NDG8805AWW - Dryer WHIRLPOOL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL NDG8805AWW WHIRLPOOL

• 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 occupant

• 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 Important Safety Instructions WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury. CAUTION What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions

ant Safety Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, c aution and c are must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating appliance. Always cont act the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not underst and. Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

WARNING! FIRE HAZARD

Do not place into your dryer items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil. Even after being washed, the se items may cont ain significant amounts of these oils. The remaining oil can ignite spontaneously. The potential for spont aneous ignition increases when the items containing vegetable oil or cooking oil are exposed to heat. Heat sources, such as your clothes dryer,

an warm the se 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

aping and c an create a fire hazard. All washed and unwashed fabrics that contain veget able oil or cooking oil c an be dangerous. Washing these items in hot water with extra detergent will reduce, but will not eliminate, the hazard. Always use the Cool Down c ycle for these items to reduce the items’ temperature. Never remove the se items from the clothe s dryer hot or interrupt the drying c ycle until the items have run through the Cool Down cycle. Never pile or stack these items when they are hot. Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance. Consumer: Please read and keep this guide for reference. Keep sales receipt and/or canceled check as proof of purchase. Model Number _______________________________ Serial Number ________________________________ Date of Purchase______________________________ If you have questions, call: Customer Assistance 1-800-688-9900 U.S.A. 1-866-688-2002 Canada (Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time) Internet: http://www.amana.com U.S.A. Customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-8 00-688-2080. In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide. For service information, see page 13.2

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:

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, waxe

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.

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 pet

Before the appliance is removed from service or disc arded, remove the door to the drying compartment.

Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.

Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

Do not t amper with controls.

Do not repair or replace any par t of the appliance or attempt any servicing unle ss specific ally recommended in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

Do not use fabric softeners or product s to eliminate static unless recommended for dryer use To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your dryer, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: WARNING Gas leaks may occur in your system and result in a dangerous situation. Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone. Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and inst all an U L approved gas detector

Install and use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. WARNING by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

10. Clean the lint screen before or after each load.

11. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and

surrounding areas free from lint accumulation, dust and dirt.

12. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be

cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

13. 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.

Do not sit on top of the clothes dryer. Important Safety Notice & Warning The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 19 86 (Proposition 65) require s the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requires businesse s to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances. Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the burning of gas can result in low–level exposure to some of the listed substances, including benzene, formaldehyde, and soot, due primarily to the incomplete combustion of natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP) fuels. Exhaust ducts should be kept free of obstructions and properly exhausted dryers will minimize exposure. Important Safety Instructions

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Note: Because of continuing product improvements, Amana reserves the right to change specifications without notice. For complete details, see the Installation Instructions packed with your product before selecting c abinetry , making cutouts or beginning installation.3 STEP 1 STEP 2 Using the Controls - Auto Dry Models Select Temperature In order to select the correct temperature, turn theTemperature control to one of four choices; Regular,Medium (select models), Delicate or Air Fluff.DRYER TEMPSRegularMedium(select models)DelicateAir FluffLOAD TYPESturdy cottons or labels markedTumble Dry.For wrinkle-free/permanent presssynthetics and lightweight cottonslabeled Tumble Dry Medium.For heat sensitive items labeledTumble Dry Low or Tumble DryMedium.Items which need freshening.Load tumbles with roomtemperature air. Select Options End of Cycle Signal

hen the cycle is complete, a signal will sound. Thesignal can be canceled by turning the switch to Off.Remove load immediately to reduce wrinkling. Extended Tumble (select models) Extended Tumble is provided to minimize wrinkles inthe Auto Dry No Iron Fabrics cycle. This featureprovides an extra 60 minutes of unheated tumbleaction at the end of the cycle. Clothes can be removedany time during this portion of the cycle. The additional 60 minutes of unheated tumbling canbe canceled by turning the switch to Off. Select Cycle To select a cycle, rotate the control dial to the desiredsetting. When using an Auto Dry Regular cycle, thecontrol dial should point between More Dry and LessDry for most loads.Loads of larger or bulkier size may require the MoreDry setting to completely dry the load. The Less Drysetting is best suited for lightweight fabrics or forleaving some moisture in the clothing at the end of thecycle. Auto Dry Regular

