Amana W10773366A, Use And Care Manual

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2 . Insert cord brackets into slotted holes in rear panel and
secure with screws provided.
B
A
C
A .Cord bracket
B. Slotted hole
C. Screw
NOTE: Power supply cord may be wrapped around the brackets
for storage convenience when dryer is not in use.
Install casters
1. To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard
from dryer carton. Place cardboard under entire back edge
of the dryer.
2. Firmly grasp dryer body and gently lay dryer on cardboard.
3. Screw casters into dryer base at four corners and
tighten securely.
4. Set the dryer upright. In doing so, be certain that the dryer
does not roll away from you.
Connect Vent
1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet.
Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet
in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is
clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside
exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood
with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
2. Move dryer into its final location. Avoid crushing or kinking
the vent.
3. Once exhaust vent connection is made, remove cardboard.
Complete Installation
1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part,
go back through the steps to see what was skipped.
2. Check that you have all of your tools.
3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
4. Check dryer’s final location. Be sure vent is not crushed
or kinked.
5. Check that dryer is on a level surface.
6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
7. Remove film on the console and any tape remaining on dryer.
Remove tape from lint screen (located on inside back wall
of dryer).
8. Read “Dryer Use.”
9. Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.
10. To test the dryer, set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air
cycle) for 20 minutes and start the dryer.
If the dryer will not start, check the following:
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Controls are set in a running or “On” position.
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Start button has been firmly pressed.
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Dryer is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has
not tripped.
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Dryer door is closed.
11. When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the
dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle and
close the door.
If you do not feel heat, check the following:
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Controls are set on a heated cycle, not an air cycle.
NOTE: You may notice an odor when dryer is first heated. This
odor is common when the heating element is first used. The odor
will go away.