Amana W10216187A User Manual
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4. Check that the dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.”
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Turn on power.
6. Remove any protective film or tape remaining on the dryer.
7. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
8. Read “Dryer Use.”
9. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.
10. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and start the dryer. Do not
select the Air Dry Temperature setting.
If the dryer will not start, check the following:
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Controls are set in a running or “On” position.
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Start button has been pushed firmly.
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Dryer is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Electrical supply is connected.
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Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has
not tripped.
not tripped.
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Dryer door is closed.
11. When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the
dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle and
close door. If you do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and
check that the gas supply line shutoff valve is open.
close door. If you do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and
check that the gas supply line shutoff valve is open.
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If the gas supply line shutoff valve is closed, open it, then
repeat the 5-minute test as outlined above.
repeat the 5-minute test as outlined above.
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If the gas supply line shutoff valve is open, contact a
qualified technician.
qualified technician.
DRYER USE
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it (even after washing).
flammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
explosion, or fire.
WARNING
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).
it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
Follow these basic steps to start your dryer. Please refer to
specific sections of this manual for more detailed information.
specific sections of this manual for more detailed information.
1. Clean lint screen before each load. See “Cleaning the Lint
Screen.”