Speed Queen 12169 Instruction manual

Quick Start
Manual

Three (3) Screws
(Electric Models)
Installation
Parts included:
1.
2.
3. Gas models – connect gas supply pipe.
Gas service to a gas dryer must conform
with the local codes and ordinances.
Refer to installation instructions, which can be found at speedqueendoc.net
• Tighten all connections securely but do not
overtighten to avoid breaking or bending the
gas valve bracket.
4. Electric models – connect
electrical cord with three-wire
or four-wire plug.
Refer to installation instructions,
which can be found at speedqueendoc.net
5. Wipe out inside of dryer.
6. Plug in the dryer.
7. Start dryer and check that
dryer is heating.
Position and level the dryer.
• Recommended rear clearance minimum
is 2 in (51 mm) for utility connections
and 6 in (152 mm) when venting through
rear of unit
Connect exhaust system.
• Dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors
• Use 4 in (102 mm) rigid duct
• Maximum straight duct length = 65 ft
(19.8 m). Each elbow deduct 10 ft (3 m)
• Sucient make-up air must be supplied.
The free area of any opening for outside
air must be at least 40 in2(25806 mm2)
per unit
Turn on gas and check all pipe connections
(internal and external) for gas leaks by
applying a non-corrosive leak detection uid
to the ttings. If bubbles are present then a
leak is likely.
Retighten connections and recheck
for leaks.
Welcome
Welcome to the Speed Queen®family. Thank you for your support of our truly commercial quality products. Our washers and dryers are
expertly engineered to deliver commercial performance, tested to ensure ultimate durability and built with American Pride. For more than 110
years, Speed Queen consumer laundry products have been manufactured in Ripon, Wisconsin, a place where pride of workmanship is not just
alive, but thriving and embodied by each individual who designs, tests, assembles or in some way touches a Speed Queen product. A special
thing happens when that pride is combined with the highest quality commercial materials and components…it leads to the ultimate reliability…
reliability measured in decades, not years. That’s legendary Speed Queen Quality.

6. 4.
7.
1.
5.
(gas models)
(electric models) 6.
(electric models)
3.
2.

Electronic Control Dryers
The following cycle descriptions will help determine which cycle to choose depending on the type of
laundry being dried. The cycle settings may be modied using the Selections and Options.
Auto-Sensing
The Auto-Sensing drying cycle operation is determined by the type of cycle selected as well as the moisture sensing system, which can be
set by changing the Dryness setting. Auto-Sensing cycles are Energy Saver cycles that help prevent over-drying. When a wet load is put
into the dryer it takes a certain amount of time to reach the desired dryness level. The time will vary with load size, type of fabric, amount
of moisture in the load, air ow and the laundry room environment. The estimated time will be shown in the digital display.
Cycle Information
Note: The time shown before starting the cycle is estimated by averaging the last 5 cycles run on the selected cycle/dryness combination.
Heavy Duty
Dry heavy items such as
blankets on this cycle.
Perm Press
Use for permanent press
items and synthetics.
Regular
Use for sturdy items like
play or work clothes.
Delicates
Dry delicate items on this
cycle.

The Favorites keypad allows the user to save nine dierent cycles, selections and options for later use.
1. Press the Favorites keypad. The control will display the settings for the rst Favorites cycle. The display will switch between F1 and the
cycle time for the selected cycle.
2. Press the keypads for the desired settings.
3. Press the Favorites keypad to save the settings.
4. The next Favorites cycle, F2, will be displayed. Access saved Favorites cycles by pressing Favorites keypad and then the up and down
arrow keypads.
Manual
There are three manual cycles: Time Dry, Quick Dry and Flu Up. These cycles will run for the set number of minutes shown on the digital
display. The cycle time can be increased or decreased using the up and down arrow keypads. The time and temperature selection may be
adjusted manually at any time before or during the cycle.
Automatic Regular/
Delicate Cycle
Use for sturdy items like play or work
clothes and also for delicate items.
The type of heat is determined by
choosing the proper Fabric Selector
option. There are three settings in the
Automatic Regular/Delicate cycle: Max
Dry, More Dry, and Less Dry.
Timed Dry Cycle
This cycle will operate dryer for up to
75 minutes. Cottons and heavyweight
items dry best between 50 and 75
minutes, and lightweight items dry best
between 20 and 40 minutes.
Automatic Wrinkle
Out Cycle (select models)
Use this for items that are slightly
wrinkled after sitting in a laundry
basket overnight. The cycle has a short
heat setting followed by a 15 minute
cool down.
Automatic Perm
Press/Knits Cycle
Use for permanent press items
and synthetics. The type of heat is
determined by selecting the proper
Fabric Selector option. There are three
settings in the Automatic Perm Press/
Knits cycle: More Dry, Less Dry, and
Cool Down (select models).
Mechanical Control Dryers
The following cycle descriptions will help determine which cycle to choose depending on the type of
laundry being dried.
The Favorites Cycle

2.
6.
7.
7.
5.
7.
8.
5. Turn on dryer by
pressing power/cancel
(Electronic control only)
Operating
1. Prepare laundry
3. Load dryer half
full with laundry 4. Close door
6. Set cycle
7. Set temperature or
fabric selector 8. Set dryness level
(Electronic control only)
9. Press start or
push timer knob
in to start
DR3 control
DR5 control
DR7 control
6.
10. Remove laundry
from dryer once
cycle has ended
9.
6.9.
9.
Clean lint lter by
wiping lint out of
screen area
(If using lint guard, remove rst)

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Warranty
3, 5 & 7 Year Warranties, depending on your model.
Covers all parts and in-home labor.
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January 2021
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