Speed Queen ADE3LR User manual

for your dryer
Inside …
Safety Information. . . . 3
Before Drying . . . . . . . . 6
Drying Special Items . . 8
Operating Your Dryer . . 11
Clothing Care Labels . . 14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . 17
Part No. 513218
February 2009
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Product Registration
New owners of Speed Queen equipment are
encouraged to register their appliance to insure
proper warranty coverage.
Register online at www.speedqueen.com or return
the product registration card enclosed in the
accessories bag to your dealer and ask them to
register your appliance.
All information will be kept confidential and will
not be distributed to other parties.
•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.
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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
death.
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© Copyright 2009, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC
All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means without the expressed written
consent of the publisher.
Safety Information
Explanation of Safety
Messages
Throughout this manual and on machine decals,
you will find precautionary statements
(“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION”) followed
by specific instructions. These precautions are
intended for the personal safety of the operator,
user, servicer, and those maintaining the machine.
Additional precautionary statements
(“IMPORTANT” and “NOTE”) are followed by
specific instructions.
IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used to
inform the reader of specific procedures where
minor machine damage will occur if the
procedure is not followed.
NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate
installation, operation, maintenance or
servicing information that is important but not
hazard related.
Important Safety Instructions
Save These Instructions
1. Read all instructions before using the dryer.
2. Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in
the INSTALLATION manual for the proper
grounding of the dryer.
3. Do not dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, soaked in, washed in, or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other
flammable or explosive substances as they
give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
4. Do not allow children to play on or in the
dryer. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used near
children. This is a safety rule for all
appliances.
5. Before the dryer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the drying
compartment.
6. Do not reach into the dryer if the cylinder is
revolving.
7. Do not install or store the dryer where it will
be exposed to the water and/or weather.
8. Do not tamper with the controls.
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will
cause severe personal injury or death.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could cause severe
personal injury or death.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, may cause minor or
moderate personal injury or property
damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, serious injury or death to
persons when using your dryer, follow
these basic precautions:
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9. Do not repair or replace any part of the
dryer, or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in the User-
Maintenance Instructions or in published
user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
10. Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or
product.
11. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT DRY
plastics or articles containing foam rubber
or similarly textured rubberlike materials.
12. Always clean the lint filter after every load. A
layer of lint in the filter reduces drying
efficiency and prolongs drying time.
13. Keep area around the exhaust opening and
adjacent surrounding area free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
14. The interior of the dryer and the exhaust
duct should be cleaned periodically by
qualified service personnel.
15. This gas appliance contains or produces a
chemical or chemicals which can cause death
or serious illness and which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. To
reduce the risk from substances in the fuel
or from fuel combustion, make sure this
appliance is installed, operated, and
maintained according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
16. Dryer will not operate with the loading door
open. DO NOT bypass the door safety switch
by permitting the dryer to operate with the
door open. The dryer will stop tumbling when
the door is opened. Do not use the dryer if it
does not stop tumbling when the door is
opened or starts tumbling without pressing
or turning the START mechanism. Remove
the dryer from use and call the service
person.
17. Do not put articles soiled with vegetable
or cooking oil in the dryer, as these oils
may not be removed during washing.
Due to the remaining oil, the
fabric may catch on fire by
itself.
18. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT put clothes
which have traces of any flammable
substances such as machine oil, flammable
chemicals, thinner, etc. or anything
containing wax or chemicals such as in mops
and cleaning cloths, or anything dry-cleaned
at home with dry-cleaning solvent in the
dryer.
19. Use the dryer only for its intended purpose,
drying clothes.
20. Always disconnect the electrical power to
the dryer before attempting service.
Disconnect the power cord by grasping the
plug, not the cord.
21. If supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or its
service agent.
22. Install this dryer according to the
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. All
connections for electrical power, grounding
and gas supply must comply with local codes
and be made by licensed personnel when
required. Do not do it yourself unless you
know how!
23. Remove laundry immediately after the dryer
stops.
24. Always read and follow manufacturer’s
instructions on packages of laundry and
cleaning aids. Heed all warnings or
precautions. To reduce the risk of poisoning
or chemical burns, keep them out of reach of
children at all times (preferably in a locked
cabinet).
25. Do not tumble fiberglass curtains and
draperies unless the label says it can be
done. If they are dried, wipe out the cylinder
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26. ALWAYS follow the fabric care
instructions supplied by the garment
manufacturer.
27. Never operate the dryer with any
guards and/or panels removed.
28. DO NOT operate the dryer
with missing or broken parts.
29. DO NOT bypass any safety devices.
30. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate
this machine according to the
manufacturer’s instructions may result in
conditions which can produce bodily injury
and/or property damage.
NOTE: The WARNING AND IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this manual are not
meant to cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. Observe and be
aware of other labels and precautions that are
located on the machine. They are intended to
provide instructions for safe use of the
machine. Common sense, caution and care
must be exercised when installing, maintaining,
or operating the dryer.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, or service
agent about any problems or conditions you do
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Before Drying
Energy Saving Tips
•Make sure the lint filter is always clean.
