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ELECTRONIC GAS DRYER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-688-9900 or visit our website at... www.amana.com Table of Contents ... 2 W10216187A...
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.
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 the dryer. ■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
Optional Pedestal Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of purchasing pedestals of different heights separately for this dryer. You may select a 10" (254 mm) pedestal or a 15.5" (394 mm) pedestal with a storage drawer. The pedestal will add to the total height of the dryer for a total height of approximately 46"...
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Closet installation - Dryer only 14" max.* (356 mm) 48 in. (3100 mm 18" min.* (457.2 mm) 24 in. (1550 mm 1"* 31½" 5"** (25 mm) (800 mm) (127 mm) A. Side view - closet or confined area B. Closet door with vents *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0"...
Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. ■...
■ If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of the supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe. NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas must be used.
If this is a new vent system Vent material ■ Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. ■ 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended. 4"...
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Optional exhaust installations This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side, or through the bottom. Contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted. WARNING Fire Hazard Cover unused exhaust holes with one of the following kits: 279818 (white) W10186596 (midnight grey)
Install Vent System 1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. 3.
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the dryer to the existing gas line. Shown is a recommended connection. Your connection may be different, according to the supply line type, size, and location. " flexible gas connector "...
3. Move the large hole screw to the opposite side. Remove the 2 plug screws and plastic plugs, and insert them in the original screw holes on the opposite side. A. Hinge screws B. Large hole screw C. Plug screws and plastic plugs 4.
4. Check that the dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.” WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
2. Place laundry in dryer and shut door. 3. Press the POWER button. Then rotate the dial or press a Timed Cycles button to select the desired Automatic or Timed Cycle. The indicator light for the selected Automatic or Timed cycle will glow green. The preset modifiers for the selected cycle will glow green.
Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles. Cool Down makes the loads easier to handle and reduces wrinkling. The length of the Cool Down depends on the load size and dryness level. Drying tips ■...
Delicate Use this cycle to get extra-low heat to gently dry items such as lingerie, blouses, or washable knit fabrics. Automatic Dry Preset Cycle Settings Automatic Cycles Temperature Load Type HEAVY DUTY High Heavyweight mixed loads, cotton towels, bedspreads DENIM Medium High Denim jeans, jackets NORMAL...
■ Stop Wrinkle Prevent at any time by pressing WRINKLE PREVENT or opening the dryer door. ■ For the Casual cycle, Wrinkle Prevent is preset to ON. The other cycles will retain the Wrinkle Prevent setting. For example, if you select Wrinkle Prevent in the Normal cycle, Wrinkle Prevent will be on the next time you select the Normal cycle.
End of Cycle Signal End of Cycle Signal The End of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Promptly removing clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling. Press CYCLE SIGNAL to adjust the sound level or turn off the signal.
Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Cleaning the Lint Screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. The control panel has an indicator light to remind you to clean the lint screen before each load.
Moving care 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line. 3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe. 4. Cap the open fuel supply line. 5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 6.
Dryer Results Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is too hot ■ Is the lint screen clogged with lint? Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. WARNING Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE For Assistance and Service Call Maytag Services, LLC Customer Assistance toll free: 1-800-688-9900, or visit our website at www.amana.com/help Our consultants provide assistance with: ■ Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.
5. Cosmetic damage, including scratches, dents, chips or other damage to the finish of your major appliance, unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to Amana within 30 days from the date of purchase.
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