Dryer

Use and Care Guide

With Installation Instructions

Safety Instructions

................ 3, 4

Installation Instructions

Exhaust ............................................5, 6

Electric Dryer.......................................7

Gas Dryer ........................................7, 8

Reversible Door Instructions .............9

Operating Instructions, Tips

Controls features ..............................14

Cycle options.....................................15

Cycle status .......................................16

Dryer control panel...........................10

Drying center.....................................18

Drying cycles.....................................12

Drying rack ........................................18

Dryness Levels ..................................13

Loading ..............................................17

One touch selections ........................11

Quick start guide...............................10

Sorting clothes..................................17

Temperature ......................................13

Timed dry cycles ...............................13

Care and Cleaning

Dryer Exhaust....................................20

Exterior ..............................................19

Light Bulb Replacement ...................19

Lint Filter .....................................19, 20

Problem Solver

............ 21, 22, 23

Consumer Services

Camco Service Telephone Numbers ..24

Model and Serial Numbers................2

Repair Service .....................................2

Warranty ............................................25

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For service call:

1-800-361-3400

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HELP US HELP YOU

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dryer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

Save time and money.

Before you request service...

check the Problem Solver section, it lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

For further information you can call us.

Camco’s service phone numbers are listed on page 24.

If you received a damaged dryer...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dryer.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the front of the dryer behind the door.

These numbers are also on the

Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came with your dryer. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dryer.

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.

Camco Service Contracts

Your new dryer is a well designed and engineered product.

Before it left the factory, it went through rigorous tests, just to make sure it was as problem-free as possible. And you have a warranty to protect you against manufacturing problems during the period of your dryer warranty.

Camco Service Contracts are available to provide the

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

Please Call: 1-800-361-3400

same trouble-free service for as long as you own your appliance. Should your appliance require service after the warranty has expired, a Camco Service Contract takes care of any repairs your appliance needs – both parts and labour.

For further information about Camco’s service phone numbers, refer to page 24.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance

Warning - It is extremely important that you read and adhere to the following instructions. Failure to do so could cause bodily injuries and / or property damage due to fire.

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the

Installation Instructions before it is used.

– Properly ground to conform with Local Codes.

In the event of malfunction or breakdowm, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Installation Instructions.

Follow details in

– Locate where the temperature is above 50˚F. (10˚C.) for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system. Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the water and/or the weather.

– Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

– Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY

RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room.

Carefully follow the Exhausting Details in the

Installation Instructions.

– A GAS DRYER MUST BE EXHAUSTED TO

THE OUTDOORS.

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this

Use and Care Book or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

When disconnecting this appliance pull

by the plug rather than the cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

To Minimize the Possibility of a

Fire Hazard

• Exhaust Duct – See Installation Instructions. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4” diameter

ductwork for exhausting to the outside. USE OF

PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE

DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. FOIL OR

OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK

CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR

BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE

OR DURING INSTALLATION.

• Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,

plastic, or similar materials (such as padded bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, pillows, baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials may melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

• Do not store items that may burn or melt (such as clothing, paper material, plastics or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer during the operation.

• Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat” (such

as life jackets containing Kapok or foam) must not be put in your dryer.

• Do not wash or dry articles that

have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline degreasers, drycleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use these substances around your washer and/or dryer during operation.

• Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which contains flammable materials (such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be placed in or near 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 household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates.

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• Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room.

DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER

WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN

PLACE.

• Keep the area around and underneath your

appliances free from the accumulation of

combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

• Regularly inspect the exhaust duct to be sure it has not been crushed or otherwise restricted.

• The interior of the dryer cabinet and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned every 2 to 3 years, or more often if needed, by a qualified service person. (see Care & Cleaning section)

To Minimize the Possibility of Injury

• Never reach into the dryer while the drum is

moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped.

• Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer. Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent dryer uses.

• The laundry process can reduce the

flame retardance of fabrics. To avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.

• Close supervision is necessary if this

appliance is used by or near children.

Do not allow children to play inside, on, or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly. Before discarding a dryer, or removing from service, remove the door of the dryer compartment.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Keep all laundry aids (such as

detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children,

preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

• Keep the floor around your appliances clean and

dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter).

S

TOP

CANCEL

ANNULER

• NOTE: Pressing the “STOP” button does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,

malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

• DO NOT place items exposed to cooking oils in

your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a clothes load to catch fire.

