RCA BWXR473 User's Manual
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1. Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly vented Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions Use only rigid metal or flexible Use the shortest length possible metal 4 diameter ductwork T Do not crush or collapse inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects Do not use plastic or other com b stbleductwork Venting must conform to local building codes Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 19 Notes 20 Notes 21 RCA Service Numbers Well be there In Home Repair Service Repair Service o A GE consumer service professional Our factory trained technicians 800 GE CARES will provide expert repair service know your appliance inside and 800 432 2737 scheduled at a time that s conve out so most repairs can be han nient for you Many GE Consumer dled in just one visit Service company operated loca tions offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays For Customers With COEN Consumers with impaired Impaired Hearing hearing or speech who have 800 833 4322 access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request information or service Service Contracts Contracts eet You can have the secure feel2. natural gas or LP fuels Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors H Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using A Warning To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance follow basic precautions including the following sections Safety Precautions Precautions i Use this appliance only for its Gas dryers MUST be exhausted intended purpose as described to the outside Carefully follow in this Owner s Manual the Exhausting details in the This dryer must be properly Installation Instructions installed and located in Exhausting electric dryers to accordance with the Installation the outside is STRONGLY Instructions before it is used RECOMMENDED to prevent If you did not receive an large amounts of moisture and Installation Instructions sheet lint from being blown into the with your dryer you can obtain room Carefully follow the one by contacting the service Exhausting details in the location nearest you Installation Instructions Properly ground to conform Do not repair or replace with all governing codes and any part of the appliance or ordinances Follow details in attempt any servicing unless Installation Instructions specifically recommended in this Install or store where the tempera Owner s
3. Cottons High Heat For regular to heavy cottons door and select START to complete the cycle Perm Press Med Heat ee For synthetics blends and items labeled permanent press Knits Delicates Low Heat For delicates synthetics and items See next page for other dryer features labeled tumble dry low Fluff No Heat For fluffing items without heat Use d the Timed Dry cycle 9 D Operating Instructions Other dryer features your model has Press Guard aa Use this option to minimize the HINT wrinkles in clothes The option If the Signal option is selected the provides approximately 15 Signal will sound at the end of the ay minutes of no heat tumbling drying time and will sound several after the clothes are dry times during the Press Guard cycle This option can only be used with This will remind you that the cycle is the Automatic cycles almost complete The signal control can be set at NOTE OFF MEDIUM or LOUD Remove garments promptly at the MEDIUM This signal will sound just before sound of the signal Place clothes on Loup the end of the cycle to remind you on hangers so wrinkles won t set in to remove the clothes Use the Signal especially when drying fabrics like polyester knits and permanent press These fabrics should be removed promptly so wrinkles won t set in If you selected the Press Guard option the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and will sound several times dur
4. M odel BW XR473 Dryer Owner s M anual Important Safety Information Operating Instructions The Controls on Your Dryer Other Dryer Features Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide Loading Suggestions Care of Product If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Venting the Dryer RCA Service Numbers Warranty Back Cover Before using your dryer Need Help Help us help you Welcome to the RCA family We re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use manual and you LI hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your dryer properly Save time and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wrong before calling This sec tion was designed to solve common problems you might encounter Best of all you ll experience these values each time you do the laundry That s important because your new dryer will be part of your family for a long time Write down the model and serial numbers here They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door Model number Serial number Date of purchase If you do need service you can relax
5. Manual or in published ture is above 50 F 10 G Do user repair instructions that you not install the dryer where it will understand and have the skills be exposed to the weather to carry out Connect to a properly rated When disconnecting this appliance pull by the plug rather protected and sized power supply than the cord to avoid damage to circuit to avoid electrical overload the cord or junction of cord and plug Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress Bn Exhaust Duct See Installation Instructions Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COL LAPSES OR BECOMES OTHER WISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION Do not dry articles containing rubber plastic or similar materials such as padded bras tennis shoes galoshes bath mats rugs bibs baby pants plastic bags pillows etc as these materials may melt or burn Also some rubber materials when heated can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion Do not store items that may burn or melt such as clothing paper material plastics or plastic containers etc on top of the dryer during operation Garments labeled Dry Away from H
