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DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE

The tumble dryer is constructed in sheet steel panels with a treated and painted finish that ensures its
aesthetic quality remains unaltered over time.

The motor and all moving parts are designed to guarantee minimum noise levels.

The stainless steel drum is large and well mounted to ensure a better quality tumble dryer and a longer
life of clothing.

The control panel lets you use all the drying programs with ease.

The door has a wide opening to facilitate easy loading and unloading of the laundry.

For additional information, see the type plate located on the door facing.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Drying system

Internal Condenser

Drum Capacity

106 liters

Voltage

208/230 V, 60 Hz

Heater

2500 W

Weight

Approx . 88 lbs. (39 kg)

Control panel

Door

Lint
Filter

Adjustable
legs

DIMENSIONS

Height

33-1/4” (84.45 cm)

Width

23-3/8” (59.37 cm)

Depth w/door closed

22-3/8” (56.83 cm)

Depth w/door open

45-1/8” (114.62 cm)

Magnetic
door catch

Condensed
water tank

Condenser

Summary of Contents for EDC158

Page 1: ...Dryer EDC158 Owner s Manual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL IMPORTANT To get the best performance from your dryer read all operating instructions before using it for the first time ...

Page 2: ...NE 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE TUMBLE DRYER 8 CARE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS 9 THE CONTROL PANEL 10 RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS AND TEMPERATURE SETTINGS 11 CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 WARRANTY 15 QUICK START REFERENCE GUIDE 16 ...

Page 3: ...minated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire Electrical installation if required must be done by a licensed electrician Do not operate appliance while away from the home Do not heat dry items that have been dry cleaned The dryer is made and marked to facilitate recycling When it is no longer useful contact your local refuse collection servic...

Page 4: ...ontrol panel lets you use all the drying programs with ease The door has a wide opening to facilitate easy loading and unloading of the laundry For additional information see the type plate located on the door facing TECHNICAL INFORMATION Drying system Internal Condenser Drum Capacity 106 liters Voltage 208 230 V 60 Hz Heater 2500 W Weight Approx 88 lbs 39 kg Control panel Door Lint Filter Adjusta...

Page 5: ...nd adjusting the feet to the correct height Be careful not to screw the feet down too far and do not use a screwdriver NOTE A badly leveled machine may result in damage to the bearings and premature wear so we recommend that you use a spirit level 4 Connect the condensation hose to a drain optional CONNECTING THE CONDENSATION DRAIN HOSE Your condenser dryer has a tank that collects the condensed w...

Page 6: ...nto wall receptacle 12 Turn power on at breaker fuse box Follow the steps below to connect a 3 wire power cord NOTE The numbers in the illustration correlate to the step numbers 1 Turn the power off at the breaker fuse box 2 Remove the terminal block cover 3 Use the strain relief attached below the terminal block opening 4 Loosen or remove center terminal block screw 5 Connect neutral white wire o...

Page 7: ...o the top right side hole 5 Use the plugs you removed from the right side top and bottom of the door to cover the holes on the left side of the door 6 Remove the hinges on the right and place them on the left 7 Remove the plug for the door catch C 8 Remove the door catch by pressing a screwdriver against the bottom of the plastic piece Fig 1 9 Place the door catch into the left receptacle C making...

Page 8: ... for drying Permanent press items should be dried together For the most wrinkle free results when drying permanent press items you should fill the machine only half full These items also should be removed promptly from the dryer and hung up or folded right away Dry heavy fabrics together and lightweight fabrics together Dry fabrics that shed lint chenille terry cloth etc separately from fabrics th...

Page 9: ...ry SPECIAL DRYING INSTRUCTIONS Drip dry do not spin or wring Dry flat Dry in shade Do not bleach Any bleach when needed Only non chlorine bleach BLEACH INSTRUCTIONS Permanent Press or Wrinkle Resistant setting Machine dry IRONING INSTRUCTIONS High temperature setting Medium temperature setting Low temperature setting Do not iron or press with heat Iron without using steam This symbol indicates the...

Page 10: ...erature setting is for synthetics such as cotton polyester blend rayon ac etate washable silk or nylon If this button is pressed in the temperature setting is Delicate The light will flash to indicate the dryer is set on Delicate DRAIN BUTTON AND LIGHT If the condensed water tank is full the Drain light will flash and the dryer will stop To resume the program empty the tank and press the drain but...

Page 11: ...set the Program knob to the correct program RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS AND TEMPERATURE SETTINGS The table below is intended to help you determine which program is best for each type of load Fabric Type Program Temp Setting Load Size Heavy cottons and denims Extra Dry Normal Full Cottons and linens w out elastic and or decorative trim white and colorfast items Normal Normal Full Cotton and linen items th...

Page 12: ... unit and let water spill out 2 The outlet is on the rear right of the water tank Empty the water into a sink or drain Note The condensed water is safe to use for watering plants 3 Replace the tank into the slot making sure it is securely in place NOTE If the water tank fills during a drying cycle the machine will stop and the Drain indicator light will flash To resume the program empty the tank a...

Page 13: ...le and pulling forward Fig 2 4 Spray the filter with warm water until all of the lint is removed Fig 3 and 4 Allow the condenser to air dry before replacing it into the unit NOTE Do not put the condenser into a dishwasher And do not use any sharp metal objects or a wire brush to clean the condenser Also do not poke anything between the fins 5 Make sure the handle is at the bottom and carefully rep...

Page 14: ...areful not to overload the dryer because the warm air needs sufficient room to circulate properly and the clothes need room to tumble freely The laundry should only be damp when it comes out of the washer If it seems too wet try using a faster or longer spin cycle on the washer My clothes are coming out wrinkled You should remove the clothes as soon as the dryer signals the end of the cycle Dry he...

Page 15: ...ocally contact AM Appliance Group at the numbers listed below Before calling for service or contacting AM Appliance Group regarding a warranty issue make a note of the model type name and serial number see page 14 Be sure to complete the Warranty Registration Card you received with your appliance and mail it to AM Appliance Group to validate your appliance warranty Cosmetic damage must be reported...

Page 16: ...s the drain button until the drain light stops flashing Reset the Program knob to the desired setting to restart the dryer RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS AND TEMPERATURE SETTINGS Fabric Type Program Temp Setting Load Size Heavy cottons and denims Extra Dry Normal Full Cottons and linens w out elastic and or decorative trim white and colorfast items Normal Normal Full Cotton and linen items that require iron...

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