USER GUIDE
16-Cycle 4.4 Cu. Ft. Front Load Electric Dryer
NS-FDRE44W1/NS-FDRE44W1-C
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Page 1: ...USERGUIDE 16 Cycle 4 4 Cu Ft Front Load Electric Dryer NS FDRE44W1 NS FDRE44W1 C Before using your new product please read these instructions to prevent any damage ...
Page 2: ...Drying a load of clothes 30 Unloading your dryer 31 Setting the child lock 31 Cleaning the lint filters 32 Emptying the water reservoir 34 Dryer options and settings 36 Special laundry tips 39 Maintaining your dryer 40 Cleaning the heat exchanger 40 Cleaning the exterior 40 Cleaning the drum 40 Cleaning the control panel 41 Cleaning the moisture sensors 41 Troubleshooting 42 Understanding the erro...
Page 3: ...aintain your dryer IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS 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 death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Installation and service must be performed by a qualified install...
Page 4: ...ear this or any other appliance 8 Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children 9 Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded remove the door of the drying compartment 10 Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving 11 Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to ...
Page 5: ...not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber like materials 26 Do not place the 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 27 To reduce the risk of fire due to contaminated loads the final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat cool down pe...
Page 6: ...usly The potential for spontaneous combustion increases when items containing vegetable oil or cooking oil are exposed to heat Heat source such as your dryer can warm these items allowing an oxidation reaction in the oil to occur 7 Oxidation creates heat If this heat cannot escape the items can become hot enough to catch fire Piling stacking or storing these kinds of items may prevent heat from es...
Page 7: ...m 16 Cycle 4 4 Cu Ft Front Load Electric Dryer INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Front components Back components Water reservoir Side plate Maintenance cover Adjustable legs 2 Control panel Door Filter Fan cover Wiring box Drain hose ...
Page 8: ...s you have set When the delay program starts the time counts down on the display and the delay icon blinks 4 Time Adjust Press repeatedly to change your cycle s drying time to 120 minutes 90 minutes 60 minutes or 30 minutes For manual cycles only 5 Dryness Press to select the dryness level including More Normal Less or Damp Different dry levels have different drying time For clothes to be ironed m...
Page 9: ... Bulky Towels Active Wear Delicates and Sanitize are Sensor cycles Your cycle s drying time is determined by the moisture in your clothes Wool Air Fluff Time Dry and Refresh are Manual cycles 10 Start Pause Press to start or pause the program You can t change any setting except add a garment ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Delay start indicator Displays when your dryer s delay start setting is turned on The cy...
Page 10: ...nkle Prevent function is running 8 My Cycle indicator Lights when you select My Cycle with the cycle selector 9 Cooling air indicator Flashes when drying with cooling non heated air 10 Cycle finished indicator Flashes when the cycle is finished and it is time to open the dryer door 11 Wrinkle prevent Displays when the Wrinkle Prevent function is turned on 12 Manual drying time selection Displays y...
Page 11: ...TLET is required Refer to the Electric requirements on page 17 POWER CORD for electric dryer except for Canada LOCATION REQUIREMENTS The dryer should be located where there is enough space at the front for loading the dryer and enough space behind for the exhaust system and the drain hose to be used Make sure that the room in which the dryer is located has enough fresh air The dryer must be locate...
Page 12: ...where it will be exposed to water or weather Keep the dryer area clear of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Your dryer produces combustible lint Keep the area around the dryer lint free 33 5 in 85 1 cm 23 4 in 59 5 cm 42 2 in 107 2 cm 33 5 in 85 1 cm 25 7 in 65 3 cm ...
Page 13: ...d air openings for a combined minimum total area of 72 sq in 465 sq cm with a minimum clearance of 3 in 7 6 cm at the top and bottom A slatted door with equivalent space clearance is acceptable Minimum clearances between your dryer and adjacent walls or other surfaces are Either side 1 in 2 5 cm Rear 2 in 5 1 cm Top 2 in 5 1 cm Front 2 in 5 1 cm WARNING No other fuel burning appliance should be in...
Page 14: ...14 www insigniaproducts com INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 in 2 5 cm 1 in 2 5 cm 1 in 2 5 cm 2 in 5 1 cm 23 4 in 59 5 cm 23 4 in 59 5 cm 25 7 in 65 3 cm 2 in 5 1 cm 2 in 5 1 cm ...
Page 15: ...ectric Dryer INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing under a counter WARNING No other fuel burning appliance should be installed in the same closet as the dryer 35 5 in 90 1 cm 1 in 2 5 cm 1 in 2 5 cm 23 4 in 59 5 cm 42 2 in 107 2 cm 33 5 in 85 1 cm 25 7 in 65 3 cm ...
