wDANGER

wWARNING

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don???t follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don???t follow instructions.

???Read all instructions before using the dryer.

???Do not dry articles that have been previ- ously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning sol- vents, other flammable, or explosive sub- stances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

???Do not allow children to play on or in

the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.

???Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the dry- ing compartment.

???Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.

???Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.

???Do not tamper with controls.

???Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and

Care Guide or in published user-repair in- structions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

???Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

???Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber- like materials.

???Clean lint screen before or after each load.

???Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

???The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

???See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.

Other Doors:

Super wide-opening door???

(Reversible door ??? see Installation Instructions)

??? On some models

Additional features your dryer may have:

Ultra Low temperature setting (p. 9)

Extra Low temperature setting (p. 9)

Drying Rack (p. 13)

wWARNING

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will not be covered under the warranty.

NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting

will be paid for by the customer, whether it was a paid installation or self-installed. For paid installation, call the company that installed the vent for

adjustment.

1. Do not use plastic vent or flexible metal foil vent. Use 4-inch heavy metal or flexible metal vent.

Do not kink or crush flexible metal vent. It must be completely extended to allow adequate exhaust air

to flow. Check vent after installation. Refer to your Installation Instructions for proper

length requirements of vent.

2. Use a 4-inch exhaust hood. Smaller hoods increase drying times.

3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements are listed in your Installation Instructions.

4. Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust vent. Use the

fewest number of elbows and turns. Allow room when using elbows or making turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure vent. Lint may catch on screws.

6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new location.

??? Disconnect vent from the dryer and clean one section at a time until you reach the exhaust hood.

??? Use the hose attach- ment on your vacuum, or a pole or wire with a

feather duster or rag attached, to clean out lint.

???Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent moves freely.

???When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check.

1. Clamp one elbow/vent section to the wall and one to the dryer

2.Extend the vent upward, almost to the top of the dryer, then push the dryer to the wall.

wWARNING

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.

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer; allow space for clothes to tumble freely.

2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried.

Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*) in the Sensor Dry cycle to dry most heavyweight and mediumweight loads.

wWARNING

Fire Hazard

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

3.Set the Temperature selector to the recommended setting for the type of fabric being dried. The cycle descriptions later in this section include tempera- ture setting suggestions.

4.(OPTIONAL STEP) Set the End of Cycle Signal selector to On or to the volume level you prefer (on some models) if you want the dryer to sound a signal when a cycle is finished. The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics, and other items that should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops.

5.(OPTIONAL STEP) Your dryer may have an On/Off Extra Care selector. The Extra Care fea- ture protects your clothes from wrinkling when you do not remove them from the dryer as soon as it stops.

???Set the Extra Care selector to On to tumble the load without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes after the drying cycle ends.

???A signal will sound every few minutes while Extra Care is running if the End of Cycle Signal feature is set On.

???Set the Extra Care selector to Off if you do not want to run this feature.

6. Push the Start button.

NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends.

Stopping and restarting your dryer

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.

To restart your dryer:

Close the door, select a new cycle and temperature (if desired), and push the Start button.

Cycle and temperature tips

???In the Automatic cycle (Sensor Dry), the FLO- THRU??? Drying System automatically reduces the heat near the end of the cycle to prevent overdrying.

???If your dryer has a special Ultra Low or Extra Low temperature setting, this reduces drying tempera- tures and provides enhanced fabric care for delicates and other fine fabrics.

???If some types of loads in the cycle descriptions have more than one suggested temperature setting, choose the lowest setting available on your dryer.

???The last few minutes of all cycles are without heat to make the load cooler to handle.

Drying tips

???Make sure you have selected the correct cycle and temperature for your load. For example, select a High temperature setting for best drying results with extra heavy items.

???Always follow care label directions when they are available.

???If you use fabric softener sheets, always use fabric softener sheets labeled as dryer safe and follow package instructions carefully.

???Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tum- bling stops to reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent press, knits, and syn- thetic fabrics.

Your dryer has an Automatic cycle, Sensor Dry. Sensor Dry uses an electronic dryness sensor con- trol that senses the amount of moisture in the load and shuts off the dryer when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is almost dry. After the cool-down, the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops.

???Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Auto- matic Setting (*) in the Sensor Dry cycle.

???For any Automatic setting, you can choose any temperature setting you want.

???If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

???If the load is not as dry as you like, complete dry- ing using the Timed Dry cycle (see next page). Select a setting closer to More Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

???The Extra Care feature (on some models) protects your clothing from wrinkles if you are unable to unload the dryer within 5 minutes after tumbling stops. The Extra Care feature tumbles the load without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes after the cycle ends.

NOTE: If the Extra Care selector is set to Off, the Sensor Dry cycle ends after cool-down.

A signal will sound every few minutes when Extra Care is running if the End of Cycle Signal feature is set On. The signal and cycle stop when you open the dryer door.

Use the Timed Dry cycle to complete drying if some

a heat setting that matches the care label directions.

???Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and knits, require a short drying time. Set your Temperature selector to a low or medium setting and the Cycle Control knob for 20 to 30 minutes.

???Use the Heavy Dry feature to dry large items or items that are thicker or heavier than a regular load. Set your Temperature selector to a heat set- ting that matches the care label directions.

???The Quick Press feature removes wrinkles from clothes that have been packed in a suitcase or closet, or from items not removed from the dryer at the end of a cycle. As soon as the dryer stops, fold or put the items on hangers. Set your Temperature selector to Med.

???Use the Rack Dry feature (on some models) to dry items without tumbling them. See the ???Using the drying rack??? section.

Use the unheated Air Tumble cycle for items that

???Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

???Always follow care label directions when they are available.

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean:

1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen towards you.

2. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

3.Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the lid.

IMPORTANT:

???Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

???Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers (polyester and cotton blends) may shed more lint than other towels, causing your dryer???s lint screen to fill up faster. Be sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying new towels.

???If lint falls into chute, double-check exhaust hood and clean out lint, if necessary.

As needed cleaning

Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is com- pletely dry. You may be able to see this buildup, or the lint may be falling off the screen because it is clogged.

Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

Use the following method:

1.Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.

2.Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid deter-

gent; scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.

3.Rinse screen with hot water.

4.Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel; replace in dryer.

Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. It may be helpful to dry unstable dye items inside out to prevent dye transfer.

NOTE: Even after cleaning, these stains may reappear when similar loads are dried.

To clean dryer drum:

1.Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water.

2.Apply paste to a soft cloth.

OR

Apply a liquid, non-flammable household cleaner to the stained area and rub with a

soft cloth until all excess dye is removed.

3.Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

4.Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.

wWARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door.

To change drum light:

1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2.Open the dryer door. Remove the light bulb

cover from the back wall of the dryer by removing the screw located in the lower right corner of the cover.

3.Remove the light bulb by turning it counterclockwise.

4.Replace the bulb with a 10-watt appliance bulb only.

5. Replace the light bulb cover.

6. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

1. Dryer will not start.

Is the dryer door firmly closed?

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Are the controls set in an On position?

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Did you firmly push the Start Button?

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Is the power cord plugged in?

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Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker? Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers.

2.Lint accumulation in hood or exhaust vent, or extended drying times.

Is the lint screen full?

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Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint? Refer to the ???Venting??? section on pages 6-7.

3. No heat

For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line? Also, some dryers may have an internal gas valve.

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For electric dryers, have you blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?

Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum may be turning but you may not have heat.

4. Noises

Does lint screen need to be cleaned (lint alert)?

If the dryer hasn???t been used for awhile, there may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.

If noises continue, call the Consumer Assistance Center.

5. Odor

When operating a new dryer, the new electric heating element may have an odor.

Are household chemical odors being drawn into dryer? Proper ventilation must be used if painting or staining near the dryer.

NOTE: Store and use paints, varnishes, etc. away from your dryer whenever possible.

If you still have problems, see the ???Requesting Assistance or Service??? section on page 19.

Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-422-1230.

When calling:

Please provide KitchenAid with the pur- chase date, and the complete model

and serial number of your appliance (see

the ???A Note to You??? section). This information will help us better respond to your request.

Our consultants provide assistance with:

???Features and specifications on our full line of appliances

???Installation information

???Use and maintenance procedures

???Accessory and repair parts sales

???Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.)

???Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and repair parts distributors.

KitchenAid service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.

To locate the authorized KitchenAid service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.

If you need to order replacement parts, we recom- mend that you only use factory authorized parts. These parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new KITCHENAID?? appliance.

To locate factory authorized replacement parts in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center tele- phone number or your nearest authorized

service center.

If you need further assistance, you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at:

KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center

c/o Correspondence Dept. 2000 North M-63

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.