Amana W10233410A manual

ELECTRONIC ELECTRIC DRYERS Use & Care Guide For questions about featur es, operation/performance , parts, access ories, or service, cal l: 1-800-843-0304 or visit our website at... w ww .amana.com T able of Contents ............ .................... ................. 2 W10233410A[...]

2 T ABLE OF CONT ENTS DRYER SAFETY........... ............................ ................................... .... 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................ .................. 4 Tools and Parts .. ................................... ................................... .... 4 Optional Pedestal ........................... ........[...]

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4 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS T ools and P ar ts G ather the r equired tools and part s befor e starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools list ed here. ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ #2 Phillips screwdriver ■ Adjustable wre nch that opens to 1" (25.4 mm) or hex-head socket wren ch (for adjusting dryer fe[...]

5 ■ If you ar e using a power supply cor d, a grounde d electrical outlet located within 2 ft (610 mm ) of either side of the dryer . See “Electrical Require ments.” ■ A sturdy floor to support the total dryer weight of 127 lbs (57.6 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered. ■ A level floor with a maximu[...]

6 Installation spacing for ca b inet i nstallation ■ For cabinet installation, with a door , minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are r equired. 7"* (178 mm) 9"* (229 mm) 7"* (178 mm) 5"** (127 mm) 28" (728 mm) 27" (686 mm) 1"* (25 mm) (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 1" * Required spacing ** For s[...]

7 If using a power supply cor d : Use a UL listed power supply cord k it marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain: ■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cor d, rated 120/240 volt mini mum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ri ng terminals or spade [...]

8 Electrical Connection Power Supply Cor d W ARNIN G Fire Hazar d Use a new UL liste d 30 amp power supply cor d . Use a UL liste d strain relief. Disconnect power b efore making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wir e) to center terminal (silver). Groun d wir e (green or b ar e wire) must b e connecte d to green gr oun [...]

9 ■ Put power supply cord thr ough the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cor d is inside the strain relief. The strain relie f should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain relief scre ws at this point. Style 2: Direct wir e strain relief ■ Unscrew[...]

10 2. Remove neutral ground wire fr om external ground conductor scr ew . Connect neutral gr ound wire and th e neutral wire (white or center w ire) of power supply cor d under center , silver -colored terminal block screw . Tighten screw . A C B D E A. External ground conducto r screw - Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before bein[...]

11 3. Co nn e ct gro u nd wi re (g re en or b are ) o f d i rec t w i re c a bl e t o external ground conductor screw . Tighten scre w . A B C D E F A. Extern al ground conductor screw B. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable C. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief D. Center , silver -colored terminal block screw E. Neutral g round [...]

12 3-wire connection: Dir ect wir e Use where local co d es permit connecting ca b inet-g roun d con d uctor to ne utral wire. Dire ct wire ca ble must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length s o dryer ca n be moved if needed . Strip 3½" (89 mm) of outer coveri ng from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with[...]

13 V enting Requir ements W ARNIN G Fire Hazar d 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 d eath or re. W ARNING: T o r educe the risk of fir e, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORT ANT : O bserve all governing codes and ordinances. The dryer exha[...]

14 ■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. Improper ventin g can cause moistur e and lint to collect indoors, which may result in: Moi s ture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpet s , etc. Hou s ecleaning problem s and health problem s . Plan V ent Syst em Choose your exhaust installation type Recommen d e d exhaust [...]

15 Alter nate installat ions for close clearances V enting systems come in many vari eties. Select the type best for your installation. T wo close-clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer’ s instructions. A B A. Over -the-top installation (al so available with one offset elbow) B. Periscope installation NOTE: The following kit[...]

16 Inst all Le veling Legs W ARNING Excessive Wei g ht Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 1. T o protect the floor , use a large flat piece of cardboard fr om the dryer carton. Place ca rdboar d under the entir e back edge of the dryer . 2. Firmly grasp the body of the dry e[...]

17 5. Rotate outer door 180°. 180˚ Reverse hinge 1. Use a small flat-blade scr ewdriver to remove 2 plug strips from the inner door . Slide the head of the screwdriver under the plugs, being certain not to scratch the inner door surface. Lift up. 2. Remove the 4 screws that attach to the inn er door hinge and move the hinge to the other side. Rei[...]

18 Reinstall the d oor 1. Reattach door to dryer front panel with the 4 screws. A B A. Dr yer front panel B. Door assembly 2. Check for fingerprints on the glass. Clean glass if necessary . Close door and chec k that it latches secur ely . Complet e Inst allation 1. Check that all parts are now insta lled. If there is an extra part, go back through[...]

19 DRYER USE Starting Y our Dryer W ARNING Explosion Hazard Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as g asoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anythin g that has ever had anythin g ammable on it (even after washin g ). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or re. W ARNING Fire Hazar d No washer can completely [...]

20 T o use a Time d Cycle ■ Select a Ti med Cycle. ■ Press MORE TIME or LESS TI ME until the desired drying time is displayed. T ap MORE TIME or LESS TIME and the time will change by 1-minute intervals. Press and hold MORE TIME or LESS TIME, and the time will change by 5-minute intervals. NOTE: Th e Timed Cycle Adjust featur e can be used only [...]

21 Damp The Damp light illuminates in an Auto Cycle when the laundry is approximately 80% dry . Cool Down The Cool Down light illuminates during the cool down part of the cycle. Laundry cools for ease in handli ng. Clothes Dry The Clothes Dry light illuminates when the drying cycle is finished. This indicator sta ys on during WRINKLE PREVENT . WRIN[...]

22 Modifiers Use Modifiers to select temperatures for the Timed Cycles only . Press TEMPE RA TURE until the desir ed temperature setting glows. T emperatur e modifiers cannot be used with the Auto Cycles. Air Dry Use the Air Dry Modifier for items that requir e drying without heat such as rubber , plastic and heat-sensitive fabri cs. This table sho[...]

23 T o use the d rying rack Do not remove the lint scre en. 1. Op en dryer door . A A. Front edge 2. Place drying rack inside dryer drum, positioning the back wire on the ledge of the inner dryer ba ck panel. Push down on front edge of dr ying rack to secure over the lint screen. A B A. Dr ying rack front edge B. Dr yer back panel 3. Put the wet it[...]

24 DRY ER CAR E Cleaning the Dry er L ocation Keep dryer ar ea clear and fre e from items that would obstru ct the flow of combustion and ventilation air . Cleaning the Lint Scr een Every loa d cleaning The lint screen is located in th e door opening of the dryer . The control panel has an indicator light to remind you to clean the lint screen befo[...]

25 Va c a t i o n a n d M o v i n g C a r e V acation care Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should: 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power . 2. Clean li nt screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Scre en.” Moving car e For power supply cor d -connecte d d ry[...]

26 ■ Is the clothing knotte d or b alle d up? When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer . Dryer d isplaying co d e message ■ “PF” (power failure) , check the following: W as the drying cycle inter rupted by a power failur e? Press POWER, and then press and hold ST ART t[...]

27 Lint on loa d ■ Is the lint screen clogge d ? Clean lint screen. Check for air movement. Stains on loa d or d rum ■ Wa s d ryer fa b ric softener pr operly use d ? Add dryer fabric softener sh eets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments. Drum stains ar e caused by dyes in[...]

AMANA ® LA UNDR Y W ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and main tained according to instructions attached to or furni shed with the product, Amana brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Can ada LP (hereafter “Amana”) will pay for factor y specified parts and r epair labor[...]