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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................2

DRYER DISPOSAL .........................................................................4

PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5

CHECKING YOUR VENT ...............................................................6

DRYER USE ....................................................................................6

Starting Your Dryer ......................................................................6
Stopping and Restarting ..............................................................7
Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips ...........................................7
Cycle Descriptions .......................................................................7
Additional Features ......................................................................8
Drying Rack (optional) ..................................................................8

DRYER CARE..................................................................................9

Cleaning the Dryer Location.........................................................9
Cleaning the Lint Screen ..............................................................9
Cleaning the Dryer Interior ...........................................................9
Removing Accumulated Lint ........................................................9
Regular Servicing .......................................................................10
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................10

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................10

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .........................................................12

DRYER SAFETY

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately 
 

You

 

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow 

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 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:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

WARNING: 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.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation, service, or conversions for use on other gas supplies must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

Summary of Contents for 3RLEC8600

Page 1: ...ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS Use CareGuide Table of Contents 2 Models 3RLER5437 3RLGR5437 3RLEC8646 3RLEQ8000 3RLEC8600 3RLEQ8033 8543156 ...

Page 2: ...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 follow instructions instructions DANGER WARNING WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be fo...

Page 3: ...aned in washed in soaked in or spotted with gasoline dry cleaning solvents cooking oils or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapours 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 doors to the drying c...

Page 4: ...e symbol on the product or on the documents accompanying the product indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal For more detailed information about trea...

Page 5: ...rol panel B Model and serial number label C Dryer drum D Lint screen E Wide opening door Additional features your dryer may have Super wide swing door End of Cycle Signal selector Wrinkle Guard selector Automatic Dry sensor Optional purchase Drying rack ...

Page 6: ...n a new location When cleaning is complete be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check DRYER USE StartingYourDryer This booklet covers several different models Your dryer may not have all of the cycles and features described Before using your dryer wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping 1 Clean lint screen...

Page 7: ...ructions To reduce wrinkling remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops This is especially important for permanent press knits and synthetic fabrics Cycle and temperature tips Use a Hot or High Heat setting for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes Use a Medium Heat setting for drying medium weight items such as sheets underwear permanent press fabrics and some kni...

Page 8: ...e a load from the dryer as soon as it stops wrinkles can form The Wrinkle Guard II feature periodically tumbles rearranges and fluffs the load for up to 30 minutes without heat to avoid wrinkles Press the Wrinkle Guard ON button to enable the Wrinkle Guard II feature A signal will sound periodically when the Wrinkle Guard II feature is on if the End of Cycle Signal is selected The signal and the t...

Page 9: ... screen with hot water 3 Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup 4 Rinse screen with hot water 5 Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel Insert lint screen back into dryer CleaningtheDryerInterior To clean dryer drum 1 Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water 2 Apply paste to a soft cloth OR Appl...

Page 10: ...gested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call DryerOperation Dryer will not run Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer Check to make sure both fuses are intact and tight or that both circuit breakers have not tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electr...

Page 11: ...Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns Long venting will increase drying times See the Installation Instructions Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size Use 4 10 2 cm diameter vent material Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45ºF 7ºC Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF 7ºC Is the dryer located in a closet Closet door...

Page 12: ...ime The new electric heating element may have an odor The odor will be gone after the first cycle ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service please check the Troubleshooting section It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow these instructions If you need assistance or service If your problem is not due to any of the items listed in the Troubleshoo...

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