BUILT BETTER TH_N iT HAS TO BE TM Owner's Manual Contents Important Safety Information ............... Drying Clothes ................................... Features, Hints, and Care .................. Reversing the Door ............................. Drying Guide ...................................... Trouble Shooting ................................ Amana Dryer Warranty ....................... Gas Keep manual and instructions stays Part N0.40091502 Printed in U.S.A.
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Important Safety Information To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, dryer, follow these basic precautions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ] WARNING [ Read all instructions before using dryer. Install dryer according to Installation Instructions. Refer to the Grounding Instructions in the Installation Instructions for proper grounding of the dryer.
Drying Clothes If These are _ Different 1. Sort Controls Yours These controls are intended to show the 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. The int\)rmation provided applies to several of the models in the product line. 2.
Drying 4. Select SIGNAL volume (some Clothes (cont'd) 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. LOUD 5. Select 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 Your dryer control panel is color coordinated for yore convenience. When you set your controls, notice which colors are the same. They will help guide you through setting the controls. Drying Times It is impossible to give exact drying times. Conditions fiom home to home vary and directly affect drying times. The length of time it takes to dry loads will depend on several variables.
Reversing the Door To reverse perform 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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 for the type fabric used. Dry one double or two single spreads at once• Chenille and tufted spreads will shed Iint 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 Electric DELICATE or NO HEAT cycles.
Drying Item Special Knit articles Lingerie Guide (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 cverdrying, rewet them and dry properly, Cottons AUTOMATIC REGULAR or TIME DRY cycle. Remove slightly damp to minimize ironing.
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. TOPIC Vibrating POSSIBLE noise Thumping, rattling, clanking noise Whirling Pulsating Clicking or sound sound sound CAUSE SOLUTION Dryer may not be resting firmly on floor Some vibration is normal.
Trouble TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE Shooting (cont'd) SOLUTION Drying Long drying times Lint Static Improper exhaust system Check Installation Instructions for length of proper exhaust system. Only use 4" diameter rigid or semi-rigid duct. Restricted airflow will cause dryer to stop heating. Check weather hood and exhaust system for restrictions. Overloading Dry one wash load at a time. Sorting Separate heavy items from lightweight items. Full lint filter Clean Iint 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.
