Magic Chef YE/YG20JA-1C User's Manual
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1. The Lint filter is located in the bottom of the loading port and is accessible when the loading door is open It filters all the air circulated through the dryer and traps the considerable quantities of lint shed by most fabrics when they are dried after being washed The Lint Filter should be removed at the conclusion of each drying cycle for cleaning It should be lifted straight up until it clears the door opening Remove the lint with your hands Be sure the lint screen is properly replaced if a dryer fabric softener is used occasionally wash lint screen with soap and water not detergent DRYING LOAD PERMANENT PRESS AND DOUBLE KNIT Pounds or Less Delicate Fabrics Medium Fabrics 6 to 12 Pounds Regular Fabrics Delicate Fabrics COTTONS AND LINENS 6 Pounds or Less Delicate Fabrics Medium Fabrics Heavy Fabrics 6 to 12 Pounds Heavy Fabrics Medium Fabrics Lightweight Fabrics 12 Pounds and Up Heavy Fabrics Medium Fabrics Lightweight Fabrics SYNTHETICS 6 Pounds or Less 6 to 9 Pounds SPECIALTIES Plastic Foam Rubber etc Feather Pillows Stuffed Toys etc Sweaters Canvas Shoes etc CYCLE SELECTOR Perma Press Perma Press Perma Press Perma Press Cotton amp Linen Cotton amp Linen Cotton amp Linen Cotton amp Linen Cotton amp Linen Cotton amp Linen Cotton amp Linen Cotton amp Linen Cotton amp Linen Perma Press Perma Press Cotton amp Linen2. Cotton amp Linen Cotton amp Linen DRYING GUIDE HEAT SELECTOR High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High Air Dry Fluff High High APPROX MINUTES DRYING 15 20 25 30 30 45 20 25 20 25 25 30 30 40 45 55 35 45 30 40 70 90 60 80 45 65 25 30 30 40 Depends on Items Depends on Items Depends on Items NOTE Drying times listed do not include Cool Down periods Drying times also vary with washer performance and type of dryer exhaust AUTOMATIC IGNITION GAS DRYER At the beginning of each drying period the burner is automatically lighted by an electric ignitor The burner is turned off and on to maintain the selected temperature in the drum DRYER MAINTENANCE AND CARE 10 Occasionally wipe exterior with a clean damp sponge or cloth Polish with a soft dry cloth If desired occasionally polish being careful NOT to use polish on plastic parts After every load clean lint filter and screen Lifetime tubrication is done at the factory so your dryer never needs to be oiled or greased Do not lay heavy or sharp objects on top of your dryer The top of both washer and dryer should not be used for removing stains from garments Some stain removers such as rust remover will mar the finish Remove pins buckles or other sharp objects from clothes to prevent scratching interior parts Cl
3. for various types and sizes of loads experience and the drying chart will assist you CHOOSE HEAT SELECTOR Select heat setting to correspond with fabric load and desired cycle Two temperature selections are available HEAT for heated air and 6 PUSH TO START The large control knob on the timer dial of your dryer serves as a Start Switch as well as a Cycle Selector After the knob has been rotated to the desired drying cycle or drying time it should be pressed in momentarily to start the dryer motor gas burner heating element and blower The dryer loading door must be closed for the Start Switch to function STOPS AUTOMATICALLY A buzzer will sound to alert you to the end of the cycle Remove the clothes immediately to minimize wrinkling YOU USE THE WASHER AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE REFER TO YOUR LAUNDERING GUIDE FOR PROPER DRYING TECHNIQUES uneven drying as well as excessive wrinkling of some fabrics FLUFF for room temperature air drying FEATURES COTTON AND LINEN The Cotton and Linen cycle is designed to dry most cotton and linen fabrics It provides up to 120 minutes of drying time The clothes will continue to tumble during cool down for approximately 10 minutes to cool them and reduce wrinkling CHOOSE HIGH ON HEAT SELECTOR PERMA PRESS The Perma Press cycle is designed to dry all synthetic fabrics double knits and permanent press fabrics It provides up to 60 minutes of dryi
