Alliance Laundry Systems D310IE3B User manual

D310IE3B
Use and Care Guide
Home Laundry Automatic Dryer
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the dryer changes
ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the dryer.
NOTA: El manual en español aparece después del manual en inglés.
Part No. 504490R2
August 1998

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Table of
Contents
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................. 2
Before Drying
Energy Saving Tips........................................................................... 4
Helps and Hints ................................................................................ 4
Sort ................................................................................................... 5
Load.................................................................................................. 5
Drying Special Items............................................................................. 6
User-Maintenance
Care Of Your Dryer .......................................................................... 9
Motor Overload Protector.................................................................... 9
Lint Filter............................................................................................. 10
Before You Call For Service ............................................................... 11
If Service Is Required ......................................................................... 11
Information For Handy Reference.................................................... 12
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.
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• 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(Save These Instructions)
1. Read all instructions before using the dryer.
2. Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in
the INSTALLATION manual for the proper
grounding of the dryer.
3. Do not dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, soaked in, washed in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other
flammable or explosive substances as they give
off vapors that could ignite or explode.
4. Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the dryer is used near children. This is a safety
rule for all appliances.
5. Before the dryer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the drying
compartment.
6. Do not reach into the dryer if the cylinder is
revolving.
7. Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the water and/or weather.
8. Do not tamper with the controls.
9. Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer, or
attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the User-Maintenance
Instructions or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.
10. Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
11. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT DRY plastics
or articles containing foam rubber or similarly
textured rubberlike materials.
12. Always clean the lint filter after every load. A
layer of lint in the filter reduces drying
efficiency and prolongs drying time.
13. Keep area around the exhaust opening and
adjacent surrounding area free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
14. The interior of the dryer and the exhaust duct
should be cleaned periodically by qualified
service personnel.
15. This gas appliance contains or produces a
chemical or chemicals which can cause death or
serious illness and which are known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. To reduce the risk
from substances in the fuel or from fuel
combustion, make sure this appliance is
installed, operated, and maintained according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
16. Dryer will not operate with the loading door
open. DO NOT by-pass the door safety switch
by permitting the dryer to operate with the door
open. The dryer will stop tumbling when the
door is opened. Do not use the dryer if it does
not stop tumbling when the door is opened or
starts tumbling without pressing or turning the
START mechanism. Remove the dryer from use
and call the service person.
17. Do not put articles soiled with vegetable or
cooking oil in the dryer, as these oils may not be
removed during washing. Due to the remaining
oil, the fabric may catch on fire by itself.
18. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT put clothes
which have traces of any flammable substances
such as machine oil, flammable chemicals,
thinner, etc. or anything containing wax or
chemicals such as in mops and cleaning cloths,
or anything dry- cleaned at home with dry-
cleaning solvent in the dryer.
19. Use the dryer only for its intended purpose,
drying clothes.
20. Always disconnect the electrical power to the
dryer before attempting service. Disconnect the
power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
serious injury or death to persons when
using your dryer, follow these basic
precautions:
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21. Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.
22. Install this dryer according to the
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. All
connections for electrical power, grounding and
gas supply must comply with local codes and be
made by licensed personnel when required. Do
not do it yourself unless you know how!
23. Remove laundry immediately after the dryer
stops.
24. Always read and follow manufacturer’s
instructions on packages of laundry and
cleaning aids. Heed all warnings or precautions.
To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical
burns, keep them out of reach of children at all
times (preferably in a locked cabinet).
25. Do not tumble fiberglass curtains and draperies
unless the label says it can be done. If they are
dried, wipe out the cylinder with a damp cloth to
remove particles of fiberglass.
26. ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions
supplied by the garment manufacturer.
27. Never operate the dryer with any guards and/or
panels removed.
28. DO NOT operate the dryer with missing or
broken parts.
29. DO NOT by-pass any safety devices.
30. 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.
NOTE: The WARNING AND IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this
manual are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution and care must be exercised when
installing, maintaining, or operating the dryer.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent
or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions
you do not understand.

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Before Drying . . .
Energy Saving Tips
• Make sure the lint filter is always clean.
• Do not overload the dryer.
• Do not overdry items.
• Remove items to be ironed while still damp.
• Large loads of similar fabrics dry the most
efficiently. However, dry permanent press in smaller
loads to prevent wrinkling.
• Use the correct cycle for the type of fabric being
dried.
• Locate your dryer so the exhaust duct is as short and
straight as possible.
• Do not open the door during the drying cycle.
• Plan to do your laundry on low humidity days; your
clothes will dry faster.
• Dry multiple loads of clothes one right after another
so dryer interior does not have to be reheated for
each load.
Helps and Hints
• The necessary suggestions and directions for
installation and proper exhausting are given in
the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS which are
included with the dryer.
• Static electricity may cause garments of synthetic
fibers (as in lingerie) to cling together, especially if
they are overdried. The use of a liquid fabric
softener in the rinse water of the washer, or a fabric
softener sheet in the dryer, will soften clothes and
reduce static electricity.
• Do not wash or dry clothes that shed lint in the same
load with permanent press or knit garments.