• If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an

automatic electric ignition and does not have a

pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A

MATCH. Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition may turn on.

• Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and

ventilation air.

Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or

Anti-static Conditioners

You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or

reduce the static electricity in them. We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer.

Service or performance problems caused by the use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty of this appliance.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

EXHAUST

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

IMPORTANT: Have your dryer installed properly.

NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense, caution, and carefulness are factors that CANNOT be built into the dryer. These factors MUST BE supplied by the person(s) installing, maintaining, or operating the dryer.

Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions may result in conditions which can produce bodily injury and/or property damage.

This dryer comes ready for rear exhausting (see Fig. 1).

WARNINGS

• DO NOT USE NON METALLIC FLEXIBLE DUCT.

• Never use flexible duct inside the dryer.

• Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, range hood, gas vent, floor or attic. The combination of lint and grease could create a fire hazard or damages.

• Provide an access for inspection and cleaning the exhaust system at least once a year. (See Care and

Cleaning Section.)

EXHAUST LENGTH

The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length of the exhaust system depends upon the type of duct, number of turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), and all conditions noted below. The maximum allowable length for both rigid and flexible metal duct is shown in the table 1

(next page). More than four 90˚ turns is not recommended.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST

HOOD or WALL CAP

• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife.

• Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust air flow and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging.

• Wall caps must be installed at least 300 mm (12”) above ground level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed down.

• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they must be equivalent to a 100 mm (4”) dampered wall cap in regard to resistance to air flow, prevention of back drafts and maintenance required to prevent clogging.

SEPARATION OF TURNS

Separate all turns by at least 1 m (3 ft.) of straight duct, including distance between last turn and dampered wall cap. If two turns must be closer than 1 m (3 ft.) deduct

3 m (10 ft.) from the maximum lengths shown in the table for each occurrence.

TURNS OTHER THAN 90˚

• One turn of 45˚ or less may be ignored.

• Two 45˚ turns should be treated as one 90˚.

• Each turn over 45˚ should be treated as one 90˚.

SEALING OF JOINTS

• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each section of duct must point away from the dryer.

• Do not assemble the duct work with fasteners that extend into the duct. They will serve as a collection point for lint.

• Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight by wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.

INSULATION

• Duct work which runs through an unheated area or is near an air conditioning duct, should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build up and be sloped down toward outdoors.

NOTE: Never install screen inside exhaust duct.

CAUTION: THE DRYER MUST EXHAUST TO

THE OUTDOORS.

298mm

(11 3 / 4")

91mm

(3 1/ 2")

NOTE: ADD TO

91mm (31/2")

THE DISTANCE

BETWEEN

CABINET BOTTOM

TO FLOOR SURFACE

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

EXHAUST

Table 1: RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH

ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS

Weather Hood Type

Recommended

Use only for short run installations

Weather Hood Type

Recommended

Use only for short run installations

No. of 90˚ elbows

2

3

4

0

1

Rigid

27.4 m (90 ft.)

18.3 m (60 ft.)

13.7 m (45 ft.)

10.7 m (35 ft.)

7.6 m (25 ft.)

Metallic

Flexible*

16.8 m (55 ft.)

12.2 m (40 ft.)

9.1 m (30 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

4.6 m (15 ft.)

Rigid

Metallic

Flexible*

18.3 m (60 ft.)

13.7 m (45 ft.)

10.7 m ( 35 ft.)

7.6 m (25 ft.)

4.6 m (15 ft.)

13.7 m (45 ft.)

9.1 m (30 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

4.6 m (15 ft.)

3.0 m (10 ft.)

Rigid

13.7 m (45 ft.)

10.7 m (35 ft.)

7.6 m (25 ft.)

4.6 m (15 ft.)

–

Metallic

Flexible*

9.1 m (30 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

3.0 m (10 ft.)

–

–

Rigid

9.1 m (30 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

3.0 m (10 ft.)

–

–

Metallic

Flexible*

4.6 m (15 ft.)

3.0 m (10 ft.)

–

–

–

* Do not use non metallic flexible duct.

ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS

This dryer comes ready for rear exhausting. If space is limited, use the following instructions to exhaust directly from the side or bottom of the cabinet.

GAS DRYER CAN NOT BE EXHAUSTED DIRECTLY THROUGH THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CABINET.

WARNING: Protect your hands and arms when working inside the cabinet.

• Never use flexible duct inside dryer.

