Amana W10216186A User Manual
Electronic electric dryers, Use & care guide
Table of contents
Document Outline
- electrONIC Electric DRYERS
- Table of Contents
- dryer Safety
- iNSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- If using a power supply cord:
- Pedestal Height
- Color
- Part Number
- 10" (254 mm)
- Installation spacing for cabinet installation
- Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer
- Power Supply Cord
- Direct Wire
- 1. Disconnect power.
- 2. Remove the hold-down screw and terminal block cover.
- 3. Install strain relief.
- Remove the screws from a ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the tabs of the two clamp sections into the hole below the terminal block opening so that one tab is pointing up and the other is pointing down, and hold ...
- 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 t...
- Unscrew the removable conduit connector and any screws from a ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the hole below the terminal block opening. Reaching inside the term...
- Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable.
- 4. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection:
- 4-wire connection: Power supply cord
- A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
- B. 4-prong plug
- C. Ground prong
- D. Neutral prong
- E. Spade terminals with upturned ends
- F. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
- G. Ring terminals
- 2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord under center, silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw.
- 3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.
- 4. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.
- 5. Tighten strain relief screws.
- 6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
- 7. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”
- 4-wire connection: Direct wire
- 1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
- 2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end (hook facing right) of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block....
- 3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.
- 4. Place the hooked ends of the other direct wire cable wires under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws.
- 5. Tighten strain relief screw.
- 6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
- 7. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”
- 3-wire connection: Power supply cord
- Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.
- 2. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Tighten screw.
- 3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.
- 4. Tighten strain relief screws.
- 5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
- 6. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”
- 3-wire connection: Direct wire
- Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.
- 2. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw of terminal block (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw.
- 3. Place the hooked ends of the other direct wire cable wires under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws.
- 4. Tighten strain relief screw.
- 5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
- 6. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”
- Optional 3-wire connection
- Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.
- 2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under center, silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw.
- 3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.
- 4. Tighten strain relief screws.
- 5. Connect a separate copper ground wire from the external ground conductor screw to an adequate ground.
- 6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
- If using an existing vent system
- If this is a new vent system
- Choose your exhaust installation type
- Recommended exhaust installations
- A. Dryer
- B. Elbow
- C. Wall
- D. Exhaust hood
- E. Clamps
- F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
- G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
- H. Exhaust outlet
- A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
- B. Left or right side exhaust installation
- C. Bottom exhaust installation (not an option with pedestal installations)
- A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow)
- B. Periscope installation
- Determine vent path
- Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance
- Shorten the life of the dryer.
- Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage.
- Number of 90º turns or elbows
- Type of vent
- Box or Louvered hoods
- Angled hoods
- 0
- Rigid metal
- 1
- Rigid metal
- 2
- Rigid metal
- 3
- Rigid metal
- 4
- Rigid metal
- 2. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp.
- 3. Run vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path possible. See “Determine vent path” in “Plan Vent System.” Avoid 90º turns. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that extend into the ...
- 2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer (not the console panel). Gently lay the dryer on the cardboard. See illustration.
- 3. Examine the leveling legs. Find the diamond marking.
- 4. Screw the legs into the leg holes by hand. Use a wrench to finish turning the legs until the diamond marking is no longer visible.
- 5. Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each of the 2 dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the dryer on the corner posts until it is close to its final location. Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent.
- 2. Move dryer into its final location. Do not crush or kink vent.
- 3. (On gas models) Check that there are no kinks in the flexible gas line.
- 4. Once the exhaust vent connection is made, remove the corner posts and cardboard.
- 2. Open the dryer door. Remove the 5 screws that hold the door hinge on the front panel of the dryer.
- 3. Remove the door.
- 4. Lay the dryer door on a flat, protected surface with the inside door assembly facing up.
- 5. Lift the inner door assembly off of the outer door assembly. Set the outer door assembly aside.
- 2. Remove the 4 hinge screws that hold the hinge to the door and remove hinge.
- 3. Move the large hole screw to the opposite side. Remove the 2 plug screws and plastic plugs, and insert them in the original screw holes on the opposite side.
- 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.
- 2. Remove the 6 screws that hold the intermediate door to the outer door assembly. Remove the intermediate door, and set hinge shield aside. Remove the hinge hole cover.
- 3. Rotate the window assembly 180º and reattach the intermediate door, hinge shield, and hinge hole cover with the 6 screws removed in Step 2.
- 2. Reassemble the inner and outer door assemblies with the 5 screws.
- 3. Remove existing label from the opposite side of the door and discard. Find label provided with the Use and Care Guide and apply over original hinge holes.
- 4. Align the door by placing the locating tabs on the hinge with the locating holes on the dryer front panel. Insert and tighten the center hinge screw. The door will hang in place while you insert and tighten the remaining 4 screws.
- 5. Close the door and check that it latches securely.
- 6. Check for fingerprints on the glass. Clean the glass if necessary.
- 2. Check that you have all of your tools.
- 3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
- 4. Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked.
- 5. Check that the dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.”
- 6. For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet. For direct wire installation, reconnect power.
- 7. Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on the dryer.
