Jenn-Air JDE1000 User manual

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Use and Care Manual
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Care Of Special items .........................................
Care Of Dryer ......................................................
Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air dryer!As Energy Saving Tips .............................................
youuse yournew dryer, weknow you will appreciateFeatures ..............................................................
the many features that provide excellent drying results,Operating the Controls ........................................
energy efficiency, convenience and dependability, Cycle Descriptions ........................................
Drying Guide .................................................
Beforeyou begin usingyournew dryer, please take afew Preparing to Dry ..................................................
minutesto read and becomefamiliarwith theinstructions Sorting ...........................................................
inthisbook. On the following pages, youwill finda wealth Loading ........................................................
ofinformation regarding all aspects ofyour beautiful new ProblemSolving Guide ......................................
dryer. Byfollowingthese instructions carefully,you willbe Safety Precautions .............................................
able to achieve excellent results. Service information ............................................
Using Your Dryer ...............................................
Shouldyou have any questionsaboutusingyourJenn-Air Temperature .................................................
dryer, write to us. Be sure to provide the model number. Time .............................................................
Test for Dryness ...........................................
Jenn-AirCustomer Assistance RemoveWrinkles.........................................
c/o Mayt_agCustomer Service Warranty .............................................................
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

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Use and CareManual
Electric& Gas Dryers
Models JDEIO00, JDGIO00
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Care Of Special Items................................................10
Care Of Dryer...............................................................9
Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air dryer[ As Energy Saving Tips......................................................8
you use your new dryer, we know you will appreciate Features .......................................................................7
the many features that provide excellent drying results, Operating the Controls ............................................ 5-6
energy efficiency, convenience and dependability. Cycle Descdptions .................................................6
Drying Guide ..........................................................6
Beforeyoubeginusingyour newdryer,pleasetake afew Preparing to Dry...........................................................3
minutesto readand becomefamiliar withthe instructions Sorting....................................................................3
inthis book.On thefollowing pages,youwill find awealth Loading ..................................................................3
of informationregarding allaspectsof your beautifulnew Problem Solving Guide ..............................................11
dryer. Byfollowing these instructionscarefully, you will Safety Precautions................................................... 1-2
be ableto achieveexcellent results.Service Information....................................................12
Using Your Dryer .........................................................4
Should you have any questions about using your Jenn- Temperature ..........................................................4
Air dryer, write tous.Be sure to provide the model Time .......................................................................4
number. Test for Dryness.....................................................4
Remove Wrinkles ...................................................4
Jenn-Air Customer Assistance Warranty ....................................................................14
c/o Maytag CustomerService
P.O.Box 2370
Cleveland,TN 37320-2370

3.If someone should get an electric shock from the
dryer, disconnect the electrical power. DO NOT
OPERATE untilithasbeenrepaired byanauthorized
Jenn-Air ServiceContractor.
4.Toprevent injury to children:
-- Donotstereor use gasolineorotherflammable
vapors and liquidsin the vicinity of this or any
otherappliance, a. Do not allow children to play on, in, or with the
appliance. Closesupervision ofchildrenis neces-
-- WHAT TO DOIF YOU SMELL GAS sary when using the dryer.
•Do not try to light any appliance, b. Keep all laundryaidsoutof thereachof children
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not preferably ina lockedcabinet. Use laundry aids
useany phonein your building, only asdirected bythemanufacturer andobserve
• Clear theroom,building orarea ofall allwarnings on the container labels.
occupants.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a c. Destroythe cartonandplasticbagsafter unpack-
neighbor's phone.Followthegassupplier'singthedryer. Cartons coveredwith rugs,bed-
instructions, spreads,orplasticsheetscanbecomeanairtight
•If you cannot reach yourgas supplier,call chamber.
the fire department. d. Removethedoorto thedryingcompartment
-- Installation and service must beperformed by beforethedryer isremovedfromserviceordis-
a qualified installer, serviceagency or the gas carded.
supplier. 5.