• Detach and remove the desired knockout.

• Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct end.

Pull on the duct to remove it. Keep the screw for later.

• Reconnect and secure the cut portion (A) of the duct to the blower housing. Make sure that the fixing hole is aligned with the tab in the base. Use the reserved screw to secure the duct in place through the tab on the appliance base.

• Cut the duct as shown, 229 mm (9 inches).

Keep portion A.

• Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of the appliance base.

Lift the tab to about

45˚ using a flat screwdriver.

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• Use a standard and ajustable metal elbow and a metal straight duct to exhaust the dryer through the knockout choosen. Insert standard elbow and ducts through rear and side or bottom openings.

• Use only 100 mm (4 inch) diameter rigid metallic duct.

• Cover the opening at the back with the plate (Kit

WE1M454) available from your Local Service Provider.

WARNING: Never leave the opening at the back without the plate.

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES

Dryer must be levelled and rest firmly on the floor.

SPECIAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

• The dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoor. See

EXHAUST INFORMATION section.

• Minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces are:

0 mm (0”) either side

76 mm (3”) front and rear

• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets, ceilings, etc. is 132 cm (52”).

NOTE: CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO

INSTALLING AND SERVICING THE APPLIANCE.

• Closet door must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum of 387 cm 2 (60 in 2 ) of open area equally distributed. If this closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 774 cm 2 distributed.

(120 in 2 ) of open area equally

• If yours is a gas dryer, the closet should be vented to the outdoors to prevent gas pocketing in case of a gas leak in the supply line.

• No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet with the dryer.

MINIMUM CLEARANCES OTHER THAN

ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATIONS.

• Minimum clearances to combustible surfaces and for air opening:

0 clearance both sides and 25 mm (1”) rear.

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

• The dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors with the termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure. (See EXHAUST INFORMATION section.)

• The exhaust MUST NOT be terminated beneath the mobile home.

• The exhaust MUST NOT be connected to any other duct, vent and chimney.

• Provisions must be made for the introduction of outside air into the dryer room. The free air opening shall not be less than 160 cm 2 (25 in 2 ).

• The exhaust duct material MUST BE METAL.

• Do not connect the exhaust duct with sheet metal screws or other fastening devices which extend to the interior of the duct.

• The dryer must be attached to the floor following instructions available from the dealer.

• Installation must comply with the current CAN/CSA

Z240 MH series Mobile Home Installation Codes.

NOTE: CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO

INSTALLING AND SERVICING THE APPLIANCE.

LEVELING THE DRYER

Adjust all 4 leveling legs to match washer height. Dryer

MUST BE LEVEL and rest firmly on all 4 leveling legs.

If yours is a gas dryer, also adjust the two stabilizing legs to contact the floor.

SIDE

VIEW

4 LEVELING

LEGS

TWO STABILIZING LEGS

(GAS DRYERS ONLY)

DUCT LENGTH

For maximum performance, refer to table for maximum allowable length of exhaust system (Exhaust section).

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY

CAUTION: NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

Note: If the electrical power supply provided does not meet the specifications listed below, call a licensed electrician.

FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS, POWER SUPPLY...

1. Must be of 120/240 volts or 120/208 volts, 60 Hz circuit with wall receptacle as shown beside.

2. Must be protected with 30A

FUSES OR BREAKERS.

3. Must be WELL GROUNDED.

4. Must CONFORM TO LOCAL

CODES.

FOR GAS DRYERS, POWER SUPPLY...

1. Must be of 120 volts, 60 Hz circuit with wall receptacle as shown beside.

2. Must be protected with 15 or

20A FUSES OR BREAKER.

3. Must be WELL GROUNDED.

4. Installation must be in accordance with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical code part 1 and/or local codes.

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INSTALLATION – GAS DRYER

IMPORTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES

Dryer must be levelled and rest firmly on the floor.

Dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

What to do if you smell gas

• Do not try to light 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 can not reach your gas supplier, call fire department.

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

GAS CONNECTION INFORMATION

Installation must conform with local Gas Codes and with CAN/CGA-B149, Natural Gas Installation Code.

GAS SUPPLY

Some local codes restrict installation of gas appliances in garages. They must be 45 cm (18”) off the ground and protected by a barrier from vehicules.

GAS BURNER ORIFICE

This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner

Assembly for use ONLY WITH ONE TYPE OF GAS.

