DLG231RAW - Tumble drier AMANA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DLG231RAW AMANA

Gas and Electric Dryer

Keep instructions for future reference. Be sure manual stays with dryer.

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions 1-2

Controls at a Glance. 3-4

Operating Tips 5

Care and Cleaning 5

Dryer Exhaust Tips 6

Before You Call. 7

Warranty. 8

Thank you for buying an Amana dryer!

Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly. If registration card is missing, call Amana Consumer Affairs Department. When contacting Amana, provide product information from serial plate found on upper right-hand corner of door opening:

Model Number

Serial Number (S/N)

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone

Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place for future reference or if warranty service is required.

For more information on this and other Amana products, visit our Web site www.amana.com or call Amana Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304

What you need to know about safety instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize safety symbols, words, labels

WARNING

WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personalinjury or death.

CAUTION

CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.

Part and Accessories

Purchase replacement parts and additional accessories by phone. To order accessories for your Amana product, call 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A., 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A.

Save time and money

If something seems unusual, please check "Before you Call" section, which is designed to help you solve problems before calling service. If you have a question, write or call us (include model number and phone number) at:

Amana Consumer Affairs Department

Amana Appliances

2800-220th Trail

Amana, Iowa 52204

800-843-0304 inside U.S.A.

319-622-5511 outside U.S.A.

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.

-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING:

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:

a. Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Any material on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liquids or solids, should not be placed in the dryer, until all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed. There are many highly flammable items used in homes, such as: acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.

b. Items containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubber-like materials must not be dried on a heat setting. Foam rubber materials when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

1. Do not allow children or pets to play on, in, or in front of the

appliance. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children and pets.

1. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.
2. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
3. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
4. Do not tamper with controls.
5. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
6. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended for dryer use by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
7. Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
8. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint accumulation, dust and dirt.
9. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
10. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See installation instructions for grounding this appliance.
11. Do not sit on top of the clothes dryer.

WARNING:

Do not place into your dryer items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil. Even after being washed, these items may contain significant amounts of these oils. The remaining oil can ignite spontaneously. The potential for spontaneous ignition increases when the items containing vegetable oil or cooking oil are exposed to heat. Heat sources, such as your clothes dryer, can warm these items, allowing an oxidation reaction in the oil to occur. Oxidation creates heat. If this heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing these kinds of items may prevent heat from escaping and can create a fire hazard.

All washed and unwashed fabrics that contain vegetable oil or cooking oil can be dangerous. Washing these items in hot water with extra detergent will reduce, but will not eliminate, the hazard. Always use the "cool down" cycle for these items to reduce the items' temperature. Never remove these items from the clothes dryer hot or interrupt the drying cycle until the items have run through the "cool down" cycle. Never pile or stack these items when they are hot.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65)—Gas Dryers Only

The Governor of California is required to publish a list of substances known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm and requires business to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances.

Gas appliances contain or produce substances which can cause death or serious illness and which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. To reduce the risk from substances in fuel or from fuel combustion, make sure this appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 1

Select Fabric Selector Temperature

In order to select the correct temperature, turn the temperature control to one of three choices; Perm. Press/Regular, Delicate/Low or Fluff/No Heat.

DRYER TEMPS LOAD TYPE

Perm. Press Regular	Sturdy cottons or labels marked "Tumble Dry." For wrinkle free/permanent press synthetics, lightweight cot- tons labeled "Tumble Dry Medium."
Delicate Low	For heat sensitive items labeled "Tumble Dry Low" or "Tumble Dry Medium."
Fluff No Heat	Items which need freshening. Load tumbles with room temperature air.

Step 2

Select Cycle

To select a cycle, rotate the control dial to the desired setting. When using an Auto Dry cycle, the control dial should point between "More Dry" and "Less Dry" for most loads.

Loads of larger or bulkier size may require the "More Dry" setting to completely dry the load. The "Less Dry" setting is best suited for lightweight fabrics or for leaving some moisture in the clothing at the end of the cycle.