a. Dry only articles which have been washed in
water. Articleswhich havebeencleaned,washed,
1. Readallinstructions carefully before usingthe dryer, soaked, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning
Retain all instructionsfor future reference, solvents, oil, waxes, chemical solvents, alcohol,
household cleaners, spot removers, turpentine,
2.Installation- Installand locatethis dryeraccordingto orotherflammableor explosive materials will
the Installation Instructions.retain these substances.Do NOT dry articles
which still contain these flammable or explosive
a. Thisappliancemustbe properlygrounded. Never substances as they give off vapors that could
plugthe appliance electric cord intoa receptacle ignite or explode.
which has not been grounded adequately and in
accordancewith local and national codes, b. Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam
rubber (may belabeled latex foam), plastics or
b. This appliance must be connected to a properly similarly textured rubber like materials.
rated,protected,and sized power supply circuit. c. Recent studies have shown that if vegetable oil
c. Do not install or store this appliance where it will contaminatedmaterials are incompletelywashed
be exposed to temperatures below freezing or acarry-over and buildup ofthe oil maycontribute
exposed to the weather,toachemical reaction(spontaneous combustion)
thatcouldcausea loadtocatch firebyitself. This
d. This appliance should be installed by a qualified wouldbemorelikelyto happenifthe loadwereleft
service technician, inthe dryeraftertumbling stoppedor if itemswere
folded and stacked while warm.
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d, Keep areaaround and underneath the dryer free 10. Lubrication -All moving parts ofthe dryer are perma-
from the accumulation of combustible materials nently lubricated and require no lubrication or oiling.
(such as lint, paper, and rags), gasoline, and all
other flammable vapors and liquids. 11, Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static (unless recommended foruse inclothes dryers
e, Do not allow storage of any material to obstruct bythe manufacturerofthefabric softener or product).
theventilationair openings of the dryer. 12, Donotdryfiberglass articlesunlessrecommendedby
f. To prevent extended drying time and risk of fire, the manufacturer.
CLEAN LINT SCREEN BEFORE EACH LOAD.
g, The interior of the dryer and the exhaustduct SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
shouldbecleanedperiodicallybya qualifiedser-Applianceswith theUL symbolon thedata platehave
vicetechnician, beenlisted with Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.Those
with a CSA Monogram on the data plate have been
h. The exhaustsystemshould be periodicallyexam- certified by the CSA Testing Laboratories as complying
inedfor damage to the exhaust ductand for free with Canadian Standards Association requirements.
operationof the exhaust deflector. Keepthe area Gas dryerswith an AGA symbol on the data plate have
around the exhaust opening and surrounding been designcertifiedwith the American GasAssociation.
areasfreefromtheaccumulationoflint,dust,anddirt. Those with a CGA symbol have been certified with the
Canadian Gas Association. Nevertheless, as with any
i. For Gas Dryers: Gas dryers are equipped to equipment using electricity and having moving parts,
operate on natural gas only. To convert a gas therearepotential hazards. Tousethisappliance safely,
dryer foroperation with other gases, the services the operatorshould becomefamiliar withthe instructions
of a qualified Jenn-Air Service Contractor must for operation of the Appliance and always exercise care
be obtained, while using it.
6. Donotreachintothe dryerifthedrum is moving. Ifthe
drumdoes notstop movingwhen the dooris opened, IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
disconnect the electrical power to the dryer. Do not AND WARNING
operatethe dryer untilit hasbeen repairedby an TheCaliforniaSafeDrinkingWater andToxic Enforce-
authorizedJenn-AirServiceContractor.mentActof1986(Proposition65) requirestheGovernor
of Californiato publisha listofsubstancesknowntothe
7. Do nottamperwiththecontrols.StateofCaliforniatocausecancerorreproductiveharm,
andrequiresbusinessesto warn customersof potential
8. Do not repairorreplaceanypart oftheapplianceor exposuresto suchsubstances.
attemptanyservicingto preventpersonalinjuryand
damageto thedryer. Users of thisappliance are hereby warnedthat the
9. Keep petsaway from dryer, and keep dryer door burningofgascanresultinlow-levelexposuretosomeof
closedatalltimesexceptwhileloadingorunloading, thelistedsubstances,includingbenzene,formaldehyde
Petsmayenterthedryer unnoticedwhenthedoor is and soot,dueprimarilytothe incompletecombustionof
openandbecomeentrappedwhenthedoorisclosed, naturalgasor liquidpetroleum(LP) fuels. Exhaustducts
should bekept free of obstructionsand properlyex-
hausted dryers will minimizeexposure.

