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Appliance Registration
Automatic Dmin~
Care and Cleaning
Consumer Services
Cycle Settings
Dryer Exhaust
Energy-Saving Tips
Fabric and Drying Guide
Important Phone Numbers 15
Light Bulb Replacement
Lint Filter
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Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating the Dryer
Press Guard Feature
Problem Solver
Safety Instructions
Sorting
Storing Dryer
Timed Drying
User Maintenance Instructions 11
Warranty
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- Page 1 How to get the best born Diner Your Contents Use and Care Appliance Registration of Models Automatic Dmin~ Care and Cleaning Consumer Services Cycle Settings Dryer Exhaust Energy-Saving Tips Fabric and Drying Guide Important Phone Numbers 15 8, 13 Light Bulb Replacement 7, 11 Lint Filter 7 , 9...
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Page 2: If You Need Service
Read this book carefully. Save time and money. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you Before you request service . . . operate and maintain your check the Problem Solver You’ll find them on a label on the new dryer properly. - Page 3 Read W imtmctiom before ushg tfis applimce. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE part of the appliance or attempt The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic any servicing unless specifically Enforcement Act requires the governor of recommended in this Use and Care Book or California to publish a list of substances known in published user-repair instructions that you to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other...
- Page 4 (continued) . Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat” To Minitize the Possibility of I@ury (such as life jackets containing Kapok) Never reach into the dryer while the must not be put in your dryer. drum is moving. Before loading, unloading Do not wash or dry articles or adding clothes, wait until the drum has that have been cleaned in,...
- Page 5 not operate this appliance if it is damaged, Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or missing or broken parts, including a damaged soften You may wish to your laundered cord or plug. fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them. We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added automatic eleetric ignition and does not have...
- Page 6 HOW TO OPEMTE YOUR DRYER Features and appearances may vary slightly WARNING—TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
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Page 7: Check The Lint Filter
Check the Lint Filter Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used. Always be sure the lint filter is in place. Don’t use the dryer without it. See Care and Cleaning section. Sort and Load the Clothes Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer. Generally, if clothes are sorted correctly for washing, they’re sorted correctly for drying. - Page 8 (continued) The signal control can be set anywhere between OFF and LOUD, depending on the desired sound cycle to remind you to remove the clothes. To stop the signal while sounding, turn the signal control to OFF or advance the Cycle Selector to OFF. The signal should always be used when drying polyester knits or permanent press items which should be removed as soon as the dryer stops to...
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Page 9: How To Load The Clothes
HOW TO SORT CLOTHES Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate chenille—give up lint. Lint Lint LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and f r o m ~m Collectors napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be dried separately. Sort by Fabric construction together whenever possible. - Page 10 SUGGESTED FABNC AND DRYING SELECTIONS Cycle Suggested For Clothes Loa~abrics such as: Drying Selection Automatic Regular High Heat Cottons and linens Down-filled garments, if machine washing and drying is recommended Automatic Permanent Permanent press fabrics with cotton Medium Heat Press & Knits Synthetics Silks and wools Low Heat...
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Page 11: Dryer Exhaust
User Maintenance Instructions CAUTION: If yours is an electric dryer, before you have it connected in your new residence, be sure your licensed electrician confirms that the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on the rating plate. Dryer Exterior Wipe off any spills or washing Dryer control panel and finishes Apply these pre-treatment products compounds. -
Page 12: Questions? Use This Problem Solver
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in. DRYER WON’T ST~T No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting current. Most electric dryers use two. Controls improperly set. - Page 13 POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly Relaxation shrinkage can stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering.
- Page 14 (continued) PROBLEM TO REMOVE WRINKLES TO REMOVE WRINKLES: ON DR~RS WITH A PERMANENT PRESS SETTING If unsuccessful, retumble on normal temperature for 10—12 minutes and hang immediately. Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing. Some wrinUes may remain which cannot be removed. * follow good laundry procedures and permanent press clothes still come out wrintied, the finish may not be good quality.
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Page 15: User Maintenance Instructions
With the purchase ofyour new Hotpoint appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever — need information or assistance, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! Our consumer service professional will provide expert repair service on your Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. -
Page 16: Warranty
Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC here. Proof of original purchase date CLOTHES DRYER is needed to obtain service WARRANTY under warrantv. This warranty is extended to WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY the original purchaser and any...