| Contents | Appliance Registration 2 Press Guard Cycle 7 Automatic Drying 8 Problem Solver 12-14 Care and Cleaning 11 Safety Instructions 35 Consumer Services 15 Sorting 7.9 Cycle Settings 7 Storing Dryer 1 Dryer Exhaust 11 Timed Drying 8 Energy-Saving Tips 5 User Maintenance Instructions 11 Knits Drying Tips 8,13 Warranty Back Cover Important Phone Numbers 15 Light Bulb Replacement 11 Lint Filter 71 Loading 7.9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating the Dryer 6-8 Perm.
Reed this book carefully. it is intended 10 help you operate and maintain your new dryer property. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don't understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number) Consumer Affairs Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 ELP US HELP YOU... Save time and money. Before you request service... check the Problem Solver section, It Hts causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself, If you received a damaged washer...
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
= {garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat” (sch as life jackets containing Kapok) must not be put in your dryer. ° Do net wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline, greasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, tee) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use these substances around your washer and/or dryer during operation.
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Check the Lint Filler Clean the Hint filter each time the driver is used. Always be sure the lint filter is in place. Don't use the dryer without it. See Care and Cleaning section. Sort and Load the Clothes Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer. Generally, if clothes are sorted correctly for washing, they're sorted correctly for drying. See the How to Sort the Clothes section. If you do mix various types of fabrics in your load, set the controls for the lighter-weight fabrics and remove when dry.
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HOW TO SORT CLOTHES Lori by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and tint. These must be dried separately. Separate 5 Producers i firm Set by Fabric Separate REBEL In addition to SEER 2 sorting to reduce ® Co tons sf & Synthetics, Linens om \& Blonds & Poly Knits 7 from Gao & earn & Defecates 2 lint collection, we Press from \@ recommend that you wash fabrics of similar construction together
SUGGESTED FABRIC AND DRYING SELECTIONS Celt Suggested For Clothes Load/Fabrics such as: Drying Selection Automatic Regular « Cottons and linens High Heat » Down-filled garments, if machine ashing and drying is recommended Automatic Permanent « Permanent press fabrics with cotton Medium Heat Press & Knits « Synthetics Delicate » Silks and weals Low Heat « Rayon and acetate Timed * Pillows™® High Heat = Blankets®* « Extra large items®** Medium Heat The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found o
Maintenance Instructions CARE AND CLEANING SON: If yours is an electric dryer, before you have it connected in your new residence, be sure your licensed electrician confirms that the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on tie rating plate. Dryer Exterior Wipe off any spills or washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try not to strike the surface with sharp objects.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE DRYER WON'T START + Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in « No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting current. Most electric dryers use two. » Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and the Start knob is turned 10 START. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door and turn Start knob to START. * Dryer door is open.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SHRINKAGE, KNITS ° relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after cache wash and dry cycle. Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics} is gradually removed by laundering. May be noticed in older garments that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation shrinkage above.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER {continued} PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TO REMOVE WRINKLES TO REMOVE WRINKLES: ON DRYERS WITH PERMANENT PRESS tumble on Permanent Press setting, SETTING « Re rinse and dry on Permanent Press sating. = If unsuccessful, re tumble on normal temperature for 10-12 minutes and hang immediately. « Iron carefully. © Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing. « Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.
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UR RCA AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or canceled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the dryer that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
Contents Appliance Registration 2 Press Guard Cycle 7 Models Automatic Drying 8 Problem Solver 12-14 DRB49005 Care and Cleaning 11 Safety Instructions 35 DRILLER Consumer Services 15 Sorting 7,9 DRB4800S Cycle Settings 7 Storing Dryer 1 DRL 488085 Dryer Exhaust 11 Timed Drying 8 Energy-Saving Tips 5 User Maintenance Instructions 11 DEB4600S Knits Drying Tips 8,13 Warranty Back Cover DRL4680S Important Phone Numbers 15 DRB4400S Light Bulb Replacement 11 DRI.
Read this book carefully. it is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dryer properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don't understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number) Consumer Affairs Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 HELP US HELP YOU... Save time and money. Before you request service... check the Problem Solver section. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself. if you received a damaged washer...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
iE * garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat” (such as life jackets containing Kapok) must not be put in your dryer. ° Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline, greasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, tee) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use these substances around hour washer and/or dryer during operation.
= {30 not operate this appearance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug, ¢ Never climb on or stand on the dryer top. = H yours is 2 gas drys, it Is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH. Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition may turn en.
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Check the Lint Oilier Clean the lint filter each time the driver is used. Always be sure the lint filter is in place. Don't use the dryer without it. See Care and Cleaning section. Sort and Load the Clothes Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer. Generally, if clothes are sorted correctly for washing, they're sorted correctly for drying. See the How to Sort the Clothes section. If you do mix various types of fabrics in your load, set the controls for the lighter-weight fabrics and remove when dry.
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CARE AND CLEANING Maintenance Instructions SON: If yours is an electric dryer, before you have it connected in your new residence, be sure your licensed electrician confirms that the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on tie rating plate. Dryer Exterior Wipe off any spills or washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try not to strike the surface with sharp objects.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE DRYER WON'T START + Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in « No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting current. Most electric dryers use two, » Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and the Start knob is turned to START. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door and turn Start knob to START. Dryer door is open.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SHRINKAGE, KNITS » Relaxation shrinkage can occur in kit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after cache wash and dry cycle. Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. May be noticed in older garments that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation shrinkage above.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER {continued} PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE & TO REMOVE WRINKLES TO REMOVE WRINKLES: @ ON DRYERS WITH PERMANENT PRESS Rumble on Permanent Press setting, SETTING © Reinsert and dry on Permanent Press setting. = [f unsuccessful, re tumble on normal temperature for 10-12 minutes and hang immediately. « Tron carefully. » Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing. « Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.
} after your RCA product warranty expire ww & Ell Be There With the purchase of your new RCA appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance, well be there. All you have to do is In-Home Repair Service FO0-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Cur consumer service professionals wilt provide expert repair service on your RCA appliance, scheduled ata time that's convenient for you.
YOUR RCA AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER WARRANTY Save proof of rie rig) WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the drier that fails because of a manufacturing defect. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for dooryard home use in the mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.
