Haier GDZ5-1C User Manual

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Front Load Electric Dryer
Seche-linge Electrique
Chargement de Devant
User Manual
Model # GDZ5-1C
Guide de l'Utilisateur
Modéle # GDZ5-1C
Quality
Innovation
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  • Page 1 Front Load Electric Dryer Seche-linge Electrique Chargement de Devant User Manual Model # GDZ5-1C Guide de l’Utilisateur Modéle # GDZ5-1C Quality Innovation ■ Style ■...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    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 could ignite or explode.
  • Page 3: Save These Instructions

    15. If material has been used with any flammable liquids or solids it should not be used in the dryer until all traces of the flammable liquids and its fumes have been removed. 16. This dryer must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used.
  • Page 4 English Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old dryer, take off the door so that children may Thank you for using our Haier product. This easy-to-use manual will guide you in getting the best use of your dryer.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    English TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...5 Features ...5-10 Operations ...11 Normal Operating Sounds ...11 Drying Tips ...12 Energy Saving Tips ...13 CARE AND CLEANING GUIDE ...13 TROUBLESHOOTING ...14 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT...15-16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...17 Unpacking Your Dryer ...17 Tools and Materials Required ...17 EXHAUST SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ...18 Requirements and Instructions ...18...
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    English OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Features Dryer Timer: • Dryer Timer: The timer will let you set the time for up to 120 minutes to dry your clothes depending on the fabric type and load size. • Cotton/Synthetic Dry Button Setting: In order to dry COTTON clothes push button in its outward position.
  • Page 7 • Cotton Cycle: This can be either HIGH or LOW heat dry cycle depending on what type of clothes you want to dry for up to 120 minutes. • Synthetic Cycle: This cycle is used for synthetic fabrics where you can use dry time up to 60 minutes at low heat setting.
  • Page 8 English Please follow the chart below for proper cycle/time/clothes selections. CYCLE TYPE Cotton Cycle Synthetic Cycle Synthetic Cycle Delicate Cycle Note: Cotton Cycle is also known as Regular Cycle Synthetic Cycle is also known as Permanent Press Cycle Note: Drying time varies depending on size, dampness of load, weight, fabric type, room temperature, humidity and type of exhaust installation.
  • Page 9 Start Button: • Once you have made your selection of the cycle, time and heat setting, you need to push start button to turn the power on. You will see the power light comes on indicating that power is on. Clean Filter Note: The way this start button is designed that when you press the button, it will return to outward position instead of staying in inward position.
  • Page 10 English Synthetic Light: • You must have synthetic button in its inward position in order to have the light "ON". When cycle is about to finish and goes in cool dry at the end, you will notice that the light will go "OFF". Note: If the light does not come on then check the position of synthetic button.
  • Page 11 Lint Filter: • It is located on middle-front behind door. The filters slides out easily for cleaning. • It is ok to wash the lint filter with water and/or soap. • Check filter before each use to assure it is free of lint. •...
  • Page 12: Operations

    English Operations 1. Sort clothes for drying. Separate dark and light colored items, like you do for washing. Check for stains that have not been removed in washing. Dryer heat may permanently set some stains. Properly dried clothes will need minimum of care when removed from dryer.
  • Page 13: Drying Tips

    Drying Tips Note: The average load will fill drum tumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling. If you overload the dryer, you may cause damage to motor because it will not handle overloads and the dryer may not start at all. You may have to remove some portion of clothes and dry that separately.
  • Page 14: Energy Saving Tips

    English Energy Saving Tips • Keep the lint screen clean and exhaust the dryer properly. • Sort load batches properly and select proper temperature and cycle settings. • Avoid overloading, adding wet clothes to a partially dry load and over drying. •...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 16: Electrical Requirement

    English ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. It is your responsibility • To connect a qualified electrical installer. • To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with CAN1-B149 (.1 or .2) installation codes and/or local codes.
  • Page 17 Replacement Power Supply Cord must be: • UL Listed or CSA Interantional Certified • Marked for use with clothes dryers • Rated 115/230 volt minimum • 30 amp • Type SRD or SRDT • 4 Conductors • At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long. •...
  • Page 18: Installation Instructions

    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.
  • Page 19: Exhaust System Connections

    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 cre- ate 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.
  • Page 20: Materials

    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.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: Location Of Your Dryer

    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. •...
  • Page 23: Installation In Mobile Home

    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. •...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Ne pas retourner cet article au magasin En cas de problème avec cet article, veuillez contacter le « Centre satisfaction client » de Haier UNE PREUVE D’ACHAT DATÉE, LE NUMÉRO DU MODÈLE ET LE NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE SONT OBLIGATOIRES POUR BÉNÉFICIER DE LA COUVERTURE OFFERTE PAR LA GARANTIE.

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