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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 1
Electric
Dryer
Sèche-Linge
Électrique
Secador-Eléctrico
User Manual-
Model #
Guide de l’Utilisateur-
Modèle
GDZ22-1
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 2 English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that co
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 3 English 16. This dryer must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in the installation section. 17. Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of electric shock and fire. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded. 18. Use the dryer only for its intended purpose, drying clothes. 19. Always
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 4 English DANGER Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old dryer, take off the door so that children may not easily get trapped inside. Thank you for using our Haier product. This easy-to-use manual will Model number guide you in getting the best use of your dryer. Serial number Remember to record the model and serial number. They are on a label in Date of purchase back of the dryer. Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it t
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 5 English Table Of Contents PAGE Safety Instructions............................................................................1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................5 Features ................................................................................................5 Other Features ......................................................................................7 Operations ........................
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 6 English OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this dryer. Features Control Knob: 1. Dry Timer: Lets you set the time to dry your clothes, depending on the fabric type and depending on the load size. This is designed for you to set the number of minutes needed to dry the clothes. This cycle provides up to 100 minutes of drying time at the
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 7 English Temperature Knob: Temperature Setting Control: To set the heat drying temperature, of the dryer load, depending on the fabric type. • Low Heat: for knitted and delicate clothes. • Med. Heat: for permanent press, synthetic clothes. • High Heat: for regular clothes. Always follow directions on fabric care labels.To avoid fire do not use heat to dry items containing feathers, foam rubber or similar textured rubber-like material. Start Knob: Sta
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 8 English Other Features Your dryer also has the following features for your convenience: Dry Sensor: (feature only active in auto dry cycle) • This senses the dampness in the clothes. The dryer will automatically shut itself off once it senses that the clothes are dry. End of Cycle Signal: • Your dryer is equipped with an audible signal that will alert you every time the dryer load is finished drying. Lint Filter: • All dryers come with a lint filter tha
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 9 English Operations 1. Sort clothes for drying. Separate dark and light colored items, like you do for washing. Check for stains that may not have been removed in washing. Dryer heat may permanently set some stains. Properly dried clothes will need minimum of care when removed from dryer. 2. Load up dryer with washed clothes. For optimum results, use dryer load of similar fabric, weight and construction. Place small items in a mesh bag to prevent from ta
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 10 English Normal Operating Sounds Following sounds are normally heard during the operation of the dryer. • Tumbling sounds: This is normal as the heavy wet clothes in the dryer are continuously being tossed around. • Air rushing noise: This happens as the dryer drum spins at very high RPM and the air is rushing through the dryer drum. • Timer clicks may be heard. Tips • For best drying results, clean the lint filter before and after every use. • Do not o
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 11 English Care and Cleaning Guide • Lint filter needs to be cleaned before and after each use for your unit to operate at optimum efficiency. The filter can be slid out, by pulling on the tab located on the inside of the dryer door. The filter may be washed or vacuumed. Remove the excess water from the filter by gently shaking the filter. This will remove dust and particles trapped in the filter. Lint build-up in screen restricts airflow, which causes l
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 12 English TroubleShooting Dryer does not operate: • Check if unit is plugged in. The plug may have come loose. • Check if the electrical wall receptacle is of proper voltage. • Check if the circuit breaker needs to be reset or if the fuse needs to be replaced. • Check if the unit is in “Off” mode. Press Start button again. • Check if door is open. Dryer is working but not drying the clothes: • Unit may be over loaded. The dryer drum should only be half
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 13 English INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Select a suitable location for the dryer on a hard even surface away from direct sunlight or heat source e.g. radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances etc. Any floor unevenness should be corrected with the leveling legs located on the bottom of the dryer. Tools and Materials Required • Phillips head and flathead screwdrivers • Channel-lock adjustable pliers • 1/2 inch open end wrench • Carpenter’s level • Meas
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 14 English Exhaust System Connections Requirements and Instructions WARNING The following are specific requirements for proper and safe operation of your dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can create excessive drying times and fire hazards. 1. Do not use plastic flexible duct to exhaust the dryer. Excessive lint can build up inside exhaust system and create a fire hazard and restrict air flow. Restricted air flow will increase dryer times. If yo
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 15 English Materials Use only 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid or flexible metal duct and approved vent hood which has a swing-out damper hat open when the dryer is in operation. When the dryer stops, the dampers automatically close to prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and rodents. To avoid restricting the outlet, maintain a minimum of 12 inches (30.5 cm) clearance between the vent hood and the ground or any other obstruction. The vent f
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 16 English After installation is completed, the following method must be used to determine if the exhaust system is acceptable: 1. Connect an inclined or digital manometer between the dryer and the point the exhaust connects to the dryer. 2. Set the dryer timer and temperature to air fluff (cool down) and start the dryer. 3. Read the measurement on the manometer. 4. The system back pressure must not be higher than 0.75 inches of water column. If the sy
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 17 English Location of Your Dryer Do Not Install Your Dryer: • In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. • In an area where it will come in contact with curtains, drapes, or anything that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. • On carpet. Floor must be solid with a maximum slope of 1inch (2.54 cm). Installation in Recess or Closet: • A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom, recess or closet, must be exhaust
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 18 English Installation in Mobile Home • Dryer must be exhausted outside (outdoors, not beneath the mobile home) using metal ducting that will not support combustion. Metal ducting must be 4 inches (10.16 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. Rigid metal duct is preferred. • If dryer is exhausted through the floor and area beneath the mobile home is enclosed, the exhaust system must terminate outside the enclosure with the termination securely fastene
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 19 English Electrical Connections Requirements and Instructions WARNINGS The following are specific requirements for proper and safe electrical installation of your dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can create electrical shock and/or fire hazard. 1. This appliance must be properly grounded. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Follow the instructions in this manual for proper grounding. 2. Do not use an extension
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GDZ22-1 manual 10/22/01 11:45 AM Page 20 English 3-Wire Cord Connections green silver terminal ground screw green neutral ground wire tighten nut nut to these threads power cord strain relief mounting bracket 1. Remove the screws securing the terminal block access cover and the strain relief mounting bracket located on the back of the dryer upper corner. 2. Install a U.L. approved strain relief into the power cord entry hole of the mounting bracket. Finger tighten the nut only at this ti