Using the appropriate kit, your local service organization can convert this dryer for use with the alternate fuel.

Use kit WE25M35 to convert from Natural Gas to LP

Gases (Propane).

Use kit WE25M36 to convert from LP Gases to Natural

Gas.

WARNING: CONVERSION SHALL BE CARRIED

OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROVINCIAL

AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND/OR

ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF

THE CAN/CGA B149.1 AND B149.2

INSTALLATION CODE.

• Supply line is to be 12.7 mm (1/2 in) rigid pipe.

(9.53 mm (3/8 in) copper tubing may be used if the dryer is operated on propane gas) and equipped with an accessible shutoff within 6 feet (2 m) from, and in the same room with the dryer. Increase pipe size for runs longer than 20 feet (7 m).

• During pressure test:

– When test pressure is in excess of 1/2 PSIG

(3.45kPa), disconnect dryer and its individual shutoff valve from gas supply line prior to test.

– When test pressure is equal to or less than 1/2 PSIG

(3.45kPa), close the dryer shutoff valve prior to test.

• A 3.18 mm (1/8 in) National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer. Contact your local gas utility should you have questions on the installation of the plugged tapping.

• Pipe dope must be resistant to the action of propane and applied sparingly to all male threads.

• If local codes permit, it is recommended the dryer be connected to the gas supply with approved semi-rigid metal tubing or listed connectors.

MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY

9.52 mm (3/8")

66 mm

(2 5/8")

51mm

(2")

LEAK TEST

Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent. Leak test solutions must not contain ammonia which could cause damage to brass fittings or pipe.

CAUTION: NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO

TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.

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REVERSIBLE DOOR INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions are for changing the hinges from the right side to the left side.

If you need to change the hinges from the left side to the right side, follow these same instructions (merely reverse all references to the left and right).

Tools Needed

Standard #2 Phillips screwdriver

DRYER DOOR

1. Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges.

(A tape-tipped putty knife or a needle-nosed plier will help to remove the plugs. Be careful not to damage the paint.)

6. Rotate the door 180˚.

Insert it on the opposite door frame by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in step 3.

7. With the other screws, secure each hinge at the bottom.

8. Tighten the top screws of each hinge.

2. With the door completely open, remove the bottom screw attaching each hinge to the dryer front. (Do not remove the screws located on the door itself).

3. Insert these screws about half way into the top holes, for each hinge, on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs).

4. Loosen the remaining top screw from each hinge on the dryer front, half way.

5. With one hand holding the top of the door, and the other hand holding the bottom, remove the door from the dryer front by lifting it UP and OUT.

9. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from which the door was removed.

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EASY ONE TOUCH CYCLES

Your new dryer offers the convenience of starting your dryer loads with our easy

O

NE

T

OUCH

cycles. Make one simple selection, and your DRYNESS LEVEL and TEMPERATURE are automatically set. Then all you have to do is press START.

O

NE

T

OUCH

Quick Start Guide

• Clean lint filter

• Add clothes

• Select dry cycle

• Check dryness level

• Check TEMPERATURE

DRYER CONTROL PANEL

• Close door

• Push START

NOTE: Any time you make a selection that is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle, the dryer will beep twice.

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ONE TOUCH SELECTIONS

O

NE

T

OUCH

cycles use the Sensor Dry feature, which continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load and stops the dryer when the clothes are dry.

PRESS...

AUTOMATICALLY SELECTS...

THEN PRESS...

D

RYNESS

L

EVEL

N

IVEAU

D

’HUMIDITÉ

T

EMPERATURE

For cottons and most linens.

For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.

For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.

For knits and sweaters with fabric care labels that say “Machine Dry”.

For lingerie and special care fabrics.

For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sport or school uniforms. Can also be used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.

NOTE: During SPEED DRY you will see:

E

ST.

T

IME

R

EMAINING

CHANGING THE AUTOMATIC SETTINGS

You can change any of the automatic settings by simply pressing the desired pads.

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ABOUT DRYING CYCLES

DRYEL ™

This feature is designed for use with the DRYEL ™ package for directions.

“dry clean only” fabric care system. See product

For questions or issues related to the use and performance of DRYEL ™ , call

1-800-214-8913, or visit the DRYEL ™ website at www.dryel.com.

Automatic DRYEL

™

settings:

T

EMPERATURE

M

EDIUM

E

ST.

