Amana W10216186A - Manuals

5 ■ A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [25 mm], install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810.) Clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level. ■ For a garage ins...

6 Installation spacing for ca b inet installation ■ For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required. 7"* (178 mm) 9"*(229 mm) 7"* (178 mm) 5"** (127 mm) 3 1½" (800 mm) 27" (686 mm) 1"*(25 mm) (25 mm) 1"(25 mm)...

7 If using a power supply cor d : Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain: ■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to th...

8 Electrical Connection Power Supply Cor d WARNIN G Fire Hazar d Use a new UL liste d 30 amp power supply cor d . Use a UL liste d strain relief. Disconnect power b efore making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). Groun d wire (green or b ...

9 ■ Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point. Sty...

11 3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. A B C D E F A. External ground conductor screw B. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable C. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain reliefD. Center silver-colored terminal block screw...

12 3-wire connection: Direct wire Use where local co d es permit connecting ca b inet-groun d con d uctor to neutral wire. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Strip 3½" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1"...

13 Venting Requirements WARNIN G Fire Hazar d 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 d eath or fire. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORTANT: Observe all governi...

14 ■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. Improper ventin g can cause moisture and lint to collect indoors, which may result in: Moi s ture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpet s , etc. Hou s ecleaning problem s and health problem s . Plan Vent System Choose your exha...

15 ■ Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18" (457.2 mm) mismatch Part Number 4396011 - 18" (457.2 mm) to 29" (736.6 mm) mismatch Part Number 4396014 - 29" (736.6 mm) to 50" (1270 mm) mismatch Special provi...

16 Connect Vent 1. Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is clean. The dryer vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood. Check that the vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102...

17 4. Move hinge to the other side and reattach with the 4 screws removed in Step 2. Make sure locator pins line up in holes and drive the top 2 screws in place first to help drive locator pins into proper location. 5. Set the inner door assembly aside. Reverse the d oor han d le 1. Place the outer ...

18 DRYER USE Starting Your Dryer WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as g asoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anythin g that has ever had anythin g flammable on it (even after washin g ). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. WA...

19 How Automatic Cycles Work The AccelerCare function improves drying performance with Auto Moisture Sensing Plus, which advances the cycle as moisture is extracted from clothing. A thermistor (electronic temperature sensor) and moisture sensing strips in the dryer drum help measure the amount of mo...

21 Time d Cycles Use Timed Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. (Temperatures are not selectable with Air Fluff.) When a Timed Cycle is selected, the Estimated Time Remaining display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual time ...

22 Modifiers Use Modifiers to select time, temperatures, and dryness levels for the Timed Cycles. Not all Modifiers are available with all options and cycles. Available modifier settings will glow amber. Current selections will glow green. If a modifier is unavailable with a selected cycle, the ligh...

23 To use the heate d d ryer rack: Do not remove the lint screen. 1. Open dryer door. A A. Front edge 2. Place dryer rack over the bottom of the dryer door opening. Rest the back wire on the dryer back ledge. Push down on the frame front to secure over lint screen. A B A. Dryer rack front edgeB. Dry...

24 IMPORTANT: ■ Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics. ■ If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Venting Requirements....

25 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggeste d here an d possi b ly avoi d the cost of a service call... Dryer Operation Dryer will not run ■ Has a fuse b lown, or has a circuit b reaker trippe d ? There may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and ti...

27 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance...