Avanti D110 Clothes Dryer User Manual
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1. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model Number D110 CLOTHES DRYER CAUTION BEFORE USE PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice Avanti Products P O Box 520604 Miami Florida 33152 www avantiproducts com TABLE OF CONTENTS Appliance Safety 3 Important Safeguards 4 Help Us Help You 5 Parts and Features 6 Important Safety Instructions 7 Installation Instructions Before Using Your Dryer Wall Mounting Instructions 8 10 Leveling Legs 11 Electrical Connection 11 Control Panel 11 Operating Your Appliance 12 Drying Time Reference 12 Sorting Fabrics 13 Fabric Care Sheet 14 Care and Maintenance 15 Cleaning Your Appliance Exterior 15 Cleaning the Filters 15 Troubleshooting Guide 16 service for Your Appliance 16 Your Avanti Products Warranty 17 Hegistration Information and Registration Card 19 APPLIANCE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION DA M G2. R Danger means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in severe personal injury or death Aa WARNIN Warning means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in extensive product damage serious personal injury or death U T O N Caution means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury or property or equipment damage All safety messages will alert you to what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Before the appliance is used it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual so read the manual carefully To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using the appliance follow basic precautions including the following A DANGER e Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet do not remove grounding prong do not use an adapter and do not use an extension cord e Replace all panels before operating e It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your appliance be provided Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain e Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids These fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion And do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance
3. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion e Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations make sure the power line of the unit is disconnected e Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet e Unplug the appliance or disconnect the power before cleaning or servicing Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or death e Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this material All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician WARNING e Use two or more people to move and install the appliance Failure to do so can result in back or other injury e To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed Choose a well ventilated area with temperatures above 55 F 13 C and below 90 F 32 This unit must be installed an area protected from the elements such as wind rain water spray or sunlight The appliance should not be located next to ovens grills or other sources of high heat e The appliance must be installed with all electrical water and drain connections in accordance with state and local codes A standard electrical supply 115 V AC only 60 Hz properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances is required Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of the appliance The fuse or circuit
4. included These spaces are required when installing the unit on the wall to allow the necessary ventilation for efficient operation Failure to install the spacers will both reduce the ventilation needed to operate your unit as well as put the appliance in tilted position on the wall which could present a possible unstable wall installation Wall spacers Yr long Phillips round head screws Mounting the dryer to the wall hanging assembly With the assistance of 2nd person lift the dryer and align the mounting holes at the rear of the dryer with the mounting brackets Tilting the dryer to a 45 angle insert the hanging brackets into the mounting holes on the dryer as shown in the figure to the right Once the dryer mounts are in place slowly lower the dryer in place and check all installation points for stress or weakened contact 10 gt Adjusting the leveling legs To install and adjust the leveling legs see the illustration to the right yi ly If the floor is uneven adjust the legs do not insert pieces of wood or any other objects under the legs e Adjust the height level of the legs accordingly Place the dryer on a sturdy flat surface If the dryer is placed on an uneven or weak surface noise or vibration will occur Allowable is 1 Electrical Connection Warning Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock If the power cord is damaged have it repl
5. Before you call for service check the Troubleshooting Guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself IF YOU NEED SERVICE We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are some steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced 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 telephone number and send to Customer Service Avanti Products 10880 NW 30 Street Miami FL 33172 PARTS AND FEATURES Exhaust vent Back cover Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using AM WARNING your appliance follow these basic precautions gt Read all instructions before using the appliance DANGER or WARNING Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage a few days Before you throw away your old appliance Take off the door so that children may not easily climb inside Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the appliance Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion Do not place the dryer in steamy rooms or
