RCA DRB2455MAL Installation instructions

Load
5,9
Model and SerialPJumbers 2
Operating the Dryer 5
Perm Press Drying Tips 5-ZU, 12
Problem Solver 1o-12
Safety Instructions 3,4
Sorting 5,8
Storing Dryer 13
Timed Drvin~ 5
User Maintenance Instructions B
Warrzntv BackCover

F3eft)rellsingyotEr [lYyer9
readthisbookcarefully.
Itisin{endedtohelpyouoperateand
maintainyournewdryerproperly.
Keepithandyforanswerstoyour
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
orneedmorehelp,write(include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
If youreceiveda
damageddryer. e e
Immediatelycontactthedealer
(orbuilder)thatsoldyouthe
dryer.
savetimeandmGneye
Beforeyourequestservice...
checktheProblemSolveron
pages10-12.Itlistscausesof
minoroperatingproblemsthat
youcancorrectyourself.
writedownthemodel
andserial numbers.
You’llfindthemonalabelonthe
frontofthedryerbehindthedoor.
Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
Consum,erProductOwnership
RegistrationCardthatcamewith
yourdryer.Beforesendinginthis
card,pleasewritethesenumbers
here:
Serial Number
Usethesenumbersin any
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourdryer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
if yousmell gas:
openwindows,
Don’ttouch
electrical switches:
Extinguish any
open flame.
Immediately call
your gassupplier.
*Don’tturnelectric switches
onoroff
because sparks may
ignite the gas.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do notstoreor use
gasoline or other
flammable Vapomand
liquids inthe vicinity
of this or anyother
appliance
ModelNumber
AlidryinginstructiontermsinthisbookconformtotheCare Labeling
RuleestablishedbytheFederalTradeCommission,January 1984.
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If YouNeedservice;
-
Toobtainservice,seethe
ConsumerServicespageinthe
backofthisbook.
We’reproudofourserviceand
wantyoutobepleased.If forsome
reasonyouare nothappywiththe
serviceyoureceive,herearethree
stepstofollowforfurtherhelp.
FIRST,contactthepeoplewho
servicedyourappliance.Explain
whyyouarenotpleased.Inmost
cases,thiswillsolvetheproblem.
NEXT,ifyouarestillnotpleased,
writeallthedetails-including
yourphonenumber—to:
ConsumerRelations
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225
FINALLY,ifyourproblemisstill
notresolved,write:
MajorAppliance
ConsumerActionPanel
20NorthWackerDrive
Chicago,Illinois60606

TheCalif(]rniaSafeDrinking
}VatcrandToxicEnforcementAct
requirestheGovernorofCalifornia
!Opublishalistofsubstances
knowntothestatetocausecancer,
birthdefectsor otherreproductive
harmandrequiresbusinessesto
Lvarncustomersofpotential
exposureto suchsubstances.
Gasappliancescancauseminor
exposureto fourofthesesubstances,
riamelybenzene,carbonmonoxide,
formaldehydeandsoot,caused
primarilybytheincomplete
combustionof naturalgasor LP
fuels.Properlyadjusteddryerswill
minimizeincompletecombustion.
Exposuretothesesubstancescan
beminimizedfurtherbyproperly
ventingthedryerstotheoutdoors.
wAmmG—To reducethe risk
offire9electricshock, or injury
to personswhen usingyour
apptiance,followbasicpruutiom,
includingthe following:
@Usethis applianceonlyfori~
intendedp~~rposeasdescribedin
thisUseandCareBook.
@TIBisdryer ~nustbe properly
installedandlocatedin
accordancewiththeInstallation
Instructionsbeforeitisused.If
~~oudidnotreceivean~nsta~~ation
Instructionssheetwithyourdryer,
youcanobtainonebycontacting
{heservicelocationnearestyou.
—Properlyground to conform
withallgoverningcodesand
erdinaneeseFollowdetai!sin
InsbliationInstructions.
—hcate wherethetemperature
isabove50°w.(lo°C*)for
satisfactoryoperationofthe
dryercontrolsystem.Donot
i]:sta!iorstoreElledryerwhereit
~’iiibeexposedtotheweather.
–Connecttoaproperlyrated,
protectedandsizedpower-supply
~;ircijittoavoidelectricaloverload.