6. ber to Manager Consumer Relations RCA Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 23 What is Covered Whatis Not Covered EPPO ee Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the dryer that fails because of a manufacturing defect LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR YEAR WARRANTY From the second through fifth year from date of original purchase we will replace free of charge an extra large or super capacity dryer drum that fails because of a manufacturing defect You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Owner s Manual If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or Manager Consumer Affairs RCA Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Improper installation PRS FAS FIC 246 24g KE 2 2S E FAS FAS KE E K K K FS FS K K K K KEK K K K K K K K OK KKK K This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pa
7. by partially clogged exhaust can disconnecting the plug from lengthen the drying time the wall socket 2 Disconnect exhaust duct from the dryer 3 Vacuum the exhaust duct with the hose attachment 4 Reconnect the exhaust duct to the dryer ExhaustHood Hood a Make sure the inside flaps of the exhaust hood move freely you may want to check with a mirror e Make sure inside flaps are fully open when dryer is operating Make sure there is not wild life birds insects etc nesting inside the exhaust duct or hood Check the inside of the exhaust hood with a mirror to rid of debris 15 If Something Goes Wrong Before you call for service Problem Possible Causes What to Do Dryer Doesn t Start Doesn t Start Dryer is unplugged Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet Fuse is blown circuit Check the house fuse circuit breaker breaker is tripped box and replace fuse or reset breaker NOTE Most electric dryers use two breakers Dryer Doesn t Heat Fuse is blown circuit breaker Check the house fuse circuit breaker box is tripped the dryer may and replace fuse or reset breaker tumble but not heat Gas service is off Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open Dryer Shakes or Makes ar ee a tue P M i ome shaking noise is normal Move dryer to an even floorspace or adjust Excessive Noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as neces
8. e machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a qualified individual Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving Before loading unloading or adding clothes wait until the drum has completely stopped Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked up by clothing during subse quent dryer uses The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid such a result the garment manufacturer s care instructions should be followed very carefully Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to play inside on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly Before discarding a dryer or removing from service remove the door of the dryer compartment Keep all laundry aids such as detergents bleaches fabric softeners etc out of the reach of children preferably in a locked cabinet Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching of
9. eat or Do not Tumble Dry such as life jackets contain ing Kapok must not be put in your dryer Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances such as wax paint oil gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water Do not use these substances around your washer and or dryer during operation Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent or which contains flammable materials such as cleaning cloths mops towels used in beauty salons restaurants or barber shops etc must not be placed in or near the dryer until all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as acetone denatured alcohol gasoline kerosene some household cleaners some spot removers turpentines waxes wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates H Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials such as lint paper rags chemicals etc The interior of th
10. f the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply ee Do not tamper with the controls You may wish to soften your Do not operate this appliance laundered fabrics or reduce if itis damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug Never climb on or stand on the dryer top If yours is a gas dryer it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition may turn on SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS the static electricity in them by using dryer applied fabric softeners or an anti static conditioner We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle according to the manufacturer s instructions for those products or try a dryer added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer Service or performance prob lems caused by the use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty of this appliance Cycle Descriptions Avtoratic D
11. ing that GE Consumer Service will still 800 626 2224 be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices 22 Parts and Accessories and Accessories E PO Individuals qualified to service Care and cleaning instructions con 800 626 2002 their own appliances can have tained in this manual cover proce parts or accessories sent directly dures to be performed by any user to their home The GE parts system Other servicing generally should be provides access to over 47 000 referred to qualified service person parts and all GE Genuine Renewal nel Caution must be exercised Parts are fully warranted VISA since improper servicing may cause MasterCard and Discover cards unsafe operation are accepted Further Service Service a We re proud of our service and Finally if your problem is still want you to be pleased Ifforsome not resolved write reason you are not happy with the Major Appliance Consumer service you receive here are three Action Program steps to follow for further help 20 North Wacker Drive First contact the people who ser Chicago IL 60606 viced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone num
