KitchenAid 3405633 Clothes Dryer User Manual
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1. Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier continued on next page UNDERSTANDING DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using the dryer follow basic precautions including the following e Read all instructions before using the dryer e Do not dry articles that have been previ ously cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with gasoline dry cleaning sol vents other flammable or explosive sub stances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode e Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded remove the door to the dry ing compartment Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving e Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather e Do not tamper with controls e Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use a2. Apply a liquid non flammable household cleaner to the stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye is removed 3 Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth 4 Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire Lint should be removed every 2 years or more often depending on dryer usage Cleaning should be done by a qualified person CARING FOR YOUR DRYER The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door To change drum light 1 Unplug dryer or disconnect power 5 Replace the light bulb cover 2 Open the dryer door Remove the light bulb cover from the back wall of the dryer by removing the screw located in the lower right corner of the cover 6 Plug in dryer or reconnect power 3 Remove the light bulb by turning it counterclockwise 4 Replace the bulb with a 10 watt appliance bulb only TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Slow drying or clothes still wet e Incorrect cycle or temperature setting selected e Full or clogged lint screen See page 14 Exhaust vent clogged restricted or too long See pages 6 7 and Installation Instructions Dryer is not level The clothes are not contacting the electronic dryness sensor See page 10 and Installation Instructions Dryer located in room with temperature below 45 F 7 C Load too large and bulky to dry quickly Drying heavy fabrics
3. OPTIONAL STEP Your dryer may have an On Off Extra Care selector The Extra Care fea ture protects your clothes from wrinkling when you do not remove them from the dryer as soon as it stops e Set the Extra Care selector to On to tumble the load without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes after the drying cycle ends A signal will sound every few minutes while Extra Care is running if the End of Cycle Signal feature is set On e Set the Extra Care selector to Off if you do not want to run this feature dryer allow space for clothes to tumble freely 4 2 Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting in the Sensor Dry cycle to dry most heavyweight and mediumweight loads OPERATING YOUR DRYER 6 Push the Start button NOTE Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends Cycle and temperature tips e In the Automatic cycle Sensor Dry the FLO THRU Drying System automatically reduces the heat near the end of the cycle to prevent overdrying e If your dryer has a special Ultra Low or Extra Low temperature setting this reduces drying tempera tures and provides enhanced fabric care for delicates and other fine fabrics If some types of loads in the cycle descriptions have more than one suggested temperature setting choose the lowest setting available on your dryer e The last few minutes of all cycles ar
4. denim towels with light fabrics synthetics permanent press Fabric softener sheet blocking exhaust grill inside dryer drum Full lint screen See page 14 Load not properly sorted Overdrying especially synthetic fabrics that cause lint attracting static electricity Load size too big or heavy Tissue or paper left in pockets Pilling surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering attracts lint Static electricity Overdrying Dryer fabric softener improperly used See package directions Load includes synthetics synthetic blends permanent press and knit fabrics that build up static electricity Wrinkling Overloading Overdrying especially permanent press and synthetic fabrics Large items balling or rolling up Clothes left in dryer at end of cycle Shrinking Overdrying Fabric or garment is not designed for tumble drying Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type Care label directions not followed Greasy spots stains Dryer fabric softener improperly used Do not add to a warm load Drying soiled items Color change Drying dark colors with light colors Drying colorfast colors with noncolorfast colors Garment damage Zippers snaps and hooks left open Strings and sashes not tied to prevent tangling Care label directions not followed TROUBLESHOOTING Dryer will not start H Is the dryer door firmly closed Are the controls set in an On position Did you firmly push the Start Button Is
5. is set to Off the Sensor Dry cycle ends after cool down A signal will sound every few minutes when Extra Care is running if the End of Cycle Signal feature is set On The signal and cycle stop when you open the dryer door OPERATING YOUR DRYER Use the Timed Dry cycle to complete drying if some items are damp after Automatic drying e Heavyweight and bulky items such as bedspreads and work clothes and large loads require a long dry ing time Set your Cycle Control knob for 50 to 70 minutes and your Temperature selector to a heat setting that matches the care label directions e Lightweight items such as lingerie blouses and knits require a short drying time Set your Temperature selector to a low or medium setting and the Cycle Control knob for 20 to 30 minutes e Use the Heavy Dry feature to dry large items or items that are thicker or heavier than a regular load Set your Temperature selector to a heat set ting that matches the care label directions e The Quick Press feature removes wrinkles from clothes that have been packed in a suitcase or closet or from items not removed from the dryer at the end of a cycle As soon as the dryer stops fold or put the items on hangers Set your Temperature selector to Med e Use the Rack Dry feature on some models to dry items without tumbling them See the Using the drying rack section OPERATING YOUR DRYER Use the unheated Air Tumble cycle for items that