—--Exhaustingtotheoutsideis
STRONGLYRECONIMENDED
topreventlargeamountsof
moistureandlintfrombeingblown
intotheroom.Carefullyfollowthe
ExhaustingDetailsintheInstallation
Instructions.
@Whendisconnectingthis
appliancepullbytheplugrather
thanthecordto avoiddamageto
thecordorjunctionofcordand
plug.Makesurethatthecordis
locatedsothatitwillnotbestepped
on, trippedoverorotherwise
subjectedtodamageor stress.
@Donotrepairorreplaceany
partoftheapplianceorattempt
anyservicinguniessspecifically
recommendedinthisUseand
CareBookorinpublisheduser-
repairinstructionsthatyou
understandandhavetheskillsto
carryout.
To minimize the possibility
of afire hward.
@Donotuseheattodryarticles
containingrubber,plastic,or
similarmaterials(suchaspadded
bras,tennisshoes,galoshes,bath
mats,rugs,bibs,babypants,plastic
bags,etc.)asthesematerialsmay
meitorburn.Also,somerubber
materials,whenIleated9canunder
certaincircumstancesproduce
firebyspontaneouscombustion.
@Garmentslabeled“Dry Away
FromHeat” (suchaslifejackets
containingKapok)mustnotbeput
inyourdryer.
@Donot washordryarticles
thathavebeencieanedin, washed
in, soakedin, orspottedwith
combustibleorexplosivesubstances
(suchaswax,paint,gasoline,
degreasers,dry-cleaning
soivents9keroselle9etc.)which
Bnayigniteorexplode.Donotuse
{IFstoresunehsubstanceson/or
around your wasl~erand/or dryer
d~lringoperation.
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@Anyarticleonwhichyouhave
usedacleaningsolvent,or which
containsflammablematerials(such
ascleaningcloths,mops,
towelsusedinbeautysalons,
restaurantsorbarbershops,etc.)
mustnotbeplacedinor nearthe
dryeruntilalltracesofthese
flammableliquidsor solidsand
theirfumeshavebeenremoved.
Therearemanyhighlyflammable
itemsusedinhomessuchas:
acetone,denaturedalcohol,
gasoline,kerosene,some
householdcleaners,somespot
removers,turpentines,waxes,wax
removersandproductscontaining
petroleumdistillates.
~Cleanthelintfilterbeforeeach
loadtopreventlintaccumulation
insidethedryerorintheroom.
DONW OPERATETHE
DRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERINPLACE.
@Keepareaaroundand
underneathyourappliancefree
fromtheaccumulationof
combustiblematerials,suchas
lint,paper,rags,chemicais,etc.
~Donotstoreitemsthatmayburn
or melt(suchasclothing,paper
material,plasticsorplastic
containers,etc.)ontopofthedryer
duringoperation.
~The interiorofthemachine
andtheexhaustductconnection
insidethedryersho~~idbe
cleanedperiodicallybya
qualifiedindividual.
@Exhaustduct(seeinstallation
instructions).Useonlymetal
ductinsidedryerorfor
exhaustingdryertotheoutside.

Imtructions(continued)
Tomininlizethepossibility
ofinjury,
=Neverreachintot18edryerwhile
thedr~~mismovi~g.Beforeloading,
unloadingoraddingclothes,wait
unti~thedrumhascompletely
stopped.
@close supervisionisnecessary
ifthisapplianceisusedbyornear
children.Donotailowchildren
toplayinside,onorwiththis
applianceoranydiscarded
appliance.Disposeofdiscarded
applimcesandstippiWorpacking
materialsproperly.Before
discardingadryer,orremoving
fromservice,removethedoor
ofthedryingcompartment.
@Keepalllaundryaids(such
asdetergents,bleaches,fabric
softeners,etc.)outofthereachof
children,preferablyinalocked
cabinet.Observeallwarningson
containerlabelstoavoidpersonal
injury.
~Keeptheflooraroundyour
appliancescleananddry toreduce
thepossibilityofslipping.
@Donotdry fiberglassarticlesin
yourdryer.Skinirritationcould
resultfromtheremainingglass
particlesthatmaybepickedup
byclothingduringsubsequent
dryeruses.
