Ade3trgs455lw01 Users Guide
Ade3trgs455lw01 Users Guide
Ade3trgs455lw01 Users Guide
for Dryers
DRY725C_SVG
Original Instructions
Keep These Instructions for Future Reference.
CAUTION: Read the instructions before using the machine.
(If this machine changes ownership, this manual must accompany machine.)
WARNING
For your safety and to reduce the risk of fire or an ex-
plosion, do not store or use gasoline or other flamma-
ble vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any oth-
er appliance.
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Safety Information............................................................................. 5
Explanation of Safety Messages................................................................. 5
Important Safety Instructions....................................................................5
Before Drying.................................................................................... 7
Energy Saving Tips....................................................................................7
Helps and Hints....................................................................................... 7
Sort......................................................................................................7
Load......................................................................................................7
Maintenance................................................................................... 18
Lubrication........................................................................................... 18
Care of Your Dryer.................................................................................. 18
Control Panel......................................................................................18
Exhaust System.................................................................................18
Motor Overload Protector........................................................................18
Lint Filter............................................................................................. 19
Troubleshooting............................................................................... 20
Contact Information............................................................................... 21
Safety Information
Explanation of Safety Messages • Install this dryer according to the INSTALLATION INSTRUC-
TIONS. Refer to the EARTH/GROUND INSTRUCTIONS in the IN-
Precautionary statements (“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAU- STALLATION manual for the proper earth/ground connection of
TION”), followed by specific instructions, are found in this manual the dryer. All connections for electrical power, earth/ground and
and on machine decals. These precautions are intended for the per- gas supply must comply with local codes and be made by li-
sonal safety of the operator, user, servicer, and those maintaining censed personnel when required. Do not do it yourself.
the machine. • Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to wa-
ter and/or weather.
DANGER • Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline or machine oils, vegetable
or cooking oils, cleaning waxes or chemicals, dry-cleaning sol-
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if vents, thinner, anything containing chemicals such as in mops
not avoided, will cause severe personal injury or and cleaning cloths, or other flammable or explosive substances
death. as they give off vapors that could ignite, explode or cause fabric
to catch on fire by itself.
• Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking
WARNING oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine,
waxes and wax removers, should be washed in hot water with an
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dry-
could cause severe personal injury or death. er.
• To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT DRY plastics or articles con-
taining foam or latex rubber or similarly textured rubberlike ma-
CAUTION terials, such as shower caps, water proof textiles, rubber-
backed articles, and clothes or pillows filled with foam rubber
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, pads.
may cause minor or moderate personal injury or prop- • Do not tumble fiberglass curtains and draperies unless the label
erty damage. says it can be done. If they are dried, wipe out the cylinder with
a damp cloth to remove particles of fiberglass.
Additional precautionary statements (“IMPORTANT” and “NOTE”) • Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision
are followed by specific instructions. of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil-
IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used to inform dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
the reader of specific procedures where minor machine lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
damage will occur if the procedure is not followed. supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance
NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate in- by a person responsible for their safety. This is a safety rule for
stallation, operation, maintenance or servicing informa- all appliances.
tion that is important but not hazard related. • Do not reach into the dryer if the cylinder is revolving.
• Use the dryer only for its intended purpose, drying clothes. AL-
Important Safety Instructions WAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the gar-
ment manufacturer and only use the dryer drum to dry textiles
Save These Instructions that have been washed in water.
• Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions on pack-
WARNING ages of laundry and cleaning aids. Heed all warnings or precau-
tions. To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to them out of reach of children at all times (preferably in a locked
persons when using your dryer, follow these basic pre- cabinet).
cautions: • Remove laundry immediately after the dryer stops.
• DO NOT operate the dryer if it is smoking, grinding or has miss-
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ing or broken parts or removed guards and/or panels. DO NOT
• Read all instructions before using the dryer. tamper with the controls or bypass any safety devices.
• Dryer will not operate with the loading door open. DO NOT by-
pass the door safety switch by permitting the dryer to operate
with the door open. The dryer will stop tumbling when the door is
opened. Do not use the dryer if it does not stop tumbling when
the door is opened or starts tumbling without pressing the
START mechanism. Remove the dryer from use and call the
service person.
• ALWAYS clean the lint filter after every load. A layer of lint in
the filter reduces drying efficiency and prolongs drying time.
Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surround-
ing area free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt. The
interior of the dryer and the exhaust duct should be cleaned pe-
riodically by qualified service personnel.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer, or attempt any
servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-mainte-
nance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that
you understand and have the skills to carry out. ALWAYS dis-
connect the electrical power to the dryer before attempting
service. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not
the cord.
• If supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord
or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service
agent.
• Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove
the door to the drying compartment.
• Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this machine accord-
ing to the manufacturer’s instructions may result in conditions
which can produce bodily injury and/or property damage.
NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS appearing in this manual are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations that may oc-
cur. Observe and be aware of other labels and precau-
tions that are located on the machine. They are intended
to provide instruction for safe use of the machine. Com-
mon sense, caution and care must be exercised when in-
stalling, maintaining, or operating the dryer.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the manu-
facturer about any problems or conditions you do not understand.
Before Drying
Energy Saving Tips 2. Separate lint shedding fabrics and lint receiving fabrics. Towels,
flannels, chenille, cottons, rugs, etc., shed lint. Corduroys, knits
• Make sure the lint filter is always clean. (including socks), permanent press, and synthetics attract lint.
• Do not overload the dryer. 3. Separate no heat, low heat and high heat items.
• Do not overdry items. In any kind of drying, lightweight fabrics will dry faster than heavy-
• Remove items to be ironed while still damp. weight fabrics. If mixed loads are dried together (such as sheets
• Large loads of similar fabrics dry the most efficiently. However, and towels), remove the lighter weight fabrics when they are dry to
dry permanent press in smaller loads to prevent wrinkling. prevent overdrying and wrinkling. The best method is to dry clothes
• Use the correct cycle for the type of fabric being dried. which require the same time, temperature or dryness level in the
• Locate your dryer so the exhaust duct is as short and straight same load.
as possible.
• Do not open the door during the drying cycle.
• Plan to do your laundry on low humidity days; your clothes will
dry faster.
• Dry multiple loads of clothes one right after another so dryer
interior does not have to be reheated for each load.
• Static electricity may cause garments of synthetic fibers (as • Do not overload your dryer. Bulk, not weight, determines the
in lingerie) to cling together, especially if they are overdried. The load size. If the dryer is overloaded, it could cause discoloration
use of a liquid fabric softener in the rinse water of the washer, or permanent heat damage to the load.
or a fabric softener sheet in the dryer, will soften clothes and
• There should be space in the dryer for the clothes to tumble
reduce static electricity.
freely and help to reduce wrinkles.
• Do not wash or dry clothes that shed lint in the same load with
• Large and small pieces together make up loads which will tumble
permanent press or knit garments.
well. Permanent press loads should be smaller to provide room
• Remove permanent press loads immediately after dryer stops. for tumbling. Proper tumbling allows for fewer wrinkles.
• Follow the care labels on FLAME RETARDANT, SCOTCH- • A load can be too small. Just a few small pieces will not tumble
GUARD™, etc., garments for proper washing and drying. properly. They will take longer to dry and they may be wrinkled.
• If loads should be damp for ironing, turn timer knob to the EN- For small loads, add a couple of large towels or non lint shedding
ERGY SAVER setting, marked with a dot, in AUTOMATIC or items to aid in tumbling.
TIME DRY cycles. • The following illustrations show the ideal load sizes for fabrics.
The average load will fill the cylinder one third to half full when
Sort wet.
If you have correctly sorted the items for washing, they should be
properly sorted for drying too.
1. Sort by color.
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Blankets
Electric • Choose DELICATE or NO HEAT Fabric
Selector setting.
• If drying items in dryer is recommended
by the manufacturer, dry as for wool.
• Do not stretch the blanket because of
the wiring.
• Some electric blankets may have an in-
sulation on the thermostats or on the
wiring which will not withstand dryer
heat. Do not dry unless the blanket
manufacturer says it can be done.
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Curtains
Cotton • Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELI-
CATE or TIME DRY cycle.
• Remove damp items for ironing or dry
completely and then steam iron.
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Lingerie
Cotton • Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELI-
CATE cycle.
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Foam Rubber (Bras, bathing suits, sun suits, etc.) • DO NOT dry foam rubber items int he
dryer with heat. Fire may result. Use NO
HEAT Fabric Selector setting only.
Pillows
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Rugs
Cotton with Cotton Backing • Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELI-
CATE or TIME DRY cycle.
• Dry one large or several small rugs. For
one small rug, add towels.
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Stuffed Animals and Toys • Make sure the filling and covering can be
dryer dried.
• Cotton filling may become lumpy.
• Protect glass eyes by covering with a
stocking or tie toy into a pillowcase.
• Choose heat for most sensitive fiber.
• Dry enough clothes int he load for good
tumbling. DO NOT dry toys stuffed with
foam rubber or kapok in the dryer with
heat.
• Use NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting
only.
The drying rack can be used in manual cycles only for no-tumble dry-
ing of articles such as tennis shoes, sweaters, stuffed toys or oth-
er delicate items.
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4. Close loading door. Dryer will not operate with the door open.
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Bleach
Bleach Symbols Warning Signs Line dry/ Drip dry Dry flat In the
Hang to shade
dry
Iron
No steam
Maintenance
Lubrication Exhaust System
WARNING The exhaust duct should be inspected after one year of use and
cleaned if necessary by a qualified service person to remove any lint
To reduce the risk of an electric shock, serious injury build-up. Inspect and clean exhaust duct every one to two years as
or death, disconnect the electrical service to the dryer required thereafter.
before cleaning the interior.