Page 16: ...ions Leave at least two inches between your appliances sides and any surrounding walls Position the back of your appliances at least 2 in 5 1 cm away from the wall If there s a door in front of your appliances make sure that it is vented properly and at least 3 in 7 6 cm from the front of your appliances 66 9 in 170 cm 2 in 5 1 cm 1 in 2 5 cm 1 in 2 5 cm 23 4 in 59 5 cm 3 in 7 6 cm 25 7 in 65 3 cm...
Page 17: ... Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer If the plug does not fit the outlet have the correct type outlet installed by a qualified electrician To prevent unnecessary risk of fire electrical shock or personal injury all wiring and grounding must be done in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 Latest Revision for the U...
Page 18: ...Type 14 30R The ground wire ground conductor may be either green or bare The neutral conductor must be identified by a white color See Step by step instructions on page 20 for instructions on how to connect a power cord to your dryer Grounding requirements Your dryer must be grounded If a malfunction or breakdown occurs the grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of leas...
Page 19: ...ments on page 18 For U S models you have the correct type power cord not included See Electric requirements on page 17 Note For Canadian models the power cord comes pre installed WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appli...
Page 20: ...nect the power cord grounding wire to the external screw If there is no power cord grounding wire remove the neutral wire from the center terminal block screw on your dryer then connect it to the external ground conductor screw and connect the neutral wire to the center terminal block 2 Remove the two side terminal block screws then connect the other wires to the outer terminal screws Make sure th...
Page 21: ...ect the power cord neutral wire white or center wire and your dryer s ground wire white under the center screw on the terminal block Make sure that you cross the screw through the power cord terminal ring then tighten the screw WARNING We recommend ring type terminals If using strap terminals make sure that they are tightened WARNING We recommend using ring type terminals If you use strap terminal...
Page 22: ...ey are tightened WARNING Risk Of Electric Shock All U S models are produced for a 3 WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION The dryer frame is grounded to the neutral conductor at the terminal block A 4 WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION is required for new or remodeled construction mobile homes or if local codes do not permit grounding through neutral conductor If the 4 wire system is used the dryer frame cannot be grounded ...
Page 23: ... in the water reservoir and you ll need to empty it after each use 1 Remove the drain hose from the holder 2 Disconnect the hose from the water reservoir inflow 3 Insert the drain hose and the external drain hose into the connector 4 To drain the water A Put the hose in a sink OR Note To prevent leakage there is tension between the hose and inflow You may need to exert force to disconnect the hose...
Page 24: ...ged into an electrical outlet and is properly grounded The dryer is level and sits firmly on the floor Start your dryer to confirm that it runs heats and shuts off Note When you put the hose in the washing basin or floor drain make sure that the hose is not bent because it can slow the drainage Important Before you connect the power cord review the electric requirements in Electric requirements on...
Page 25: ...FDRE44W1 C Installation must be performed by a qualified installer More than two people are required to lift the dryer into position because of its weight and size Failure to do so could result in personal injury or death DANGER Incorrect installation may lead to a safety accident Keep kids the elderly and pets away from the installation area Both washer and dryer must be powered off during stacki...
Page 26: ...1 With two people tip the dryer to one side 2 Attach two support pieces with two of the provided tapping screws 3 Peel and stick one support piece rubber pad to each of the support pieces on the surface that will touch the washer top Support pieces Support piece Support piece rubber pad ...
Page 27: ...u Ft Front Load Electric Dryer INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 Tip the dryer to the other side to attach two support pieces and rubber pads 5 Turn the dryer feet counter clockwise to retract them 6 Remove the two screws from the back of your dryer ...
Page 28: ...UCTIONS 7 Attach right angle rubber pads to front of washer where the front feet of the dryer will sit 8 With two people one on each side lift the dryer up and place on top of the washer Note We recommend that you use a lifting harness not included ...
Page 29: ...he right bracket on the right side 10 Attach the connecting bracket rubber pads to the inside face of the two connecting brackets 11 Use the provided screws one screw per bracket to attach the connecting brackets to your dryer You installed the brackets on the washer in step 9 Note There are no pilot screw holes in the washer You must drill directly into the washer cover Make sure that you use a 3...
Page 30: ...er at a time Heavy and lightweight fabrics take different amounts of time to dry If you mix heavy and lightweight fabrics in a load lightweight fabrics may be dry at the end of the cycle while heavy fabrics may still be damp If you only need to dry one or two items you can improve the tumbling action and drying efficiency by adding a couple of similar items to the load Overloading restricts tumbli...
Page 31: ...e selected cycle 2 If you need to pause the cycle for example to add or remove items or adjust the load press Start Pause then open the door Your dryer stops tumbling When you are ready to start drying again close the door then press Start Pause Unloading your dryer When the drying cycle is done open the door and remove the items Setting the child lock Your dryer has a child lock feature to preven...
Page 32: ...RNING Do not operate your dryer without the lint filter in place Do not use a damaged or broken lint filter This may reduce performance and or cause a fire Note You should clean the lint filter after every load to shorten the drying time and to make sure that your dryer is running efficiently If the lint is difficult to wipe away you can gently wash the filter in mild soapy water Make sure that yo...