he Auto Dry Regular cycle is designed to dry mostcottons and linens. At the end of the cycle, the clothe are cooled to reduce wrinkling for approximately 10 minutes. Auto Dry No Iron Fabrics The Auto Dry No Iron Fabrics cycle is designed to drywrinkle-free cottons, synthetic fabrics, double knits andpermanent press fabrics automatically. At the end ofthe cycle, the clothes are cooled for approximately 10minutes to reduce wrinkling. If the load is not removedfrom the dryer and Extended Tumble (select models)has been selected, the cycle will advance to ExtendedTumble which provides additional unheated tumblingtime. (See Step 2). STEP 34 Note: Using the Air Fluff temperature setting will require a longer drying time. Note: The dial c an 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. Damp Dry Damp Dry is located on the Time Dry/Air Fluff 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 10 minute s of cool-down tumbling. Touch Up/Refresh Touch Up/Refresh 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. Touch Up/ Refre sh provides 10 minutes of tumbling followed by 10 minutes of cool-down tumbling and can be used with any temperature selection. Time Dry/Air Fluff This cycle c an be used to regulate the drying time. Use with Air Fluff, Delicate, Medium (select models) or Regular temperature settings. For timed drying, turn the control dial until the pointer points to the proper time setting in the Time Dry/Air Fluff cycle. STEP 4 Push the Control Dial in to Start Push the control dial in to st art the dryer. T he dryer door must be closed for the dryer to start. Cycles and options may vary by model.5 Using the Controls - Electronic Controls STEP 3 Select Dryness Setting To select the dryness level, turn the Dryness Setting knob to the desired setting. Most loads will use the Normal Dry setting. 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 load at the end of the cycle. Damp Dry is designed to partially dry items. Use for items that lay flat or hang to dry. STEP 1 Select Temperature Auto Temp (preferred setting) When Auto Temp is selected, the dryer will automatically select the most appropriate drying temperature based on the cycle and dryness settings selected. If you prefer not to use Auto Temp, turn the temperature selector knob to the desired setting. DRYER TEMPS Regular Medium Delicate Air Fluff LOAD TYPE Sturdy cottons or labels marked Tumble Dry. For wrinkle-free/permanent press synthetics, lightweight cottons labeled Tumble Dry Medium. For heat sensitive items labeled Tumble Dry Low or Tumble Dry Medium. Items which need freshening. Load tumbles with room temperature air. STEP 2 Select Options (if desired) End of Cycle Chime When the cycle is complete, an audible chime will sound. The chime will sound intermittently during Wrinkle Prevent. To turn the Chime off, turn the Chime selector switch to Off. Wrinkle Prevent Wrinkle Prevent provides approximately 95 minutes of intermittent tumbling in unheated air at the end of the cycle to reduce wrinkling. Set the Wrinkle Prevent knob On to activate this feature. T he additional 95 minute s of unheated tumbling c an be canceled by turning the switch to Off. STEP 4 Select Cycle

o select a c ycle, rot ate the

cle Selector dial to the desired cycle. The indicator light by the cycle name will illuminate. The dryer cycles are Sensor Dry cycles. Sensor Dry automatically senses the moisture in the load and shut s the dryer off when the selected dryne ss level (Damp Dry to More Dry) is reached.6 Cycles and options may vary by model. Delicates The Delicates cycle is designed to dry heat-sensitive items at the Delicates drying temperature. Time Dry The Time Dry cycle can be used to regulate the drying time. Use with any temperature setting. For timed drying, turn the c ycle selector dial to the number of minutes desired. An indicator light will illuminate by the setting. Note: Using the Air Fluff temperature setting will require a longer drying time. STEP 5 Start the Dryer After setting the cycle and desired options, press the cycle selector dial to start the dryer. To pause the

cle selector dial again. T o re

cle selector dial and the c ycle will resume from the point of interruption. Power Off Turn the cycle selector dial to Power Off and press

cle selector dial to c ancel the c ycle and stop the dryer. Cont. Refr esh The Refresh cycle is designed to release wrinkles from items that are clean and dry but only slightly wrinkled, such as from a crowded closet or suitc ase or from sitting in the dryer too long after the cycle has ended. Refresh can be used with any temperature selection. Regular The Regular cycle is designed to dry loads such as towels and underwear. Jeans The Jeans cycle is designed to reduce wrinkling and tangling in loads of jeans. No Iron