T

IME

R

EMAINING

DEWRINKLE

Use this feature to remove wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp.

Automatic DEWRINKLE settings:

T

EMPERATURE

M

EDIUM

E

ST.

T

IME

R

EMAINING

AIR DRY

Use this feature to tumble items without heat.

Automatic AIR DRY settings:

E

ST.

T

IME

R

EMAINING

CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2

Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one-touch recall.

These custom settings can be set while a cycle is in progress.

To store a custom combination of settings:

1. Select a

ONE TOUCH setting.

2. Change

DRYNESS LEVEL and TEMPERATURE to fit your needs.

3. Select any drying

OPTIONS you want.

4. Press and hold the

CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 pad for three seconds to store your selection. A beep will sound and the pad will light up.

To recall your stored combination:

Press the

CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 pad, then press START/PAUSE.

To reprogram the CUSTOM settings:

Repeat steps 1-4 above.

ABOUT DRYNESS LEVELS

MORE DRY

Use for heavy-duty fabrics.

DRY

Use for a normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle for energy saving.

LESS DRY

Use for lighter fabrics.

DAMP

For leaving items partially damp.

ABOUT TEMPERATURE

HIGH

For regular to heavy cottons.

MEDIUM

For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.

LOW

For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.

EXTRA LOW

For lingerie and special-care fabrics.

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E

ST.

T

IME

R

EMAINING

T

EMPS

R

ESTANT

E

STIMÉ

E

ST.

T

IME

R

EMAINING

T

EMPS

R

ESTANT

E

STIMÉ

“Racetrack lights”

ABOUT CONTROLS FEATURES

START/PAUSE

■

Press twice to select the last cycle you used and start the dryer.

■

If you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle.

■

If the dryer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to continue the cycle.

STOP/CANCEL

■

This pad should not be used to interrupt or pause a cycle.

■

Pressing this pad will cancel the current settings and the settings will be lost.

Estimated Time Remaining

Each time the dryer is used, it “learns” what types of loads you dry most often.

It takes this data and determines the approximate time it will take the load to dry.

As the cycle begins, you will see the approximate total cycle time in the display.

Then “racetrack lights” will flash in the display, in a clockwise direction, and the

SENSING light will flash. This means the dryer is continuously monitoring the amount of moisture in the load. The racetrack lights will continue until the dryer senses a low level of moisture in the load. At that point, the dryer will calculate and display the approximate time remaining.

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ABOUT CYCLE OPTIONS

SIGNAL

Alerts you that the cycle is complete. The beeper will continue to sound every two minutes for the next 6 minutes, until the clothes are removed. The clothes should be removed when the beeper goes off so wrinkles won’t set in.

On some models, press SIGNAL to turn the beeper on or off.

On some models, press SIGNAL to select low or high volume, or to turn the beeper off.

EXTEND TUMBLE

Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 20 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry. The beeper will sound every 90 seconds to remind you to remove the clothes. The EST. TIME REMAINING display will show 00.

ANTI-BACTERIAL

This option can only be used with the COTTONS or MIXED LOADS cycles.

This option reduces certain types of bacteria by 99.9%, including: and The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat is used during a portion of the drying cycle.

NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics.

* The Anti-Bacterial Cycle is Certified by NSF International (formerly National Sanitation

Foundation) to NSF Protocol P9 Sanitization Performance of Residential Clothes Dryers.

NSF

®

NSF Protocol P9

Sanitization Performance of

Residential Clothes Dryers

DELAY 1-8 HOURS

Use to delay the start of your dryer for 1 to 8 hours. First choose your dry cycle and any options. Then press this pad for the number of hours you want to delay the cycle.

Press the START pad to start the countdown.

The countdown time will be shown in the Est. Time Remaining display.

NOTE: If the door is opened while the dryer is in DELAY, the dryer will beep once a minute to remind you to restart the countdown. The countdown time will not restart unless the door is closed and START has been pressed again.

DAMP SIGNAL

This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes have reached a damp dryness.

Remove items that you wish to hang dry. The DAMP SIGNAL will only beep when the dryer SIGNAL is turned on.

WARM UP

This option provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes. Perfect for use on a cold day, or to warm towels or robes.

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ABOUT CYCLE STATUS

These cycle status indicator lights display what part of the cycle the dryer is in and remind you to clean the lint filter.

E

ST.