6. alcohol or R113 only Donotdry clean Dry flat Can be hungtodry Dry on clothes hanger Tumble dry normal heat Tumble dry reduced heat Donottumble dry CARE AND MAINTENANCE gt Cleaning the Exterior e Wipe the dryer surfaces including the control panel with a soft cloth and non abrasive household detergents e Use a soft cloth to dry the surfaces e Do not pour water on the dryer Cleaning the Filters Unplug the power cord prior to any cleaning EN Cleaning the Lint Filter Removing the Lint Filters ALL FILTERS MUST BE IN PLACE WHEN DRYING Remove by pulling outward using the four 4 grip holes in the filter assembly FILTERS MUST BE CLEANED BEFORE AND AFTER EACH USE The filter assembly consists of three 3 parts See illustration a Exhaust Vent Shroud b Lint Filter C ExhaustFilter Exhaust vent shroud filter Filter Separate each of the above parts and clean the individual pieces using a SOFT brush or vacuum cleaner NOT damage the filters Lint Filter Lin s Exhaust Filter Dust Cleane Re install the filter assembly Reassemble the filter assembly in order Exhaust Filter Lint Filter Exhaust Shroud Align the entire assembly with the recessed position in the back of the drum and press firmly until the entire assembly IS secure Removing the Air Intake Filter Remove by pulling outward holding the filter housing by the top and bottom Remove the filter inside the housing and cl
7. to best meet your future needs C detach 5 Avanti Registration Card Name Model Serial Address Date Purchased Store Dealer Name City otate Zip Occupation As Your Primary Residence Do You Area Code Phone Number L JOwn Rent Did You Purchase An Additional Warranty Your Extended None lunder 18 118 25 126 30 Reason For Choosing This Avanti Product 131 35 36 50 Llover 50 Please indicate the most important factors Marital Status that influenced your decision to purchase Married L Single this product Is This Product Used In The IPrice 1 Features How Did You Learn About This Product Avanti Reputation Product Features IProduct Quality Lin Store Demo Personal Demo Salesperson Recommendation JOther JFriend Relative Recommendation Comments Warranty JOther 19 20 PRINTED IN CHINA
8. where the dryer is directly exposed to rain Moisture may destroy the electrical insulation causing an electrical shock hazard During spinning don t put your hand in the spin basket Because the spin basket is rotating at high speed rotating parts may injure your hand Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion Save these instructions Installation Instruction Before Using Your Appliance Remove the exterior and interior packing Check to be sure you have all of the following parts e Instruction Manual e Wall Mounting Kit See Wall Mounting Instructions Allow at least 5 inches of space between the sides of the appliance Put your laundry into the dryer evenly Uneven laundry may cause noise or vibration Before drying check all pockets If nails or pins remain in pockets they may damage the dryer or clothes Never splash water on the control panel Plug the dryer into an exclusive properly installed grounded wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Any questions concerning power and or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Avanti Products service center Selecting a Location Before you install the dryer select a location with the following characteristics A hard level surface if the surface is un
9. aced by an authorized Avanti Products service center This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied Use of extension cord is not recommended This appliance requires a standard 115 120 volt 60Hz electrical outlet with three prong ground The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury CONTROL PANEL Air Fluff Low 11 gt OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A SEU OFF 14 COOL Air Fluff NO HEAT ue TEM When the drying timer dial is in This function is generally used to conl down the Thin funcilon rumm with this position NO POWER is items what were just dried supplied ta th it COOL air oniy primarily to suppl euni air out items that require This function helps to prevent wrinkling of fabrics rg Once the dial is turned clockwise to the desired drying time drying program the dryer will When using this function the dryer will generate le start COOL orAmbienttemperature airinstead of Clothing that has been HOT air stored fora long period of time i WARM This function will dry and cool items OFF i a andinmoast
10. breaker size should be 15 amperes e It is important for the appliance to be leveled in order to work properly You may need to make several adjustments to level it All installation must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements Make certain that the pipes are not pinched or kinked or damaged during installation Check for leaks after connection Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the appliance Do not use solvent based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior These cleaners may damage or discolor the interior Do not use this apparatus for other than its intended purpose HELP US HELP YOU Read this guide carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new appliance properly Keep it handy to answer your questions you don t understand something or your need more help please call Avanti Customer Service 800 220 5570 Keep proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip with this guide to establish the warranty period Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a plate located on the back wall of the appliance Please write these numbers here Date of Purchase Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your appliance If you received a damaged appliance immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the appliance Save time and money
