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Drying Clothes 

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4. Select SIGNAL volume (some models)

If a volume level is selected, the signal will let you know when the cycle

is done. Signal will stop when the door is opened, or when the timer is

advanced to an OFF position.

5. Turn timer to desired

setting

The cycles control the drying time. The

ENERGY SAVER setting, marked with a

star (*), shows which dryer settings will

use the least energy and will leave items

damp for easier ironing.

The 

AUTOMATIC cycles

 will

automatically determine the time needed

to dry your clothes and will work on any

FABRIC SELECTOR setting.

Set the timer for the type of fabric in the

load.

TIME DRY cycle

 will operate dryer for

up to 75 minutes. Cottons and

heavyweight items dry best between 50

and 75 minutes, lightweight items dry

best between 20 and 40 minutes.

AUTOMATIC WRINKLE OUT

 

cycle

(some models)

 helps remove wrinkles

from slightly wrinkled items that may

have been sitting in a dryer or laundry

basket overnight. The cycle has a short

heat setting followed by a 5 minute

COOL DOWN.

6. Push in timer knob to start

To stop dryer at any time, open door or turn timer knob to the OFF

position. To restart dryer, close door, reset timer if necessary, and push in

the timer knob.

Summary of Contents for Gas and Electric Dryer

Page 1: ...e Be sure manual stays with dryer Contents Important Safety Information 3 Drying Clothes 4 Features Hints and Care 6 Reversing the Door 7 Drying Guide 8 Trouble Shooting 10 Amana Dryer Warranty 12 Ó 2001 Amana Appliances Amana Iowa 52204 Part No 40125301 Printed in U S A 06 01 ...

Page 2: ...______________________ Dealer Phone ___________________________________ Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place for future reference or if warranty service is required For answers to questions or to locate an authorized servicer call 1 800 NAT LSVC 1 800 628 5782 inside USA or 319 622 5511 outside USA Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer Amana Appli...

Page 3: ...en is necessary when dryer is used near children a safety rule for all appliances 7 Before dryer is removed from service or discarded remove door to drying compartment 8 Do not reach into dryer if cylinder isrevolving 9 Do not install or store dryer where it will be exposed to water and orweather 10 Do not tamper with dryer controls 11 Do not repair or replace any part of dryer or attempt any serv...

Page 4: ...or recess and push in firmly Words on filter should face front of dryer Add clothes loosely into dryer drum Add fabric softener sheet if desired Close loading door Dryer will not operate with the door open 3 Select FABRIC SELECTOR setting Set FABRIC SELECTOR knob to most appropriate temperature for type of fabric in load Follow garment manufacturer s care label for recommended temperature settings...

Page 5: ...eeded to dry your clothes and will work on any FABRIC SELECTOR setting Set the timer for the type of fabric in the load TIME DRY cycle will operate dryer for up to 75 minutes Cottons and heavyweight items dry best between 50 and 75 minutes lightweight items dry best between 20 and 40 minutes AUTOMATIC WRINKLE OUT cycle some models helps remove wrinkles from slightly wrinkled items that may have be...

Page 6: ... Drying Rack Part No 504105 is useful for drying items that require no tumble drying such as tennis shoes sweaters stuffed toys or other delicate items General Dryer Care Cleaning Ordinarily dryer cylinder will need no care Wipe dryer cabinet as needed If detergent bleach or other washing products have been spilled on the dryer wipe immediately Some products will cause permanent damage if spilled ...

Page 7: ...otate door panel 180 as shown 5 Remove door strike from door liner and reinstall on opposite side 6 Insert liner under flange on bottom of door A then push top of door liner into place B 7 Reinstall 9 screws removed in Step 2 8 Using a screwdriver remove two door plugs and reinstall on opposite side of door opening 9 Reinstall four hinge attaching screws removed in Step 1 B A 1 2 3 B A 4 5 6 7 8 9...

Page 8: ...ne what type of fiber was used to manufacture the pad READ AND CAREFULLY FOLLOW the fabric care instructions supplied by the mattress pad manufacturer Some pads made of synthetic fibers are very heat sensitive These pads can be flammable if over heated or over dried TO AVOID A FIRE HAZARD DO NOT OVER DRY mattress pads Remove pads from the dryer while they are still damp Slip Covers Choose heat for...

Page 9: ...hese may be dried completely as they will stretch into shape Avoid drying with lint shedding fabrics Synthetic Fibers TIME DRY cycle Use a DELICATE or LOW HEAT setting if it is available on dryer Some sheer fabrics especially sheer knits can be heat sensitive Dry these until they are just dry about 10 minutes and remove from dryer immediately Sheer fabrics should not be washed and dried with garme...

Page 10: ...ghtly into wall outlet Fuse blown circuit breaker tripped or power outage occurred Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Do NOT increase fuse capacity Call qualified electrician to correct circuit overload problem Call local utility company to correct power outage Dryer door is not closed Push door closed Timer knob must be pushed in to restart dryer If dryer door was opened during a cycle the tim...

Page 11: ...sher had enough spin speed to extract water Clothes may need to be rearranged in the washer and put through an additional spin cycle to extract enough water before drying Lint Full lint filter Clean lint filter before each use Improper sorting Separate lint producers cotton towels from lint attracters synthetic fabrics Paper tissues or other items left in pockets Remove items from pockets before w...

Page 12: ...d fuses resetting of circuit breakers or correction to household wiring or plumbing Products with original serial numbers removed altered or not readily determined Products purchased for commercial industrial rental or leased use Products located outside of the United States or Canada Premium service charges if the servicer is requested to perform service in addition to normal service or outside n...

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