KitchenAid KEYS677E User manual

Use&CareGuide
PART NO. 3405630 Rev.A
Models
KEYS677E, KGYS677E
KEYS777E, KGYS777E
Electric and
Gas Dryers
A Note to You ................... 2
Understanding
Dryer Safety ..................3-4
Getting to Know
Your Dryer ........................ 5
Checking Your Vent......... 6
Operating Your Dryer ...... 8
Caring for Your Dryer....14
Troubleshooting ............ 19
Requesting Assistance
or Service ....................... 21
Index ...............................23
Warranty.........................24
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ANotetoYou
Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID®appliance!
KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many
years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information
concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.
For assistance or service
Call the Consumer Assistance Center toll free ...................................................................... 1-800-422-1230
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking
“Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “RequestingAssistance or Service”
section, or by calling the telephone number above.
When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can
find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 5).
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. You must provide proof
of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.
Model Number_____________________________
Serial Number _____________________________
Date Installed _____________________________
Builder/Dealer Name _______________________
Address __________________________________
Phone____________________________________

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Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements.
Please pay special attention to these symbols and
follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explan-
ation of the use of the symbol.
UnderstandingDryerSafety
This symbol alerts you to hazards
such as fire, electrical shock, or
other injuries.
WARNING: 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 loss of life.
– 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.
continued on next page

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UnderstandingDryerSafety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the
dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
•Read all instructions before using
the dryer.
•Do not dry articles that have been previ-
ously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable, or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
•Do not allow children to play on or in
the dryer. Close supervision of children
is necessary when the dryer is used
near children.
•Before the dryer is removed from service
or discarded, remove the door to the
drying compartment.
•Do not reach into the dryer if the drum
is moving.
•Do not install or store the dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather.
•Do not tamper with controls.
•Do not repair or replace any part of the
dryer or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this Use and
Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
•Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by
the manufacturer of the fabric softener or
product.
•Do not use heat to dry articles containing
foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-
like materials.
•Clean lint screen before or after each load.
•Keep area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free from
the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
•The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct
should be cleaned periodically by qualified
service personnel.
•See Installation Instructions for grounding
requirements.
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

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OFF
OFF
EXTRA CARE
COOL DOWN
ELECTRONIC SENSOR DRY:
VERY DRY
AIR TUMBLE
OFF
RACK DRY
TOWELS
LESS DRY
COOL DOWN
OFF
VERY DRY
LESS DRY
PERMANENT PRESS
ELECTRONIC SENSOR DRY:
REGULAR / HEAVY
*
Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting
TEMP
FABRIC
TIMED DRY
QUICK PRESS
IRONING DAMP
40
50
60
EXTRA DRY
RACK DRY
*
2010
10
20
Easy Clean
Selectra
EX
LOW MED
LOW MED
HI HI OFF ON OFF ON
CYCLE SIGNALEXTRA CARETEMPERATURE
DELICATES KNITS P PRESS HEAVY
PUSH TO START
The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those
pages for more information about the features.
NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the
different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.
GettingtoKnowYourDryer
SELECTRA™
controls
(p. 8)
Start button
(p. 9)
Lint screen
(p. 14)
Exhaust grill
Electronic
dryness
sensor
(p. 10)
Wide-opening
hamper door
Cycle control
knob
(pp. 8-12)
Model and
serial number
label
(p. 2)
Drum light
(p. 16)
Dryer drum
(p. 15)
Additional feature on models
KEYS777E and KGYS777E:
ULTRA LOW temperature setting
(on model KEYS777E)
EXTRA LOW temperature setting
(on model KGYS777E)

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Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten
drying times. Install your dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above
45°F (7°C).Also make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more
information.
Venting
CheckingYourVent
If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it
will not be covered under the warranty.
NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting
will be paid for by the customer, whether it was a
paid installation or self-installed. For paid installa-
tion, call the company that installed the vent for
adjustment.
1. Four-inch heavy metal or flexible metal vent must
be used. Do not use
plastic vent or flexible
metal foil vent. Do not
kink or crush flexible
metal vent. It must be
completely extended to
allow adequate exhaust
air to flow. Check vent
after installation. Refer
to your Installation
Instructions for proper
length requirements of vent.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death or fire.
2. Use a 4" exhaust hood. Smaller hoods increase
drying times.
3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left,
right, or straight out the
back of the dryer. Space
requirements are listed
in your Installation
Instructions.
4"
4"
4"

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Venting (cont.)
5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws
to secure vent. Lint may
catch on screws.
4. Use the straightest path possible when routing the
exhaust vent.Avoid 90°
turns, if possible. Allow
room when using
elbows or making turns.
Bend vent gradually to
avoid kinking.
CheckingYourVent
6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use,
but at least every 2 years,
or when installing your
dryer in a new location.
•Disconnect vent from
the dryer and clean one
section at a time until
you reach the exhaust
hood.
•Use the hose attach-
ment on your vacuum,
or a pole or wire with a
feather duster or rag attached, to clean out lint.
•Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent
moves freely.
•When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer
for final product check.

