Signature 7010 User manual

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Operating Manual
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Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the Signature Family.
Welcome to the Signature family. We’re
proud of our quality products and we are
committed to providing dependable service.
You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s
Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly
voices of our customer service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values
each time you use your dryer. That’s
important, because your new dryer will be
part of your family for many years. And we
hope you will be part of ours for a long time
to come.
We thank you for buying Signature. We
appreciate your purchase, and hope you will
continue to rely on us whenever you need
quality appliances for your home.
Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
Write the model and serial
numbers here.
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#You can find them on the front of the
dryer behind the door.

Signature&You,
AService Partnership.
Inside you will find many
helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your dryer properly.
Just a little preventive care on
your part can save you a great
deal of time and money over the
life of your dryer.
Read this Manual
Ask any Signatureappliance owner and
they will tell you we stand behind our
products with unmatched quality service.
However, did you know that most questions
result from simple problems that you can
easily fix yourself in just a few minutes?
This Owner’s Manual can tell you how.
You’ll find many answers to
common problems here.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for
service at all.
Review the Section on
Troubleshooting Tips
If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. For location
of nearest Product Service
Center, if purchased from a
Montgomery Ward store, call
800-905-9505, if purchased
from a Lechmere store, call
800-733-4666.
If You Need Service
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Safety Information . . . . . . .4–9
Operating Instructions
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Loading and Using
the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . .12–14
Venting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . .15
Customer Service
Service Nationwide . . . . . . . . .18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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GASOLINE & FLAMMABLE VAPORS
■Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
■Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
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This dryer must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is
used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions
sheet, you can receive one by contacting your local
Product Service Center.
PROPER INSTALLATION
■Properly ground dryer to
conform with all governing
codes and ordinances. Follow
details in Installation
Instructions.
■Install or store where it
will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing
or exposed to the weather.
■Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power
supply circuit to avoid
electrical overload.
■Remove all sharp packing
items and dispose of all
shipping materials properly.
Exhaust/Ducting:
Exhausting electric dryers
to the outside is
strongly
recommended
to prevent
large amounts of moisture
and lint from being blown
into the room.
Use only rigid metal or
flexible metal 4″diameter
ductwork inside the dryer
cabinet or for exhausting to
the outside.
USE OF PLASTIC
OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A
FIRE. PUNCTURED
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A
FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR
BECOMES OTHERWISE
RESTRICTED IN USE OR
DURING INSTALLATION.
For complete details, follow the
Installation Instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
■Keep the area underneath
and around your appliances
free of combustible materials,
such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
■Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry
to reduce the possibility
of slipping.
■Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow
children to play on, with, or
inside this or any other
appliance.
■Keep all laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, etc.)
out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings
on container labels to
avoid injury.
■Never climb on or stand on
the dryer top.
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
■Never reach into the dryer
while the drum is moving.
Before loading, unloading or
adding clothes, wait until the
drum has completely
stopped.
■Clean the lint filter before
each load to prevent lint
accumulation inside the
dryer or in the room.
DO NOT
OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT
THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE.
■Do not wash or dry articles
that have been cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or
spotted with combustible or
explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline,
degreasers, dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, cooking
oil, etc.) which may ignite or
explode. Do not add these
substances to the wash water.
Do not use or place these
substances around your
washer or dryer during
operation.
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
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■Any article on which you have
used a cleaning solvent or
that contains flammable
materials (such as cleaning
cloths, mops, towels used in
beauty salons, restaurants, or
barber shops, etc.) must not
be placed in or near the dryer
until solvents or flammable
materials have been
removed. There are many
highly flammable items used
in homes such as acetone,
denatured alcohol, gasoline,
kerosene, some household
cleaners, some spot
removers, turpentines, waxes,
wax removers and products
containing petroleum
distillates.
■The laundry process can
reduce the flame retardancy
of fabrics. To avoid such a
result, carefully follow the
garment manufacturer’s
care instructions.
■Do not dry articles containing
rubber, plastic, or similar
materials such as padded
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes,
bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby
pants, plastic bags, pillows,
etc. that may melt or burn.
Some rubber materials, when
heated, can under certain
circumstances produce fire
by spontaneous combustion.
■Do not store plastic, paper or
clothing that may burn or
melt on top of the dryer
during operation.
■Garments labeled
Dry Away
from Heat
or Do Not Tumble
Dry
(such as life jackets
containing Kapok) must
not be put in your dryer.