he No Iron c ycle is de signed to dry wrinkle-free cottons, synthetic fabrics, knit s and permanent press fabrics automatically. The cycle minimizes wrinkling by providing a longer unheated cool-down period at the end of the cycle.7 Using the Controls - Electronic Controls Features Cycle Status Lights The Drying light will illuminate and remain lit until the dryer enters the cool down portion of the cycle. When the dryer is in the cool down portion of the cycle, the Cool Down light will illuminate. The Wrinkle Prevent and Complete light will illuminate when the dryer has moved into the Wrinkle Prevent portion of the cycle. On some models, Wrinkle Prevent will automatically follow the Wrinkle Control cycle. The Complete light will illuminate when the cycle is complete. The light will remain illuminated until the dryer door is opened. If the dryer is paused during a cycle, the Pause light will illuminate until the c ycle is re sumed or the dryer is turned off.Operating Tips

Accessories Optional Drying Rack Select dryer models are equipped with a drying rack. The drying rack is useful for drying items that require no tumble drying, such as tennis shoes, sweaters, stuffed toys or other delicate items. Note: Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. Clean the Lint Filter

• To shorten drying time.

• To operate more energy efficiently. 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.

• When drying large, bulky items such as a blanket or comfor ter, it may be necessary to reposition the load during the cycle to ensure even drying. Note: The Drying Rack, part no. 504105, is available when not included with your dryer. See your dealer or call 1-877-232-6771 to order.9 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 from new items (such as towels or jeans) with an all-purpose cleaner. Then tumble old towels or rags to remove any excess stain or cleaning substance. Once these steps are done, stains may still be visible, but should not transfer to subsequent loads. 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.) LAUNDERING TIPS

• Follow the care label instructions or dry on the Regular cycle.

• Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.

• May require repositioning to ensure even drying.

• Dry only one blanket at a time for best tumbling action.

• Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.

• Select the No Iron cycle to help minimize wrinkling.

• Dry in small loads for best results and remove as soon as possible.

• Select the Regular cycle for soft, fluffy diapers.

• Select the Regular cycle and a Delicate temperature setting.

• Place a clean pair of sneakers in the dryer with the item to fluff the down comforters, etc. Adding a couple of dry towels shortens dry time and absorbs moisture.

• Do not dry on a heat setting. Select the T ime Dry/Air Fluff (no-heat) c ycle.

– Drying a rubber item with heat may damage it or be a fire hazard.

• Do not dryer-dry kapok or foam pillows.

• Select the Regular cycle.

Add a couple of dry towels and a pair of clean sneakers to help the tumbling action and to fluff the item.

ycle on a Delicate or Air Fluff temperature depending on the

are label instructions. IMPORTANT: Avoid Dryer Drying . . .

• Fiberglass Items (cur

• Woolens, unless recommended on the label.

• Vegetable or cooking oil soaked items (see fire hazard warning, page 1). ITEM Bedspreads and Comf orters Blankets Curtains and Draperies Cloth Diapers Down-Filled Items (jackets, sleeping bags, comforters, etc.)

oam Rubber (rug backs, stuffed toys, certain shoulder pads, etc.) Pillows Plastics (shower curtains, outdoor furniture covers, etc.) Special Laundry Tips Please follow the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for drying special items. If care label instructions are not available, use the following information as a guide.10 Reversing the Door Reversing the Door Follow these steps to reverse the door:

1. Remove four hinge-attaching screws.

2. Remove all nine screws from door and hinges.

3. Pull bottom of door liner out (A), then pull down

(B), removing door liner from door panel.

4. Rotate door panel 180° as shown.

5. Remove door strike from door liner and reinstall on

then push top of door liner into place (B).

7. Reinstall nine screws removed in Step 2.

8. Using screwdriver, remove two door plugs and

reinstall on opposite side of door opening.