11. cases leave items wrinkle free depending material When the drying timer dial is in this position NO POWER is supplied to the unit Low haat satting oon When planning to iron items use this ie ee dee 1 Y setting with a dry time of 30 60 min OFF U ciarheins in the dusived Items willbe damp and easyto iran drying time or drying program the dryer will i High heat setting 180 zl 1 Use this setting when you do not plan to iron the items once the desired drying time between 60 120 minutes is M 160 complete your clothing will be dry and wrinkle free Use this function when drying large guantities or bulky items i e when the dryer drum is more than 1 2 halffull use this function select HIGH heat anda drying time between 120 and 200 minutes fon LOW d HIGH Heat Selector Knob gt DRYING TIME REFERENCE LOAD WEIGHTS AND RESPECTIVE DRYING TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE Drying Times High Heat 3 Three Lbs 30 Minutes 55 Minutes 5 Five Lbs 60 Minutes 110 Minutes 7 Seven Lbs 120 Minutes 9 Nine Lbs 200 Minutes 12 gt Sorting Fabrics For the best drying results clothes should be sorted properly Separate the lint shedders chenille and terry cloth from the lint collectors synthetics flannel and fabrics with a nap such as velveteen and corduroy Separate non colorfast from light colored items heavy fabrics from light weight fabr
12. ean using a SOFT brush or vacuum cleaner Air Intake Filter upwards with your thumb until the latch is Replace the filter housing by pushing secure 15 PROBLEMS WITH YOUR DRYER You can solve many common appliance problems easily saving you the cost of a possible service call Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Timer knob will not rotate Not plugged in The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse Door is not closed Dryer does not operate Drum does not rotate Laundry not completely dry Clean the Filter Reduce the amount of clothing loaded in the dryer Re dry the loaded items Ensure items are not knotted or bulked together Dryer is not located in a well ventilated area SERVICE FOR YOUR DRYER We are proud of our customer service organization and the network of professional service technicians that provide service on your Avanti appliances With the purchase of your Avanti dryer you can have the confidence that if you ever need additional information or assistance the Avanti Products Customer Service team will be here for you Just call us toll free AVANTI PRODUCTS CUSTOMER SERVICES Product Information Whatever your questions are about our products 800 323 5029 help is available Part Orders You may order parts and accessories that will be 800 220 5570 delivered directly to your home You may order
13. even see Adjusting the Leveling Legs If you are going to wall mount your dryer using the wall mounting kit included see Wall Mounting Instructions Away from direct sunlight Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating plastic and electrical components Adequate ventilation temperature that will not fall below 0 C Away from sources of heat such as coal or gas Make sure that the dryer does not stand on its power cord Ventilation openings must not be obstructed by carpeting when the dryer is installed on a carpeted floor gt Wall Mounting Instructions Tools Required Not Included Tools and parts required for Plaster andorWood Expanding Wall Anchor 8 Installation Wall Mounting Kit Includes the following Description It is recommended to complete the following procedure with at least 2 people As wall materials vary supplied hardware for fixing to the wall may be inappropriate for your wall type Consult your local hardware home improvement center for suggestions on the necessary hardware for your particular wall type Determine the position where you will be installing the mounting bracket e This dryer is not designed to sit on top of your washing machine e A minimum of 2 inches is required between the top of the dryer and the ceiling above to allow easy installation and adequate spacing for exhaust If mounting above a top load washing machine allow sufficient spacing to open the lid o
14. f the washer or in the case of a front loading washer allow sufficient breathing space Although the supplied mounting brackets can be installed directly to the wall using the existing wooden studs the preferred method of installation is using wooden slats that provide a flat level installation surface and added stability to the whole wall installation Use two wooden slats not included between the studs to mount the brackets Required wooden slat size 23 Long x 3 High x 1 Deep When using the wooden slats to Wooden Slat install on drywall material you must mE f AF LIH iC use expansion wall anchor bolts to TE w safely secure the slats to the vc drywall 2 Dm T f 222 3 Le Install the wall mounting brackets to the wooden slats installed in the previous step Using the 4 1 Phillips Round head p screws included affix the mounting le 1 Phillips bracket to the wooden slats as i shown in the diagram to the right Round head Install the exhaust pipe as shown in Fig 3 the illustration using the 3 7 long Section 1 Phillips Flat head screws included e For a downward exhaust join the sections 1 pointing downward e For an upward exhaust join the sections 2 pointing upward Exhaust Connector Section 2 Exhaust Connector Install the lower wall spacers included using the 2 long Phillips Round head screws
