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KitchenAid KGYS677E Use & Care Manual

KitchenAid KGYS677E Use & Care Manual

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KEYS677E, KGYS677E
KEYS777E, KGYS777E
PART NO. 3405630 Rev. A
U s e & C a r e G u i d e
Electric and
Gas Dryers
A Note to You ................... 2
Dryer Safety .................. 3-4
Your Dryer ........................ 5
Checking Your Vent ......... 6
Troubleshooting ............ 19
or Service ....................... 21
Index ............................... 23
Warranty ......................... 24
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Models KEYS677E, KGYS677E KEYS777E, KGYS777E U s e & C a r e G u i d e Electric and Gas Dryers A Note to You ....2 Understanding Dryer Safety ....3-4 Getting to Know Your Dryer ......5 Checking Your Vent ..

  • Page 2: A Note To You

    Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID appliance! KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely.

  • Page 3: Understanding Dryer Safety

    Understanding Dryer Safety Your safety is important to us. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or This guide contains safety symbols and statements. other injuries. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explan- ation of the use of the symbol.
  • Page 4 Understanding Dryer Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – 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 •Do not repair or replace any part of the the dryer.

  • Page 5: Getting To Know Your Dryer

    Getting to Know Your Dryer The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model.

  • Page 6: Checking Your Vent

    Checking Your Vent Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Install your dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45°F (7°C). Also make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information.
  • Page 7 Checking Your Vent Venting (cont.) Use the straightest path possible when routing the Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, exhaust vent. Avoid 90° but at least every 2 years, turns, if possible. Allow or when installing your room when using dryer in a new location.

  • Page 8: Operating Your Dryer

    Operating Your Dryer To get the best dryer results possible, you must use your dryer correctly. This section tells you how to use your dryer properly and efficiently. Starting your dryer Set the Temperature selector to the recommended wWARNING setting for the type of fabric being dried.
  • Page 9 Operating Your Dryer Starting your dryer (cont.) Stopping and restarting your dryer Push the Start Button. You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. To stop your dryer: Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control Knob to Off. NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use.
  • Page 10 Operating Your Dryer Automatic cycles Your dryer has 2 Automatic cycles: Regular/Heavy • If the load is not as dry as you like, complete drying and Permanent Press. Both Automatic cycles use using the Timed Dry cycle (see next page). Select a an electronic dryness sensor control that senses the setting closer to Very Dry the next time you dry a amount of moisture in the load and shuts off the...
  • Page 11 Operating Your Dryer Timed Dry cycles • Use the Timed Dry cycle to complete drying if some Use the Ironing Damp feature to dry items to damp items are damp after level or to dry items that do not require an entire Automatic drying.
  • Page 12 Operating Your Dryer Air Tumble cycle Use the unheated Air Tumble cycle for items that wWARNING require drying without heat. Since this cycle has no heat, the Tem- perature selector setting will have no effect. The following chart includes examples of items that require drying without Fire Hazard heat.
  • Page 13 Using the drying rack Models KEYS777E and KGYS777E include a drying Close the door. rack. On models KEYS677E and KGYS677E, you can order a drying rack by calling 1-800-422-1230, from anywhere in the U.S.A. You will hear a record- ing. Follow the instructions to place an order.

  • Page 14: Caring For Your Dryer

    Caring for Your Dryer Proper care of your dryer can extend its life and help your dryer operate efficiently. Cleaning the lint screen Every load cleaning As needed cleaning The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause dryer.
  • Page 15 Caring for Your Dryer Lint signal The lint signal (a whistle tone) indicates excessive NOTE: Clean your lint screen before each load. Do lint is present on your lint screen or it not wait for the lint signal. has a residue buildup. See page 14. A full lint screen restricts airflow and reduces drying efficiency.
  • Page 16 Caring for Your Dryer Changing the drum light Your dryer’s drum light may be one of 2 types, as wWARNING shown. The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. Fire Hazard Replace light bulb cover before operating dryer.
  • Page 17 Caring for Your Dryer Removing accumulated lint from inside the dryer cabinet Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel wWARNING for fire. Lint should be removed every two to three years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
  • Page 18 Caring for Your Dryer Removing accumulated lint from inside the dryer cabinet (cont.) Remove 2 internal screws from front panel flanges (near top front corners). Lift front panel slightly, lifting off lower clips (see lower clip inset of illustration below). Slowly pull front panel forward, disengaging panel from drum.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common dryer problems. If you need further assistance, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 21. NOTE: In the following list, the most common laundry problems are listed first.
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting Common dryer problems 1. Dryer will not start. 3. No heat For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line? Also, some dryers may Is the dryer door firmly closed? have an internal gas valve. For electric dryers, have you blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Are the controls set in a ON position? Electric dryers use 2 household fuses...

  • Page 21: Requesting Assistance Or Service

    For further assistance … If you need further assistance, you can write to If the dealer, authorized servicer, and KitchenAid have KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at: failed to resolve your problem, you can contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program (MACAP).
  • Page 22 Notes...

  • Page 23: Index

    Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE AIR TUMBLE CYCLE ..........12 LINE DRYING ............12 ASSISTANCE ............21 LINT Screen..............14 Removal ..............

  • Page 24: Warranty

    6/96 KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

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