aBltllr BUILT BETTER THAH IT HAS TO BE Owner's Manual Contents Important Safety Information ............... Drying Clothes ................................... Features, Hints, and Care .................. Reversing the Door ............................. Drying Guide ...................................... Trouble Shooting ................................ Amana Dryer Warranty ....................... Gas and Electric Keep manual instructions stays for with future dryer. reference.
Thank you for buying an Amana dryer! Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly, if registration card is missing, call Amana Consumer Affairs Department.
Important Safety Information WARNING To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or dryer, follow these basic precautions= 1. Read all instructions before 11. Do not repair or replace any part using dryer. of dryer or attempt any service, 2. Install dryer according to unless specifically recommended Installation Instructions.
Drying Clothes If These Controls are Different from 1. Yours These controls are intended to show the Sort clothes for drying Properly dried clothes will need a minimum of care when removed from the dryer. Clothes properly sorted for washing should be properly sorted for drying also. Follow the examples below. variety of features that are available in the product line. If your dryer does not have all the options that are shown, it is not a mistake.
Drying Clothes (cont'd) SIGNAL 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. Select LOUD OFF EXTENDED TUMBLE, if desired (some models) On Automatic cycles only, EXTENDED TUMBLE cycle helps to reduce wrinkling after the normal drying cycle.
Features, Follow the Hints, Colors YOLU" dryer control panel is color coordinated for your and Care Optional Drying Rack convenience. When yuu set your controls, notice which colors are the same. They will help guide you through setting the Drying Rack, Part No. 504105, is useful for drying items that require no-tumble drying, (some models) such as tennis shoes, sweaters, stuffed controls. toys or other delicate items. Drying Times [t is impossible to give exact drying times.
Reversing the Door To perform 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. reverse doors the following steps: Remove four hinge attaching screws• Remove all 9 screws from door and hinges. Pull bottom of door liner out (A), then pull down (B), removing door liner from door panel. Rotate door panel 180 +as shown• Remove door strike from door liner and reinstall on opposite side. Insert liner under flange on bottom of door (A), then push top of door liner into place (B) Reinstall 9 screws removed in Step 2.
Drying Guide Item Special Bedspreads Choose heat lor the type fabric used• Dry one double or two single spreads at once• Chenille and tufted spreads will shed lint and should be dried alone• New spreads will contain loose lint Tumble new spreads on NO HEAT setting before washing to remove loose lint. These spreads may be dried completely. Blankets Instructions Electric DELICATE or NO HEAT cycles.
Drying Item Knit articles Lingerie Special (cont'd) Instructions All Knits Knit fabrics are usually manufactured under tension (stretching) Cotton knits especially may relax or draw together if every bit of moisture is removed form them It is best to take them out of the dryer with a trace of moisture remaining, then stretch to shape, If they do shrink from overdrying, rewet them and dry properly• Cottons AUTOMATIC REGULAR or TIME DRY cycle.
Trouble Shooting You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact Amana Consumer Affairs Department at 800-843-0304.
Trouble TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE Shooting (cont'd) SOLUTION Drying Long drying times Unt Static Improper exhaust system Check Installation Instructions for length of proper exhaust system. Only use 4" diameter rigid or semi-dgid duct. Restricted airflow will cause dryer to stop heating. Check weather hood and exhaust system for restrictions. Ovedoading Dry one wash load at a time. Sorting Separate heavy items from lightweight items. Full lint filter Clean lint filter before each use.
Amana Full ONE Year Dryer Warranty Warranty For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will repair or replace any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Limited Warranty After one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a free part, as listed below, to replace any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The owner will be responsible for paying all other costs including labor, mileage, and transportation.