■Do not dry fiberglass articles
in your dryer. Skin irritation
could result from the
remaining particles that
may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer
uses.
■To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power
supply or disconnect the
dryer at the household
distribution panel by
removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit
breaker before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning
(except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
NOTE: Turning the Cycle
Selector knob to an
OFF
position does NOT disconnect
the appliance from the power
supply.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
■Never attempt to operate this
appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially
disassembled, or has missing
or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
■The interior of the machine
and the exhaust duct
connection inside the dryer
should be cleaned at least
once a year by a qualified
technician. See the
Loading
and Using the Dryer
section.
■You may wish to soften your
laundered fabrics or reduce
the static electricity in them,
by using a dryer-applied
fabric softener or an anti-
static conditioner. We
recommend you use either
a fabric softener in the wash
cycle, according to the
manufacturer’s instructions
for those products, or try a
dryer-added product for
which the manufacturer gives
written assurance on the
package that their product
can be safely used in your
dryer. Service or
performance problems
caused by use of these
products are the
responsibility of the
manufacturers of those
products and are not covered
under the warranty to this
appliance.
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WHEN NOT IN USE
■Grasp the plug firmly when
disconnecting this appliance
to avoid damage to the cord
while pulling. Place the cord
away from traffic areas so it
will not be stepped on,
tripped over or subjected
to damage.
■Do not attempt to repair
or replace any part of this
appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically
recommended in this
Owner’s Manual or in
published user-repair
instructions that you
understand and have
the skills to carry out.
■Before discarding a dryer,
or removing it from service,
remove the dryer door to
prevent children from hiding
inside.
■Do not tamper with controls.
REMEMBER…
Your continued health and safety are important to us.
Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our
family.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the dryer control panel.
start
start
start
less
dry
OFF
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Control Settings
Automatic Drying Cycles
For most loads set at the small triangle . Set towards
the arrow for heavier and wetter fabrics. Set towards
LESS DRY for lighter fabrics.
Start
Close the dryer door. Move the knob to START. Opening
the door
during operation will stop the dryer. To restart
the dryer, close the door and select
START to complete
the cycle.
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As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they
are sorted properly for the dryer.
Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm.
Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.
Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, woolens, rubber-coated
items, plastics, items with plastic trim and foam-filled items.
Loading and using the dryer.
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Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
The Exterior: Wipe or dust any
spills or washing compounds
with a damp cloth. Dryer
control panel and finishes may
be damaged by some laundry
pretreatment soil and stain
remover products. Apply these
products away from the dryer.
The fabric may then be washed
and dried normally. Damage to
your dryer caused by these
products is not covered by your
warranty.
The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter
before each use. Moisten your
fingers and reach into the filter
opening. Run your fingers
across the filter. Have a qualified
technician vacuum the lint from
the dryer every three years.
The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and
clean the exhaust ducting at
least once a year to prevent
clogging. A partially clogged
exhaust can lengthen the
drying time.
Follow these steps:
Turn off electrical supply by
disconnecting the plug
from the wall socket.
Disconnect the duct from
the dryer.
Vacuum the duct with the
hose attachment and
reconnect the duct.
The Exhaust Hood: Check with
a mirror that the inside flaps
of the hood move freely when
operating. Make sure that there
is not wildlife (birds, insects,
etc.) nesting inside the duct
or hood.
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Sorting and Loading Hints
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn’t start Dryer is unplugged •Make sure the dryer plug is
pushed completely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit •Check the house fuse/
breaker is tripped circuit breaker box and
replace fuse or reset
breaker.
NOTE: Most
electric dryers use two
fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesn’t heat Fuse is blown/circuit •Check the house fuse/
breaker is tripped, circuit breaker box and
the dryer may tumble replace fuse or reset
but not heat breaker.
Dryer shakes or makes Some shaking/noise •Move dryer to an even
noise is normal. Dryer may floor space, or adjust
be sitting unevenly leveling legs as necessary
until even.
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of •Follow directions on fabric
fabric softener softener package.
Drying dirty items with •Use your dryer to dry only
clean ones clean items. Dirty items can
stain clean items and the
dryer.
Clothes were not •Sometimes stains which
completely clean cannot be seen when the
clothes are wet appear
after drying. Use proper
washing procedures before
drying.
Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying •Select a shorter
drying time.
•Remove items while they
still hold a slight amount
of moisture.
