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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the dryer changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the dryer.) Part No. 503276 7/95 'nlana A Raylheon ®po_/ Guide Automatic Dryer D2491E3B (Gas Heat) LG8469W/L2 Amana Sears L, E 8467W;_ 45712 LES(67L2 45714 LC_gW2...
Amana Thank you for buying an Amana dryer. Your satisfaction with this new product is very important to us. This Use and Care Guide will help you understand how your dryer operates.., features you selected. Please read this Use and Care Guide thoroughly.
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I Table , nts -_,WARNING For your safety, the information followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion prevent property damage, serious Do not store or use gasoline vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
IMPORTANT (Save These -&WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons when using your dryer, follow these basic precautions: 1. Read all instructions before using the dryer. 2. Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in the iNSTALLATiON manual for...
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18. To reduce the risk of fire, NOT put clothes which have traces of any flammable substances such as machine oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. or anything containing wax or chemicals such as in mops and cleaning cloths, or anything dry-cleaned at home with dry-cleaning solvent in the dryer.
Before Energy Saving Tips • Make sure the lint filter is cleaned after each load. • Do not overload the dryer. • Do not overdry items. • Remove items to be ironed while still damp. Large loads of similar fabrics dry the most efficiently.
Sort If you have correctly sorted the items for washing, they should be properly sorted for drying too. Separate: Lights Darks Separate: Shedding Fabric Lint Receiving Fabric Separate: No Heat Items Low Heat Items High Heat items D2501EOA Towels, flannels, chenille, cottons, rugs, etc., shed lint.
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to Use Your The timer knob will not advance with the same regularity in the AUTOMATIC cycle as it does in the TIME DRY cycle. For example, you may notice the timer knob remains in the same position for 15 minutes before it begins to move.
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Automatic Permanent PresslKnits Cycle Use this setting for permanent press, polyester knits, heavy and medium weight synthetics that are "no-iron". The COOL TUMBLE portion of this cycle is a 10 minute cool-down (no heat) period. The end of cycle signal (if selected) will buzz for a short period of time at the end of cool-down.
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Operation Instructions -& WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, Pages 4 and 5, before operating the dryer. To Dry Clothes IMPORTANT: Please read instructions before using dryer. Before using dryer for the first time, wash out the inside of the dryer cylinder with a sudsy cloth,...
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Drying Curtains Cotton :_EGULAR heat. Remove damp for ironing or dry completely, then steam iron. DELICATE heat. Allow room for tumbling to prevent wrinkling. Delicate or sheer Synthetic Fibers curtains must be dried by themselves so they will not be snagged by hooks or crushed by other clothes in the load.
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Type Blankets Agitation and tumbling contribute to the shrinkage and felting of wool. We Wool cannot guarantee that wool will not shrink. However, if care is taken and the blanket manufacturer's obtained. Wash by the soak method with as little agitation as possible. After washing, stretch blanket gently in both directions.
Type of Load Knit fabrics are usually manufactured under tension (stretching). Cotton knits Knit Articles especially may relax or draw together if every bit of moisture is removed from them. It is best to take them out of the dryer with a trace of moisture remaining, then stretch to shape.
Maintenance... Care Of Your Dryer _WARNING To reduce the risk of an electric shock, serious injury or death, disconnect electrical service to the dryer before cleaning the interior, Dryer Interior (Painted Cylinders Only) The internal parts of your dryer are coated with a paint that has been specifically developed to brighten their appearance.
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Lint The lint filter is located at the front of the dryer in the lower part of the door opening. CLEAN THE LINT FILTER AFTER DRYING EACH LOAD. A clean lint filter ensures efficient drying and that clothes remain lint-free when unloading dryer.
Consumer Affairs Department Amana Refrigeration, Inc. 2800 220 = Trail P.O. Box 8901 Amana, Iowa 52204-0001 Phone: 1-600-843-0304 FAX: (319) 622-8158 Mort. through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time Zone For Service...
Keep an accurate record of any service calls -- what was done, who serviced the unit and the date. Amana has a large network of Authorized Service Centers in the U.S. However, if you should have a service problem that is not resolved locally --...
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