•Do not overload the dryer.
•Do not overdry items.
•Remove items to be ironed while still damp.
•Large loads of similar fabrics dry the most
efficiently. However, dry permanent press in
smaller loads to prevent wrinkling.
•Use the correct cycle for the type of fabric
being dried.
•Locate your dryer so the exhaust duct is as
short and straight as possible.
•Do not open the door during the drying cycle.
•Plan to do your laundry on low humidity days;
your clothes will dry faster.
•Dry multiple loads of clothes one right after
another so dryer interior does not have to be
reheated for each load.
Helps and Hints
•The directions for installation and proper
exhausting are given in the Installation
Instructions which are included with the
dryer.
•Static electricity may cause garments of
synthetic fibers (as in lingerie) to cling
together, especially if they are overdried. The
use of a liquid fabric softener in the rinse
water of the washer, or a fabric softener
sheet in the dryer, will soften clothes and
reduce static electricity.
•Do not wash or dry clothes that shed lint in
the same load with permanent press or knit
garments.
•Remove permanent press loads immediately
after dryer stops.
•Follow the care labels on FLAME
RETARDANT, SCOTCH- GUARD™, etc.,
garments for the proper washing and drying.
•If loads should be damp for ironing, turn
timer knob to the ENERGY SAVER setting,
marked with an asterisk (*), in AUTOMATIC or
TIME DRY cycles.
Sort
If you have correctly sorted the items for
washing, they should be properly sorted for drying
too.
1. Sort by color.
2. Separate lint shedding fabrics and lint
receiving fabrics.
Towels, flannels, chenille, cottons, rugs, etc., shed
lint. Corduroys, knits (including socks), permanent
press, and synthetics attract lint.
3. Separate no heat, low heat and high heat
items.
In any kind of drying, lightweight fabrics will dry
faster than heavyweight fabrics. If mixed loads
are dried together (such as sheets and towels),
remove the lighter weight fabrics when they are
dry to prevent overdrying and wrinkling. The best
method is to dry clothes which require the same
time and temperature in the same load.
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Load
•Do not overload your dryer. Bulk, not weight,
determines the load size. If the dryer is
overloaded, it could cause discoloration or
permanent heat damage to the load.
•There should be space in the dryer for the
clothes to tumble freely and help to reduce
wrinkles.
•Large and small pieces together make up
loads which will tumble well. Permanent press
loads should be smaller to provide room for
tumbling. Proper tumbling allows for fewer
wrinkles.
•A load can be too small. Just a few small
pieces will not tumble properly. They will take
longer to dry and they may be wrinkled. For
small loads, add a couple of large towels or
non lint shedding items to aid in tumbling.
•The following illustrations show the ideal load
sizes for fabrics. The average load will fill the
cylinder one third to half full when wet.
Do not wash or dry items soiled with
vegetable or cooking oils. Some oils
may remain after washing and may
cause the fabric to catch on fire by
itself.
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Drying Special Items
Type of Load Special Instructions
Bedspreads • Choose heat for fabric.
• Dry one double or two single spreads.
• Chenille and tufted spreads will shed lint and should be dried by themselves.
• New spreads will contain loose lint. Tumble on NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting before
washing to remove loose lint.
• Dry completely.
Blankets
Electric
Synthetic Fibers
Thermal Cotton
Wool
• Choose DELICATE or NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting.
• If drying items in dryer is recommended by the manufacturer, dry as for wool.
• Do not stretch the blanket because of the wiring.
• Some electric blankets may have an insulation on the thermostats or on the wiring
which will not withstand dryer heat. Do not dryer dry unless the blanket
manufacturer says it can be done.
• Choose DELICATE or NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting.
• Some blankets are fluffy and will shed lint. Tumble on NO HEAT Fabric Selector
setting before washing to remove loose lint.
• Dry in dryer until just dry.
• Clean lint filter half way through drying cycle.
• Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE cycle.
• Agitation and tumbling contribute to the shrinkage and felting of wool. Follow blanket
manufacturer’s instructions for proper care.
• Use approximately five dry bath towels and place them between folds in blanket to
lessen the tumbling.
• Set dryer for 20 minutes on the TIME DRY cycle. Use REGULAR Fabric Selector
setting. Check blanket when timer reaches 10. Wool blankets must be removed from
the dryer when damp.
• Stretch item gently to shape and finish drying in a flat position.
Curtains
Cotton
Fiberglass
Synthetic Fibers
• Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE or TIME DRY cycle.
• Remove damp items for ironing or dry completely and then steam iron.
• DO NOT dry in the dryer unless recommended by the manufacturer.
• Fiberglass may shred. Particles may remain in the dryer and rub off on the next load.
• “Beta” fiberglass may be dryer dried if recommended by the manufacturer.
• Choose DELICATE or NO HEAT Fabric Selector settings.
• Allow room for tumbling to prevent wrinkling.
• Delicate or sheer curtains must be dried by themselves so they will not be snagged by
hooks or crushed by other clothes in the load.
• Some sheer curtains are heat sensitive. Dry 10 minutes only, plus the cool down
period. Remove from dryer immediately and hang.
