Amana W10233410A - Manuals

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) 28" (728 mm) 27" (686 mm) 1"*(25 mm) (25 mm) 1"(25 mm) 1...

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 scre...

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 Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. A B A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow)B. Perisco...

16 Install Leveling Legs WARNING Excessive Wei g ht Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 1. To protect the floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from the dryer carton. Place cardboard under the entire back edge of the drye...

17 5. Rotate outer door 180°. 180˚ Reverse hinge 1. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove 2 plug strips from the inner door. Slide the head of the screwdriver under the plugs, being certain not to scratch the inner door surface. Lift up. 2. Remove the 4 screws that attach to the inner door hi...

18 Reinstall the d oor 1. Reattach door to dryer front panel with the 4 screws. A B A. Dryer front panelB. Door assembly 2. Check for fingerprints on the glass. Clean glass if necessary. Close door and check that it latches securely. Complete Installation 1. Check that all parts are now installed. I...

19 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...

21 Damp The Damp light illuminates in an Auto Cycle when the laundry is approximately 80% dry. Cool Down The Cool Down light illuminates during the cool down part of the cycle. Laundry cools for ease in handling. Clothes Dry The Clothes Dry light illuminates when the drying cycle is finished. This i...

22 Modifiers Use Modifiers to select temperatures for the Timed Cycles only. Press TEMPERATURE until the desired temperature setting glows. Temperature modifiers cannot be used with the Auto Cycles. Air Dry Use the Air Dry Modifier for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic a...

24 DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Cleaning the Lint Screen Every loa d cleaning The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. The control panel has an indicator light to r...

25 Vacation and Moving Care Vacation care Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should: 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.” Moving care For power supp...

26 ■ Is the clothing knotte d or b alle d up? When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. Dryer d isplaying co d e message ■ “PF” (power failure), check the following: Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure? Press PO...

27 Lint on loa d ■ Is the lint screen clogge d ? Clean lint screen. Check for air movement. Stains on loa d or d rum ■ Was d ryer fa b ric softener properly use d ? Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your g...

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) 28" (728 mm) 27" (686 mm) 1"*(25 mm) (25 mm) 1"(25 mm) 1...

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 scre...

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 Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. A B A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow)B. Perisco...

16 Install Leveling Legs WARNING Excessive Wei g ht Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 1. To protect the floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from the dryer carton. Place cardboard under the entire back edge of the drye...

17 5. Rotate outer door 180°. 180˚ Reverse hinge 1. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove 2 plug strips from the inner door. Slide the head of the screwdriver under the plugs, being certain not to scratch the inner door surface. Lift up. 2. Remove the 4 screws that attach to the inner door hi...

18 Reinstall the d oor 1. Reattach door to dryer front panel with the 4 screws. A B A. Dryer front panelB. Door assembly 2. Check for fingerprints on the glass. Clean glass if necessary. Close door and check that it latches securely. Complete Installation 1. Check that all parts are now installed. I...

19 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...

21 Damp The Damp light illuminates in an Auto Cycle when the laundry is approximately 80% dry. Cool Down The Cool Down light illuminates during the cool down part of the cycle. Laundry cools for ease in handling. Clothes Dry The Clothes Dry light illuminates when the drying cycle is finished. This i...

22 Modifiers Use Modifiers to select temperatures for the Timed Cycles only. Press TEMPERATURE until the desired temperature setting glows. Temperature modifiers cannot be used with the Auto Cycles. Air Dry Use the Air Dry Modifier for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic a...

24 DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Cleaning the Lint Screen Every loa d cleaning The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. The control panel has an indicator light to r...

25 Vacation and Moving Care Vacation care Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should: 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.” Moving care For power supp...

26 ■ Is the clothing knotte d or b alle d up? When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. Dryer d isplaying co d e message ■ “PF” (power failure), check the following: Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure? Press PO...

27 Lint on loa d ■ Is the lint screen clogge d ? Clean lint screen. Check for air movement. Stains on loa d or d rum ■ Was d ryer fa b ric softener properly use d ? Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your g...