[Sorting ] IItems That Should Not Be Dried In Dryer 1
Generally,itemsthatare washedtogether can be dried together, but •Knitted woolens havea tendency to shrink and may be ruined
thedrying loadshould besertedbyweight,texture and bu]koffabdcs when tumble-dried.Unless specified by the garment or yarn
within practical limits, manufacturer,wool knits,especially hand-madeitems,shouldbe
dried on stretchers madefor that purpose or laid flat and blocked
a.Weight -- When drying a load of towels, a Lightweightladies' into shape•
blousewouldbeoverdried ifincludedinthe same load•Ifyou wish
toinc}udeone or two lightweightpieces insuchaload,theyshould • Fiberglass should not be dried indryer unlessso stated by
be removed at the appropriatetime and the remainderof the load manufacturer• SomeFiberglassBetaBedspreads statethat they
should then be allowed to run through the full drying cycle• canbe dried inthe dryer• Check hangtag. Regularfiberglass can
leavebitsof glassin thedrumwhich canbetransferredtothe next
Note: Ifyouareonlydryingafewdelicate items vs.a full load,addoneload and could cause skin irritations.
or twodry towelstotheloadorusethe DryingRack (optional)• •Never dry pets in dryers.
b.Texture-- Separatelint givers, (towelsand flannel clothing) from
lint attractors (corduroys, dark cottons, synthetic fabrics and per- WARNING -- FIREHAZARDS
manent pressgarments)• Syntheticsgeneratestatic electricitythat
attracts lint from other cotton fabrics. • Articles;thatf_ave been c_laanedor spot treatedw_thadry
cleaning_soivent,gasoline, keroseneor otherflammableliquid.
¢.Bulkof Fabric-- Bulky and heavy items (towels, jeans and
bedspreeds)should badried in small Ioadstoallowsufficient room • Articlessaturated in gas or oil even thoughthey have been
totumble freely and dry thoroughly•Forgood tumbling action and washed.
fluffing dry, dryonly one lerga or heavy item ata time (forexample ,
a bedspread or rug -4' x 6' ), _ that_arelabeled "Dry Away From Heat7
Checkthe manufacturer's care labelcarefully for drying instructions• _
Usethe dryerto dryonly garmentslabeled tumble dry. The popularity
of knits madeof synthetic fibers (polyester,acrylic and nylon) and
cottonfibers havemadethiscritical. Somerequirelinedrying. Forbest ! • • '
results, dry "tumble-dry"knits wrong side out and de notmix type ofNEVER DRY MATEPJALSWHIC'HHAVEBEENDIPPEDOR
WASFIIEDINDRY CLEANINGSoLUTIONORHAVE_WAXON
fabric to be dried........ • ,
1--IEM.
IP"ec"reJ IL°ed|ng1
• Closezippers,fasten hooks,tie sashes,belts,apron strings, etc.,
to prevent snagging and tangling• For best no-iron results do not overload the dryer with permanent
press or double knit garments• The more room for freetumbling, the
• Besure garments with plasticbuttonsandbucklesor foampads bettertheresults•Whenthedryeris overloaded,itemswilltake longer
are heat-proof. (Otherwise dry them separateLyon the FLUFF to dry and may becomewrinkled. This isespecially true with perma-
setting),nentpress and synthetic fabrics.

[ Temperature I[ To Minimize Wrinkles J
Use NORMAL for cottons andlinens,LOW for lingerieanddelicate Dry permanent pressand syntheticclothes together usingAUTO
items,and FLUFFforfluffing,fresheningand heatsensitiveitems. PERMA PRESSsetting.Usea lessdrysettingtopreventoverdrying
endharshfeel. For both,takeclothesfromdryerassoonasitstops
The NORMAL settingwill givethe fastestdryingand issuitableforand hangon hangers. Thishelpspreventexcesswrinkles.
cottons,ordinarytypes of permanentpressblendsand double knit
polyesterfabrics(lengthof timeshouldbeshor_withknits). [To Remove Wrinkles and
Forheat sensitivearticlesuse theLOW or FLUFFsettings,which wil Iof course reaulre longer drying times. FlUffNapped Articles
WARNING oFIRE HAZARDYour dryer can be usedto removewrinkles from permanent press or
wash-and-weargarmentsthat havebeenpacked,stored,orworn, and
DO NOT USE HEAT WHEN DRYING ARTICLES CONTAINING to fluff napped articles and flattened pile.