T

IME

R

EMAINING

T

EMPS

R

ESTANT

E

STIMÉ

“Racetrack lights”

SENSOR DRY PLUS

This light comes on when a O

NE

T

OUCH

Sensor Dry Cycle is selected.

TIMED DRY

This light comes on when AIR DRY, DEWRINKLE, DRYEL (on some models) or TIMED DRY ONLY is selected.

EXTENDED TUMBLE

This light comes on when the EXTEND TUMBLE option is selected.

CLEAN LINT FILTER

This light is a reminder to clean the lint filter. It comes on at the end of a cycle and goes off when the door is opened.

SENSING

Sensor Dry Cycles provide greater drying accuracy than standard machines, resulting in shorter dry times and better clothes care. The SENSING light will flash and “racetrack lights” will flash in the display while the dryer is monitoring the amount of moisture remaining in the clothes. When the SENSING light goes out, the dryer will calculate and display the approximate time remaining.

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OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips

•DO NOT OVERLOAD-

Garments being dried or dewrinkled should tumble freely.

•REMOVE CLOTHES

PROMPTLY-

To help prevent wrinkling, remove clothes from the dryer promptly at the end of the drying cycles.

•PLACE ON HANGERS-

Permanent press and polyester knit garments look best if placed on hangers after drying.

Fabric Care Labels

The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels.

For best results, follow your fabric care labels.

(green)

MAY BE

DRIED IN A

TUMBLE

DRYER AT

MEDIUM TO

REGULAR

SETTING.

(yellow)

MAY BE

DRIED IN A

TUMBLE

DRYER AT

LOW

SETTING.

SHOULD BE

HUNG TO

DRY.

(green) (green)

The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying

Automatic Drying (Electronic)

(on some models)

When using the Automatic Cycles, the Electronic Sensor Control system continually senses the moisture in the tumbling clothes, determines when they are dried to your pre-selected setting, and terminates the cycle automatically.

The Cycle Selector will not advance until clothes have reached a certain degree of dryness.

Timed Drying

When using the Timed Cycles, you select the number of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at the end of this time period.

SHOULD BE

HUNG

SOAKING

WET TO

DRIP DRY.

(yellow)

SHOULD BE

DRIED ON A

FLAT

SURFACE.

HOW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES

Don’t overload your dryer. Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecessarily wrinkled. Loads should look like this:

HOW TO SORT CLOTHES

As a general rule, sort clothes by surface texture, fabric, colour and weight, as you would for your washer.

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ABOUT THE DRYING CENTER

(Available on some models)

Warning!

• Do not overload the Drying Center. It may be damaged if more than 9 kg (20 lbs.) are applied

• Always store the Drying Center in a safe position so that it does not hit anyone.

• Do not allow children to play with the Drying Center.

The pole on the Drying Center can be set at different heights. Line up the tabs on the pole with the notch on the brackets (this will occur when the pole is parallel to the control panel) and raise or lower the pole, resting the tab on the bracket at the height you want.

The Drying Center can be mounted on either side of the dryer.

To remove and transfer the Drying Center to the opposite side:

1. Remove the pole by raising it up. Make sure to line up the tabs on the pole with the notches on the bracket.

2. Remove the four screws that secure the bracket to the dryer. Three of the screws will be required to mount the bracket on the other side. The fourth screw at the top of the side panel flange (shown in circled illustration) needs to be put back into its original location.

3. On the other side of the dryer remove the screw at the top of the side panel flange

(shown in circled illustration)

4. Turn the bracket upside down and attach it with the screw you just removed and with the screws that were removed from the other side.

Warning!

Make sure you use only these screws. Never use any long screws (must be less than 9.53 mm (3/8 in)) or pointed screws.

5. Insert the pole into the mounting bracket.

DRYING RACK

(Available on some models)

A handy door rack is provided for drying solid articles such as stuffed toys and washable running shoes without tumbling.

This rack is easy to install, just hook on the bottom of the front opening. The drying rack must be used with a timed cycle.

Note: When rack is used make sure there are no loose articles in the drum.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Dryer Exterior

Wipe off any spills or washing compounds. Wipe or dust with a damp cloth. Try not to strike the surface with sharp objects.

Lint filter

Before every

dryer use, clean the lint filter. Put your moistened fingers at one side of the filter and wipe in a sideways motion all the way across to the other side.

Drum lamp

BEFORE

REPLACING LIGHT

BULB, BE SURE TO

UNPLUG THE

DRYER POWER

CORD. Simply reach above loading opening from inside drum. Remove bulb and replace with the same type and rating bulb.

Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the dryer.

Apply these pre-treatment products away from the dryer. The fabric may then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your dryer caused by pre-treatment products is not covered by your warranty.

To keep your dryer operating at peak performance.

periodically, remove the lint filter and insert the suction hose from your vacuum cleaner into the opening.

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MAXIMIZE YOUR DRYER EFFICIENCY

BY KEEPING THE EXHAUST DUCT CLEAN.

1. Disconnect the plug from the wall socket or turn off the circuit breaker to cut the electrical supply to the dryer.

2. Disconnect duct from dryer.

3. Clean exhaust duct from end where dryer is connected to the exhaust hood using:

• the hose attachment of your vacuum cleaner:

• a dust rag attached to a pole (for straight stretches) or to a drain cleaning wire (for less accessible turns).

4. Inspect exhaust hood. To minimize resistance to the exhaust air flow:

• flap must move freely (you may check with a mirror);

• flap should be fully open when dryer is on;

• ensure that no wildlife (birds, insects,...) have nested inside the duct.

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CLEANING LINT FROM YOUR DRYER

Combustible lint may collect on the inside of the dryer cabinet. CLEAN EVERY 2 TO 3 YEARS OR

MORE OFTEN DEPENDING ON USAGE. Cleaning should be done by a qualified service person.

Service personel:

• CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls.

• Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.

• Wiring diagram located in control console.

ALWAYS VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

OPERATION

Control pads not responding

Possible Causes

Controls accidentally put in service mode

What To Do

• Press STOP/CANCEL.

Dryer doesn’t start

Dryer doesn’t heat

Control panel is “asleep”

Dryer is unplugged

• This is normal. Press START twice to choose the last cycle you used and to start the dryer.

• Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet.

Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is

• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and tripped replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers use two fuses/breakers.

Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is

• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and tripped, the dryer may tumble replace fuse or reset breaker.

but not heat

Gas service is off

• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open.

Dryer shakes or makes noise

Some shaking/noise is normal.

• Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust

Dryer may be sitting unevenly leveling legs as necessary until even.

Inconsistent drying times

Type of heat

• Drying time will vary according to the type of heat used.

If you recently changed from an electric to a gas

(natural or LP) dryer, or vice versa, the drying time could be different.

No numbers displayed during cycle, only

“racetrack” lights

Est. Time Remaining jumped to a lower number

Type of load and drying conditions

• The load size, types of fabric, wetness of clothes, and the length and condition of the exhaust system will affect drying times.

Dryer is continuously monitoring •

This is normal. When the dryer senses a low level of the amount of moisture in the clothes moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry time remaining.

The estimated time may change

• This is normal.

when a smaller load than usual is drying

Clothes are still wet and dryer shut off after a short time

The door was opened mid-cycle.

• A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load

The load was then removed from is put in.

the dryer and a new load put in without selecting a new cycle

Small load

• When drying only a few items, choose SPEED DRY.

Load was already dry except for

• Choose SPEED DRY to dry damp collars and waistbands.

collars and waistbands

In the future, when drying a load with collars and waistbands, choose MORE DRY.

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Before you call for service…

OPERATION

The DRY dryness level was chosen but load is still damp

Cannot make a selection and the dryer beeps twice

Dryer is running but

00 is displayed in

Est. Time Remaining

Possible Causes

Load consists of a mixture of heavy and light fabrics

What To Do

• When combining heavy and light fabrics in a load, choose MORE DRY.

Exhaust system is blocked

The DRYNESS LEVEL,

TEMPERATURE or OPTION that you are trying to select is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle

The EXTEND TUMBLE option was chosen

• Inspect and clean exhaust system.

• This is normal.

• This is normal. During extended tumbling, the time remaining is not displayed. The extended tumbling option lasts approximately 20 minutes.

LAUNDRY PRACTICES

Clothes are wrinkled

Clothes shrink

Possible Causes

Overdrying

Letting items sit in dryer after cycle ends

What To Do

• Select a shorter drying time.

• Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture.

•Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately, or use the EXTEND TUMBLE option.

Some fabrics will naturally shrink •

To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.

when washed. Others can be

• Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.

safely washed, but will shrink in the dryer

• If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.

Greasy spots on clothes

Lint on clothes

Improper use of fabric softener

• Follow directions on fabric softener package.

