Specifications
3-12
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.
Is the dryer located in a room with tem-•
perature below 45°F (7°C)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45°F (7°C).
Is the dryer located in a closet?•
Closet doors must have ventilation openings
at the top and bottom of the door. The front
of the dryer requires a minimum of 1˝ (2.5
cm) of airspace, and, for most installations,
the rear of the dryer requires 5˝ (12.7 cm).
See “Installation Instructions.”
Has the Air Only modier been select-•
ed?
Select the right cycle for the types of gar-
ments being dried. See “Cycles.”
Is the load too large and heavy to dry •
quickly?
Separate the load to tumble freely.
Cycle time too short
WARNING
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 re.
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust •
hood clogged with lint, restricting air
movement?
Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your
hand under the outside exhaust hood to
check air movement. If you do not feel air
movement, clean exhaust system of lint or
replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or
exible metal vent. See “Venting Require-
ments.”
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the •
grille?
Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use
it only once.
Is the exhaust vent the correct length?•
Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or
has too many turns. Long venting will increase
drying times. See “Plan Vent System.”
Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct •
size?
Use 4˝ (10.2 cm) diameter vent material.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep ammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm)
above the oor for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or re.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.