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FRONT-LOADING GAS DRYER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230
In Canada, call : 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at...
www.kitchenaid.com or www.KitchenAid.ca
SECADORA A GAS DE CARGA FRONTAL
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Si tiene preguntas respecto a las características, funcionamiento/rendimiento, partes, accesorios o servicio técnico, llame al: 1-800-422-1230
Para la instalación y el servicio llame al: 1-800-807-6
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3 Stopping Your Dryer...................................................................16 Pausing or Restarting.................................................................16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 Control Locked...........................................................................16 Tools and Parts ..........................
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DRYER 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 hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DANG
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the dryer. Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair Items contaminated wit
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A sturdy floor to support the total dryer weight of 200 lbs (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance Options should also be considered. A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire Pedestal dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (2.5 cm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. Clothes may not tumble Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You may purchase a properly, and automatic sensor cycles may not operate pedestal separately for this dr
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Minimum installation spacing for custom undercounter Minimum installation spacing for cabinet installation installation The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed. The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed. For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only openings in the top of the cabinet are required. 7" (17.8 cm) 7" (17.8 cm) 0" (0 cm) 38" min. (96.52 cm) 9" 0"* 27" 0"* (22.9 cm) (0 cm)
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Mobile home - Additional installation requirements This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The Gas Supply Requirements installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction WARNING and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. Mobile home installations require: Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for purchase from your dealer.
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Must include a shutoff valve: Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting. In the U.S.A.: If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, ³⁄₈" LP An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National the supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger tubing. Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. NOTE: Pipe-joint co
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Venting Requirements Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor WARNING performance. Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors. Elbows 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. Good Better WARNING: To reduce
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Plan Vent System Alternate installations for close clearances Choose your exhaust installation type Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. Recommended exhaust installations Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B C D A E F AB G A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow) B. Per
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Determine vent path Install Leveling Legs Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. WARNING Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and Excessive Weight Hazard turns. Use two or more people to move and install dryer. When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. 1. To protect the floor, use a large flat piece of ca
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Make Gas Connection Connect Vent 1. Remove the red cap from the gas pipe. 1. Using a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is 2. Using a wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to the clean. The dryer vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet dryer. Use pipe-joint compound on the threads of all non- and inside the exhaust hood. Make sure the vent is secured flared male fittings. If flexible metal tubing is used, b
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3. Lay the dryer door on a flat, protected surface with the inside Reverse the hinge and hinge bracket door assembly facing up. Remove the last screw from Step 1. 1. Place the inner door, screw head side up, on the work Remove the 2 screws holding the handle to the door. surface. 2. Remove the 4 screws that hold the hinge to the door. 4. Remove the 6 screws to release the outer door assembly from the inner door assembly (see illustration). It is important that you remove only the 6 indicated
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4. Replace the 2 handle screws for the door handle of the door assembly. Complete Installation 5. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove plug strip in the 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, door opening. Slide the head of the screwdriver under the top go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. portion of the plug strip, being certain not to scratch the dryer 2. Check that you have all of your tools. surface. Lift up. Repeat in the middl
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DRYER USE Starting Your Dryer WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as No washer can completely remove oil. gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on Do not dry anything that has ever had anything it (including cooking oils). flammable on it (even after washing). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, on a clothesline or by using an
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How Auto Moisture Sensing Plus works Control Locked The Even-Heat™ feature improves drying performance with Auto Moisture Sensing Plus, which advances the cycle as This feature allows you to lock your settings to avoid unintended moisture is extracted from clothing. A thermistor (electronic use of the dryer. You can also use the Control Locked feature to temperature sensor) and moisture sensing strips in the dryer avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation. drum help m
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Status Lights Cycles You may follow the progress of your dryer with the drying status Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are indicator lights. drying. See Automatic preset or Manual preset cycle settings charts. Sensing Cycle control knob When a cycle is first turned on, the Sensing light glows until a wet item is detected. Automatic Cycles In an Automatic Cycle, if a wet item has not been detected Automatic Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you within
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Temperature Manual Cycles Temperature settings are used with the Manual Cycles. Press Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and TEMP until the desired temperature setting glows. Temperature a drying temperature. When a Manual Cycle is selected, the settings cannot be used with the Automatic Cycles. ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing the Manual Dry Time (- or +) butto
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This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and the suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Actual Drying Rack drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold. The drying rack is useful for drying items you would not necessarily want to tumble dry or that you would normally line dry Rack Dry Setting Temp. Time* (for example, sweaters). To use the drying rack Wool Sweaters Timed Low 60 Dry Do not remove the lint screen. Block to shape and lay flat on
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2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. IMPORTANT: Vacation and Moving Care Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and Vacation care damage to both the dryer and fabrics. Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Venti
