Estate 8318478A Use And Care Manual

Electric and gas dryers

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ELECTRIC AND GAS
DRYERS
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301
or visit our website at
www.estateappliances.com
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  • Page 1 ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our website at www.estateappliances.com Table of Contents ... 2 8318478A...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DRYER SAFETY...2 PARTS AND FEATURES...4 CHECKING YOUR VENT ...5 DRYER USE ...6 Starting Your Dryer...6 Stopping and Restarting ...6 Loading...7 Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips ...7 CYCLES...7 Auto Sense Drying Cycle ...7 Timed Dry Cycle...8 No Heat Fluff Cycle ...8 Drying Rack ...8 Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. – Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    Control panel Model and serial number label Dryer drum Lint screen Exhaust grille Wide-opening door* Control Panel NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer. They are designed to show all of the models covered by this book. Your dryer may not include all features.
  • Page 5: Checking Your Vent

    CHECKING YOUR VENT Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information.
  • Page 6: Dryer Use

    DRYER USE Starting Your Dryer Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire.
  • Page 7: Loading

    Loading Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling. Heavy work 3 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 pair of clothes overalls, 3 shirts Delicates...
  • Page 8: Timed Dry Cycle

    Timed Dry Cycle Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after the automatic cycle. Timed Dry is also useful for: Heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes and large loads that require a long drying time. Set the Temperature selector, if available, to High heat or to a setting that matches the care label directions.
  • Page 9: Dryer Care

    DRYER CARE Cleaning the Lint Screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean 1. Pull the lint screen towards you. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
  • Page 10: Removing Accumulated Lint

    Removing Accumulated Lint From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
  • Page 11: Assistance Or Service

    Estate designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the Estate designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. For further assistance...
  • Page 12: Warranty

    Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Estate dealer to determine if another warranty applies. If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book.

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