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Question posted by Anonymous-29680 on May 27th, 2011

Cloths Not Drying

heating element stays on for 20 seconds, then shuts off for 45 seconds then repeats this cycle--cloth's not drying

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Owners Manual - Page 2

The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 2 IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

Owners Manual - Page 3

...not try to efficiently dry laundry. Maintain Good Air flow by the customer, regardless of who installed the dryer. See Installation Instructions...9632;■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to light any appliance. ... vent. Do not use any phone in this or any electrical switch; Failure to prevent property damage, personal injury, or ...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... load, choose a setting closer to the care label directions. End of Cycle Signal (on your dryer has multiple heat settings: ■■ A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes. ■■ A Low to Medium heat setting may vary. If the WRINKLE PREVENT feature is selectable and the signal...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. The load is periodically tumbled to avoid wrinkles until you may feel slightly damp. CYCLES SENSOR DRY or AUTOMATIC DRY AUTOMATIC DRY High Heat AUTOMATIC DRY Low Heat Jeans Very Dry or More Dry *Energy Preferred Automatic Setting Delicate CYCLE GUIDE LOAD TYPES FEATURES TEMPERATURE Senses moisture in the dryer too...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... fabrics. 4. Load clothes loosely into the dimples on drying rack) Stuffed toys/pillows (cotton or polyester filled) Stuffed toys/pillows (foam rubber filled) Cycle Timed Dry Timed Dry Air (no heat) Temp Low Low N/A Time 60 min. 60 min. 90 min. 6 Do not pack the dryer. Use this dryer. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should be dried on it (even...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...drying time. Wet a nylon brush with hot water. 5. Rinse screen with hot water and liquid detergent. Replace screen in front of laundry in dryer. From Inside the Exhaust Vent Lint should : 1. DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer...of clean cloths or towels to remove lint. Wet lint is located where the dryer air exits your dryer for proper dryer operation. ...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The dryer may not have heat. See the Installation Instructions. ■■ Is the clothing knotted or balled up , the load will bounce, causing the dryer to secure dryer door. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. The timer moves slowly and continuously...

Owners Manual - Page 9

...;■ Is the dryer located in a cycle. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will increase drying times. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood clogged with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC)? Use... each load. Cycle time too short WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to check air movement. Clothes are not drying satisfactorily or drying times are too...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... more high-quality items or to finish before removing laundry from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing. ■■ Is the electric dryer being used ? side swing or hamper door Drying rack - side swing door only Drying rack - All cycles are gone from dryer. Stains on high? Fabric softener sheets added to handle. Drum stains are wrinkled ■...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... W10150612A U.S.A 3 Electrical Requirements - Canada 18 Exigences concernant l'évacuation 19 Planification du système d'évacuation........20 Installation du syst&#...Table des matières DRYER SAFETY 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 Tools and Parts 2 Location Requirements 2 Electrical Requirements - 29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... supply and venting and see "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Drying times can result in ring terminals or spade terminals with clothes dryers. Contact your dryer at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. You will be at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at least 18 inches...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... This dryer is your dealer. ■ Special provisions must be made in .2 * (155 cm2) 1" 1"* 27¾" 5"* (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (70.5 cm) (12.7 cm) B C A. It is suitable for wall, door and floor moldings. ■ Additional spacing should be obtained from your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be considered. 18"* (45.7 cm...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... and follow the instructions provided for it will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of NEMA Type 10-30R. If your outlet looks like this : 4-wire receptacle (14-30R) Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with clothes dryers. If your outlet looks like this : 3-wire receptacle (10-30R) Then choose...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

..., ON M9W 1R3 CANADA. ■ To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of dryer's final location. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are using a replacement power supply cord, it...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... Options If your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is not available) 7 Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal... against the direct wire cable. Ground prong D. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the threaded section of 3-wire connections. Reaching inside the ...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

...wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Tighten screw. Tighten screw. Ground wire (green or bare) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. ... neutral wire (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw of dryer rear panel. Now go to center silver-colored terminal block screw. Neutral wire (white or...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

...cm) When connecting to outer terminal block screws. Secure cover with hold -down screw. 6. You have completed your electrical connections. Neutral prong D. Ring terminals G. Neutral (white or center wire) E A A. Neutral ground wire B. ... other wires to the terminal block, place the hooked end of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Tighten screws. 4. You have 5 ft (1.52 ...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

...terminal block screws. Tighten screw. Tighten screws. 4. You have completed your electrical connections. Now go to an adequate ground. 10 External ground conductor screw C....terminal block screw D. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel. Neutral ground wire E B. Neutral ground wire C. Secure cover with hold -down ...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

...Dryer User Instructions. The dryer exhaust must not be connected into the interior of the Dryer User Instructions. DURASAFE™ venting products are shown here. Do not use duct tape. Elbows 45... (6.4 cm) 11 If this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Good Better Clamps ■ Use clamps to achieve the best drying performance. WARNING Venting Requirements Flexible metal...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

... been pushed firmly. ■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on. ■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■ Dryer door is still no heat, contact a qualified technician. If there is closed. 11. This odor is common when the heating element is an extra part...

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