KitchenAid KEYE800S User manual

EXTRA CAPACITY
DRYERS
ELECTRIC MODEL
KEYE800S
GAS MODEL
KGYE800S
USE & CARE GUIDE

CONTENTS
Page
BEFORE USING YOUR DRYER 2
SAFETY FIRST . 2
PARTS AND FEATURES . 3
SETTING A SELECTION AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER .... 4
1. Select AUTO or TIME DRY 4
2. Push a CUSTOM DRY or
TIME DRY SELECTION .. 4
3. Push a CYCLE/
TEMPERATURE
SELECTION . 5
4. Push START
Changing a Selection. 5
Indicator Lights. 6
OPTIONS. 6
FEATURES . 7
DRYING TIPS. 9
LINT SCREEN . 9
LINT REMOVAL. 10
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER . 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . 13
KITCHENAID ™ ' ^ WARRANTY . 15
BEFORE USING
YOUR DRYER
Read this “USE & CARE GUIDE”
and your “DRYER GUIDE” care¬
fully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your dryer:
• Is installed by a qualified installer.
• Is properly installed and leveled in
a well ventilated room* on a floor
that can support the weight.
• Is connected to the right outlet,
electric supply and grounding.*
• Is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.*
• Is used only for jobs normally ex¬
pected of home automatic dryers.
• Is properly maintained.
• Is protected from the weather and
kept where the temperature is
above 45T (7.2°C).
• Is not run where there may be
explosive fumes.
• Is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the “INSTALLATION INSTRUC¬
TIONS” for complete information.
SAFETY FIRST
ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord or turn off the electrical power
before attempting to service the
dryer. Shut off the GAS VALVE if
yours is a gas dryer.
ALWAYS shut off the gas valve
before leaving on vacation.
NEVER use flammable fluids
(dry cleaning solvents, gasoline,
kerosene) in or near your dryer.
ALWAYS hand launder or air dry
fabrics treated with flammable fluids
before putting them into your dryer.
NEVER dry items containing wax
or paint in the dryer. The fumes can
create a FIRE HAZARD.
FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
some materials can result from:
• drying heat sensitive materials with
heat.
• operating the dryer with the lint
screen loose, damaged or missing.
• allowing lint to build up inside the
dryer.
NEVER allow children to operate,
play with, or crawl inside the dryer.
NEVER operate the dryer if:
• It is not working right.
• It is damaged.
• Parts are missing.
• All panels are not in place.
DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc., pile up around or
under the dryer. DO NOT install
against drapes or curtains.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •

FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. OPEN THE WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL
SWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN
FLAME.
4. I M M E D I A TELY CALL YOUR
GAS SUPPLIER.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GAS¬
OLINE OR OTHER FLAMMA¬
BLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
PARTS AND FEATURES
Laundry _
Information
Center
Console Light
(under console top)
Push Button
Touch Controls
Lint Screen
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Dryer Drum ^
REMOVE the Consumer Buy
Guide label before using your
dryer. It will be easier to remove.
Wipe out the dryer drum with
a damp cloth before using to
remove dust from storing and
shipping.
Electronic
Dryness Sensor
Loading Door
Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here
When you need service or call
with a question, have this informa¬
tion ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial
Numbers (from plate located as
shown).
Model Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these
Serial Number
spaces. Keep this book in the
Laundry Information Center with
Purchase Date
your “Dryer Guide” and sales slip.
Please complete and mail the
Owners Registration Card fur¬
nished with this product.
Service Company Phone Number
3

SETTING A SELECTION AND
STARTING
YOUR DRYER
Before starting your dryer, be sure
laundry is sorted and loaded properly
(see the “Dryer Guide”). Be sure
the door is tightly closed.
1. Select AUTO or TIME DRY
• Set the switch for AUTO or TIME
DRY selections.
2. Push a CUSTOM DRY or
TIME DRY SELECTION
CUSTOM DRY
CUSTOM DRY SELECTIONS
LESS NORMAL MORE Q(fi
DRV e • DRV # DRY CANCEL
• Touch the CUSTOM DRY Selection
that describes the dryness you
want for the load.
A sensor on the back of the dryer
drum senses the moisture in the
load. When the selected dryness has
been reached, the dryer automati¬
cally shuts off. If dryness is not
what you expected, use the
following as a guide:
• For the first few loads, use
NORMAL DRY. When finished,
check the load for desired dryness.
• If the load is not dry enough, use
MORE DRY or the setting between
NORMAL and MORE.
• If the load is too dry, use LESS
DRY or one of the settings between
NORMAL and LESS.
• If you plan to iron the clothes after
drying, use LESS DRY
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TIME DRY
4. Push START Button
CUSTOM DRY SELECTIONS
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20 }a <0
QUICK
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TIME DRY
• Touch a TIME DRY Selection for
any load you want to dry by time.
The TIME DRY Selection is good
for very small loads or large bulky
items.
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3. Push a CYCLE/
TEMPERATURE
SELECTION
• Touch a CYCLE Selection that
matches the load type you want to
dry. The dryer selects the correct
temperature for the load type
selected.
CAUTION: Drying plastic or rub¬
ber items with heat may damage
the items or be a FIRE HAZARD.
A. After the START button is pushed
you will hear a clicking sound until
the selections are found. NOTE:
The STAND BY Light and clicking
sound also appears between
each cycle phase.
B. When the clicking stops, the DRY¬
ING Indicator Light will come on.
The dryer will tumble for the time
and temperatures you selected.
IMPORTANT: if the load you
have finished drying is not dry
enough:
1. Touch OFF/CANCEL.
2. Set TIME DRY for 20 minutes.
3. Touch a CYCLE/
TEMPERATURE for the load
type.
Remember to select a differ¬
ent dryness setting for the next
similar load.
5

