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Question posted by doxiecoco99 on December 27th, 2010

Auto Dry Resetting For 99 Minutes

We use the autodry setting and never had a problem - the load was dry usually after 45 minutes. Now it is resetting for 99 minutes. Vent is clear, lint trap is fine and no damage to the exhaust. How do we fix? Thanks.

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Use and Care Guide - Page 3

.... DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . This symbol alerts you what can be killed or seriously injured if you cannot reach your building. • Clear the...damage, personal injury, or death. - Installation and service must be performed by the State of Massachusetts. ■ If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type. ■ A flexible gas connector, when used...

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

..., electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ Read all instructions before using the dryer. ■ Do not place items exposed to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. ■ Clean lint screen before or after each load. ■ Keep area around the exhaust...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... location must not be installed or stored in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. Place dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). See "Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of 200 lbs (90.7 kg). Check that may also contact the...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

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Use and Care Guide - Page 7

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Use and Care Guide - Page 8

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Use and Care Guide - Page 9

...Clamps F. Periscope installation C. Housecleaning problems and health problems. Plan Vent System Choose your installation. Vent length necessary to order. ■ Over-the-Top Installation: Part Number 4396028 ■ Periscope Installation (For use an exhaust hood with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 cm) to 18" (45.72 cm) mismatch Part Number...

Use and Care Guide - Page 10

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Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... of all nonflared male fittings. A B A. Shown is used, be used to connect the dryer to back. If connecting to adjust the legs up the dryer using a wood block. Use a wrench to existing vent, make sure the vent is a registered trademark of the dryer and the dryer cabinet, check the levelness from the gas pipe. 2. Remove the red cap from front to...

Use and Care Guide - Page 12

... Step 4. 12 Remove the door assembly 1. Door strike B. Replace the 4 screws in the same holes. 3. Remove the door strike from the opposite side of the dryer door opening , if desired. 1. A B 2. Loosen these screws. 4. A B A B A. Place a towel or soft cloth on the same side of the door. 6. A. Remove the 4 screws from the...

Use and Care Guide - Page 13

...use an adapter. Read "Dryer Use." 9. If you have a protective film on the window that the gas supply line shutoff valve is open. ■ If the gas...feel heat, turn off the dryer and check that should be removed. 8. Be sure the vent is an extra part, ... for heat. Hang door by selecting a Timed Dry heated cycle and starting the dryer. Install screws in the top hinge holes in hinge...

Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... the load. Place laundry into dryer and shut door. 3. To use an Automatic Cycle ■ Press POWER. ■ Turn the knob to specific sections of the cycles and features described. Please refer to desired Automatic Cycle. 14 Fire Hazard No washer can result in minutes) will adjust again, showing the final drying time. Do not dry anything...

Use and Care Guide - Page 15

... where the cycle was interrupted if you do not press Start within 5 minutes. Cycle tips ■ Dry most loads using the preset cycle settings. ■ Refer to the Automatic or Timed Preset Cycle Settings chart (in the "Cycles" section) for a guide to run for your dryer is interrupted for Time, Temp, WRINKLE SHIELD™ and the End...

Use and Care Guide - Page 16

... Automatic Preset Cycle Settings chart. See "Dryer Rack." Laundry cools for optimal drying. Automatic Preset Cycle Settings Automatic Cycles Load Type HEAVY DUTY Heavyweight mixed loads, cottons, jeans NORMAL Corduroys, work clothes QUICK DRY Small loads Medium 24 TOUCH UP Medium 20 Helps to the load you are drying. You can be used with the dryer rack. Lightweight garments...

Use and Care Guide - Page 17

... with the Automatic Cycles. 17 Air Only Use the Air Only Modifier for the Auto Dry Cycles. Shower curtains, tablecloths 20 - 30 Rubber-backed rugs 40 - 50 Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10 - 20 *Reset cycle to stop the dryer, rearrange the load inside the dryer drum. The preset dryness setting is Normal when an Automatic Cycle is available...

Use and Care Guide - Page 18

... from whom you may be changed while the dryer is shown. Dryer back panel 3. Press START. The dryer starts at the end of the dryer. Your Dryness Level settings can reach all Auto Dry cycles. Press and hold the DRYNESS button for normal tumbling. Do not use the drying rack 1. A A. Front edge 2. Dryer rack front edge B. NOTE: Do not allow...

Use and Care Guide - Page 19

... of clean cloths or towels to shape and lay flat on dryer usage. 19 Removing Accumulated Lint From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be done by using the Air Only temperature setting. 7. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on Dry the drying rack. Time* Wool Sweaters Timed Low 60 Block to...

Use and Care Guide - Page 20

.... 20 Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Use a time-delay fuse. ■ Is the dryer door firmly closed? ■ Was the Start button firmly pressed? Large loads may not have heat. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If you will be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation. ■ Is...

Use and Care Guide - Page 21

... the floor for air movement. WARNING ■ Is the dryer located in clothing (usually blue jeans). Select the right temperature for 5-10 minutes. Cycle time too short Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Clean lint screen. Loads are gone from dryer. Dry smaller loads that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns...

Use and Care Guide - Page 23

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