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Question posted by Anonymous-127810 on December 31st, 2013

Dryer Does Not Work On All Settings

works on automatic dry only.

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User Instructions - Page 1

... Adresse Numéro de téléphone Numéro de modèle Date d'achat DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . Always read and obey all safety messages. All safety...can find this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. You can happen if the instructions are very important. This symbol alerts you to ...

User Instructions - Page 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. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 2

User Instructions - Page 3

...YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for Good Air Flow Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to the dryer plays a big role in this or any electrical switch; WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be... foil vent material with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. The venting system attached to efficiently dry laundry.

User Instructions - Page 4

... the load is included in your dryer uses the electronic ACCUDRY™ system. On some models, the temperature is complete. On other models, you dry a similar load, choose a setting closer to the type of fabric, size of time the feature runs. The Automatic Dry cycle may be used for drying lightweight items such as you want...

User Instructions - Page 5

... lightweight items varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. TIMED DRY Will run the dryer for automatic Any drying. On other models, the End of Cycle Signal is cooled slowly to reduce wrinkling and make it easier to Off. Jeans, heavy work This dryness level removes more load moisture than the Energy Any...

User Instructions - Page 6

... an Air Cycle. Do not pack the dryer. Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting to dry most heavy to complete drying, if needed. The signal will sound only if the selector is included in the cycle selections. 5. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may be removed for normal tumbling. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything that should...

User Instructions - Page 7

...your fingers. 2. Roll lint off the screen with hot water and liquid detergent. Thoroughly dry lint screen with your fingers. Wipe drum thoroughly with your fingers. From Inside the Exhaust... the dryer interior. Replace screen in the door of the dryer. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of lint screen with a soft cloth until stain is located in dryer. Push...

User Instructions - Page 8

... cover and secure with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Plug in gas supply line. 3. If you will be on some models) 1. Gas Dryers 1. Electric Dryers For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Disconnect wiring. 3. Cap the open fuel supply line. 5. Unplug the...

User Instructions - Page 9

.... Failure to check air movement. Check that the exhaust vent is the dryer level front to back and side to Automatic Drying? Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. The timer moves slowly... the grille? Timer does not noticeably advance ■■ Is the dryer set to side? Unusual sounds ■■ Has the dryer had a period of lint or replace exhaust vent with lint? WARNING ...

User Instructions - Page 10

... hot ■■ Were laundry items removed from dryer at the top and bottom of garments being dried. ■■ Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? In Canada, call 1-800-901-2042, or visit us at www.applianceaccessories.com. ft. (0.18 cu. Change the dryness level setting on load ■■...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS U.S.A. ONLY Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite ...CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODELS 13 LEVEL DRYER 13 COMPLETE INSTALLATION 13 Reverse Door Swing 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 Dryer Operation 15 Dryer Results 16 DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of ...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... snips (new vent installations) ■ ¼" nut driver (recommended) ■ Tape measure ■ Pliers 4 Leveling legs A B A. Check existing electrical supply and venting. Inlet hose with dryer if installing on a pedestal. Check that opens to your Use and Care Guide. Steam Models ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ #2 Phillips screwdriver ■ Adjustable wrench...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... of an automatic sensor cycle, possibly resulting in longer drying times. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of dryer in the top and bottom of the door are required. See "Venting Requirements." Equivalent ventilation openings in mobile homes to introduce outside air into dryer. If slope is suitable for this dryer. Installation clearances...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...9632; 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not permit the connection of the line. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP Electrical Requirements It is your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer... is recommended. Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in ring terminals or spade terminals with ring or spade terminals and ...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... ■ Remove screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Clamp section D. Strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be connected to green ground connector. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point. Install strain relief. Connect neutral wire (white...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

...: Direct Wire 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 3-wire connection: Power supply cord B C D A E A. Remove neutral ground wire from... be in a horizontal position. Neutral ground wire. Removable conduit connector B. Spade terminals with dryer cabinet and be Go to Section connecting to: 3-wire direct (89 mm) A fused ...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of dryer rear panel. Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end (hook facing... D. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw F. Squeeze hooked ends together. Shape ends of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. External ground conductor screw - Neutral ground wire C. Neutral wire (white or center...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

...and tighten screw, as shown. 1. Connect the other direct wire cable wires under the screw of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold -down screw. 6. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). ... Place the hooked ends of the other wires to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of dryer rear panel. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the terminal block. You have ...

Installation Instructions - Page 14

... swing from each of dryer or work space to a left where the hinges were removed in the same holes. A 2. B A. Do not select the Air Only Temperature setting. Remove the cosmetic screw...has not tripped. ■ Dryer door is closed. Reverse the strike 1. All Models: 13. This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start the dryer. This odor is common when...

Installation Instructions - Page 16

... air movement? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician. ■ "AF" (low airflow condition): The dryer will increase drying times. Dryer Results Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are using. If you are too long, or load is crushed...

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Cycle time is increasing - Dryer
... similar to make cycle selections, the Automatic Dry or Accudry cycles provide a factory-set Estimated Time Remaining. When you make adjustments in the Estimated Time Remaining. This may go up and down depending on the amount of moisture in the load, the dryer control will not start The length of water...
Cycle knob does not advance while running - Dryer
... Cool Down. It may take 20 or more differences between Automatic Drying and Timed Drying view the following. How Auto Dry and Timed Dry Work Cycle time is wet, the cycle control knob will not start Dryer does not heat - Dryer My dryer will not move. Gas dryer To understand more minutes for the cycle control knob to a minute...
Loads are wrinkled - Dryer
... the following for more likely to come out of the cycle, wrinkles can set into the dryer twisted or tangled will continue for too long after the end of the dryer wrinkled. It is also important to 90 minutes, depending on the Automatic Drying cycle. Mixing fabric types also increases wrinkling. Lightweight synthetics and blends...