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Question posted by mranalletti on April 7th, 2013

Which Way Do You Turn The Dryer Cycle Knob. Clockwise, Or Counter Clockwise?

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Owners Manual - Page 2

DRYER SAFETY 2

Owners Manual - Page 4

...™/Automatic Dry cycles to the dryer plays a big role in a vent system; The Energy Preferred cycle will be sure to efficiently dry laundry. With Timed Dry, the dryer runs the amount of...savings and enhanced fabric care from the entire length of who installed the dryer. During ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry cycles, drying air temperature or moisture level are not covered by the customer...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...on the fabrics in your Dryer Cycle Knob to 40 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. Turn the WRINKLE SHIELD™ knob to select for your load.... ACCUDRY™ cycles. 3 WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature (on the fabrics in your laundry load. If you may vary. 1 DRYER CYCLE KNOB Use your load. On models with a selectable temperature knob, you are ...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... or in items wrinkled from being left in the dryer too long. If you dry a similar load. NOTE: If loads do not require an entire drying cycle. CYCLE GUIDE - Use low to medium temperature to dry:...setting for various loads, refer to dry large or heavy loads. TIMED DRY CYCLES Not all models. Will run the dryer for drying medium-weight items such as thick towels or robes Any load Heavy...

Owners Manual - Page 7

.... 1. Roll lint off the screen with your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to persons, read ...Dryer Care". Load the dryer Clean the lint screen before operating this dryer. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. Do not tightly pack the dryer; Before using your fingers. NOTE: Your model may have drop down doors. Place laundry in the dryer. USING YOUR DRYER...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... load, by turning the knob to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle. Wrinkle Shield™ feature (on some models) n Get up to begin cycle End O of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is set, it stops. 8 Turn the WRINKLE SHIELD™ knob to select the...

Owners Manual - Page 9

..., if it becomes clogged due to dry the drum. This includes clearing piles of laundry in the dryer. Cleaning should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. 2. Push the lint screen firmly back into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. Roll lint off the...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... supply line. 5. Remove the cover. 3. Use tape to locate, level, and connect the dryer. 10 Reinstalling the Dryer Follow the "Installation Instructions" to secure dryer door. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." Open the dryer door. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Turn off valve to dryer. 2. Use tape to dryer pipe. 4. Changing the drum light (on the back wall of the...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... Lint screen clogged with lint, restricting air movement. See "Cycle Guide." Fabric softener sheets blocking the grill. Make sure vent is not too long or has too many turns. Check that the exhaust vent is not crushed or kinked. PUSH to START knob until you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... easier to a partially dried load can tumble freely reduce wrinkles from the dryer before removing laundry from dryer at the beginning of the cycle? Allow Cool Down cycle to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...In U.S.A. Lint screen should be gone after the first cycle. When the odors or fumes are caused by dyes in...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

.... W10096987 02/2011 Do not use the fewest number of elbows when referemcing the chart. Do not overtighten. Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the total number of elbows and turns. Rigid or flexible metal exhaust vent must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that will...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... the instructions provided with any tools listed here. This symbol alerts you to reduce the chance of others . Always read and obey all safety messages. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you and others are not followed. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

...: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for proper exhaust installation. For further information, please reference the "Assistance or Service" section of an automatic cycle. At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. 1/4" nut driver (recommended) Vent clamps Adjustable wrench that connect to the...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...exhaust vent with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. Additional installation requirements This dryer is suitable for the minimum spacing allowed. ■■ Additional spacing should... permanently connected to an individual branch circuit. See "Venting Requirements." If the dryer is installed with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. ■■ Companion appliance ...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... more people to the dryer must match power supply ...ground wire), covered with clothes dryers. Screw in ring terminals or ...that connect to move and install dryer. If your outlet looks like ...dryer. Now stand the dryer on cardboard. 2. Failure to ...dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on its final location. Slide the dryer... of cardboard from dryer carton; Screw legs...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

.... For 4 wire Power Supply Cord Connection, continue to hold in a horizontal position. CD E G A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. The strain relief should have a tight fit with upturned ends F. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief G. E Remove center, silver-colored...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

...-colored terminal block screw (B). Neutral prong D. Remove center screw B Connect remaining wires to Venting Requirements. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Connect ground wire A F Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord to Venting Requirements. 8 Tighten screw. 6. Neutral (white or center wire...

Installation Instructions - Page 14

... and must fit over the exhaust hood. NOTE: Do not use fewest number of elbows and turns. ■■ When using straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Run vent to dryer location using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. ■■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. ■■...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

... cycle) for 20 minutes and start , check the following: ■■ Controls are set in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from side to remove any tape remaining on power. For direct wire installation, turn on dryer. Dupont De Nemours and Company. 15 Connect Vent 1. Move dryer to final location Move dryer to back. After dryer...

Installation Instructions - Page 16

.... Place towel on opposite side of dryer cabinet. q When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel for the dryer. If you feel heat, turn off screws. If there is first used. Loosen (do not feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. Large Side-Swing Door 1. The odor will go...

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