- 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.
- 2. Place laundry in dryer and shut door.
- 3. Press the POWER button. Then rotate the dial or press a Timed Cycles button to select the desired Automatic or Timed Cycle. The indicator light for the selected Automatic or Timed cycle will glow green. The preset modifiers for the selected cycle ...
- Select an Automatic Cycle.
- Select DRYNESS LEVEL to adjust how dry you want the load. As the cycle runs, the control senses the dryness of the load and adjusts the time automatically for the selected dryness level.
- Select the desired Options.
- Press STOP once.
- Adjust Dryness Level.
- Press a Timed Cycles button or, to select Air Fluff, rotate the control knob to the desired cycle.
- Press MORE TIME or LESS TIME until the desired drying time is displayed. Tap MORE TIME or LESS TIME, and the time will change by 1-minute intervals. Press and hold MORE TIME or LESS TIME, and the time will change by 5-minute intervals.
- Press TEMPERATURE until the desired temperature glows.
- 4. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, select OPTIONS. For more details, see “Options.”
- 5. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, set the End of Cycle Signal. Select LOUD or SOFT by pressing the Cycle Signal button to alert you when a cycle ends.
- 6. Press and hold START for approximately 3 seconds until dryer starts. Be sure the door is closed.
- If you do not press Start within 5 minutes of selecting the cycle, the dryer automatically shuts off.
- If you wish to end your drying cycle after pressing Start, press Stop twice.
- Stopping Your Dryer
- Pausing or Restarting
- Control Locked
- To enable the Control Locked feature:
- Drying and Cycle Tips
- Drying tips
- Cycle tips
- Drying temperature and Dryness Level are preset when you choose an Automatic Cycle. You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load, by pressing Dryness Level and choosing More Dry, Normal or Less Dry.
- If you wish to adjust the cycle length of a Timed Cycle, press More Time or Less Time. Adjust the temperature of a Timed Cycle by pressing TEMPERATURE until the desired temperature is selected.
- Status Lights
- Cycles
- Drying and Cycle Tips
- Automatic Cycles
- Timed Cycles
- Timed Dry
- Quick Dry
- Touch Up
- Air Fluff
- Type of Load
- Time* (Minutes)
- When using Air Fluff
- Timed Cycles Load Type
- Default Temperature
- Default Time (Minutes)
- 2. Select the desired cycle and options.
- 3. Press and hold START. The dryer starts at the beginning of the new cycle.
- 2. Select the new Modifier and/or Option.
- 3. Press and hold START to continue the cycle.
- 2. Press and hold the DRYNESS LEVEL button for 5 seconds. The dryer will beep, and “CF” will be displayed for 1 second followed by the current drying setting.
- 3. To select a new drying setting, press the DRYNESS LEVEL button again until the desired drying setting is shown. NOTE: While you are cycling through the settings, the current setting will not flash, but the other settings will flash.
- 4. Press START to save the drying setting.
- 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.
- 3. Place wet items on top of the rack. Allow space around items for air to circulate. The rack does not move, but the drum will rotate. Make sure items do not hang over the edges or between rack grille.
- 4. Close the door.
- 5. Rotate the dial to the Air Fluff cycle or press Timed Dry. Select a drying time by pressing MORE TIME or LESS TIME. Press TEMPERATURE until the desired temperature glows. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or ...
- 6. When Air Fluff is selected, the Estimated Time Remaining display shows the default time. You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing More Time or Less Time.
- 7. Start the dryer.
- 2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
- 2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
- 3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
- 4. Rinse screen with hot water.
- 5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer.
- 2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.
- 3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
- 4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.
- Vacation care
- Moving care
- For power supply cord-connected dryers:
- 2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
- 3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
- 2. Disconnect wiring.
- 3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
- 4. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
- 2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
- 3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the screw.
- 4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
- Dryer will not run
- No heat
- Unusual sounds
- Dryer displaying code message
- Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is too hot
- Cycle time too short
- Lint on load
- Stains on load or drum
- Loads are wrinkled
- Odors
- Assistance or Service
- Our consultants provide assistance with:
- For further assistance
- Maytag Services, LLC Attn: CAIR® Center P.O. Box 2370 Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
- Amana® LAUNDRY WARRANTY
- LIMITED WARRANTY
- ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY
- 1. Replacement parts or repair labor if this major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use or when it is used in a manner that is inconsistent to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions.
- 2. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you on how to use your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing.
- 3. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage.
- 4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by Amana.
- 5. Cosmetic damage, including scratches, dents, chips or other damage to the finish of your major appliance, unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to Amana within 30 days from the date of purchase.
- 6. Pick up and delivery. This major appliance is intended to be repaired in your home.
- 7. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
- 8. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized Amana servicer is not available.
- 9. The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with Amana’s published installation instructions.
- 10. Replacement parts or repair labor on major appliances with original model/serial numbers that have been removed, altered, or cannot be easily determined.
- 1. Replacement parts or repair labor if this major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use or when it is used in a manner that is inconsistent to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions.
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- LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
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- If you think you need repair service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. If you are unable to resolve the problem after checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Se...