'nlana A Raylheon ®po_/ Use and Care Guide Home Laundry Automatic Dryer D2491E3B Models: (Electric Heat) LE8467W/L2 (Gas Heat) LG8469W/L2 KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the dryer changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the dryer.) Amana Part No. 503276 7/95 No. Sears No.
Amana Dryers... Thank you for buying an Amana dryer. Your satisfaction with this new product is very important to us. This Use and Care Guide will help you understand how your dryer operates.., and how to get the most benefit from the features you selected. Please read this Use and Care Guide thoroughly. Complete the Registration Card in the packet with this guide and return to Amana's Product Registration Department promptly. If your registration card is missing, call 1-800-843-0304.
I Table of , nts i:!i_!i Before Drying Energy Saving Tips ...... Helps and Hints ..... Exhaust System .... Sort .................... Load ........ -_,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, serious injury or death. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY (Save These -&WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons when using your dryer, follow these basic precautions: 1. Read all instructions before using the dryer. 2. Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in the iNSTALLATiON manual for the proper grounding of the dryer. 3.
18. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT put clothes which have traces of any flammable substances such as machine oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. or anything containing wax or chemicals such as in mops and cleaning cloths, or anything dry-cleaned at home with dry-cleaning solvent in the dryer. 19. Use the dryer only for its intended purpose, drying clothes. 20. Always disconnect the electrical power to the dryer before attempting service.
Before Drying... Energy Saving Tips Helps and Hints • --_ Make sure the lint filter is cleaned after each load. • Do not overload the dryer. • Do not overdry items. • Remove items to be ironed while still damp. Large loads of similar fabrics dry the most efficiently. However, dry permanent press in smaller loads to prevent wrinkling. • Use the correct FABRIC SELECTOR setting for the type of fabric being dried. • Locateyour dryer so the exhaust duct is as short and straight as possible.
Sort Load Set Drying Time If you have correctly sorted the items for washing, they should be properly sorted for drying too. Do not overload your dryer. Bulk, not weight, determines the load size. There should be space in the dryer for the clothes to tumble freely. This helps to reduce wrinkles. Large and small pieces together make up loads which will tumble well.
How to Use The timer knob will not advance with the same regularity in the AUTOMATIC cycle as it does in the TIME DRY cycle. For example, you may notice the timer knob remains in the same position for 15 minutes before it begins to move. THE TIMER IS NOT MALFUNCTIONING. This only means it took 15 minutes for the load to become dry enough to start advancing the timer knob. The length of time it takes for the timer knob to begin advancing depends on the type and size of load being dried.
Automatic Permanent PresslKnits Cycle Use this setting for permanent press, polyester knits, heavy and medium weight synthetics that are "no-iron". The COOL TUMBLE portion of this cycle is a 10 minute cool-down (no heat) period. The end of cycle signal (if selected) will buzz for a short period of time at the end of cool-down.
Operation Instructions -& WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, Pages 4 and 5, before operating the dryer. To Dry Clothes IMPORTANT: Please read instructions before using dryer. Before using dryer for the first time, wash out the inside of the dryer cylinder with a sudsy cloth, then wipe dry. Install the dryer according to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 1.
Drying Special Items... Curtains Cotton :_EGULAR heat. Remove damp for ironing or dry completely, then steam iron. Synthetic Fibers DELICATE heat. Allow room for tumbling to prevent wrinkling. Delicate or sheer curtains must be dried by themselves so they will not be snagged by hooks or crushed by other clothes in the load. Some sheer curtains are heat sensitive. Dry 10 minutes only, plus the no heat period. Remove from dryer immediately and hang.
Type Blankets Wool Agitation and tumbling contribute to the shrinkage and felting of wool. We cannot guarantee that wool will not shrink. However, if care is taken and the blanket manufacturer's instructions are followed, satisfactory results should be obtained. Wash by the soak method with as little agitation as possible. After washing, stretch blanket gently in both directions. Heat dryer at REGULAR heat with about five dry bath towels. Place towels between folds in blanket.
Type of Load Knit Articles Special Instructions Knit fabrics are usually manufactured under tension (stretching). Cotton knits especially may relax or draw together if every bit of moisture is removed from 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. Cotton and Denims REGULAR heat. Remove slightly damp to minimize ironing. Reshape, smooth seams and pockets, etc.
Maintenance...
Lint The lint filter is located at the front of the dryer in the lower part of the door opening. CLEAN THE LINT FILTER AFTER DRYING EACH LOAD. A clean lint filter ensures efficient drying and that clothes remain lint-free when unloading dryer. The lint filter on your dryer is equipped with a cover. This cover is designed to prevent small clothing items (baby socks, etc.) from getting into the lint filter. Filter and Cover...
Before You Call For Service... (You may save time and money by checking the following:) If Your Dryer: Won't Start Doesn't Dry Clothes Satisfactorily Won't Heat Possible Reason -Do This To Correct Dryers equipped with power cord -- be sure the power cord is plugged all the way into the electrical outlet. Close the loading door. o Turn timer knob further into the cycle, or try a different cycle. Push timer knob in to start dryer.
When Service Is Required... The dealer from whom you purchased your dryer can give you the name of your nearest Authorized Service Center. Help them give you prompt service by giving them: 1. 2. 3. An accurate description of the trouble. Complete model, serial, and manufacturing numbers located on the serial plate. Proof of purchase (sales receipt on request). Repair by an unauthorized servicer that results in subsequent failure will void the warranty.