9. Reinstall four hinge attaching screws removed in

Let your dryer exhaustthe air easily. Read the Installation Instructionsand the Use and Care Guide.Use 4 inch diameter rigidmetal duct. Tape alljoints, including at the dryer.Never use lint-trapping screws. eep duct runs as straight as possible.Clean all old ducts before installingyour new dryer. Be sure vent flapopens and closes freely. Inspectand clean the exhaust systemannually. DON’T DON’T DON’T DON’T DON’T Restrict your dryer with apoor exhaust system.Let a poor exhaust systemcause slow drying.Use plastic, thin foil, or non-metal flexible duct.Use longer than necessaryduct runs with manyelbows.Allow crushed or clogged duct s and vent.Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard. WARNING12 Troubleshooting

• Be sure the door is shut.

• Check to make sure the electrical cord is plugged in.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Push the control dial in again if the door was opened during the cycle.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Select a heat setting, not air fluff.

• Check that the gas supply is on for gas dryers.

• Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.

• Dryer timer may have moved into the cool-down portion of the cycle. Check all of the above, plus . . .

• Check the exhaust hood outside the house, make sure it opens and closes freely.

• Check exhaust system for lint buildup. Ducting should be inspected and cleaned annually.

• Use rigid 4” metal exhaust duct.

• Do not overload. 1 wash load = 1 dryer load.

• Sort heavy items from lightweight items.

• Large, bulky items like blankets or comforters may require repositioning to ensure even drying.

• 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.

• Check the load for objects such as coins, nails, etc. Remove promptly from dryer.

• It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on and off during the drying cycle.

• The dryer should be level and installed on a solid floor.

• A clicking noise may be the timer advancing.

• It is normal for the dryer to hum due to the high velocity of air moving through the dryer drum and exhaust system.

• This is normal operation for an Auto Dry or Sensor cycle, especially at the beginning of cycle. Once the load begins to dry , the control knob will st art 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 become s more dry , the control knob will advance more quickly

• Seams, pockets and other similar heavy areas may not be completely dry when the rest of the load has reached the selected dryne ss level. T his is normal. Select the Mor e Dry setting if de sired.

• If one heavy item is dried with a lightweight load, such as one towel with sheets, it is possible that the heavy item will not be completely dry when the rest of the load has reached the selected dryness level. Sort heavy items from lightweight items for best drying

• Household odors such as from painting, varnishing, strong cleaners, etc. may enter the dryer with the surrounding room air. This is normal as the dryer draws the air from the room, heats it, pulls it through the tumbler and exhausts it to the outside. When these odors are present in the air, ventilate the room completely before using the dryer. For further assistance contact Maytag Services

, Customer Assistance: U.S.A. 1-800-688-9900 or Canada 1-800-688-2002. U.S.A. Customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080. Doesn’t Run Doesn’t Heat Doesn’t Dry Properly Is Noisy Control Knob Advances Slowly (select models) Dries Unevenly Has an Odor13 Warranty Limited One Year Warranty - Parts and Labor For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Canadian Residents The above warranties only cover an appliance installed in Canada that has been certified or listed by appropriate test agencies for a compliance to a National Standard of Canada unless the appliance was brought into Canada due to transfer of re sidence from the United States to Canada. The specific warranties expressed above are the ONLY warranties provided by the manufacturer. These warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Warranty & Service 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, unreasonable use, or acts of God. d. Incorrect electric current, voltage, electrical and/or gas supply. e. Improper setting of any control.

2. Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been removed, altered,

or cannot be readily determined.

3. Light bulbs, water filters and air filters.

4. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.

5. The cost of service or service call to:

a. Correct installation errors. For products requiring ventilation, rigid metal ducting must be used. b. Instruct the user on the proper use of the product. c. Transport the appliance to and from the servicer.

6. Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures.

7. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations.

8. Outside of the United States and Canada this warranty does not apply.

Contact your dealer to determine if another warranty applies.

9. 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. If You Need Service First see the Troubleshooting section in your Use and Care Guide or call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Services, LLC, Customer Assistance at 1-800-688-9900 USA and 1-800-688-2002 Canada to locate an authorized servicer.

• Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer to WARRANTY for further information on owner’s responsibilities for warranty service.

If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to Maytag Services, LLC, Attn: CAIR

User’s guides, service manuals and parts information are available from Maytag Services, LLC, Customer Assistance. Notes: When writing or calling about a service problem, please include: a. Your name, address and telephone number; b. Model number and serial number; c. Name and address of your dealer or servicer; d. A clear description of the problem you are having; e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).

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