@Thelaundryprocesscanreduce
theflameretardancyof ~dbrics.To
avoidsucharesult,thegarment
manufacturer’scareinstructions
shouldbefollowedverycarefully,
@Neverclimbonorstandonthe
dryertopor door.
@Donottamperwithcontrols.
oTominimizethepossibility
ofelectricshock,unplugthis
appliancefromthepowersupply
beforeattemptinganymaintenance
orcleaning(excepttheremovaland
cleaningofthelintfilter).NOTE:
TurnirigtheCycleSelectorknob
toanOFF positiondoesNOT
disconnecttheappliancefrom
thepowersupply.
@Donotoperatethisappliance
ifitisdamaged,malfunctioning,
partiallydisassembled,orhas
missingor brokenparts,including
adamagedcordorplug.
@Ifyoursis agasdryer,itis
equippedwithanautomaticelectric
ignitionanddoesnothaveapilot
light.DONOTATTEM~ ~
LIGHTWITHAMATCH.Burns
mayresultfromhavingyourhand
inthevicinityoftheburnerwhen
theautomaticignitionmayturnon.
Dryer”appliedfabric
softenersor anti-static
conditioners
Youmay wishtosoftenyour
launderedfabricsorreduce the
staticelectricityinthem.We
recommendyouuseeithera
fabricsoftenerinthewashcycle,
accordingtothemanufacturers
instructionsforthoseproducts,or
tryadryer-addedproductfor
whichthemanufacturergives
writtenassuranceonthepackage
thattheirproductcanbesafely
usedinyourdryer.
Serviceorperformanceproblems
causedbytheuseoftheseproducts
aretheresponsibilityofthe
manufacturersofthoseproducts
andarenotcoveredunderthe
warrantyofthisappliance.
SAW THESE
msTRucTIoNs0
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DRYING SELECTIONS START w
c_o~~@: PERI.! PRESS
HIG,, MEOIUPA %. ●AUTOMATIC 40
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PR 50
KNITS h
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NO MEA? —
bad YourDryerProperly
~Cleanthelintfiltereachtimethe
dryerisused.Alwaysbe surethe
lintfilteris inplace.Don’tusethe
dryerwithoutit.
@Goodsortingforthedryerbegins
atthewasher.Generally,ifclothes
aresortedrightforwashing,they’re
sortedrightfordrying.Seepage8
forsortinghelp.(Ifyoudomix
varioustypesoffabricsinyour
load,setthecontrolsforthe
lighter-weightfabricsandremove
whendry.Resetcontrolsforthe
remainingheavierfabrics.)
setthecontrols
SeetheControlsSettingGuideon
pages6and7.
OD””rvln~Selections
Select;he~roperheatforyourload.
Note:“FluffNo-Heat”istobeused
onlywiththeTIMEDCYCLES.
@TurnCycleSelectortodesired
cyclesetting.Theselectormaybe
turnedineitherdirection.
@TurnSTARTknobtostart
dryer.
(Openingthedoorduringoperation
stopsthedryer.Torestart,closethe
doorandturntheSTARTknob.)
PolyesterKni@&
Permanent
mess tifi~ tips
@DONOTOVERLOAD—
Garmentsbeingdriedor
dewrinkledshouldtumblefreely.
QREMOVECLOTHES
PROM~LY—Tohelpprevent
wrin~ing, removefromthed;yer
promptlyattheendofthedry~ng
cycles.
~PLACEONHANGERS—
PermanentPressandPolyester
Knitgarmentslookbestifplaced
(Inhangersafterdrying.
what kthedifference
between
Automatic&
mmeddrying?
AutomaticDrying
WhenusingtheAU~MATIC
cycles,theAutomaticDry Coiztroi
systemcontinuallysensesthe
temperatureoftheairinthedryer
drum.Wetlaundrykeepsthisair
cool.Whenlaundryis dryenough
(andthedrumair warmenough)
theheatturnsoff.Whentheair
cools,theheatturnsbackon. This
offandoncyclingmayhappena
numberoftimes(dependingonthe
fabric,loadsize,andCycleSelector
setting).TheCycleSelector
advances(whentheheatisof~
untilitautomaticallyturnsoffdryer.
