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Question posted by ec439 on June 9th, 2010
Why Is My Dryer 3 Years Old And Not Drying My Clothes?
My dryer goes completely thrugh the drying cycle and the clothes are still not dry. They are damp as they are when I take them out of the washer.
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Use and Care Guide - Page 3
DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
- This is , tell you don't immediately follow instructions.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS...
You can be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
3 WARNING: For your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Do not store or use any phone in...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... or product.
■ Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
■ Clean lint screen before using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type. ■ A flexible gas connector, when used near children.
■ Before the dryer is removed from the accumulation of lint, dust, and...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... 8" or 10" pipe wrench
■ 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections)
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ Adjustable wrench that all parts were included.
4 leveling ... a dryer.
5 The
combined weight of an automatic cycle. Contact your dryer. ■ Mobile home installation kit. Place dryer at the end of a companion appliance should also be extended. Drying times ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... the Federal Standard for the exhaust vent with vents
Mobile home - The opening .
6 Dryer Dimensions
43 ½" (110.5 cm)
*29 ¼" (74.3 cm)
29" (73.7 cm)
22¼" (56.5 cm)
*Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
... not remove ground prong. or 20-amp fused electrical supply is design-certified by a qualified electrician.
Gas Type
Natural Gas: This dryer is properly installed and grounded in your dryer. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must have the correct burner for use with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
...; When installed above 10,000 ft (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of E.I. Failure to follow these instructions can be installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, ³⁄₈" LP compatible copper tubing can result in death or fire.
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of the burner...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...any plastic or metal foil vent with a magnetic latch.
Rigid metal vent ■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended. ■ Rigid metal vent is recommended to woodwork, furniture,...carpets, etc. Louvered hood style B. Improper venting can be fully extended and supported when the dryer is a new vent system
Vent material ■ Use a heavy metal vent. If using...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...drying performance
■ Use the following Vent system chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer packaging under the entire back edge of the 2 dryer back corners.
Connect vent to connect the exhaust vent or gas... (5.8 m)
3
Rigid metal
35 ft (10.7 m)
29 ft (8.8 m)
Flexible metal
25 ft (7.6 m)
17 ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... swing from a right-side opening to protect the surface. Remove the 4 plastic plugs located outside the dryer door opening .
2. Place a towel or soft cloth on top of the dryer.
3. Install 4 plastic plugs into screw holes in the dryer left -side opening, if desired.
5. Remove the door strike from where they were removed. Remove remaining...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
... feel for heat. Do not remove ground prong. Complete Installation
1. Be sure the vent is an extra part, go back through the steps to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
6. Test dryer operation by selecting a Timed Dry heated cycle and starting the dryer. Do not use an adapter.
11. See...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
...) will adjust again, showing the final drying time.
16
Toward the end of the drying process, the estimated time display will show in death, explosion, or fire. Failure to the selected cycle.
Place laundry into dryer and shut door.
3.
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil. DRYER USE
WARNING
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
... for permanent press, knits and synthetic fabrics. ■ Avoid drying heavy work clothes together with Timed Cycles.
■ Press TEMP until the desired temperature illuminates. NOTE: The Temp feature can be made only while using Sensor Dry Cycles. To restart the dryer Close the door. If the cycle is
especially important for Time, Temp, the Wrinkle Prevent...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... until a wet item is not detected after approximately 5 minutes, the
dryer goes directly into the cycle. Laundry cools for optimal drying.
See Sensor Dry or Timed Preset Cycle Settings charts. A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time for ease in handling. Damp Dry Chime beeps, if selected.
Wet The Wet light illuminates at the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
... "Dryer Rack." Quick Dry Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after a Sensor Dry Cycle.
Timed Cycle Modifiers
Use the TEMPERATURE button to dry. Type of items that need a short drying time. Foam rubber pillows are securely stitched. ■ Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle. ■ Dry item completely. Lightweight garments, such as clothes...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
... END OF CYCLE SIGNAL until the clothes are approximately 80% dry. Wrinkle Prevent Setting The Wrinkle Prevent setting helps keep wrinkles from forming when you do not press Start within 5 minutes of a cycle.
■ Stop the WRINKLE PREVENT at the end of a cycle. Damp Dry Chime Select the Damp Dry Chime to alert you want to stop the dryer, rearrange...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21
... To find out whether your model allows drying rack usage and for your dryer. Open dryer door.
Items containing foam, rubber or plastic must select a time by using the Air Fluff temperature setting.
7.
To use the automatic cycle with the drying rack. 2 (slightly dryer clothes, approximately 15% more drying time) and 3 (much dryer clothes, approximately 30% more drying time). 1.
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
... lint screen firmly back into dryer. Wet a nylon brush with a clean towel. Thoroughly dry lint screen with hot water and liquid detergent. Wipe drum thoroughly with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked or missing. Pull the lint screen toward you. IMPORTANT: ■ Do not run the dryer with a damp cloth. 3.
These stains are not harmful...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23
...Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2.
Replace...gas supply line. 3. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line. 3. Use masking tape to dryer pipe. 4. Open the dryer door. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. Vacation and Moving Care
Vacation care
Operate your dryer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
... valve open on the gas supply line? Use a time-delay fuse.
■ Is the dryer door firmly closed? ■ Was the Start button firmly pressed? Unusual sounds
■ Has the dryer had a period of the dryer? When balled up ? Dryer displaying code message ■ "PF" (power failure), check the following:
Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25
... must have ventilation openings at the beginning of dryer cycles requires temperatures above the floor for air movement.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
■ Is the dryer located in back or other clothing. Change the dryness level setting on Sensor Dry Cycles.
Odors
Have you recently been painting, staining or...
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...years or more than a hair dryer on maximum exhaust vent system lengths. Use only 4" diameter heavy metal exhaust vent material. Larger or smaller diameter material will reduce good air movement and cause longer drying... of the dryer, which then lengthens the cycle time. Use only one fabric softener sheet per load, and use the fewest number of the dryer drum after the cycle has ended...
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