• If the dryer has been heated from a previous load, the NO HEAT Fabric Selector
setting may be sufficient.
Denim, Corduroy • Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE cycle.
• Dry completely and remove from dryer when seams are slightly wet to minimize
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Draperies • Remove hooks and weights before washing.
• Choose heat for fabric and allow space in the dryer for tumbling.
• Some draperies may be removed when slightly damp and hung immediately.
• Lined draperies should be dry-cleaned because they have a tendency to pucker.
Knit Articles
Cottons
Synthetic Fibers
Wool
Knit fabrics are usually manufactured under tension (stretching). Cotton knits especially
may relax or draw together if every bit of moisture is removed from them. It is best to take
them out of the dryer with a trace of moisture remaining, then stretch to shape. If items
shrink from overdrying, rewet them and dry properly.
• Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE or TIME DRY cycle.
• Remove slightly damp to minimize ironing.
• Reshape, smooth seams and pockets, etc.
• Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE or AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS
cycle.
• Turn inside out to prevent pilling.
• Dry sweaters only with similar fabrics because they are lint receivers.
• Make sure the load is large enough for tumbling.
• Dry completely and remove from dryer immediately to minimize wrinkling.
• Choose DELICATE or NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting.
• For wool labeled “machine washable,” follow manufacturer’s directions. For other wool,
use wool blanket method.
• Do not dryer dry loosely knit wool or hand knits.
• Dry flat and stretch to shape from a pattern drawn before washing.
Lingerie
Cotton
Elastic
Foam Rubber
(Bras, bathing suits,
sun suits, etc.)
Spandex
Stretch Fabrics
Synthetic Fibers
• Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE cycle.
• Elastic may be dried as for fabric.
•Donotoverdry.
• DO NOT dry foam rubber items in the dryer with heat. Fire may result. Use NO HEAT
Fabric Selector setting only.
• Choose DELICATE or NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting.
•Donotoverdry.
• Choose heat for the most delicate fiber.
• Dry completely as stretch fabrics will stretch into shape.
• Avoid drying with lint shedding fabrics.
• Choose TIME DRY cycle. Use DELICATE Fabric Selector setting.
• Some sheer fabrics, especially sheer knits, can be heat sensitive. Dry until just dry
(about 10 minutes) and remove from dryer immediately.
• Sheer fabrics should not be washed and dried with garments containing hooks or
zippers.
• Manufactured fabrics will create static electricity if overdried.
• Use fabric softener and avoid overdrying.
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Mattress Pads • Read and carefully follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the mattress pad
manufacturer.
• Some mattress pads made of synthetic fibers are very heat sensitive. These pads
can be flammable if over-heated or over-dried. To avoid a fire hazard do not over-dry
mattress pads.
• Remove mattress pads from the dryer while they are still damp.
Pillows
Feather and
Down-Filled
Fiber-Filled (polyester)
Foam Rubber
• Ticking must be strong and seams secure.
• After washing, shake pillow to fluff feathers.
• Dry one large or two smaller pillows. Use TIME DRY cycle. Use DELICATE or PERM
PRESS Fabric Selector setting.
• Shake and reposition pillows several times during drying.
• Pillows must be dry in the center to prevent mildew.
• Drying may take two hours or longer. Reset dryer timer if necessary.
• Follow manufacturer’s directions.
• Do not dry in the dryer.
Quilts • Choose heat and cycle for fabric.
• Old quilts may be too fragile to machine wash or dry.
• Quilts filled with cotton may become lumpy.
• Remove from dryer slightly damp and stretch gently to shape. Quilted articles may
shrink if overdried.
Rugs
Cotton With Cotton
Backing
Rubber-Backed
Synthetic Fibers
• Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE or TIME DRY cycle.
• Dry one large or several small rugs. For one small rug, add towels.
• Heat tends to deteriorate many types of rubber.
• Some types of rubber-like materials are flammable under certain conditions. DO NOT
dry foam rubber and rubber-like materials with heat. Use NO HEAT Fabric Selector
setting only.
• Choose DELICATE or NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting.
• Follow manufacturer’s suggestions.
• Some rugs are heat sensitive and should be removed from the dryer when damp, or
dried with no heat.
Slip Covers • Choose heat for fabric.
• Close zippers.
• Dry one couch cover, two chair covers or five or six pillow covers at one time.
• Remove from dryer when slightly damp.
• Press pleats, if necessary, and replace on furniture immediately.
• Stretch fabrics and knits should be dried completely so they will fit snug when
replaced on furniture.
Stuffed Animals and Toys • Make sure the filling and covering can be dryer dried.
• Cotton filling may become lumpy.
• Protect glass eyes by covering with a stocking or tie toy into a pillowcase.
• Choose heat for most sensitive fiber.
• Dry enough clothes in the load for good tumbling. DO NOT dry toys stuffed with foam
rubber or kapok in the dryer with heat.
• Use no HEAT Fabric Selector setting only.
Tennis Shoes • Choose DELICATE or NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting.
• Use a drying rack or tumble with at least four old bath towels.
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