4. service technician 7 KEEP PETS AWAY FROM DRYER and keep dryer door closed at all times except while loading or unloading Pets may enter the dryer unnoticed when the door is open and become entrapped when the door is closed 8 DO NOT USE HEAT to dry articles containing foam rubber plastics or similarly textured rubberlike materials 9 DRY ONLY ARTICLES WHICH HAVE BEEN WASHED IN WATER Articles which have been cleaned washed soaked or spotted with gasoline dry cleaning solvents oil waxes chemical solvents alcohol household cleaners spot removers turpentine or other flammable or explosive materials will retain these substances DO NOT DRY ARTICLES which still contain these flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode 10 DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENERS or products to eliminate static unless recommended for use in clothes dryers by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product 11 DO NOT DRY FIBERGLASS ARTICLES unless label states that you may do so Most fiberglass articles shed small particles of glass that stay in the dryer These particles may get on clothing in later loads and cause skin irritation and discomfort If the manufacturer recommended drying fiberglass articles DO NOT USE HEAT use the FLUFF No Heat Setting 12 KEEP AREA AROUND AND UNDERNEATH DRYER free from the accumulation of combustible materials such as lint paper and rags gaso
5. Cabinet Height 36 91 4 CM 36 91 4 CM w Backguard 44 111 7 CM 44 111 7 CM Width 27 68 5 CM 27 68 5 CM Depth 27 68 5 CM 27 68 5 CM Clearance Required For Loading Door 50 127 CM 50 127 CM Electrical Requirements Volts 240V 120V Frequency amp Phase 60HZ 60HZ Type amp Size of Circuit No 10 AWG Copper No 12 AWG Copper Fuse Size 30 AMP 15 AMP Time Delay Supply Cord Non Supplied Supplied Dryness Control Thermostatic Thermostatic Heat Selections 2 Positions Heat and Fluff Number Types of Cycles 2 Cycles Timed Cotton amp Linen Perma Press Gas Requirements Rated Input 18 000 BTU HR Type Natural Gas Inlet Connection Size 3 8 18 N S Type of Ignition System Intermittent Rear Bottom Right or Left Side Rear Bottom or Venting Right Side 4 Diameter Duct 4 Diameter Duct Outside Venting Recommended 20 LBS 9 KG Listed by CSA Required Mfg Rated Capacity 20 LBS 9 KG Listed by CGA Safety Precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF YOUR CLOTHES DRYER WARNING To REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE EXPLOSION ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY WHEN USING YOUR DRYER FOLLOW BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING 1 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE DRYER RETAIN ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 2 PROPERLY INSTALL AND LOCATE in acc
6. MODEL NUMBER YE YG20JN 1C Magic Chef Dryer Operating Instructions YE YG20JA 1C Magic Chef 20 POUND CAPACITY WARNING To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating your DRYER FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vi cinity of this or any other appliance FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE TEMPERATURE Before operating your washer be sure that all installation requirements are met SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATE 1 CHECK LINT FILTER Be sure the lint screen is clean and properly replaced Never use the dryer without the Lint Filter in position 2 LOAD Generally items that are washed together can be dried together but the drying load should be sorted by weight texture and bulk of fabrics within practical limits Maximum load is 20 pounds dry weight Overloading restricts tumbling action and results in 3 CLOSE LOADING DOOR SELECT CYCLE Set the Cycle Selector large knob to the desired number of minutes in the Cotton amp Linen or Perma Press cycle The timer is divided into 10 minute segments to enable you to choose suitable drying time
7. line and a other flammable vapors and liquids 13 DO NOT ALLOW storage of any material to obstruct the ventilation air openings of the dryer SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 14 TO PREVENT extended drying time and risk of fire CLEAN LINT SCREEN EACH LOAD 15 THE EXHAUST SYSTEM should be periodically examined for damage to the exhaust duct and for free operation of the exhaust deflector Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from the accumulation of LINT DUST AND DIRT 16 THE INTERIOR of the dryer and the exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by a qualified service technician 17 LUBRICATION All moving parts of the dryer are permanently lubricated and require no lubrication or oiling FOR GAS DRYERS 18 GAS DRYERS are equipped to operate on natural gas only To convert a gas dryer for operation with other gases the services of a qualified service technician must be obtained MAYCOR PARTS AND SERVICE CO 240 Edwards Street S E Cleveland Tennessee 37311 Attn Customer Relations Dept 615 472 3500 PRINTED IN U S A Part No 53 1905