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TimedDrying
WhenusingtheTIMEDCYCLES,
youselectthenumberofminutes
youwishthedryertorun andit
turnsoffattheendofthistime
period.
TURN THE PAGE
for ControlsSettingGuide

Coi%trolssettingGuidefordifferentfabricsandloam
Cyciesetting
Heavy Fabric or Normal Fabric.
Fabric care/
Drying Seiection
had
Cottons &Linens Cottons
(High) AU~MATIC
or
TIMED CYCLES 45 minutes for dry;
20 minutes for damp dry for ironing.
Permanent Press.Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton Permanent Press (Medium) AUTOMATIC
%MED cycLEs 10minutesto de-wrinkle garments
that havenot been washed.
Synthetics–Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knitsand WovenFabrics
Sturdy Permanent Press
(Medium)
Knits/Delicates
(Low)
AU~MATIC
AU~MATIC
Permanent Press.
Delicate Knits.
Silks and Wools,Blends including
Silks and Wools
Rayonand Acetate
Knits/Delicates
(Low) AU~MATIC Knits.
Knits.
Normal Fabric.
Knits/Delicates
(Low) AU~MATIC
Down-filledgarments, if machine
washingand drying are
recommended.
Cottons
(High) AU~MATIC
BabyClothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns,Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls. See
Special Instructions.
Cottons
(High) AU~MATIC
;IMED cYcLEs
Heavy Fabric or Normal Fabric.
45 minutes.
BabyClothes—Delicate Knits/Delicates
(Low) Knits.
—
20 to 25 minutes.
AU~MATIC
Blankets—Wool,Part Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large Items;’
Cottons
(High)
Cottons
(High)
TIMED CYCLES
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies.
DO N~ MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.
TIMED CYCLES For first setting, set at 20 minutes;
for second setfing, set at 15minutes.
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large Items:’ Cottons
(High) First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5minutes.
TIMED CYCLES
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
Fluff
No Heat TIMED CYCLES Set for time desired.
First setting—20minutes;
additional settings—5minutes.
First setting—20minutes;
second setting—15minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Bathmats and Rugs Cottons
(High) TIMED CYCLES
Extra-1argeItems—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.
Permanent Press
(Medium) TIMED CYCLES
.
.
Pillows—Featherand Polyester-
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in adryer). See
Special Instructions,
Cottons
(High) TIMED CYCLES 50 minutes.
—
*Theterms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results, followyour fabric care labels,
n,
N~E: The Cycle Selector settings indicated aboveare to be used as aguide. Youmay find that best results are obtained for certain of your fabrics ‘~~~
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bysetting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings. .

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z[10n{>tdry non-colorp~stitems with whites or light-colored items.
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Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Removepromptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to —
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minimize wrinkling.
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Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Removepromptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to
minimize wrinkling.
Dry silks and wools in your dryer only if recommended bythe garment manufacturer. Followinstructions carefully.
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Tumbledrying is mandatory. Down must be thoroughly dried to removeodor and prevent mildewing. Place two large, dry towels in the -
m
dryer to improvetumbling and shorten drying time. Be sure to dry thoroughly. ~ m-
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IMPORTANT.If children’s sleepwear is made of Modacrylic, tumble dry only on Knits/Delicates (Low). High Heat can damage these fabrics.
Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.
See above instructions.
Place in dryer with 3or 4dry towels which havebeen heated for 5minutes. Set timer for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not set control for more than
25 minutes. Do only one blanket at atime. Removeblanket at end of cycle and block blanket back to original shape. Press binding with warm
iron. Allowto dry before storing.
Use dry towelsas buffers. Set timer for 20 minutes. If items are still wet, reset for 15minutes and check again. Items shouldbe removed while
still damp. Place slipcovers on firniture immediately. Hang draperies and curtains so that creases will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and check
filter for excess lint. Removeand restart dryer.
Tumbleon FLUFF (No Heat) setting as heat may cause alteration in shape, color and appearance of such articles.

1“10%?’tosorttileclothes
Normally,ifyouhavesortedclothescorrectlyforwashing,
youwillalsohaveproperlysorteddryingloads.
from
LINTPRODUCERS–-suchas
terrytowelingandchenille—give
uplint.LINTCOLLE~RS—
suchasman-madefibersand
nappedfabricslik
corduroy—attract
driedseparately.
