KitchenAid ELECTRIC For questions about features, AND _ GAS DRYERS operation/performance, parts, accessories or visit our website at www.kitchenaid.com or service, call 1-800-422-t230, Table of Contents ........................... 2 FOR THE WAY IT'S MADE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY ............................................................... PARTS AND CHECKING USING FEATURES YOUR YOUR VENT .................................................. 3 5 .................................................... 6 DRYER ......................................................... T Starting Your Dryer ....................................................................... 7 Stopping and Restarting ..............................................................
DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or Thissafety is themessages safety alertwillsymbol. "WARNING.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING" To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • • Read all instructions before using the dryer. Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
PARTS AND FEATURES 1 6 •¸•••¸•••• 1. 2. Control panel Model and serial number label Additional have 3. Drum light Drying rack 4. 5. Dryer drum Lint screen Super wide-swing 6. Exhaust grill 7. Electronic dryness sensor 8.
The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements are listed in your Installation Instructions. CHECKING YOUR VENT Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information.
Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*) in the SENSOR DRY cycle to dry most heavyweight and medium weight loads. See "Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips." USING YOUR DRYER 4, Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing).
Loadclothes loosely intothedryer.Donotpackthedryer. Allow spaceforclothes totumble freely. Thefollowing chartshows examples ofbalanced loadsthatwouldallowforproper tumbling. Heavy work 3pairofpants,4pairofjeans,2 pairof clothes overalls, 3shirts Delicates Towels Mixed Load CYCLE DESCRIFFIONS Your new dryer uses the Temperature selector with the Cycle Control knob to design a drying cycle to provide the shortest, most efficient drying time and best fabric care for your load.
Usethiscycletocomplete dryingifitemsarestilldampafterthe automatic cycle. TimedDryisalsouseful for: • Heavyweight andbulkyitems, suchasbedspreads andwork clothes andlargeloadsthatrequire alongdryingtime.Set theTemperature selector toa heatsetting thatmatches the carelabeldirections. • Lightweight items,suchaslingerie, blouses, andknitsthat require ashortdryingtime.SettheTemperature selector at Low,ExtraorUltra-Low heat.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER t_.,_a_l_l_ ¸_t_l_!_L__¸ _ ......' Every load cleaning The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean Explosion Hazard 11 Pull the lint screen towards you. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. To clean dryer drum 1.
Linton TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested the cost of a service call... Clothes • • Is the lint screen clogged? Clean lint screen. Check for air movement. • Is load properly sorted? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color. • Is the load too big or too heavy? Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen. • Was the load overdried? Use correct dryer settings for load type.
Loads are wrinkled • Was load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? • Was dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely, • Did load overdry? Check the manufacturer's care label. Match dryer setting to load type. See "Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips." Before calling for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting." It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
KITCHENAID ®DRYER WARRANTY TWO-YEAR FU LL WARRANTY For two years from the date of installation, when this dryer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
