PRO LINE® FRONT-LOADING ELECTRIC DRYER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 or visit our website at... www.kitchenaid.com Table of Contents............................................................................................................ 2 3957654 TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 Tools and Parts ............................................................................4 Options .........................................................................................4 Location Requirements ................................................................5 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................6 Make Electrical Connection .........................................................8 Venting Requirements................................................................13 Plan Vent System .......................................................................14 Install Vent System.....................................................................15 Connect Vent..............................................................................15 Level Dryer .................................................................................15 Complete Installation .................................................................15 DRYER USE ..................................................................................16 Starting Your Dryer.....................................................................16 Stopping Your Dryer ..................................................................17 Pausing or Restarting.................................................................17 Control Locked...........................................................................17 Drying and Cycle Tips ................................................................17 Status Display.............................................................................17 Cycles .........................................................................................18 Additional Features ....................................................................19 Temperature ...............................................................................19 Drying Rack ................................................................................19 DRYER CARE...............................................................................20 Cleaning the Dryer Location.......................................................20 Cleaning the Lint Screen ............................................................20 Cleaning the Dryer Interior .........................................................21 Cleaning the Dryer Exterior ........................................................21 Removing Accumulated Lint......................................................21 Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................21 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................22 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .........................................................23 WARRANTY ..................................................................................24 2 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: DANGER WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: s s 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, or 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. s s s s s s s s s s s s 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. s SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS s Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. s s s For close-clearance installations between 33" (83.8 cm) and 38" (96.5 cm), see "Plan Vent System" section for venting requirements. Flat-blade screwdriver #3 Phillips screwdriver /" (14 mm) open-end wrench (for adjusting dryer feet) Level Wire stripper (direct wire installations) Vent clamps s Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) Tin snips (new vent installations) ¼" nut driver (recommended) Tape measure Wood block (for adjusting dryer feet) 38" (96.5 cm) s s s s s s Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. s Options Pedestal Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You may purchase a pedestal separately for this dryer. This pedestal will add about 11" (27.9 cm) to the height of your dryer for a total height of approximately 53" (134.6 cm). For a garage installation, you will need to place the pedestal at least 7" (17.8 cm) above the floor. Parts Supplied Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all parts were included. A B A. Door handle B. Plastic washers (2) C. Screws (2) C Remove Decorative Mat Remove the optional decorative mat (included) from the top of the dryer and set aside. Attach Door Handle 1. Insert the 2 screws through the holes in the door. 2. Place the plastic washers onto the screws. 3. Attach the handle by hand tightening the screws, first the top then the bottom. Optional pedestal To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. Ask for Part Number LAV2701RSS. Door Reversal Kit Would you like to change your dryer door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening? To do so, you will need to purchase a Door Reversal Kit. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. Ask for Part Number 8182652. 4. Push the handle against the door. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Parts needed Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before purchasing parts. 4 Location Requirements WARNING Dryer Dimensions 57" (144.8 cm) Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. 42"** (106.7 cm) You will need s 33"* (83.8 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See "Venting Requirements." A separate 30 amp circuit. If you are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." A sturdy floor to support the total dryer weight of 250 lbs (113.4 kg). The combined weight of accessories, clothes loads and companion appliances should also be considered. A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. Clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level. For a garage installation, you will need to place the dryer at least 18" (46 cm) above the floor. If using a pedestal, you will need an additional 7" (17.8 cm). s s s *Includes the door handle. **Includes the feet extended 1" (2.5 cm). The optional decorative mat (included) will add approximately ½" (1.3 cm) to the height. NOTE: Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting Requirements." s Recommended installation spacing for custom undercounter installation, dryer only 1" (2.5 cm) 42" min. (106.7 cm) s Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an automatic cycle. This can result in longer drying times. The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather. Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector. 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with or without a pedestal s Installation spacing The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this dryer. This dryer has been tested for spacing of 0" (0 cm) clearance on the sides, front and rear. Recommended spacing should be considered for the following reasons: s The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. s For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. 3"* (7.6 cm) 48 in.2* (310 cm2) Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and floor moldings. Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. Companion appliance spacing should also be considered. 1" (2.5 cm) 24 in.2* (155 cm2) 33" 1" 27" 5" 1" (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (83.8 cm) (12.7 cm) 3"* (7.6 cm) s s A B A. Front view B. Side view - closet or confined area C. Closet door with vents C s NOTE: This dryer cannot be stacked on the washer. *Required spacing 5 Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation, with or without a pedestal s Electrical Requirements It is your responsibility s s For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) To contact a qualified electrical installer. To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations. A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. s 1" 27" 1" 1" 33" 5" (2.5 cm) (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) (12.7 cm) (88.8 cm) (2.5 cm) To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp c ...