6. Refer to your Installation Instructions for proper length requirements of vent 4 Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust vent Use the fewest number of elbows and turns Allow room when using elbows or making turns Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking 5 Use duct tape to seal all joints Do not use screws to secure vent Lint may catch on screws For safe and easy installation of your dryer a com plete exhaust vent kit is available SURE CONNECT Vent Kit No 4396028 con tains everything you need to install your dryer The kit contains 2 4 ft vent sections with attached close elbows 1 Wall plate for close clearance installations 2 4 in clamps The SURE CONNECT Vent Kit No 4396028 can be ordered by calling 1 800 442 9991 6 Clean exhaust vent periodically depending on use but at least every 2 years or when installing your dryer in a new location e Disconnect vent from the dryer and clean one section at a time until you reach the exhaust hood e Use the hose attach ment on your vacuum Zz or a pole or wire with a feather duster or rag attached to clean out lint e Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent moves freely e When cleaning is complete be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check To install vent 1 Clamp one elbow vent section to bie the wall and one to the dryer 2 Extend
7. USE amp CARE GUIDE KitchenAid Electric and Gas Dryers A Note to You Understanding Dryer Safety Parts and Features Checking Your Vent Operating Your Dryer Starting your dryer Selecting the right cycle and temperature setting 9 Loading Automatic cycle Timed Dry cycle Air Tumble cycle Using the drying rack 13 Caring for Your Dryer Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 422 1230 Call with questions or comments www kitchenaid com 3405633 A NOTE TO YOU Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID appliance KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable information con cerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card For assistance or service Call the Consumer Assistance Center toll free 1 800 422 1230 If you need assistance or service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling the telephone number above When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the m
8. call If you still need help follow the instructions below Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1 800 422 1230 When calling Please provide KitchenAid with the pur chase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance see the A Note to You section This information will help us better respond to your request Our consultants provide assistance with e Features and specifications on our full line of appliances e Installation information Use and maintenance procedures If you need to order replacement parts we recom mend that you only use factory authorized parts These parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new KITCHENAID appliance If you need further assistance you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 e Accessory and repair parts sales e Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc e Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors KitchenAid service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized KitchenAid service company in your area you can also look in
9. d help your dryer operate efficiently As needed cleaning Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup on the lint screen This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes or cause the dryer to stop before your load is com pletely dry You may be able to see this buildup or the lint may be falling off the screen because it is clogged Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup Use the following method 1 Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water 2 Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid deter gent scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup 3 Rinse screen with hot water 4 Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel replace in dryer CARING FOR YOUR DRYER Garments which contain unstable dyes such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items AWARN i NG may discolor the dryer interior These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes It may be helpful to dry unstable dye items inside out to prevent dye transfer NOTE Even after cleaning these stains may reappear when similar loads are dried To clean dryer drum Explosion Hazard 1 Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent Use nonflammable cleaner and very warm water Failure to do so can result in death 2 Apply paste to a soft cloth explosion or fire OR
10. e Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics require drying without heat Since this cycle has no heat the Tem perature selector setting will have no effect The following chart includes examples of items that require drying without heat Use the Air Tumble cycle or place the items on a line or rack to air dry e Always follow care label directions when they are available TYPE OF LOAD AIR TUMBLE CYCLE minutes RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Foam Rubber Pillows padded bras stuffed toys e Make sure coverings are securely stitched e Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the Air Tumble cycle e Make sure pillows are completely dry Foam rubber pillows take a long time to dry Plastic Shower curtains tablecloths Rubber backed rugs Olefin Polypropylene Sheer nylon Reset cycle as needed to complete drying OPERATING YOUR DRYER The drying rack lets you dry items without tumbling 4 Select the Timed Dry cycle and temperature or them The rack does not move but the drum turns the Air Tumble cycle 1 Fit rear legs of the rack into spaces in the back wall of the dryer Lower the front so the legs rest on the dryer opening 5 Push the Start button 2 Put wet items on top of the rack e Leave space between the items so air can reach all surfaces e See chart below for suggested cycles and settings for items that might best be rack dried Drying time will depend on amoun