12. ing the Press Guard cycle This will remind you that the cycle is almost complete Before replacing the light bulb be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker Reach above dryer opening from inside the drum Remove the bulb and replace with the same size bulb Reversing the Door Tools Needed Standard 2 Phillips screw driver Tape tipped putty knife Needle nosed pliers 1 Open the door and remove the 6 Rotate the door 180 Insert it filler plugs opposite the hinges on the opposite side of the open 2 With the door completely open ing by moving the donr IN and remove the bottom screw from DOWN until the top hinge and each hinge on the dryer face the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in step 3 3 Insert these screws about half yae way into the TOP holes for each 7 Remove the remaining screws hinge on the opposite side from the side of the opening Where you removed the filler from which the door was plugs Apply firm pressure to get removed With these screws the screw started in untapped secure each hinge at the bottom holes 4 Loosen the top screw from each hinge on the dryer face half way 8 Tighten the two top screws of each hinge 5 With one hand holding the top 9 Reinsert the plastic plugs on of the door and the other hand the side from which the do
13. knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included on the inside back cover Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using A WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier IF YOU SMELL GAS 1 Do not try to light any appliance 2 Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building 3 Clear the room building or area of all occupants 4 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions 5 If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department A California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances namely benzene carbon monoxide formaldehyde and soot caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of
14. oom in the dryer but as they dry and fluff up they may not have room to tumble CAUTION Items without room to tumble may block air flow and could result in scorched items Dry mattress pads separately Use a low heat drying setting 12 Loading a Sorting As general rule if clothes are sorted properly for the washer they are sorted properly for the dryer Sort by color Separate lint producers from Separate colorfast from lint collectors non colorfast fabrics Lint producers terry cloth and e Whites chenille Lights Lint collectors velveteen and Darks corduroy Separate by fabric type Sort by weight Cottons and linens Heavy Items Permanent press cottons Light Items and blends Non colorfast fabrics may bleed or fade Sort by individual color Synthetic and poly knits Delicates Loading Hints Hints ae Avoid drying very small loads Do not dry the following items Sort clothes by weight so you Fiberglass items won t have to run an extra cycle Woolens for one or two heavier slower Rubber coated items drying items Plastics Do not add fabric softener sheets Items with plastic trim once the load has become warm Foam filled items This may cause fabric softener stains Do not overload This causes inefficient operation and unnecessary wrinkling Clothes need to tumble freely 13 al Helpful Information Care amp Cleaning Interior O The drum is rust
15. or holding the bottom remove the was removed door from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT 11 Helpful Information Specialty Care Guide Always follow Fabric Manufacturer s Care Label or instructions when laundering Otherwise use the information below as a general guide Item Suggested Care Pillows Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or filling could escape Dry only one pillow at a time Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillow redistributing filling for even drying Check pillow at the end of drying time If it is not completely dry reset dryer for more drying time Dry on low heat only CAUTION Do not dry pillows containing foam rubber Blankets Add 2 4 dry towels and one blanket and set timer for 20 25 minutes Dry only one blanket at a time Do not set control for more than 25 minutes At the end of drying cycle block the blanket back to its original shape Allow blanket to dry thoroughly before storing Cotton Use a medium heat drying setting Synthetic Use a low heat drying setting Down Use a low heat drying setting Extra Large Items Use a low heat drying setting Includes Set dryer for 20 minutes When time is up check and redistribute comforters load Reset dryer for 15 minutes When time is up check and blankets and redistribute load Reset timer for 5 minute intervals Check after mattress pads each 5 minutes to ensure articles do not fill dryer drum Large wet articles should have ample r