• Remove permanent press loads immediately after
dryer stops.
• Follow the care labels on FLAME RETARDANT,
SCOTCH- GUARD™, etc., garments for the proper
washing and drying.
• If loads should be damp for ironing, turn timer knob
to the ENERGY SAVER setting, marked with a dot
(•), in Automatic or Time Dry cycles.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, serious
injury or death, clothes which have traces of
any flammable substances such as cooking
oil, machine oil, flammable chemicals,
thinner, etc. must not be put into the dryer.
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Sort
If you have correctly sorted the items for washing, they
should be properly sorted for drying too.
Towels, flannels, chenille, cottons, rugs, etc., shed lint.
Corduroys, knits (including socks), permanent press,
and synthetics attract lint.
In any kind of drying, lightweight fabrics will dry faster
than heavyweight fabrics. If mixed loads are dried
together (such as sheets and towels), remove the lighter
weight fabrics when they are dry to prevent overdrying
and wrinkling. The best method is to dry clothes which
require the same time and temperature in the same load.
Load
Do not overload your dryer. Bulk, not weight,
determines the load size. If the dryer is overloaded, it
could cause discoloration or permanent heat damage to
the load. There should be space in the dryer for the
clothes to tumble freely. This helps to reduce wrinkles.
Large and small pieces together make up loads which
will tumble well. Permanent press loads should be
smaller to provide room for tumbling. Proper tumbling
allows for fewer wrinkles. The following illustrations
show the ideal loads sizes for fabrics. The average load
will fill the cylinder one third to half full when wet.
A load can be too small. Just a few small pieces will not
tumble properly. They will take longer to dry and they
may be wrinkled. For small loads, add a couple of large
towels or non lint shedding items to aid in tumbling.
Separate: Lights
Darks
Separate: Lint Shedding
Fabric
Lint Receiving
Fabric
Separate: No Heat Items
Low Heat Items
High Heat Items
D322IE1A
Cylinder with wet
cottons and linens
D323IE1C
Cylinder with wet
permanent press

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Drying Special Items . . .
Type of Load Special Instructions
Bedspreads Choose heat for fabric. Dry one double or two single spreads. Chenille and
tufted spreads will shed lint and should be dried by themselves. New spreads
especially, will contain loose lint. Tumble on NO HEAT setting before washing
to remove loose lint. These spreads may be dried completely.
Blankets
Electric
Synthetic Fibers
Thermal Cotton
Wool
DELICATE or NO HEAT cycles. If drying items in dryer is recommended by
the manufacturer, dry as for wool. Do not stretch the blanket because of the
wiring. Some electric blankets may have an insulation on the the thermostats or
on the wiring which will not withstand dryer heat. Do not dryer dry unless the
blanket manufacturer says it can be done.
DELICATE or NO HEAT cycles. Some of these blankets are fluffy and will shed
lint. Tumble on NO HEAT setting before washing to remove loose lint. Use a
gentle wash method, then dry in dryer until just dry. The lint filter may need to
be cleaned during the drying.
AUTOMATIC REGULAR cycle.
Agitation and tumbling contribute to the shrinkage and felting of wool. We
cannot guarantee that wool will not shrink. However, if care is taken and the
blanket manufacturer’s instructions are followed, satisfactory results should be
obtained. Wash by the soak method with as little agitation as possible. After
washing, stretch blanket gently in both directions. Use approximately five dry
bath towels and place them between folds in blanket. This will “cushion”it to
lessen the tumbling. Set dryer for 20 minutes on the TIME DRY cycle. Use
REGULAR heat setting, if it is available on your dryer. Check blanket when
timer reaches 10. Wool blankets must be removed from the dryer when damp.
Stretch gently to shape and finish drying over two clothes lines or in a flat
position.
Curtains
Cotton
Fiberglass
Synthetic Fibers
AUTOMATIC REGULAR or TIME DRY cycles. Remove damp items for
ironing or dry completely, then steam iron.
DO NOT DRY IN THE DRYER unless recommended by the manufacturer.
Fiberglass may shred. Particles may remain in the dryer and rub off on the next
load. This could irritate the skin. “Beta”fiberglass may be dryer dried if
recommended by the manufacturer.
DELICATE or NO HEAT cycles. Allow room for tumbling to prevent wrinkling.
Delicate or sheer curtains must be dried by themselves so they will not be
snagged by hooks or crushed by other clothes in the load. Some sheer curtains
are heat sensitive. Dry 10 minutes only, plus the cool down period. Remove from
dryer immediately and hang. If the dryer has been heated from a previous load,
NO HEAT setting may be sufficient.
Denim, Corduroy AUTOMATIC REGULAR cycle. Dry completely and remove from dryer when
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Draperies Remove hooks and weights before washing. Choose heat for fabric and allow
space in the dryer for tumbling. Some draperies may be removed when slightly
damp and hung immediately. Lined draperies should be dry-cleaned because
they have a tendency to pucker.
Knit Articles
Cottons
Synthetic Fibers
Wool
Knit fabrics are usually manufactured under tension (stretching). Cotton knits
especially may relax or draw together if every bit of moisture is removed from
them. It is best to take them out of the dryer with a trace of moisture remaining,
then stretch to shape. If they do shrink from overdrying, rewet them and dry
properly.
