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PREVENT INJURY
To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically grounded by a
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qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the dryer for the installer’s ref-
erence. Refer to
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for detailed grounding procedures. If the dryer is moved to a new location,
have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord of a gas dryer must be plugged into a properly
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grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the dryer to a gas
pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.
ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do so can result
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in electrical shock or injury.
Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.
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To prevent injury, do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before
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reaching into the drum.
PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE DRYER
All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Owner’s
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Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.
Do not tamper with controls.
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Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.
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A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation (electric dryers
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only). A service technician must replace the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
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Important Safety Instructions, con’t
Drying Procedures
1.
Prepare load for drying.
Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load.
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Separate dark items from light-colored items. Separate items that shed
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lint from those that attract lint.
Check for stains which may not have been removed in washing. Repeat
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stain removal process and wash again before drying. Dryer heat may
permanently set some stains.
Place delicate or small items in a mesh bag.
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Be sure buckles, buttons and trim are heatproof and won’t damage the
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drum finish. Close zippers; fasten hooks and Velcro®-like fasteners. Tie
strings and sashes to prevent snagging and tangling.
2.
Check that the lint filter is clean and in place.
3.
Load the dryer and close the door.
Load items loosely. The average wet load will fill the drum 1/3 to 1/2
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full. Items need room to tumble freely for even drying and less wrin-
kling.
If desired, place a dryer fabric softener sheet on top of the load at the
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beginning of the cycle.
To save energy and time and avoid uneven drying and wrinkling, do not
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overload the dryer.
When drying large items, dry only two or three items at a time. Fill out
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the load with small and medium sized items.
For delicate or very small loads, add two or three similar items to im-
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prove tumbling action.
4.
Select the appropriate cycle and settings for each load.
See
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Operating Instructions
for your specific model.
5.
Start the cycle.
To add or remove items when the dryer is running, open the door. The
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dryer will stop when the door is opened. Allow the drum to come to a
complete stop before reaching inside.
Close the door and press Start to resume the cycle.
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6.
When the cycle ends, remove items immediately and hang or fold.
(Mesh bag not included.)
Clean the lint filter after
every load.
To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock or injury to persons, read the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this
Use
and Care Guide
before operating your dryer.