FOAMRUBBER OR RUBBERUKE MATERIALS. Place one or two garments loosely inthe dryerand set theTempera-
ture for FLUFF and TIMERDIAL for TIMED DRY - 10 minutes.
lTimeJ Close the door and press theTIMER DIAL to start.
Dryingtimeis determinedby: Removearticlesimmediatelyafter dryer stopsandhang garments
a. theweight and bulk ofa loadand amount of moistureto beonhangers.
removed. Thedryer will work more efficientlywhen fabrics of
similarweightsaredriedtogether.
b. highhumidityandhighroomtemperature.Automaticcyclescould
shutoffprematurelyleavingclothingslightlydamp. Ifthishappens
useTIMED DRY tofinish drying. Use only dryer added products specifically labeled asnotbeing
c. theparticular type of item you are drying, harmfultothe dryer. Themanufacturershouldgivewrittenassurance
on the package. Follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
Mostarticlesshould be removedfrom the dryerwhen they feeljust a Avoid overuse offabric softeners,as it can make towels and diapers
triflemoist. It is better to underdry the clothes and turn the dryer on non-absorbent.Itcan alsocause clothesto appearyellow, lookdingy
again for a few minutes than to overdry, causing static electricity, and have a greasy feeling. If this occurs, decrease amount of fabric
wrinkling,shrinkage and harshness,softener used or occasionallyomit using it.
[ Test for Dryness 1
To accurately test for dryness and prevent overdrying, removea
cornerofanarticlefromthedryerand gentlyshake in room tempera-
ture air until coo1. If clothes are tested whilewarm insidethe dryer
there may be an apparent feeling of dampness and overdrying may
result,
Clothes should be removed while slightly moist.Overdrying can
remove natural moisture and cause wrinkling, harshness and some
shrinkage(especiallyknits). Permanent press and wash-and-wear
should be placed on hangersas soon as dryer stops. This will avoid
resetting wrinkles. Use the WRINKLE OUT featureuntil clothes
can be taken from the dryer.

ITo Set: I 3. Close TheDryer Door
1. Check Lint Filter Before Each Load 4. Select Temperature
Besurethelintfilteriscleanandproperlyreplaced.Neverusethe
dryerwithoutthe LintFilterin position. SelecteitherFLUFF, LOW, NORMAL,or AUTO.
Note: Amongotherthings,failuretocleanthelintfilterregularly 5. Select Cycle Using TIMER DIAL
willcausethedryerto takelongerto dry theclothes. Cyclechoicesare: TIMED DRY, AUTO CO'I-rON & LINEN, or
2. Load The Dryer AUTO PERMA PRESS.SeeCycleDescriptionson p. 6.
Generally,awasherloadisa dryerload.However,thedryingload 6. Push to START
shouldbesortedbyweight,textureand bulkof fabrics.TheTIMER DIALofyourdryerservesas a startswitchas wellas
Overloadingrestrictstumblingactionandresultsinunevendrying a cycleselector.After thedial has been rotatedto thedesired
as well as excessivewrinklingofsomefabrics,dryingcycleordryingtime,itshouldbepressedinmomentarilyto
startthedryermotor,blower,andthegasburner/heatingelement.
Remember,clothestake upmorespaceas theyfluff dry. Proper
tumbling isimportant,sowhenyoudryverysmallloads,add afew Note: The dryer door must beclosed for the start switch to
similar dry items, function. This dryer isdesigned so that it will not operate
when the door is open.
Note: If you are using a dryer-add fabric softener, it should be
added now.7.Remove Load Immediately When Dryer Stops To Minimize
Wrinkling
Important - See p. 3 for itemsthat shouldnot bedried.