Letting items sit in dryer •Remove items when cycle
after cycle ends ends and fold or hang
immediately.
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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages
first and you may not need to call for service.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full •Clean lint screen before
each load.
Improper sorting •Sort lint producers
(like chenille) from lint
collectors (like corduroy).
Static electricity can •See suggestions in this
attract lint section under STATIC.
Overloading •Separate large loads into
smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc. •Empty all pockets before
left in pockets laundering clothes.
Static occurs Overdrying •Try a fabric softener.
•Adjust controls for less
drying.
No fabric softener •Try a fabric softener.
was used
Synthetics, permanent •Try a fabric softener.
press and blends can
cause static
Inconsistent drying times Type of heat •Automatic drying times
will vary according to the
type of heat used (electric,
natural or LP gas), size of
load, types of fabrics,
wetness of clothes and
condition of exhaust ducts.
Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally •To avoid shrinkage,
shrink when washed. follow garment care
Others can be safely labels exactly.
washed, but will shrink •Some items may be
in the dryer pressed back into shape
after drying.
•If you are concerned
about shrinkage in a
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes take too long Improper sorting •Separate heavy items from
to dry lightweight items
(generally, a well-sorted
washer load is a well-
sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy •Large, heavy fabrics
fabrics (like beach towels) contain more moisture
and take longer to dry.
Separate large, heavy
fabrics into smaller loads
to speed drying time.
Controls improperly set •Match control settings to
the load you are drying.
Lint filter is full •Clean lint filter before
every load.
Improper or •Check installation
obstructed ducting instructions for proper
ducting/venting.
•Make sure ducting is
clean, free of kinks and
unobstructed.
•Check to see if outside
wall damper operates
easily.
•Check the Installation
Instructions to make sure
the dryer venting is correct.
Blown fuses or tripped •Replace fuses or reset
circuit breaker circuit breakers. Since
most dryers use 2 fuses/
breakers, make sure both
are operating.
Overloading/ •Do not put more than one
combining loads washer load in the dryer
at a time.
Underloading •If you are drying only one
or two items, add a few
items to ensure proper
tumbling.
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Before you call for service…
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The dryer needs to be properly vented. Carefully follow the details
on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.
■Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″diameter ductwork
inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside.
■Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
■Use the shortest length possible.
■Do not crush or collapse.
■Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
■
Venting must conform to local building codes .
Venting the dryer.
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Follow the below for the best drying performance.
Correct Venting
Incorrect Venting

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Service Nationwide
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For service during the warranty period or beyond contact any of our Product Service
Centers or any of our stores. For location of nearest Product Service Center if
purchased from a Montgomery Ward store call Toll Free 1-800-905-9505. If
purchased from a Lechmere store call Toll Free 1-800-733-4666.
To Obtain Service
Now, you can enjoy an additional twelve months’ protection after your original
warranty expires. For just pennies a day, you are guaranteed unlimited parts and
labor for a full year. Call or write your nearest company store for complete
information. No obligation, of course.
12 Months of Extra Service with a Company Service Contract
The merchandise you have purchased from us has been carefully engineered and
manufactured and should give you satisfactory and dependable operation. However,
like all mechanical merchandise, it may occasionally require adjustment,
replacement parts or maintenance. Should you ever need technical assistance or
parts, please contact or write your nearest company Store or Product Service Center.
How to Obtain Replacement Parts and Service
Provide the Following:
Model, serial number and all of the
other data shown on the model
plate.
The date and the company store
from which you purchased your
merchandise.
State briefly the trouble you are
having.
■Replacement parts will be made
available at current prices. If
requested, prices will be quoted in
advance when not listed.
■If you order parts by mail, you will pay
the transportation charges from the
shipping point.
■When you need a replacement part
or accessory for a major appliance,
home electronic item or lawn and
garden product that is not under
warranty or covered by a service
contract, call our Parts Sales Center
Toll Free 1-800-323-1965.
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Signature Dryer Warranty
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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased
for home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to
your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your
state’s Attorney General.
For The Period Of: We Will Replace, At No Charge To You:
One Year Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect
From the date of the in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year
original purchase warranty,
we will also provide, free of charge, all labor
and in-home service to replace the defective part.
■Service trips to your home to teach you
how to use the product.
■Improper installation.
■Failure of the product if it is
abused, misused, or used for other
than the intended purpose or used
commercially.
■Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
■Damage to the product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
■Incidental or consequential damage to
personal property caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
What Is Not Covered:

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