Page 33: ...eously then tilt the base filter cover forward and remove it 2 Unlock three locking levers that hold the filter in place 3 Pull the handle to remove the base filter 4 Clean the base filter If there is too much lint clean the filter in water and dry it filter thoroughly before reinstalling Clean the rubber sealing both at the filter and handle Filter base ...
Page 34: ... inside the dryer Lint accumulated on the base filter blocks the air circulation If you don t clean the filter regularly it increases drying time and energy consumption Unplug the power cord before cleaning Do not operate your dryer without the filter Notes Empty the water reservoir after each use Otherwise the drying cycle pauses and the empty water reservoir indicator lights up After the reservo...
Page 35: ...eservoir horizontally Make sure not to spill water out of the reservoir Make sure that you keep the reservoir level to avoid spilling water WARNING Empty the water reservoir after each washing cycle Otherwise the program will pause and the icon light After the reservoir is emptied press Start Pause to restart the dryer Do not use the reservoir water for human or animal consumption Do not use the d...
Page 36: ...ll the dryer drum up to about 1 2 full Large load Fill the dryer drum up to about 3 4 full Do not overload Items need to tumble freely CYCLE RECOMMENDED LOAD DRYNESS WRINKLE PREVENT TIME ADJUST MAX AMOUNT DAMP ALERT Normal Cotton Damp Less Normal More Yes Jeans Denim Jeans Damp Less Normal More Yes Perm Press Chemical fiber easy care Damp Less Normal More Yes Quick Dry Small amounts of clothing Da...
Page 37: ...re Yes Heavy Duty Jeans Corduroys Work clothes Sports clothes Damp Less Normal More Yes Mixed Load Chemical fiber Damp Less Normal More Yes My Cycle Varies based on your personalized settings Note The Wool cycle is not drying cycle It is normally used to make woolens regain their full shape The Refresh cycle is not a heating cycle It is normally used to refresh clothing that has become wrinkled CY...
Page 38: ... kg Chemical fiber easy care Quick Dry 2 lbs 9 kg Small amounts of clothing Wool 3 lbs 1 4 kg Wool Air Fluff 2 lbs 9 kg n a Time Dry 8 lbs 3 6 kg n a Refresh 3 lbs 1 4 kg n a Sanitize 5 lbs 2 3 kg Cotton Delicates 3 lbs 1 4 kg Delicates Active Wear 5 lbs 2 3 kg Sports clothes chemical fiber Towel 8 lbs 3 6 kg Towels Bulky 4 lbs 1 8 kg Bedsheets comforters Heavy Duty 8 lbs 3 6 kg Jeans skirts thick...
Page 39: ...ss dryness level to help minimize wrinkling Dry these in small loads for best results and remove as soon as possible Cloth diapers Use the Normal cycle Down filled items like jackets sleeping bags or comforters Use the Bulky cycle on the low temperature Add a couple of dry towels to absorb moisture and shorten drying time Foam rubber like rug backs stuffed toys or shoulder pads DO NOT dry on a tem...
Page 40: ...d the base filter See Cleaning the base filter on page 33 Cleaning the exterior Clean with a soft damp cloth Do not use abrasive substances Protect the surface from sharp objects Do not place any heavy or sharp objects or a detergent box on the dryer Keep them in a separate storage area These items may scratch or damage the top cover of the dryer Because the entire dryer has a high gloss finish th...
Page 41: ...s 1 Scrub the sensors with a fine sandpaper to remove debris that may interfere with the sensor 2 Wipe the sensors with a dry cloth 3 Select a sensor cycle when drying your next load of laundry to test your sensors If your sensor is working correctly the cycle ends when your clothes are dry WARNING Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only ...
Page 42: ...even drying This may need to be done a few times throughout the cycle The load may be too small to tumble correctly Add a few towels Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct Check the circuit breaker and fuses for your dryer s electrical connection Dryer is noisy It is normal for your dryer to hum due to the high velocity of air moving through the dryer drum and exhaust system Check the load for obj...
Page 43: ...g the filter Some fabrics are lint producers like a fuzzy white cotton towel and they should be dried separately from clothes that are lint trappers like a pair of black linen pants Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying The indicator is lighting Clean the lint filter When you turn on the power and before you start your dryer the lint filter indicator automatically flashes for 10 second...
Page 44: ...stage Specifications ERROR CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS E32 Moisture sensor error Please contact your local service center if the problem occurs E33 Temperature sensor error E64 Motor communication error E82 PCB communication error Dimensions H W D 33 5 23 4 in 25 7 in 85 1 59 5 65 3 cm Weight Gross 128 Ibs 58 1 kg Net 121 lbs 54 9 kg Voltage 120 V 240 V AC 60 Hz Max power consumption 800 W ...
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