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for your dryer
Inside …
Safety Information. . . . 3
Before Drying . . . . . . . . 6
Drying Special Items . . 8
Operating Your Dryer . . 11
Clothing Care Labels . . 14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . 17
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Part No. 802716
www.comlaundry.com December 2006
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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. W033 • 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. - Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. - Clear the room, building or area of all occupants. - Imme
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Safety Information Explanation of Safety Important Safety Instructions Messages Save These Instructions Throughout this manual and on machine decals, WARNING you will find precautionary statements (“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION”) followed To reduce the risk of fire, electric by specific instructions. These precautions are shock, serious injury or death to intended for the personal safety of the operator, persons when using your dryer, follow user, servicer, and those maintaining the
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9. Do not repair or replace any part of the 17. Do not put articles soiled with vegetable dryer, or attempt any servicing unless or cooking oil in the dryer, as these oils specifically recommended in the User- may not be removed during washing. Maintenance Instructions or in published Due to the remaining oil, the user-repair instructions that you fabric may catch on fire by understand and have the skills to carry out. itself. 10. Do not use fabric softeners or products to 18. To reduce the ris
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26. ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer. 27. Never operate the dryer with any guards and/or panels removed. 28. DO NOT operate the dryer with missing or broken parts. 29. DO NOT bypass any safety devices. 30. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions may result in conditions which can produce bodily injury and/or property damage. NOTE: The WARNING AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appea
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Before Drying � Follow the care labels on FLAME Energy Saving Tips RETARDANT, SCOTCH- GUARD™, etc., garments for the proper washing and drying. � Make sure the lint filter is always clean. � If loads should be damp for ironing, turn � Do not overload the dryer. timer knob to the ENERGY SAVER setting, � Do not overdry items. marked with a dot ( •), in AUTOMATIC or TIME DRY cycles. � Remove items to be ironed while still damp. � Large loads of similar fabrics dry the most Sort efficiently.
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� The following illustrations show the ideal load Load sizes for fabrics. The average load will fill the cylinder one third to half full when wet. WARNING Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils. Some oils may remain after washing and may cause the fabric to catch on fire by itself. W527 � Do not overload your dryer. Bulk, not weight, determines the load size. If the dryer is DRY2031N DRY2031N overloaded, it could cause discoloration or Cylinder with wet linens and
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Drying Special Items Type of Load Special Instructions Bedspreads � Choose heat for fabric. � Dry one double or two single spreads. � Chenille and tufted spreads will shed lint and should be dried by themselves. � New spreads will contain loose lint. Tumble on NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting before washing to remove loose lint. � Dry completely. Blankets Electric � Choose DELICATE or NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting. � If drying items in dryer is recommended by the manufacturer, dry as for wool
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Type of Load Special Instructions Draperies � Remove hooks and weights before washing. � Choose heat for fabric and allow space in the dryer for tumbling. � Some draperies may be removed when slightly damp and hung immediately. � Lined draperies should be dry-cleaned because they have a tendency to pucker. Knit Articles Knit fabrics are usually manufactured under tension (stretching). Cotton knits especially may relax or draw together if every bit of moisture is removed from them. It is best to
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Type of Load Special Instructions Mattress Pads � Read and carefully follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the mattress pad manufacturer. � Some mattress pads made of synthetic fibers are very heat sensitive. These pads can be flammable if over-heated or over-dried. To avoid a fire hazard do not over-dry mattress pads. � Remove mattress pads from the dryer while they are still damp. Pillows Feather and � Ticking must be strong and seams secure. Down-Filled � After washing, shake pi
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Operating Your Dryer NOTE: The timer knob will not advance as quickly in the AUTOMATIC cycles as it does in the TIME WARNING DRY cycle. The time it takes for the timer to advance depends on the type and size of the To reduce the risk of fire, electric load being dried. shock, serious injury or death to persons, read the Safety Information The ENERGY SAVER settings, marked with a dot section before operating the dryer. ( •), show which settings will use the least energy W520 and will lea
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4. Close loading door. Dryer will not operate with To Dry Clothes the door open. IMPORTANT: Refer to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS before using dryer. IMPORTANT: Before using dryer for the first time, use an all-purpose cleaner or a detergent and water solution and a damp cloth to remove shipping dust from inside of dryer drum. 1. Sort items into separate loads. DRY2026N DRY2026N 5. Select Fabric Selector (available settings vary by model). Follow garment manufacturer’s care labels for r
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Optional Drying Rack A drying rack, Part No. 512082, is available at extra cost through your Factory Authorized Service Center. The drying rack can be used for no-tumble drying of articles such as tennis shoes, sweaters, stuffed toys or other delicate items. DRY2086N DRY20 DRY20886N 6N -13- DRY2024N 802716
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Clothing Care Labels The symbols below appear on many clothing care DRY labels. Following the instructions on each label will help ensure the best laundry results. Warning Tumble Dry Cycle Signs WASH Warning Machine Wash Cycle DRY2035N Permanent Gentle/ Do not Dry Normal Signs DRY2033N DRY2034N Press/Wrinklle Delicate tumble dry DRY2036N Resistant DRY2037N Heat Setting Do not dry DRY2042N Normal (used with Permanent Do not wash Gentle/ Hand wash TLW2011N TLW2010N TLW2012N TLW2013N TLW2014N D
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Maintenance Exhaust System Lubrication WARNING All moving parts are sealed in a permanent supply of lubricant or are equipped with oilless bearings. To reduce the risk of electric shock, Additional lubrication will not be necessary. disconnect the electrical service to the dryer before cleaning. Care of Your Dryer W043 WARNING The exhaust duct should be inspected after one year of use and cleaned if necessary. Inspect and To reduce the risk of an electric shock, clean exhaust duct every o
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Lint Filter The lint filter is located at the front of the dryer in the lower part of the door opening. CLEAN THE LINT FILTER BEFORE DRYING EACH LOAD. Remove lint filter cover, clean lint filter and replace cover. Annually remove lint filter and screw to vacuum the duct under it. DRY2025N -16- 802716
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Troubleshooting Try these troubleshooting tips before making a service call – You may save time and money! Dryer Symptom Possible Cause/Solution Dryer won’t start � For dryers equipped with a power cord, make sure the power cord is plugged all the way into the electrical outlet. � Make sure loading door is closed. � Push timer knob in to start dryer. � Make sure the laundry room fuse(s) isn’t blown or loose, or circuit breakers aren’t open. The dryer itself does not have an electrical fuse. A
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Contact Information WARNING If service is required, contact the nearest Factory Authorized Service Center. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, DO NOT repair or replace any If you are unable to locate an authorized service part of the dryer or attempt any center or are unsatisfied with the service servicing unless specifically performed on your dryer, contact: recommended in the user-maintenance Alliance Laundry Systems instructions or in published user-repair Shepard Street i
