Speed Queen ADE41F 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. . . . . . . 18

Part No. 513189

January 2009

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Product Registration

New owners of Speed Queen equipment are

encouraged to register their appliance to insure

proper warranty coverage.

the product registration card, enclosed in the

accessories bag, to your dealer and ask them to

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.

W052

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.

W033

WARNING

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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:

W130

WARNING

transmitted in any form or by any means without the expressed written

consent of the publisher.

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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

with a damp cloth to remove particles of

fiberglass.

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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

not understand.

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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.

TLW1991N

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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.

W527

WARNING

DRY2031N

Cylinder with wet linens and cottons

DRY2032N

Cylinder with wet permanent press items

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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

shrinkage.

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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.

Type of Load Special Instructions

continued

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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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