15. ics and permanent press from heavy bulky items Do not tumble dry Read all permanent care labels carefully If a garment s care label says Drip Dry Line Dry or Dry Flat do not dry in the dryer Certain materials will melt or become dangerously flammable if heated while others may lose their shape Other items that should not be tumble dried are e Items that have been dry cleaned at home Wool unless the garment s manufacturer recommends it Fiberglass Laminated or rubber coated items Vinyl or plastic Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by manufacturer of the fabric softener or product WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance Drying Time Drying time depends on many factors such as the amount of washing how damp it is the type of fabrics rated power of the machine and the temperature of the room It also of course depends on how dry you want the washing when you take it out of the machine Shrinkage Knitted fabrics in particular are liable to shrink Do not use the extra dry program for these materials and always stretch them out directly after drying Dryer Added Fabric Softeners Because some dryer added fabric softeners may cause damage to automatic dryers use only ones that the manufacturers give a written assurance that their softeners can safely be used in
16. these items by personal check money order Master Card or Visa In Home Repair Service An Avanti Products authorized service center will 800 220 5570 provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that is convenient for you Our trained servicers know your dryer inside and out 16 YOUR Avanti Products WARRANTY Staple your sales receipt here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty WHAT IS COVERED LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase by the original owner Avanti Products will at its option repair or replace any part of the appliance that proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use During this period Avanti Products will provide all parts and labor necessary to correct such defects free of charge so long as the appliance has been installed and operated in accordance with the written instructions in this manual Avanti Products will provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished In rental or commercial use the warranty period is 90 days LIMITED 7 YEAR WARRANTY ON STAINLESS STEEL TUB After one year and until seven years from date of purchase Avanti will furnish a replacement stainless steel tub which is defective in material or workmanship You will be charged for labor WHAT IS NOT COVERED e Incidental or consequential damages e Service calls to e Correct the installation of yo
17. ur dryer e Instruction on how to use your dryer e Replace house fuses or incorrect house wiring or plumbing e Repairs performed by unauthorized servicers e Repairs when your dryer is used in other than normal single family household use e Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit e Service calls that are related to external problems such as abuse misuse inadequate electrical power accidents fire floods or acts of God e Surcharges including but not limited to any after hour weekend or holiday service calls tolls ferry trip charges or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas including the State of Alaska e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose e Pickup and delivery Your dryer is designed to be repaired in the home e Repairs caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance e This warranty does not apply outside the Continental U S A 17 18 Registration Information Thank you for purchasing this fine Avanti product Please fill out this card and return it within 100 days of purchase and receive these important benefits gt Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Avanti product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as fire or theft Promote better products We value your input Your responses will help us develop products designed
18. your dryer Single Items Use the timed program when there is only one item to be dried This is because the automatic program may turn off the heating too early so that the item is not properly dried If The Washing Is Not Dry After Tumble Drying When using the automatic programs it can happen that not all of the washing is properly dry This may be due to such reasons as very heavy fabrics or thick seams To dry these items give a further 10 minutes or so in the timed program Also do not overload the dryer If the dryer is overloaded its efficiency is lessened and clothes may not dry evenly Do not over dry When using the timed program it is possible to over dry fabrics if too long a time has been set This can cause the fabrics to wrinkle shrink or feel harsh Synthetic materials can also become charged with static electricity 13 E E Sy By DX E X CA Fabric Care Chart Resistant material Delicate fabric Item may be washed at 95 Item may be washed at 60 Item may be washed at 40 Item may be washed at 30 Item may be hand washed Dry clean only Can be bleached in clod water Do not bleach Can be ironed at 200 C max Can be ironed at 150 C max NEW eo NL JO X E Can be ironed at 100 max Do Can dry cleaned using any Solvent Dry clean with perchloride lighter fuel pure alcohol or R113 only Dry clean with aviation fuel pure
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