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.
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Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electrical power before attempting to
service your dryer.
. 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.
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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.
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Be sure that your dryer:
-is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight in a
well-ventilated room.*
-is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*
-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.’
-is not installed against draperies or
curtains, or on carpet.’
-is located in an area where the temperature is above 45°F (7°C).
-is properly maintained.
-is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
-is not used by anyone unable to operate
it property.
*See the Installation Instructions for com-
plete information.
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Knowing Your Dryer’s Features
The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your dryer.
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Optional mounting kits
You can mount your compact dryer above your
compact washer using one of the following:
l Dryer Stand Kit for permanent installation,
secured to the wall.
Part No. 695570 (electric only)
l Stack Kit for free-standing installation.
Part No. 346721 (electric only)
l Stack Kit to mount dryer permanently onto
the washer.
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Part No. 3390196 (electric only)
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Part No. 3390175 (electric only)
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l Dryer Wall-Mounting Kit for securing the
dryer to the wall with a steel bracket.
Part No. 345994 (electric only)
NOTE: The wall must be strong enough to
support the dryer’s weight, (Do not use in
mobile homes.)
Optional deflector kit
l Exhaust Deflector Kit to move dryer exhaust
up, down, or to the side.
Part No. 346001 (electric only)
Operating Your Dryer
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Operating your dryer properly assures the best drying results. This section gives you important
information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature.
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Before starting your dryer
Refer to the information below, and ‘Laundry
Tips” on page 11 for control setting, sorting,
and loading information.
NOTE: Remove any hang tags or temporary
labels before using your dryer. Wipe dryer
drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from
storing and shipping.
Starting or stopping your dryer
Starting your dryer
Close the door and select a cycle. Push the Start
Button. See pages 6-6 for additional setting
information. Your dryer automatically stops when
a cycle ends.
Stopping and restarting your
dryer
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control
Knob to OFF. Close the door; make new selection (if necessary). Push the Start Button.
NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point to
an OFF area when the dryer is not in use. If the
dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn
the Cycle Control Knob to an OFF area.
End of cycle signal
The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when
the cycle is finished. The signal is not adjustable
and cannot be turned off.
The signal is helpful when you are drying
permanent press, synthetics, and other items
that should be taken out as soon as the
dryer stops.
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Selecting a cycle
Use pages 6 to 6 to find information about
drying cycles that may be on your model.
To Select a cycle:
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob either way to
a desired time or setting.
2. Stop when the indicator points to the cycle
you want.
3. Push the Start Button.
Changing a sdectlon:
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to point to a
new setting.
2. Push the Start Button, if necessary.
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Use the Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting (w) to dry most loads. See page 7.
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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 important for permanent press,
knits, and synthetic fabrics.
. Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause
shrinkage, static cling, and damage some
fabrics.
Fire Hazard
Do not dry heat-sensitive fabrics, plastic,
rubber, or some stuffed items with heat.
Use the Air cycle or line dry.
Failure to do so could result in fire or
damaged items.
Using the Air cycle (no heat)
The dryer does not heat when the Cycle
Control Knob is set in the Air cycle. This cycle
can be used to fluff or air dry bedding, plastic
tablecloths, foam pillows, sneakers, etc.
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in the Air cycle. (Cycle
is unheated.) Refer to the chart on page 8
for suggested times.
2. Push the Start Button.
NOTE: Repeat steps above if more time is
needed to dry items.
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