16. rally a well sorted washer load is a well sorted dryer load Large heavy loads contain more moisture and take longer to dry Separate large heavy items into smaller loads to speed drying time Match control settings to the load you are drying Clean lint filter before every load Check installation instructions for proper ducting venting Make sure ducting is clean free of kinks and unobstructed Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily See the Venting the Dryer section Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers Since most dryers use 2 fuses breakers make sure both are operating Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at a time If you are drying only one or two items add a few items to ensure proper tumbling 17 2 If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Clothes are Wrinkled a Overdrying Select a shorter drying time Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture Letting items sit in dryer Remove items when cycle ends and fold or after cycle ends hang immediately Clothes Shrink Some fabrics will naturally To avoid shrinkage follow garment care shrink when washed Others labels exactly can be safely washed but will Some items may be pressed back into shape shrink in the dryer after drying If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item do not machine wash or tumble dry it 18
17. resistant However detergent and water paste ora colored fabrics which lose color or mild abrasive such as Soft Scrub bleed in the washer may cause dis Rinse thoroughly Then tumble coloration of the dryer drum We dry several wet rags or old towels recommend that the dryer drum for 20 to 30 minutes before using be cleaned with a cloth using a the dryer normally exterior Wipe off any spills or washing Apply these pretreatment products compounds Wipe or dust with away from the dryer The fabric a damp cloth Try not to strike may then be washed and dried the surface with sharp objects normally Damage to your dryer Dryer control panel and finishes caused by pretreatment products may be damaged by some laundry is not covered by your warranty pretreatment soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the dryer LintFilter Before every dryer use clean the lint filter Itis easier to remove the lint when your fingers are moistened To keep your dryer operating at peak performance be sure to have a technician vacuum the lint from the machine every three years Storage torage To store your dryer for a short peri od of time disconnect the power 14 supply and clean the lint filter Exhaust Duct Inspect and clean the dryer To clean the exhaust duct follow exhaust ducting at least once these steps a year to prevent clogging A 1 Turn off electrical supply
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19. rying Cycles Timed Dry Cycles Cycles automatically sense fabric dryness Cycles run for a selectedtine Automatic Penmanent Press Autornetic Cottons Timed Dry For synthetic blends and delicates Select For cottons and most linens For most Set the Cycle Selector at More Dryfor heavier loads Less Dryfor normal loads set at the Large Dot Set the desired drying time lighter loads towards More Dryfor heavier and wetter fabrics Less Dryfor lighter fabrics Danp Dry To leave items partially dry set Cycle Selector on Damp Dry setting The controls Dewrinkle For removing wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp Set the Cycle Selector on the Dewrinkle setting on your dryer NOTE Autorratic drying tirres will vary according to the type of heat used Hlectric Natural or LP gas size of load types of fabrics wetness of clothes and condition of Ehaust chicts A Clean the Lint Filter Fabric Care Selections A Selecting Drying Cycle Starting Dryer Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer Always follow Fabric Manufacturer s Care Label Select an automatic or timed cycle See the e Close the dryer door CAUTION or instructions when laundering Use this chart as above Cycle Descriptions e Select START Do not operate the dryer without the link filter a general guide Opening the door during the operation will inpace Drying Selections stop the dryer To restart the dryer close the
20. sary until even Greasy Spots on Clothes Spots on Clothes Improper use of fabric softener Follow directions on fabric softener package Drying dirty items with Use your dryer to dry only clean items Dirty clean ones items can stain clean items and the dryer Clothes were not completely Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when clean the clothes are wet appear after drying Use proper washing procedures before drying Lint on Clothes Lint filter is full Clean lint screen before each load Improper sorting Sort lint producers like chenille from lint collectors like corduroy Static electricity can attract lint See suggestions in this section under STATIC Overloading Separate large loads into smaller ones Paper tissue etc left in pockets Empty all pockets before laundering clothes 16 TD Problem Possible Causes What to Do Static Occurs Overdrying Try a fabric softener Clothes Take Too Long to Dry No fabric softener was used Synthetics permanent press and blends can cause static Improper sorting Large loads of heavy items like beach towels Controls improperly set Lint filter is full Improper or obstructed ducting Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Overloading combining loads Underloading e Adjust controls for less drying Try a fabric softener Try a fabric softener Separate heavy items from light weight items gene
21. y to ship the product to the service shop or for the service tech nician s travel costs to your home FOR SERVICE We at RCA strive to provide the highest quality products and service Therefore we have designated GE CONSUMER SERVICE a leader in the service indus try to fulfill your service needs Should your appliance need service dur ing warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Ifyou have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate elec trical exhausting and other connecting facilities Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state con sult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor RCA Appliances If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs RCA Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Pa
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