Changing a Selection
To change a CUSTOM or
TIME DRY Selection while dryer
is running, follow these steps:
• Press new selection - the cycle
sentry will buzz, the STAND BY
indicator light will come on and you
will hear a clicking sound until the
dryer shuts off.
• After the dryer has stopped, press
the START button.
To change a CYCLE or TEM¬
PERATURE Selection while the
dryer is running:
• Press new seiection - the dryer
will automatically adjust selections.
The Indicator Lights
The indicator lights show what
portion of the drying cycle the dryer
is in: DRYING, COOL DOWN,
SMOOTH GUARD, STAND BY.
DRYiNG indicates any drying time
with heat.
COOL DOWN indicates that the
dryer is in the last 10 minutes of any
drying cycle. This portion of the
drying cycle is without heat.
SMOOTH GUARD indicates that
the dryer is in the SMOOTH GUARD
cycle. (See page 7 for more SMOOTH
GUARD information.)
STAND BY comes on when the
OFF/CANCEL button has been
pushed. When the STAND BY light
goes off, the dryer can be restarted.
CLEAN SCREEN indicates that the
lint screen is full of lint and needs to
be cleaned.
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OPTIONS
QUICK PRESS Selection
CUSTOM DRY SELECTIONS
LESS NORMAL MORE
ORy • • ORV • ORf
This selection is useful for remov¬
ing wrinkles from items which have
been packed in suitcases or closets.
Pushing the QUICK PRESS Button
automatically gives you 15 minutes of
tumbling at the medium fabric tem¬
perature and 5 more minutes of cool¬
down without heat.
For best results, QUICK PRESS
only a few items at a time. Put them
on hangers or fold them as soon as
the dryer stops.
AIR TUMBLE Selection
CAUTION: Drying plastic or rub¬
ber items with heat may damage
the items or be a FIRE HAZARD.

FEATURES
OFF/CANCEL Button
The OFF/CANCEL Button allows
you to stop the dryer to check the
load, clean the lint screen, or to
change the drying selection.
When OFF/CANCEL is pressed,
the STAND-BY Indicator Light wili
come on while the timer advances to
OFF. You will hear clicking any time
the dryer advances between cycles.
When the dryer shuts off, the light
also goes off.
SMOOTH GUARD
SMOOTH GUARD takes over
automatically when the dry cycle is
completed with a CUSTOM DRY
Selection only.
SMOOTH GUARD tumbles the
load, without heat,every 5 minutes to
prevent wrinkles that set in when the
load remains in the dryer. It continues
up to 45 minutes or until the door is
opened to remove the clothes.
• SMOOTH GUARD Indicator Light
will stay on as long as the dryer is
running. Remember that SMOOTH
GUARD is selected automatically
with a CUSTOM DRY Selection.
• If the door is opened during the
SMOOTH GUARD cycle, the dryer
will shut off and cancel SMOOTH
GUARD.
CYCLE SENTRY Signal
The dryer will buzz to let you know
when the cycle is finished. It will also
buzz after each SMOOTH GUARD
tumbling. The signal is automatic
with a non-adjustable volume.
The signal is helpful when you are
drying permanent press, synthetics
and other items that should be taken
out as soon as the dryer stops.
Cushioned Heat
The dryer automatically reduces
the heat settings in REGULAR
HEAVY and PERMT PRESS cycles.
During the last 7 minutes of each of
these cycles the dryer temperature
gradually reduces to a lower setting.
COOL DOWN takes over automat¬
ically after Cushioned Heat is
finished. This helps prevent
overdrying.
Cool Down Times
In all cycles, the heat shuts
off before the dryer stops tumbling.
This cool down time helps:
• Keep wrinkles from setting in.
• Make handling the hot load items
easier.
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This chart suggests fabric loads and cycle selections.
TYPE OF LOAD
CYCLE
SELECTION
Cottons and Linens
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts.
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels, jeans, corduroys,
work clothes.
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - Sheets, pillowcases,
cotton underwear, diapers.
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes, organdies,
lingerie.
REGULAR/
HEAVY
Permanent Press, Synthetics and Biends
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Work clothes, jackets,
raincoats.
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play clothes,
sheets, slacks.
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie, blouses, dresses.
PERM’T
PRESS
Knits
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, blends,
t-shirts, slacks, shirts.
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.)
and blend, lingerie, blouses, dresses.
KNITS
Lightweight and Deiicate Fabrics
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels).
Gauze, lace, etc.
DELICATES
Rubber, Plastic, Heat-Sensitive Fabrics
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras, stuffed toys.
PLASTICS - Shower curtains, tablecloths.
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS - Fluff bedding or
dust drapes.
AIR
TUMBLE
WARNING: Drying heat-sensitive materials with
heat can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD.
8