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To get the best dryer results possible, you must use your dryer correctly. This section tells you how to
use your dryer properly and efficiently.
Starting your dryer
OperatingYourDryer
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a
damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.
If your dryer has a Consumer Buy Guide, remove it
and place it with this Use and Care Guide.
1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the
door. Do not pack the
dryer; allow space for
clothes to tumble freely.
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the recommended
cycle for the type of load
being dried, as de-
scribed on pages 10-12.
•Use the Energy
Preferred Automatic
Setting (*) in the Regu-
lar/Heavy cycle to dry
most heavyweight and
mediumweight loads.
3. Set the Temperature selector to the recommended
setting for the type of
fabric being dried.
The cycle descriptions
on pages 10-12 include
temperature setting
suggestions.
TEMP
TEM
PE
LOW
OFF
ON
CYCLE SIGNAL
4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Set the Cycle Signal selector to
On if you want the dryer
to sound a signal when a
cycle is finished. The
signal is helpful when you
are drying permanent
press, synthetics, and
other items that should
be removed from the
dryer as soon as it stops.
5. (OPTIONAL STEP) Your dryer has an Extra Care
feature to protect your
clothing from wrinkling
once the dryer stops.
•On models KEYS777E
and KGYS777E, set the
Extra Care selector to Off
if you want the dryer to
stop after cool-down.
(See page 10.)
ON
EXTRA CARE
OFF
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Never place items in the dryer that are
dampened with gasoline or other
flammable fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any
type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.

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OperatingYourDryer
Starting your dryer (cont.)
6. Push the Start Button. Stopping and restarting your dryer
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
To stop your dryer:
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control Knob
to Off.
NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point to an
Off area when the dryer is not in use.
To restart your dryer:
Close the door, select a new cycle and temperature
(if desired), and push the Start Button.
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a
cycle ends.
The following pages describe the drying cycles
on your dryer. The descriptions include suggested
temperature settings and drying times for various
loads.
Cycle and temperature tips
•Models KEYS777E and KGYS777E have a special
Ultra Low temperature setting that reduces drying
temperatures, providing enhanced fabric care for
delicates and other fine fabrics.
•In both Automatic cycles (Regular/Heavy and
Permanent Press), the FLO-THRU™ Drying
System automatically reduces the heat near
the end of the cycles to prevent overdrying.
•If some types of loads in the cycle descriptions
have more than one suggested temperature
setting, choose the lowest setting available on
your dryer.
•The last few minutes of all cycles are without heat
to make the load cooler to handle.
Selecting the right cycle and temperature setting
Drying tips
•Make sure you have selected the correct cycle
and temperature for your load. For example, use
the Towels feature for best drying results with
extra heavy items.
•Always follow care label directions when they are
available.
•Always use fabric softener sheets labeled as
dryer safe and follow package instructions
carefully.
•Remove the load from the dryer as soon as
tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling. This is
especially important for permanent press, knits,
and synthetic fabrics.

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Use the Regular/Heavy Automatic cycle for
heavyweight and
mediumweight cotton
items, such as towels,
linens, bedspreads,
work clothes, blue
jeans, and corduroys.
•Set your Temperature
selector to Hi or Med
Hi heat.
•Use the Towels feature
when you have large
loads of thick towels to dry. This setting allows for
more drying time and can also be used for extra
heavy items such as mattress pads and quilts.
Automatic cycles
OperatingYourDryer
Your dryer has 2Automatic cycles: Regular/Heavy
and Permanent Press. Both Automatic cycles use
an electronic dryness sensor control that senses the
amount of moisture in the load and shuts off the
dryer when the selected dryness is reached.
The Cycle Control Knob does not move until the
load is almost dry. After the cool-down, the Knob
automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling
stops.
•Dry most loads using the Energy PreferredAuto-
matic Setting (*) in the Regular/Heavy cycle.
•For anyAutomatic setting, you can choose any
temperature setting you want. Suggested tempera-
ture settings are listed below.
•If the load is drier than you like, select a setting
closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a
similar load.
•If the load is not as dry as you like, complete drying
using the Timed Dry cycle (see next page). Select a
setting closer to Very Dry the next time you dry a
similar load.
•The Extra Care feature protects your clothing from
wrinkles if you are unable to unload the dryer within
5 minutes after tumbling stops. The Extra Care
feature tumbles the load without heat every few
minutes up to 40 minutes after the cycle ends.
•On models KEYS777E and KGYS777E, you can
set the Extra Care feature On or Off (see page 8).
If the SELECTRA™button is set to Off, the Perma-
nent Press cycle ends after cool-down.
•A signal sounds every few minutes when Extra
Care is running. The signal and cycle stop when
you open the dryer door.
Use the Permanent Press Automatic cycle for
heavyweight and
mediumweight perma-
nent press items, knits,
and other synthetic
fabrics.
•Set your Temperature
selector to Hi, Med,
or Low heat.
OFF
EXTRA CARE
COOL DOWN
VERY DRY
LESS DRY
*
EXTRA CARE
VERY DRY
TOWELS
LESS DRY
COOL DOWN
OFF