8. ng time During the last approx 15 minutes of the cycle the clothes are tumbled without heat to cool them and reduce wrinkling CHOOSE HIGH ON HEAT SELECTOR FLUFF The Fluff cycle is designed to freshen articles dry foam or rubberized articles some sweaters and tennis shoes It provides room temperature air for drying This of course means longer drying times CHOOSE FLUFF ON SELECTOR SET CYCLE SELECTOR ON COTTONS AND LINENS COOL DOWN This period allows the clothes to reach a temperature comfortable for handling and reduces the creation of wrinkles Clothes can be removed at any time during this period No significant energy usage is incurred as the heat is off and room temperature air is used Cool Down occurs at the end of the cycle DOOR SAFETY SWITCH As soon as the loading door is opened the dryer will stop operating the dryer drum will stop tumbling the heaters will turn off Inquisitive youngsters cannot see much less touch the drying drum while it is in motion This safety feature will serve also as a practical convenience It permits an over looked item to be added or a delicate garment to be withdrawn if it dries before the rest of the load or the progress of drying to be tested by hand Once the drying door has been opened the Start Switch must be activated by pressing in the Cycle Control knob When this is done the original drying cycle will resume until it is completed LINT FILTER
9. ordance with the Installation Instructions MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED See Installation Instructions SHOULD ANYONE get an ELECTRIC SHOCK from the dryer disconnect electrical power DO NOT OPERATE until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician INSTALL OR STORE dryer where it will NOT be exposed to the weather CONNECT to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit See Electrical Requirements HAVE A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN install your dryer 3 TO PREVENT INJURY TO CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW children to play inside on or with the dryer CLOSE SUPERVISION of children is necessary when using dryer WHEN CHILDREN are mature enough instruct them in the safe correct use of the dryer DESTROY THE CARTON AND PLASTIC BAGS after unpacking the dryer REMOVE THE DOOR to the drying compartment before the dryer is removed from service or discarded 4 DO NOT TAMPER with the operating controls 5 DO NOT REACH INTO THE DRYER IF THE DRUM IS MOVING If the drum does not stop moving when the door is opened disconnect the electrical power to the dryer Do not operate the dryer until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician 6 TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE DRYER DO NOT repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the User Maintenance instructions ALL OTHER SERVICING should be referred to a qualified
10. othes should not be stored in dryer Remove all spills with a damp soft cloth as some laundry products will remove the glossy finish Once every year check exhaust system for clogged lint and clean if necessary Do not overload for best results and long use 11 12 CLEANING THE DRUM Keep dryer drum clean at all times After drying a load of heavily starched newly dyed or tinted fabrics or non colorfast garments wipe the drum with warm soapy water and rinse with a damp cloth to remove starch or dye DO NOT POUR WATER INTO THE DRUM Check the drum after each load for loose buttons buckles etc which may have fallen off in the tumbling process BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Review Operating Instructions If dryer will not start or there is no heat is the electrical cord plugged in correctly has the fuse blown or is the circuit breaker tripped are the controls set correctly is dryer door closed is lint screen in correctly If articles are slow to dry is lint screen or exhaust pipe clogged is timer dial set correctly is clothing unusually wet or bulky lf dryer is noisy are there foreign objects such as buttons coins or nails in the dryer Not only do they cause noise they may damage clothing as well as the dryer KEY FACTS AUTOMATIC DRYER BRAND NAME MAGIC CHEF MODEL NO YE YG20JN 1C Type Electric Dryer Gas Dryer Dimensions
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