Drying dirty items with clean ones •

Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can stain clean items and the dryer.

Clothes were not completely clean •

Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing procedures before drying.

Lint filter is full

Improper sorting

• Clean lint screen before each load.

• Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors

(like corduroy).

Static electricity can attract lint

• See suggestions in this section under STATIC.

Overloading

• Separate large loads into smaller ones.

Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets

• Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.

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Before you call for service…

LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes

Static occurs

What To Do

No fabric softener was used

• Try a fabric softener.

• Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Overdrying

• Try a fabric softener.

• Adjust controls for less drying.

Synthetics, permanent press and •

Try a fabric softener.

blends can cause static

Collars and waistbands still wet at end of cycle

Clothes take too long to dry

The dryness monitor senses that

• Choose SPEED DRY to dry damp collars and waistbands.

the body of the clothes is dry

In the future, when drying a load with collars and waistbands, choose MORE DRY.

Improper sorting

• Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).

Large loads of heavy fabrics (like •

Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take beach towels) longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time.

Controls improperly set

Lint filter is full

• Match control settings to the load you are drying.

• Clean lint filter before every load.

Improper or obstructed ducting

• Check installation instructions for proper ducting/venting.

• Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and unobstructed.

• Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.

• Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer venting is correct.

Blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker

• Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are operating.

Overloading/combining loads

• Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at a time.

Underloading

• If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items to ensure proper tumbling.

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CAMCO SERVICE TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Questions?

If you have any questions concerning your appliance, please write to: Director, Consumer Relations,

CAMCO Inc., 1 Factory Lane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B., E1C 9M3.

In-Home Repair Service

1-800-361-3400

Expert CAMCO repair service is only a phone call away.

Service Contracts

1-800-461-3636

Purchase a CAMCO service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you will receive a substantial discount. CAMCO Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.

Parts & Accessories

Individuls qualified to service their own apppliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home (VISA, MasterCard cards and Discover are accepted)

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cuse unsafe operation.

Please consult your yellow pages for your local Camco number.

Service Satisfaction

If you are not satisfied with the service you received:

First: contact the people who serviced your appliance

Next: if you are still not pleased, write all the details — including your phone number — to:

Director, Consumer Relations, CAMCO Inc., 1 Factory Lane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B.,

E1C 9M3.

Please include all details, such as model, serial number, date of purchase, as well as your phone number, in any correspondence.

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Camco Service is available Coast-to Coast

YOUR GE ELECTRONIC CLOTHES DRYER

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or copy of the check cashed to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FIRST YEAR

Camco warrants the replacement or repair of all parts of this dryer which prove to be defective in material or workmanship, for one year from the date of purchase. Such parts will be repaired or replaced at the option of Camco, without charge, subject to the terms and conditions set out below.

The DEALER warrants to provide the service for the repair or replacement of all parts of this dryer which prove to be defective in material or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, subject to the terms and conditions set out below.

SECOND THROUGH FIFTEENTH YEAR

Camco warrants the drum interior for an additional fourteen years, parts only, against rusting through.

FOR GE PROFILE MODELS ONLY

For the second year from the date of original purchase, Camco will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for any part of the dryer that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

For the third year through the fifth year from the date or original purchase, Camco will provide, free of charge, parts only:

• Replacement electronic board for any electronic board that fails due to a manufacturing defect;

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This warranty applies only for single family domestic use in Canada when the dryer has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Camco and is connected to an adequate and proper utility service. Damage due to abuse, accident, commercial use, and alteration or removal or defacing of the serial plate, cancels all obligations of this warranty. Service during this warranty must be performed by an

Authorized Camco Service Agent.

• Neither Camco nor the Dealer is liable for any claims or damages resulting from any failure of the dryer, or from service delays beyond their reasonable control.

• To obtain warranty service, purchaser must present the original Bill of Sale. Components repaired or replaced are warranted through the remainder of the original warranty period only.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

• Owner is responsible to pay for service calls related to product installation and / or to teach you how to use the product. Read the

Use & Care material. If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer

Affairs office at the address below.

• Expenses involved in making this appliance readily accessible for servicing.

• Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

• Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

• Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

• Damage to finish must be reported within 48 hours following the delivery of the appliance as indicated on the Consumer Notice label posted on the exterior of the dryer door.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights. Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in some areas. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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Consumer Relations Manager, Camco Inc.

1 Factory Lane, Suite 310

Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3