11. e without heat to make the load cooler to handle Stopping and restarting your dryer You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle To stop your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off NOTE The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use To restart your dryer Close the door select a new cycle and temperature if desired and push the Start button Drying tips e Make sure you have selected the correct cycle and temperature for your load For example select a High temperature setting for best drying results with extra heavy items e Always follow care label directions when they are available e If you use fabric softener sheets always use fabric softener sheets labeled as dryer safe and follow package instructions carefully e Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tum bling stops to reduce wrinkling This is especially important for permanent press knits and syn thetic fabrics OPERATING YOUR DRYER Loading suggestions The chart below provides some guidelines on various types of drying loads Load clothes loosely into the dryer Do not pack the dryer allow space for clothes to tumble freely Heavy Work Clothes Delicates 3 pair pants 3 camisoles 3 shirts 1 quilted robe 4 pair jeans 4 slips 1 coverall 4 panties 1 overall 2 bras 2 nighties 1 baby s dress Your dryer has an Automatic cycle Sensor Dry Sensor Dry uses an electronic dryness
12. ing Replace owner accessible light bulbs Repairs when dryer is used in other than normal home use Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse improper installation including but not limited to venting with plastic or flexible foil or installation not in accordance with local electrical or plumbing codes Any labor costs during limited warranties Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 4 98 KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer If you need assistance or service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Trouble shooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section In the U S A call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 422 1230 KitchenAid Benton Ha
13. nd Care Guide or in published user repair in structions that you understand and have the skills to carry out e Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product e Do not use heat 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 opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint dust and dirt eThe interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models The dryer you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below Cycle control knob pp 8 12 Model and serial number label p 2 Drum light p 16 Dryer drum p 15 Temperature Extra care End of cycle selector selectort selector p 8 p 8 p 8 Start button p 9 Lint screen p 14 ij F Exhaust grill Electronic dryness sensor p 10 Wide openin p g hamper doort a Ga er a LE X A Super wide opening doort Ultra Low temperature setting p 9 e ai isee Nstalation Extra Low temperature setting p 9 Drying Rack
14. odel and serial number label see diagram in the Parts and Features section Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Model Number Builder Dealer Name Serial Number Address Date Installed Phone UNDERSTANDING DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean Y ill be killed iously injured if don t ADANGER ea seriously injured if you don You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t AWARN I NG follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed 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 death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance
15. p 13 t On some models CHECKING YOUR VENT Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times Use the minimum recommended installation clearances found in your Installation Instructions to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air Install your dryer in a well ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45 F 7 C Also make sure that your dryer is leveled Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information 2 Use a 4 inch exhaust hood Smaller hoods AWARN l Ce increase drying times Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent Do not use a plastic vent Don metal foil vent sd Otuse a metalte as t i 3 The exhaust vent can be routed up down left Failure to follow these instructions can right or straight out the requirements are listed If the dryer is not properly installed and vented it in your Installation will not be covered under the warranty Instructions NOTE Service calls caused by improper venting oe will be paid for by the customer whether it was a paid V installation or self installed For paid installation call the company that installed the vent for adjustment 1 Do not use plastic vent or flexible metal foil vent Use 4 inch heavy metal or flexible metal vent Do not kink or crush flexible metal vent It must be completely extended to allow adequate exhaust air to flow Check vent after installation