Auto Dry Regular/Delicate

The Auto Dry Regular/Delicate cycle is designed to dry most cottons and linens. At the end of the cycle, the clothes are cooled to reduce wrinkling for approximately 10 minutes.

Auto Dry Casuals/Perm. Press

The Auto Dry Casuals/Perm. Press cycle is designed to dry wrinkle free cottons, synthetic fabrics, double knits and permanent press fabrics automatically. At the end of the cycle, the clothes are cooled for approximately 20

Amana

Distinctions

FABRIC SELECTOR

TEMPERATURE

HEAVY DUTY DRYER

3 TEMPERATURE 7 CYCLES

minutes to reduce wrinkling. If the load is not removed from the dryer, the cycle will advance to EXTENDED TUMBLE, which provides additional unheated tumbling time if selected. (See Step 3).

Time Dry

This cycle can be used to regulate the drying time. Use with Perm. Press/Regular, Delicate/Low or Fluff/No Heat temperature settings. For timed drying, turn the control dial clockwise until the pointer points to the proper time setting in the Time Dry cycle.

Note: Using the Fluff/No Heat temperature setting will require a longer drying time.

Special Options

Damp Dry is located on the Time Dry section of the dial. It is designed to partially dry items and can be used with any temperature selection. Damp Dry will provide 20 minutes of tumbling time, followed by 5 minutes of cool-down tumbling.

Wrinkle Out will release wrinkles from items that are clean and dry but only slightly wrinkled, such as from a crowded closet or suitcase, or from sitting in the dryer too long after the cycle has ended. Wrinkle Out provides 10 minutes of tumbling followed by five minutes of cool-down tumbling and can be used with any temperature selection.

Step 3

Select Options

Extended Tumble

Extended Tumble is used to minimize wrinkles in the Auto Dry Casuals/Perm. Press cycle. This feature provides an extra 60 minutes of unheated tumble action at the end of the cycle depending on model. Clothes can be removed any time during this portion of the cycle.

On dryer models with optional EXTENDED TUMBLE, the additional 60 minutes of unheated tumbling can be cancelled by flipping the switch to OFF.

Step 4

Push the Control Dial in to Start

Push the control dial in to start the dryer. The dryer door must be closed for the dryer to start.

Note: The dial can be turned in either direction to select a cycle. Once started, the dial will not advance at a specific rate during the Auto Dry cycles. At first the dial may not advance at all. Toward the end of the cycle (when the load begins to dry), the dial will advance at a more regular rate and much more quickly. This is normal operation.

Clean the Lint Filter

After each load.
- To shorten drying time.
- To operate more energy efficiently.

Note: Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place.

Load the Dryer Properly

• Place only one washload in the dryer at a time.
• Mixed loads of heavy and lightweight clothes will dry differently. Lightweight clothes will dry, while heavy clothes may be damp.
• Add one or more similar items to the dryer when only one or two articles need drying. This improves the tumbling action and drying efficiency.
  Overloading restricts tumbling action, resulting in uneven drying as well as excessive wrinkling of some fabrics.

Care & Cleaning

Control Panel

Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances.

Tumbler

Remove any stains (such as crayon, ink pen or fabric dye) with soap and water. Then tumble clean old towels or rags to remove any excess stain.

Cabinet

Wipe off any marks with soap and water. Use an appliance wax once a year if desired.

Dryer Exhaust System

Inspect and clean once a year to maintain optimum performance. The outside exhaust hood should be cleaned more frequently to ensure proper operation. (Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information.)

Replacing the Drum Light (Select Models)

1) Unplug or disconnect the dryer from the power supply.
2) Lift top of dryer by inserting a putty knife under top, 4^ in from each side.
3) Rotate bulb holder to vertical position before removing bulb.
4) Push bulb down and rotate counterclockwise to remove.
5) Replace with a 25 watt, 115/125 volt twist lock utility light Part No. 53-0570 or equivalent. Place bulb in socket, push down and rotate clockwise.
6) Rotate bulb holder to horizontal position.
7) Place top of dryer back in original position. Make sure metal tabs hold top in place.
(8) Reconnect dryer to power supply.

