P/N 134447700 (0407) 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: · 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. - Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this dryer. Contents Product Registration ........................ 2 Important Safety Instructions ........ 2-3 Drying Procedures ........................... 4 Features .......................................... 5 Common Drying Problems .............. 5 Care and Cleaning ......................... 6 Avoid Service Checklist ................... 7 Warranty and Service.................8-10 To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this dryer, comply with the basic warnings listed below. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. Prevent Fire Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the dryer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode. 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. To prevent fire, do not use heat to dry items containing plastic, foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials, or items containing feathers or down. Use Air Fluff (No Heat) only. Clean the lint screen before or after each load. The interior of the dryer, lint screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by qualified service personnel. An excessive amount of lint build-up in these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire. See Care and Cleaning, page 6. Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard, overheating and damage to fabrics can occur. If your dryer has a drying rack, always replace the lint screen when finished using the drying rack. Keep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt. Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the dryer. Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near dryer at any time. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the dryer. Printed in U.S.A. Product Registration Thank you for choosing this dryer. This owner's guide will explain proper operation and care. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record below the model and serial numbers found on the dryer serial plate located on the left side of the door opening. Keep these numbers for future reference. Model Number __________________ Serial Number ___________________ Date of Purchase _________________ Register Your Product The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned. © 1997 White Consolidated Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. 2 This Owner's Guide provides general operating instructions for your dryer. It also contains information about features for several other models. Your dryer may not have every feature included. Use the dryer only as instructed in this Owner's Guide and the Operating Instructions card included with your dryer. Protect Children Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances. Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the dryer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers. Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels. Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death. Prevent Injury To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the dryer for the installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the dryer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person. To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into a properly grounded system. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury. Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur. To prevent injury, do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before reaching into the drum. To prevent injury and damage to the dryer: All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only authorized factory parts. Do not tamper with controls. Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather. ELECTRIC DRYERS: 14-30R DRYER FUSED 30 AMP 120/240 V OR 120/208 V WALL RECEPTACLE DRYER SERVICE CORD CORRECT Use this way ONLY GAS DRYERS: Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong from this plug. · Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug CORRECT Use this way ONLY · · Note: The instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance. A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation (electric dryers only). A service technician must replace the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Drying Procedur ocedures Drying Procedures · Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying. · Read the Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model. · Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read Important Safety Instructions, pages 2-3, before operating this dryer. 1. Prepare items for drying. · · · Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load. Separate dark items from light-colored items. Separate items that shed lint from those that attract lint. If an item sheds lint, turn it inside out. Be sure buckles, buttons and trim are heatproof and won't damage the drum finish. Close zippers, fasten hooks and Velcro®-like fasteners. Tie strings and sashes to prevent snagging and tangling. If possible, turn pockets inside out for even drying. Check for stains which may not have been removed in washing. Dryer heat may permanently set some stains. Repeat stain removal process before drying. Place small items in a mesh bag to prevent tangling and for easy removal. · · Follow fabric care label instructions. · 2. Check that lint screen is clean and in place. 3. Load the dryer. · · · · Place small items in a mesh bag. The average load will fill the drum 1/3 to 1/2 full. Items need room to tumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling. Do not overload dryer. When drying large items, dry only 2 or 3 at a time. Fill out the load with small and medium sized items. For delicate or very small loads, add 2 lint-free towels for better drying, less wrinkling, and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener sheets. Do not overdry items. Overdrying can cause wrinkling, shrinkage, harshness, and a build-up of static electricity, which can produce more lint. If desired, add a dryer fabric softener sheet. · 4. Close the dryer door and set dryer controls (some models). See Operating Instructions card for your specific model controls. 5. Turn cycle selector clockwise to the desired setting. 6. Start the dryer. · · Push Start button for 2 seconds. To add or remove items when the dryer is running, open the door. The dryer will always stop when the door is opened. Allow the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside. To restart dryer, close the door, then push the START button for 2 seconds. The dryer will not start if the cycle selector is in the OFF position. · · Fill dryer drum 1/3 to 1/2 full. 7. When the cycle ends, remove items immediately and hang or fold. If load is removed before the cycle ends, turn cycle selector to OFF. 4 Features Features Cycle Signal Control (some models) When the Cycle Signal Control is ON, a signal will sound at the end of each cycle and during the Press Saver setting (some models). The volume is adjustable on some models. Drum Light (some models) A drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the dryer drum during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light. Reversible Dryer Door Your dryer is equipped with a reversible door. The door can be hinged on the right or left side. Refer to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for directions on changing the door. Drying Rack (some models) Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried. 1. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen. 2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Place the front bar under the lip of the lint screen opening. 3. Place items to be dried on top of the rack. Weight should not exceed 10 lbs. Leave space between items, but do not let items hang over the sides or through the grids. Do not tumble other items when using the drying rack. 4. Select a timed dry setting best suited for items being dried. Use only the Air Fluff (no heat) temperature setting for items containing plastic, foam rubber, rubberlike materials, feathers or down. 5. When items are dry, remove the rack and replace the lint screen. If lint screen is not in place, tumbling items could enter the exhaust system and cause damage to the dryer. Place the front bar under the lip of the lint screen opening. Drying Problems Common Drying Problems Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES Greasy, oily stains · Fabric softener sheet. SOLUTIONS · Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. Rinse and rewash. PREVENTIVE MEASURES · Add a few bath towels to small loads for proper tumbling. · Some "silk-like" fabrics should be air dried. · Use proper drying temperature. · Place fabric softener sheet on top of load before starting the dryer. · Do not overload dryer. · Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to reduce static electricity. · Remove items when they are slightly damp to avoid overdrying. · Check that lint screen is clean and in place. Lint · Overloading. · Reduce load size and rewash using liquid · Overdrying causes static fabric softener in the final rinse. electricity. · Or, add a fabric softener sheet and · Lint screen not clean tumble without heat. when cycle began. · Use lint brush or roller to remove lint. · Lint is attached to "pills." Pilling · (Fibers break off, ball up and cling to fabric.) Shrinking · Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. · Use fabric softener to lubr ...