Alliance Laundry Systems DRY683C User manual

Use and Care Guide
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DRY683C
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Part No. 506125
July 2001
Keep These Instructions for Future Reference.
(If this machine changes ownership, this manual must accompany machine.)

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IMPORTANT: Purchaser must consult the local gas supplier for suggested instructions to be followed if the
unit user smells gas. The gas utility instructions plus the SAFETY and WARNING note directly above must
be posted in a prominent location near the unit for customer use.
• 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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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
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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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All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
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Table of
Contents
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................... 5
Use and Care ....................................................................................... 7
Before Drying ....................................................................................... 7
Energy Saving Tips.......................................................................... 7
Helps and Hints................................................................................ 7
Sort................................................................................................... 8
Load ................................................................................................. 8
Drying Special Items ............................................................................ 9
Motor Overload Protector..................................................................... 12
Lint Filter.............................................................................................. 12
Maintenance ........................................................................................ 13
User Maintenance ................................................................................. 13
Lubrication....................................................................................... 13
Care of Your Dryer .......................................................................... 13
Exhaust System................................................................................ 13
For Energy Conservation...................................................................... 14
Before You Call for Service ................................................................. 15
If Service Is Required........................................................................... 16
Information for Handy Reference......................................................... 17

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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. If supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a special cord or assembly available from
the manufacturer or its service agent.
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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Use and Care
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, SCOTCHGUARD™, etc.,
garments for the proper washing and drying.
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.
Figure 1
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. Figure 2 shows the ideal
load sizes for fabrics. The average load will fill the
cylinder one third to half full when wet.
Figure 2
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.
D770I
LIGHTS
DARKS
LINT-SHEDDING
FABRIC
LINT-RECEIVING
FABRIC
LOW HEAT ITEMS
HIGH HEAT ITEMS
NO HEAT ITEMS
SEPARATE:
SEPARATE:
SEPARATE:
DRY692N
DRY693N
DRY692N
CYLINDER WITH WET
COTTONS AND LINENS
DRY693N
CYLINDER WITH WET
PERMANENT PRESS