AUTOMATIC REGULAR or TIME DRY cycle. Remove slightly damp to
minimize ironing. Reshape, smooth seams and pockets, etc.
AUTOMATIC REGULAR or AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS cycle.
Turn inside out to prevent “pilling”(the rolling up of the fiber ends from
friction). Dry sweaters only with similar things because they tend to attract lint.
Make sure the load is large enough for tumbling. Dry completely and remove
from dryer immediately to minimize wrinkling.
DELICATE or NO HEAT cycle. For wool labeled “machine washable”, follow
manufacturer’s directions. For other wool, use wool blanket method. Do not
dryer dry loosely knit wool or hand knits. Dry these flat and stretch to shape
from a pattern drawn before washing.
Lingerie
Cotton
Elastic
Foam Rubber
Spandex
Stretch Fabrics
Synthetic Fibers
AUTOMATIC REGULAR cycle.
Body oils can cause elastic to deteriorate. Wash garments containing elastic
frequently. Elastic in such things as shorts may be dried as for fabric, but avoid
overdrying.
Bras, bathing suits, sun suits, etc. DO NOT DRY THESE ITEMS IN THE
DRYER WITH HEAT, FIRE MAY RESULT. NO HEAT setting may be used.
Most girdles (control briefs or shapers) today are made from Spandex. Use
DELICATE or NO HEAT cycles. Do not overdry.
Choose heat for the most delicate fiber. These may be dried completely as they
will stretch into shape. Avoid drying with lint-shedding fabrics.
TIME DRY cycle. Use a DELICATE or LOW HEAT setting, if it is available.
Some sheer fabrics, especially sheer knits, can be heat sensitive. Dry these until
they are just dry (about 10 minutes) and remove from dryer immediately. Sheer
fabrics should not be washed and dried with garments containing hooks or
zippers. Man-made fabrics will create static electricity if overdried. To prevent
this, use fabric softener and avoid overdrying.
Mattress Pads The materials in mattress pads is made of either cotton or synthetic fibers. Read
the fiber content label, found on your mattress pad, to determine what type of
fiber was used to manufacture the pad. READ AND CAREFULLY FOLLOW
the fabric care instructions supplied by the mattress pad manufacturer. Some
pads made of synthetic fibers are very heat sensitive. These pads can be
flammable if over-heated or over-dried. TO AVOID A FIRE HAZARD, DO
NOT OVER-DRY mattress pads. Remove pads from the dryer while they are
still damp.
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Pillows
Feather and Down-Filled
Fiber-Filled (polyester)
Foam Rubber
Ticking must be strong and seams secure. If in doubt, sew pillow into a case or
use a zippered pillowcase to prevent feathers from coming out. After washing,
shake pillow to fluff feathers. Dry one large or two smaller pillows. Use TIME
DRY cycle. Use LOW or MEDIUM heat setting if it is available on your dryer.
Shake and reposition pillows several times during drying. Pillows must be dry
in the center to prevent mildew. Drying may take two hours or longer. Reset
dryer timer if necessary. The odor of wet feathers is not pleasant. However, the
odor will disappear once the pillows dry.
Follow manufacturer’s directions.
Do not dry in the dryer.
Quilts Choose heat and cycle for fabric. Filling and cover must be completely
washable. Old quilts may be too fragile to machine wash or dry. Quilts filled
with cotton may become lumpy. Quilting should be close together. Remove from
dryer slightly damp and stretch gently to shape. Quilted articles may shrink if
overdried.
Rugs
Cotton With Cotton
Backing
Rubber-backed
Synthetic Fibers
AUTOMATIC REGULAR or TIME DRY cycles. Dry one large or several small
rugs. For one small rug only, add towels for buffers.
Hot water and heat tend to deteriorate many types of rubber. Some types of
rubber-like materials are flammable under certain conditions. DO NOT DRY
FOAM RUBBER AND RUBBER-LIKE MATERIALS WITH HEAT.
DELICATE or NO HEAT cycles. Follow manufacturer’s suggestions. Some of
these rugs are heat sensitive and should be removed from the dryer when damp,
or dried with no heat.
Slip Covers Choose heat for fabric. Close zippers. Dry one couch cover, two chair covers or
five or six pillow covers at one time. Remove from dryer when slightly damp.
Press pleats if necessary and replace on furniture immediately. Stretch fabrics
and knits should be dried completely so they will fit snug when replaced on
furniture.
Stuffed Animals and Toys Make sure the filling and covering are washable and can be dryer dried. Cotton
filling may become lumpy. Protect glass eyes by covering with a stocking or tie
toy into a pillowcase. Choose heat for most sensitive fiber. Dry enough clothes
in the load for good tumbling. DO NOT DRY TOYS STUFFED WITH FOAM
RUBBER OR KAPOK IN THE DRYER WITH HEAT.
Tennis Shoes DELICATE or NO HEAT cycle. Use a drying rack or tumble with at least four
old bath towels.
Type of Load Special Instructions