WARNING - Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard.

Do

Read the installation instructions and the user's guide.

Don't

Let a poor exhaust system cause slow drying.

Don't

Restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system.

Don't

Use plastic, thin foil, or non-metal flexible duct.

Don't

Use longer than necessary duct runs with many elbows.

Do

Clean all old ducts before installing your new dryer. Be sure vent flap opens and closes freely.

Don't

Allow crushed or clogged ducts and vent.

Check the following if your clothes dryer...

Doesn't Run

• Be sure the door is shut.
• Is the electrical cord plugged in?
• Has a fuse blown or the circuit breaker tripped?
• Push the Control dial in again if the door was opened during the cycle.

Doesn't Heat

• Has a fuse blown or the circuit breaker tripped?
• Select a heat setting, not air fluff.
• Check that the gas supply is on for gas dryers.

Doesn't Dry Properly

• Check all of the above, plus ...
• Check the exhaust hood outside the house, does it open and close freely?
• Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.
• Use rigid 4^ metal exhaust duct.
• Do not overload. 1 wash load = 1 dryer load.
• Sort heavy items from lightweight items.
• Check the washer to be sure it is draining properly to extract water from the load.
• Clothes load is too small to tumble properly. Add a few towels.

Is Noisy

• Check the load for objects such as coins, nails, etc. Remove promptly from dryer.
• The dryer should be level and installed on a solid floor.

Control Knob Advances Slowly

• This is normal operation for an Auto Dry cycle, especially at the beginning of cycle. Once the load begins to dry, the control knob will start to advance. The rate of advancement will be slow at the beginning of the cycle because there is more moisture in the load. As the load becomes more dry, the control knob will advance more quickly.

Amana

Clothes dryer warranty

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

Any part which fails in normal home use during the first year after the date of original retail purchase will be repaired or replaced free of charge.

This full warranty applies when the appliance is located in the United States or Canada. Appliances located elsewhere are warranted as follows: For one year after the date of original retail purchase any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or provided free of charge for the part itself with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage, and transportation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

Service must be performed by an authorized Amana service representative. To schedule service, contact the Amana dealer where you purchased your appliance or contact:

Amana Appliances Factory Service

1-800-628-5782 inside U.S.

For more information:

Amana Appliances Consumer Services

Amana Appliances

2800-220th Trail

Amana, Iowa 52204

1-800-843-0304 inside U.S. 319-622-5511 outside U.S.

When contacting Amana Consumer Affairs Department about a service problem, please include the following information:

(a) Your name, address and telephone number;
(b) Model number and serial number of your appliance;
(c) The name and address of your dealer and the date of purchase;
(d) A clear description of the problem;
(e) Proof of purchase (sales receipt).

What is not covered by these warranties:

1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following:

a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance.
b. Any repair, modification, alteration or adjustment not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized servicer.

c. Misuse, abuse, accidents. or unreasonable use.
d. Incorrect electric current, voltage or supply.
e. Improper setting of any control.

1. Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined.

2. Light bulbs.

3. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.

4. The cost of service or service call to:

a. Correct installation errors.
b. Instruct the user on proper use of the product.
c. Transport the appliance to the servicer.

1. Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any person as a result of any breach of these warranties.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusion may not apply.

GARANTIE TOTALE D'UN AN

Amana Appliances Factory Service

1-800-628-5782 les E.-U. interieurs

Amana Appliances Consumer Services

Amana Appliances

2800-220th Trail

Amana, Iowa 52204

1-800-843-0304 les E.-U. interieurs

Read the installation instructions and the user's guide.

Amana Appliances Consumer Services

Amana Appliances

2800-220th Trail

Amana, Iowa 52204