DRYING TIPS
Mixed Loads
When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
setting suggested for the lightest
fabrics.
NOTE: Overdrying can cause
shrinkage, static cling and damage to
some fabrics.
To help reduce wrinkling, take
the load from the dryer as soon as
tumbling stops. This is very important
for permanent press, knits and syn¬
thetic fabrics.
Drying Times
Drying times will vary depending
on one or more of the following:
• Amount of moisture in the clothes.
• Type and weight of the fabric.
• Size of the load.
• Room temperature around the
dryer.
• Temperature of the wash/rinse
water.
• Amount of lint in the lint screen.
• Dryer temperature selection.
See your “DRYER GUIDE” for
more information.
LINT SCREEN
Clean the lint screen before
each load. A screen blocked by lint
can increase drying time and may
be a FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING: DO NOT run the
dryer with the lint screen loose,
damaged or missing. Doing
so can cause overheating, can
damage fabrics and can be
a FIRE HAZARD.
screen straight out.
your fingers. Do Not rinse or
wash the screen.
3. Push the screen firmly back into
place.
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LINT REMOVAL
Lint can gather inside the dryer
and create a fire hazard. This lint
shouid be removed every 2 to 3
years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage.
WARNING:
• Avoid electrical shock hazard.
Unplug the power supply cord
or turn off the electrical power.
• Avoid injury or damage. Do not
put hands inside the cabinet.
• Make sure the dryer Is cool.
Cieaning should be done by a
qualified person.
1. Remove back panel (electric)
or lower access panel (gas).
2 . Avoid damaging wires, ther¬
mostats, funnel or igniter.
3. Remove lint from shaded area
with a soft brush or vacuum
Cleaner.
4. Replace panel, reconnect and
re-level dryer.
10
CARING FOR
YOUR DRYER
The Console Light
The fluorescent console light is
under the console top. The Console
Light switch is on the bottom right
side of the console. To turn on the
light, push in the switch and hold it
for a second or two. Push the switch
again to turn the light off.
Repiacing the Consoie Light
WARNING: To avoid possible
shock hazard, unplug dryer
power cord or turn off electrical
power at the main power supply.
1. Flip up the console top by grasp¬
ing it with both hands near each
end and lifting the front edge up.
2. Remove lamp socket safety cover
at both ends of fluorescent tube.
3. Grasp fluorescent tube at both
ends. Turn tube away from you
until both ends come out of the
receptacles. Replace with a 15-
watt cool-white (#F15T8) fluores¬
cent tube. Close the console top.
4. Replace lamp socket safety covers.
5. Plug in the dryer power cord or
turn the electrical power back on
at the main power supply.

The Drum Light
The Drum Light automatically
comes on inside the dryer drum
when the dryer loading door is
opened.
Replacing the Drum Light
WARNING: To avoid possible
shock hazard, unplug the dryer
power cord or turn off the elec¬
trical power at the main power
supply.
1. Open the dryer door and remove
light bulb cover by turning it
clockwise.
2 . Remove the light bulb by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb only.
4. Replace the light bulb cover and
lock it in place by turning
counterclockwise.
CAUTION: The bulb cover must
be securely in place during
dryer operation to prevent over¬
heating and possible damage
to fabrics. Operating the dryer
with the bulb cover removed
can cause the dryer to fail
or create a FIRE HAZARD.
Dryer Care
REMOVE LOOSE AND SHARP
OBJECTS (such as pins, buckles,
etc.) from clothing before drying.
Close metal zippers.
WIPE OFF ALL SPILLS with a
damp, soft cloth. Spills allowed to
remain may dull or damage the
finish.
NEVER leave wet or damp laundry
in your dryer.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS
should never be put on or in the dryer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc.
continued on next page
11

