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DRYER USE

Starting Your Dryer

 

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to 
remove dust from storing and shipping.

1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not 

pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.

2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for 

the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred 
Automatic Setting (

*

) to dry most heavyweight and medium 

weight loads. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.”

3. Select a temperature setting on models with a Temp/Fabric 

selector. The cycle descriptions include temperature setting 
suggestions.

NOTE: The temperature selector is part of the Cycle Control 
knob on some models.

4. Select the End of Cycle Signal, if available. The signal is 

helpful when drying permanent press or synthetics. Promptly 
remove these items from the dryer at the end of the cycle to 
prevent wrinkles.

On some models the End of Cycle Signal is part of the Start 
button. Turn the Start button to ON or OFF.

5. Push the START button.

Stopping and Restarting 

You can stop your dryer any time during a cycle.

To stop your dryer

Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.

NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when 
the dryer is not in use.

To restart your dryer

1. Close the door.

2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).

3. Push START.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as 
gasoline, away from dryer.

Do not dry anything that has ever had anything 
flammable on it (even after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can result in 
death, explosion, or fire.

Fire Hazard

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of 
oil on it (including cooking oils).

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be 
dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in 
death or fire.

Summary of Contents for 8318478A

Page 1: ...C AND GAS DRYERS Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www estateappliances com Table of Contents 2 8318478A ...

Page 2: ...jured 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 Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages ...

Page 3: ...e 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The interior of the dryer and exha...

Page 4: ...es 1 Control panel 2 Model and serial number label 3 Dryer drum 4 Lint screen 5 Exhaust grille 6 Wide opening door Additional features your dryer may have End of Cycle Signal selector Drum light Temperature selector Optional purchase Drying rack Other door types Non reversible small side swing door Large side swing door This is a reversible door See your Installation Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 5: ...ng times 3 The exhaust vent can be routed up down left right or straight out the back of the dryer Space requirements are listed in your Installation Instructions 4 Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust vent Use the fewest number of elbows and turns Allow room when using elbows or making turns Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking 5 Use duct tape to seal all joints Do not use s...

Page 6: ...at the end of the cycle to prevent wrinkles On some models the End of Cycle Signal is part of the Start button Turn the Start button to ON or OFF 5 Push the START button StoppingandRestarting You can stop your dryer any time during a cycle To stop your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF NOTE The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in us...

Page 7: ...ll of the cycles and features described Cycle Control knob AutoSenseDryingCycle Use this cycle to dry most loads Your dryer uses an automatic control that senses the moisture in the load and shuts off the dryer when the selected dryness is reached The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is almost dry After the cool down the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops Dry...

Page 8: ...ecurely stitched Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during cycle Dry item completely Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry DryingRack The drying rack is useful for machine drying items you would not necessarily want to tumble dry or that you would normally line dry for example sweaters pillows stuffed toys If your model does not have a drying rack you may purchase one For ordering informat...

Page 9: ...yer to stop before your load is completely dry The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup To wash 1 Roll lint off screen with your fingers 2 Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water 3 Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent Scrub lint screen...

Page 10: ...uctions Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent See your Installation Instructions Has a fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers The drum may be turning but you may not have heat Has an air dry cycle been selected Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried See Drying Cycle and Temperat...

Page 11: ... sashes tied to prevent tangling Were care label instructions followed Were items damaged before drying ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below When calling please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance This i...

Page 12: ...es do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Estate dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need ser...

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