The weather hood should be checked frequently to make sure the
W132 dampers move freely, dampers are not pushed in and that nothing
has been set against them.
Dryer Interior
Keep dryer area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline
Wipe the surfaces using a soft cloth and household cleaner or a and other flammable vapors and liquids.
non-abrasive paste of powdered laundry detergent and hot water,
followed by a short heat cycle with a load of rags. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
To remove crayon or ball point ink off the dryer drum, put the heat NOTE: Verify proper operation after servicing.
on high and use old rags in the dryer to absorb the crayon or ink. If
unsuccessful, contact the appliance dealer. DO NOT use any chemi- WARNING
cals in the dryer.
IMPORTANT: The use of chlorine bleach for removing Any disassembly requiring the use of tools must be
any discolorations should be avoided because bleach performed by a suitably qualified service person.
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Cabinet
Motor Overload Protector
Wipe the dryer cabinet as needed. If detergent, bleach or other
washing products have been spilled on the dryer, wipe immediately. The dryer’s motor overload protector stops the motor automati-
Some products will cause permanent damage if spilled on the cabi- cally in the event of an overload. After cooling, the overload protec-
net. tor will reset itself. Dryer can be restarted by pushing the timer
knob in. If overload protector cycles again, remove the dryer from
Control Panel use and call the service person to correct the problem.
Use only a damp or sudsy cloth for cleaning the control panel. Some
spray pretreat products may harm the finish on the control panel.
DO NOT use products that contain alcohol on the control panel.
NOTE: The wiring diagram is located inside the control
panel.
WARNING
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing
controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dan-
gerous operation.
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Lint Filter
The lint filter is located at the front of the dryer in the lower part of
the door opening.
CLEAN THE LINT FILTER BEFORE DRYING EACH LOAD.
Annually remove lint filter and screw to vacuum the duct under it.
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1. Lint Filter
Figure 2
Troubleshooting
Try these troubleshooting tips before making a service call. They
may save you time and money.
Dryer won’t start • For dryers equipped with a power cord, make sure the power
cord is plugged all the way into the electrical outlet.
• Make sure loading door is closed.
• Push timer knob in to start dryer.
• Make sure the laundry room fuse(s) isn’t blown or loose, or cir-
cuit breakers aren’t open.
• The dryer itself does not have an electrical fuse. An electric
dryer has an electrical circuit with two fuses.
• Check if motor overload protector has cycled. Wait 10 minutes
and try again.
Dryer won’t heat • Make sure timer is not in COOL DOWN or COOL TUMBLE set-
tings or that Fabric Selector is not set at NO HEAT.
• Electric dryers only – Some homes may have two fuses or cir-
cuit breakers for an electric dryer; both fuses or circuit break-
ers should be checked. Make sure the laundry room fuse(s) isn’t
blown or loose, or that the circuit breakers aren’t open.
• The dryer itself does not have an electrical fuse. An electric
dryer has an electrical circuit with two fuses.
• Gas dryer only – Make sure equipment and main gas line valve is
turned on.
• Check exhaust duct to outside to see if it is kinked, blocked or
needs cleaning.
• Check weather hood to make sure flapper moves freely, has not
been pushed in or has not been blocked.
Dryer doesn’t dry clothes satisfactorily • Check exhaust duct to outside to see if it is kinked, blocked or
needs cleaning.
• Check weather hood to make sure flapper moves freely, has not
been pushed in or has not been blocked.
• Automatic cycle – Adjust to MORE or LESS DRY setting.
• Timed cycle - Allow more or less time.
• Clean the lint filter.
• Make sure the load isn’t too small. Small loads may not tumble
properly or dry evenly.
• Check load being dried. Heavy items dried with lightweight
items will not dry as quickly as the rest of the load.
• Refer to Sort section for proper sorting information.
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Dryer is noisy • Check dryer for foreign objects (nails, coins, bobby pins, metal,
plastic toys, etc.). Remove items from dryer.
• Make sure dryer is level. Uneven leveling can cause vibration.
• Normal operating sounds include the tick of timer advancing,
heat source going on and off, and humming of air moving
through the dryer and exhaust system.
Clothes are too wrinkled • Check heat setting. Overdrying can cause wrinkling.
• Check load size. Large loads may not tumble properly and may
cause wrinkling.
Clothes have odor • Check room for odors before drying clothes. Any odor (fried
foods, paint, varnish, cleaners, burning wood, etc.) will transfer
to clothing as the dryer draws air from the room.
• Ventilate room before drying clothes.
Cycle advances too slowly • Automatic cycles advance slower than the Time Dry cycle.
When in an Automatic cycle, the time it takes for the timer to
advance depends on the type and size of the load being dried.
When clothing has more moisture, the timer advances slower
than when the clothes are more dry.
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1. Nameplate
Figure 3