Amana W10233410A User Manual
Electronic electric dryers, Use & care guide
Table of contents
Document Outline
- electrONIC Electric DRYERS
- Table of Contents
- dryer Safety
- iNSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Tools and Parts
- If using a power supply cord:
- Pedestal Height
- Color
- Part Number
- 10" (254 mm)
- Mobile home installations require:
- If using a power supply cord:
- If your outlet looks like this:
- If your outlet looks like this:
- If connecting by direct wire:
- Electrical Connection Options
- If your home has:
- And you will be connecting to:
- Go to Section
- 4-wire connection: Power supply cord
- 1. Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw.
- 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.”
- 1. Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw.
- 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.”
- 1. Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw.
- 3-wire connection: Power supply cord
- 4-wire connection: Power supply cord
- Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.
- 1. Loosen or remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw.
- 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
- 1. Loosen or remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw.
- Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.
- 1. Loosen or remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw.
- 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
- 1. Loosen or remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw.
- Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.
- 1. Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw.
- 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.
- Venting Requirements
- 1. Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw.
- Rigid metal vent
- Flexible metal vent
- Elbows
- Clamps
- Exhaust
- 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
- Install Vent System
- 1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
- 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 ...
- 1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
- Install Leveling Legs
- 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 dryer.
- 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.
- 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 dryer.
- Connect Vent
- Level Dryer
- Reverse Door Swing
- Install Vent System
- Remove the door assembly
- 1. Remove the 4 screws that hold the door hinge on the front panel of the dryer.
- 2. Lay the door assembly on a flat, protected surface with the inside (inner door assembly) facing up.
- 3. Remove the 6 Phillips head screws to release the outer door assembly from the inner door assembly, as indicated below. See illustration. It is important that you remove only the 6 indicated screws.
- 4. Lift the inner door assembly off the outer door assembly.
- 5. Rotate outer door 180°.
- 1. Remove the 4 screws that hold the door hinge on the front panel of the dryer.
- 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 hinge and move the hinge to the other side. Reinstall the 4 screws.
- 3. Reinstall plug strips on opposite side of the inner door.
- 4. Check for fingerprints on the glass. Clean glass if necessary.
- 5. Place the inner door assembly inside the outer door assembly. To fit correctly, the inner door assembly edge fits completely inside the outer door assembly edge.
- 6. Reassemble the inner and outer door assemblies with the 6 screws.
- 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.
- Reverse the strike
- Reinstall the door
- 1. Reattach door to dryer front panel with the 4 screws.
- Complete Installation
- 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.
- 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.
- 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 the door.
- 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.
- Dryer Use
- Starting Your Dryer
- 1. Clean lint screen before each load. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
- 2. Place laundry into dryer and shut door.
- 3. Press POWER.
- 4. Select an Auto or Timed Cycle. The preset settings for Auto or Timed Cycles will illuminate. The estimated (auto cycle) or actual (timed) cycle time (in minutes) will show in the display.
- 5. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, select WRINKLE PREVENT. For more details, see “WRINKLE PREVENT” in the “Options” section.
- 6. (OPTIONAL STEP) The Cycle Signal is preset to on. If desired, you may turn the Cycle Signal off.
- 7. Press and hold START for approximately 1 second until dryer starts. Be sure the door is closed.
- Stopping or Restarting Your Dryer
- Lock Controls
- 1. Clean lint screen before each load. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
- To enable the control lock feature:
- Auto Cycles Load Type
- Temperature
- Time* (Minutes)
- Timed Cycles Load Type
- Temperature
- Default Time (Minutes)
- Type of Load
- Time* (Minutes)
- To use the drying rack
- 1. Open dryer door.
- 2. Place drying rack inside dryer drum, positioning the back wire on the ledge of the inner dryer back panel. Push down on front edge of drying rack to secure over the lint screen.
- 3. Put the wet items on top of the drying rack. Leave space between the items so air can reach all the surfaces.
- 4. Close the door.
- 5. Press the POWER button.
- 6. Select a timed cycle and temperature (see following chart). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Dry temperature setting.
- 7. You may change the cycle time by pressing MORE TIME or LESS TIME. Reset time as needed to complete drying. Refer to the following table.
- 8. Press (and hold) START button (about 3 seconds).
- 1. Open dryer door.
- Rack Dry
- Setting
- Temp.
- Time*
- Wool Sweaters
- Stuffed toys or pillows
- Stuffed toys or pillows
- Sneakers or canvas shoes
- Starting Your Dryer
- dryer care
- Cleaning the Dryer Location
- Cleaning the Lint Screen
- To clean
- IMPORTANT:
- To wash
- 1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
- Cleaning the Dryer Interior
- Removing Accumulated Lint
- Vacation and Moving Care
- Changing the Drum Light
- To change the drum light
- 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
- 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.
- 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
- To change the drum light
- troubleshooting
- Assistance or Service
- 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.
- DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
- LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
- YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. AMANA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental...
- If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Amana dealer to determine if another warranty applies.
- 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...