Vacation Care
SOME PRETREATMENT PROD¬
UCTS can damage the dryer but¬
tons, consoles and finishes. Do
not use these products on or near
your dryer.
Cleaning the Dryer Interior
WARNING: Before cleaning
interior, unplug power supply
cord or turn off electrical power
to avoid electrical hazard.
Garments which contain unstable
dyes, such as denim blue jeans or
brightly colored cotton items, may
discolor the dryer interior. If the
interior is discolored, clean with one
of the following methods to avoid
staining later load items.
Powdered laundry detergent and
very warm water
Make a paste with detergent and
very warm water. Apply paste to a
soft cloth and scrub area until all
excess dye is removed. Wipe thor¬
oughly with a damp cloth. Tumble a
load of rags. -OR-
Liquid spray household cleaner
Spray on stained area. Rub with a
cloth until all excess dye is removed.
Tumble a load of rags.
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1. Unplug the power cord or turn off
the electrical power.
2. For gas dryers, close the gas
valve.
3. Clean the lint screen.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE
OR ASSISTANCE
Follow These n n
Steps
1. If your dryer
should fail to
operate, review
the following list
before calling your
dealer. You could
save the cost of
a service call.
w
If your dryer does not run:
• Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
• Is the door closed tightly?
• Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
• Did you push a CYCLE
SELECTION?
If your dryer does not heat:
• The AIR TUMBLE Selection is
without heat.
• The last minutes of heating in all
selections are without heat.
• Is the gas turned on? If not, Push
OFF/CANCEL and wait for dryer to
shut off. Turn on the gas. Wait 5
minutes, then reset control to start.
• An electric dryer requires two fuses
or a circuit breaker. If one fuse is
blown, the dryer may run, but not
heat.
If drying times seem too iong:
• Is the lint screen clean?
• See page 6 of your “DRYER
GUIDE.”
IF YOUR DRYER STOPS DURING
A CYCLE AND STARTS CLICKING:
• Remember, the dryer pauses
briefly between each portion of
every drying cycle. These pauses
are normal. The clicking is the dryer
timer.
continued on next page

2. If the problem is not due to one
of the above items, first cali your
deaier or repair service he
recommends.
• All service should be handled
locally by the dealer from whom
you purchased the unit or an
authorized KitchenAid servicer.
3. In the event you are unable to
obtain the name of a local autho¬
rized KitchenAid servicer, call
KitchenAid Consumer Affairs,
TOLL FREE: 1-800-422-1230
• A Consumer Affairs representa¬
tive can recommend a qualified
service company in your area.
If you must call or write, please
provide: Model Number, Serial
Number, Date of Purchase and
complete description of the
problem.
Write to:
KitchenAid Consumer Affairs
KitchenAid, Inc.
3800 Space Drive
Dayton, Ohio 45414
4. I f you are not satisfied with the
action taken, contact the Major
Appliance Consumer Action Panel
(MACAP). MACAP is a group
of independent consumer experts
that voices consumer views
at the highest levels of the major
appliance industry. Contact them
only when the dealer, authorized
servicer or KitchenAid, Inc., have
failed to resolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
MACAP will in turn inform us of
your action.
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NOTES
15

DRYER WARRANTY
LENGTH
OF WARRANTY;
KITCHENAID
WILL PAY FOR;
KITCHENAID
WILL NOT PAY FOR:
ONE YEAR FULL
WARRANTY FROM
DATE OF PURCHASE.
Replacement parts and
repair labor to correct defects
in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided
by an authorized KitchenAid
servicing outlet.
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the Installa¬
tion of the dryer.
2. Instruct you how to
use the dryer.
3. Replace house
fuses or correct
house wiring.
4. Correct house
plumbing.
B. Repairs when dryer is
used in other than normal
home use.
C. Damage resulting from
accident, alteration,
misuse, abuse, Improper
installation or installation
not in accordance with
local electrical or plumb¬
ing codes.
D. Any labor costs during
the limited warranties.
E. Replacement parts
or repair labor costs for
units operated outside
the United States.
R Pick up and delivery. This
product is designed to be
repaired in the home.
FIVE YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY
ONE YEAR FULL
PLUS SECOND
THROUGH FIFTH
YEAR LIMITED FROM
DATE OF PURCHASE.
Replacement parts for any
electric element on electric
models or any burner on gas
models. Rust-through protec¬
tion on cabinet assembly
TEN YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY
ONE YEAR FULL
PLUS SECOND
THROUGH TENTH
YEAR LIMITED
FROM DATE OF
PURCHASE.
Replacement of the dryer
drum if it rusts through due to
defective materials or work¬
manship.
KITCHENAID, INC. DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or
limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
KitchenAid, Inc.
St. Joseph, Michigan, USA 49085
Part No.3387321 Rev. A
©1987 KitchenAid, Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.