ICycle Descriptions 1
AUTO COTTON & LINEN WRINKLE OUT
Cycle isdesigned to dry most cottons and linensautomatically. TheWRINKLE OUTisatthe endof theAUTOPERMA PRESScycle. It
clothes arecooledto reducewrinkling forapproximately 10minutesat providesthirty minutesof tumblewithout heat to minimizewrinkling if
the end of thecycle, you are unable to remove clothes after thefirst end of cycle buzzer
sounds. If WRINKLE OUT is selected, the buzzer will continue to
AUTO PERMA PRESS sound every five minutesto remindyou thatthe clothes are ready to
Cycle is designed to dry all synthetic fabrics,double knits, and be removed from the dryer.
permanentpress fabrics automatically. The clothesare cooled down
for 15 minutes at the end of the cycle to reducewrinkling. Clothes can be removed at anytime throughout WRINKLE OUT.
When clothes are removed before the end of WRINKLE OUT, turn
TIMED DRY timer to OFF positionto shut offbuzzer.
TheTIMED DRYcycleprovides upto 110 minutes ofdryingtime. The
clothes wiltcontinueto tumbleduring cool downfor approximately 10 Drying Guide
minutes at the end to reducewrinkling. Drying
UseTIMED DRY forvery smallloads (under 4 Ibs.).Cycle Knob Temperature Usefor these fabrics
AUTO AUTO100% Cotton
FLUFF DRY COTTON & LINEN
UsetheTIMED DRYwithFLUFF(noheat)temperatureselection.ThisAUTO NORMAL or Polyester-CottonBlends
cyclefreshensarticlesor shouldbe usedfor foam orrubberized items. PERMA PRESS AUTOWool*
Polyester-WoolBlends*
COOL DOWN AUTO LOW Acrylics
This periodallowsthe clothesto reach a temperaturecomfortablefor PERMA PRESS Modacrylics
handling and reduces the creation of wrinkles. Clothes can be Acetates
removed at any time during this period.Nosignificant energy usage Polyester-AcrylicBlends
is incurred as the heat isoff and roomtemperature air is used. Cool 100% Polyester
down occurs at the end of the cycle. Nylon
TIMED DRY FLUFF Plastic,Rubber Items
TIMED DRY LOW or Mostfabricsthat arenot
NORMAL heatsensitive
* Check care label for temperature requirement.
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tDoor SafetySwitch,I I Lint Filter 1
As soon as the loading door isopened, the dryer will stop operating The lint filter is located in the bottom of the door opening and is
(dryercylinderwill nottumble andthe heaterswiltturn off).Thissafety accessible whenthe loadingdoor isopen. It filtersall theair circulated
feature willserve alsoas a practical convenience. It permits an over- through thedryerand traps the considerable quantities of lintshed by
looked item tobe added ora delicate item tobe withdrawn, mostfabricswhentheyaredried after being washed.
Oncethedoorhasbeenopened,theTIMER DIALmustbe pressed to
beginthedrying operationagain. Theoriginal dryingcyclewillresume
untilit is completed.
[Aut_atic,,Ign!tion- _DrYer I
At thebeginning of each drying period the burner is automatically
lighted by an electric igniter. The burner is turned off and on to The lint filter should be removed at the end of each drying cycle for
maintain the selected temperature inthe drum. cleaning, it shouldbe lifted straightup untilitclearsthe dooropening.
Remove the lint with your hands. Be sure the lint filter is properly
rep}aced.
Note: If a dryer fabricsoftener is used frequently, it may deposit on
lintfilter. Occasionally wash lintfilter with soap (notdetergent)
and water.
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1. Energy can be conserved by selecting and using the AUTO 6.Try to plan to do your laundry on low humidity days. Clothes dry
co'n'ON & LINEN or AUTO PERMA PRESS cycle. However,faster.
to minimizewrinkling of clothing, load should be removed imme-
diately after dryer shuts off.7. Avoid excessiveexhausting. Longductingandturnscanincrease
drying time,using more energy.
2. Keep lintfilter clean for the best air flow andmost efficient use of
energy when drying. 8. Using cold rinses in your washer savesenergy, but it also means
moredryingtime. Theenergy usedfordrying islessthan wouldbe
3. Do not over dry. needed to heat rinse water.
4. Dry lightweight fabrics separately from heavy fabrics as this will g. Use your dryer during non-peaktimes as recommended by your
result in more even drying and less opening of the door. Each local utilitycompany. This does notsave you energy but helpsto
time the door is opened warm air escapes, free electrical power during peak periods.
5. Don't add wet things to a partially dried load.