~velveteenand
int,andmustbe
sortby fabric
Separate
from
from
from
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Delicates
In additiontosortingtoreducelint
collection,itisrecommendedthat
fabricsofsimilarconstructionbe
driedtogetherwheneverpossible.
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sortby color
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sort byweight
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(suchas
towels)
from
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JLight Items
(suchas
curtains)
Forinformationontumbledrying
extra-largeitemsanddifferent
:-
fabricsandloads,seepages6and7.

C)ru~with
Permanent Press Load
clean thelint filter before
drying everyload.
Cleanlintfilter(seeshadedarea)
byputtingyourmoistenedfingers
atthecorneroffilterandwipingi
adownwardmotionalltheway
acrosstotheothercorner.
n
Drum with
Cottons &Linens Lint Filter
Foradditionalinformationonlint
filter,seepage13.
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@Enewy”savingmps
QSortclothesbyweightsoYOL1Won’t @ToheIppreventironing,usePerm @Cleandryerlintfiltereachtime
havetorunanextracycleforoneor Press(Medium)orKnits/Delicates youdry.
two heavier,slower-d}yingitems.
Seepage8.
~DOnotoverloaddryer.For
efficientdrying,clothesneedto
tumblefreely.
~UseAutomaticDryingCycles
wheneverpossib~etohelpprevent
overdyingandto saveenergy.
... .
(Low).Removegarmentspromptly
atendofdryingcycleandplaceon ~Cleandryerexhaustductingatleast
hangers. onceayear.Apartiallyclogged
exhaustcanlengthendryingtime.
~Dryyourclothesinconsecutive
loads.Usinga“warm”dryerwill
saveenergy.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY (
DRYER
WON’T @Dryerunplugged.Makesurepowercordispluggedin.
START ~Nopowertodryer.Checkfusesandcircuitbreakerstomakesuredryerisgetting
current.Mostelectricdryersusetwo.
~Controlsimproperlyset.MakesurecontrolsaresetandSTARTswitchisturned.
Openingthedoorduringoperationstopsthedryer.Tore-start,closethedoorandturn
theSTARTswitch.
@Dryerdoorisopen.Closedoorsecurely—dryerwillnotrunwithdooropen.
@Circuitisoverloaded.Donotoperateotherappliancesonthesameelectricaloutlet
or circuitwhilethedryerisoperating.
CL~HES TAKE @Controlsimproperlyset.Checkallcontrolstomakesuretheyarecorrectlysetfor
~0 LONG~DRY theloadyouwanttodry.Seepages5-7.
@Cloggedlintfilter.Removeandcleanfilterbeforeeveryload.Periodicalycleanarea
underlintfilterwithvacuumcleaner.Seepage13.
@Improperducting.MakesuredryerisductedinaccordancewithInstallation
Instructions.
~Obstructioninexhaustducting.Makesureductingiscleanandfreeofobstruction;
makesuredamperinoutsidewallcapoperateseasily.Iftlexibleductingisused,be
sureit isnot@nkedandisproperlyinstalledaccordingtoInstallationInstructions.
@Blownfises or trippedcircuitbreakers.Checkhouseholdfusesorcircuitbreakers.
Mostelectricdryersusetwo.Itispossibleforonetobeblownor trippedandthedryer
stilltumblewithoutheat.
@Impropersorting.Donotmixheavy,hard-to-dryitemswithlightweightarticles.
@Largeloadsofmoisture-holdingfabrics,suchasbeachtowels,takealongtimeto
removemoisture.
@Toomanyitemsindryer.Dryonlyonewasherloadatatime.Do notcombineloads.
~Toofewitemsindryer.Ifdryingonlyonearticle,addtwomoresimilararticles,even
ifdry,toinsurepropertumbling.
SHWNKAGE, @Somefabricswillshrinkwhethermachinewashedandtumbledriedor washedbyhand
GENERAL anddripdried;othersmaybesafelywashedbutwillshrinkinadryer.FO11OWGarment
Manufacturers’CareLabelsexactly.If indoubt,donotmachinewashor tumbledry.
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