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17. sensor con trol that senses the amount of moisture in the load and shuts off the dryer when the selected dryness is reached The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is almost dry After the cool down the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops e Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Auto matic Setting in the Sensor Dry cycle e For any Automatic setting you can choose any temperature setting you want e f the load is drier than you like select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load Use the Sensor Dry Automatic cycle for heavyweight and mediumweight cotton items such as towels linens bedspreads work clothes blue jeans and corduroys Set your dryer to a heat setting that matches the care label directions Towels 10 bath towels 10 hand towels 14 wash cloths Mixed Load 3 double sheets 4 pillowcases 8 T shirts 1 bath mat 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 8 handkerchiefs e If the load is not as dry as you like complete dry ing using the Timed Dry cycle see next page Select a setting closer to More Dry the next time you dry a similar load The Extra Care feature on some models protects your clothing from wrinkles if you are unable to unload the dryer within 5 minutes after tumbling stops The Extra Care feature tumbles the load without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes after the cycle ends NOTE If the Extra Care selector
18. t of NOTE The rack must be removed for normal tum moisture items hold bling Automatic cycles do not work with the drying rack NOTE Make sure nothing hangs over the edge of the rack 3 Close the door CYCLE TEMPERATURE TIME minutes Stuffed toys or pillows Air Tumble None cycle is unheated Foam rubber filled Sneakers or canvas shoes Air Tumble None cycle is unheated 30 40 Reset cycle as needed to complete drying CARING FOR YOUR DRYER Every load cleaning The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer Clean it before each load A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time To clean 1 Open the lid and pull the lint screen towards you 2 Roll lint off the screen with your fingers Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint Wet lint is hard to remove 3 Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the lid IMPORTANT e Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged blocked or missing Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics e Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers polyester and cotton blends may shed more lint than other towels causing your dryer s lint screen to fill up faster Be sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying new towels e If lint falls into chute double check exhaust hood and clean out lint if necessary Proper care of your dryer can extend its life an
19. the power cord plugged in Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers 2 Lint accumulation in hood or exhaust vent or extended drying times Y Is the lint screen full Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint Refer to the Venting section on pages 6 7 3 No heat 4 Noises For gas dryers is the valve open on the supply line Also some dryers may have an internal gas valve For electric dryers have you blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers The drum may be turning but you may not have heat Does lint screen need to be cleaned lint alert If the dryer hasn t been used for awhile there may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation If noises continue call the Consumer Assistance Center 5 Odor When operating a new dryer the new electric heating element may have an odor Are household chemical odors being drawn into dryer Proper ventilation must be used if painting or staining near the dryer NOTE Store and use paints varnishes etc away from your dryer whenever possible If you still have problems see the Requesting Assistance or Service section on page 19 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls please check the Troubleshooting section It may save you the cost of a service
20. the vent upward almost to the top of the dryer then push the dryer to the wall 3 From over the top snap the vent together OPERATING YOUR DRYER Starting your dryer AWARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from dryer Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it even after washing Failure to follow these instructions can result in death explosion or fire AWARNING Fire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it including cooking oils Items containing foam rubber or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire Before using your dryer wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping 3 1 Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door Do not pack the Set the Temperature selector to the recommended setting for the type of fabric being dried The cycle descriptions later in this section include tempera ture setting suggestions OPTIONAL STEP Set the End of Cycle Signal selector to On or to the volume level you prefer on some models if you want the dryer to sound a signal when a cycle is finished The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press synthetics and other items that should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops
21. your telephone directory Yellow Pages To locate factory authorized replacement parts in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center tele phone number or your nearest authorized service center Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence DRYER WARRANTY LENGTH OF KITCHENAID KITCHENAID WARRANTY WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE THIRD THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE THIRD THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE Replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized KitchenAid servicing outlet Replacement parts for any electrical element on electric models or any burner on gas models to correct defects in materials or workmanship Replacement of the motor due to defects in materials and workmanship Replacement parts for the dryer drum if it rusts due to defects in materials or workmanship Replacement parts for the dryer top cabinet assembly should any sign of rust appear due to defects in materials or workmanship A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the dryer including venting Heavy four inch metal exhaust vent must be used Refer to the venting section of this manual and your Installation Instructions Instruct you how to use the dryer Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumb
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