KitchenAid KEYS777E Bedienungsanleitung

Use & Care Guide P AR T NO . 3405630 Re v . A Models KEYS677E, KGYS677E KEYS777E, KGYS777E Electric and Gas Dr y ers A Note to Y ou ................... 2 Understanding Dryer Safety .................. 3-4 Getting to Know Y our Dryer ........................ 5 Checking Y our V ent ......... 6 Operating Y our Dryer ...... 8 Caring for Y our Dryer [...]

2 A Note to You Thank y ou for buying a KITCHENAID ® appliance! KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. T o ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and sa[...]

3 Y our saf ety is impor tant to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explan- ation of the use of the symbol. Understanding Dryer Safety This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries. WARNING: For [...]

4 Understanding Dryer Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING – T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the dryer. • Do not dry articles that have been previ- ously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or [...]

5 OFF OFF EXTRA CARE COOL DOWN ELECTRONIC SENSOR DRY: VERY DRY AIR TUMBLE OFF RACK DRY TOWELS LESS DRY COOL DOWN OFF VERY DRY LESS DRY PERMANENT PRESS ELECTRONIC SENSOR DRY: REGULAR / HEAVY * Energy Preferred Automatic Setting TEMP FABRIC TIMED DRY QUICK PRESS IRONING DAMP 40 50 60 EXTRA DRY RACK DRY * 20 10 10 20 Easy Clean Selectra EX LOW MED LOW[...]

6 Y our dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying ef ficiency and shorten drying times. Install your dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45°F (7°C). Also make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information. V enting Checking Your Vent If t[...]

7 Venting (cont.) 5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure vent. Lint may catch on screws. 4. Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust vent. Avoid 90° turns, if possible. Allow room when using elbows or making turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. Checking Your Vent 6. Clean exhaust vent periodicall[...]

8 T o get the best dryer results possible, you must use your dryer correctly . This section tells you how to use your dryer properly and efficiently . Starting your dr y er Operating Your Dryer Before using your dryer , wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. If your dryer has a Consumer Buy Guide, remove it [...]

9 Operating Your Dryer Starting your dryer (cont.) 6. Push the Start Button. Stopping and restar ting y our dr yer Y ou can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. T o stop your dryer: Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control Knob to Off. NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use. T o restart your dr[...]

10 Use the Regular/Heavy Automatic cycle for heavyweight and mediumweight cotton items, such as towels, linens, bedspreads, work clothes, blue jeans, and corduroys. • Set your T emperature selector to Hi or Med Hi heat. • Use the T owels feature when you have large loads of thick towels to dry . This setting allows for more drying time and can [...]

11 Timed Dr y cycles Use the T imed Dry cycle to complete drying if some items are damp after Automatic drying. The Timed Dry cycle is also useful for: • Heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes, and large loads that require a long drying time. Set your T emperature selector to Hi and the Cycle Control Knob for 50 to 70 mi[...]

12 Air T umble cycle Use the unheated Air T umble cycle for items that require drying without heat. Since this cycle has no heat, the T em- perature selector setting will have no effect. The following chart includes examples of items that require drying without heat. Use the Air Tumble cycle or place the items on a line or rack to air dry . • Lin[...]

13 Using the dr ying rack Models KEYS777E and KGYS777E include a drying rack. On models KEYS677E and KGYS677E, you can order a drying rack by calling 1-800-422-1230 , from anywhere in the U.S.A. Y ou will hear a record- ing. Follow the instructions to place an order . The drying rack lets you dry items without tumbling them. The rack does not move,[...]

14 Proper care of your dryer can extend its life and help your dryer operate efficiently . Cleaning the lint scr een Ev er y load cleaning The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer . Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. T o clean: 1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen towards you. As need[...]

15 Lint signal The lint signal (a whistle tone) indicates excessive lint is present on your lint screen or it has a residue buildup. See page 14. A full lint screen restricts airflow and reduces drying efficiency . When you hear the signal, stop the dryer and clean the lint screen. NOTE: Clean your lint screen before each load. Do not wait for the [...]

16 Changing the drum light Y our dryer’s drum light may be one of 2 types, as shown. The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door . T o change drum light type 1: 1. Unplug the dryer or disconnect the electricity leading to the dryer at the main power supply . 2. Open the dryer door . Remove the light bulb co[...]

17 Remo ving accum ulated lint fr om inside the dr y er cabinet Caring for Your Dryer Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. Lint should be removed every two to three years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. If you have any questions or comments, please call our Consumer Assist[...]

18 Remo ving accum ulated lint fr om inside the dr y er cabinet (cont.) Caring for Your Dryer 7. Remove 2 internal screws from front panel flanges (near top front corners). Lift front panel slightly , lifting off lower clips (see lower clip inset of illustration below). Slowly pull front panel forward, disengaging panel from drum. (Drum will drop s[...]

19 Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common dryer problems . If you need further assistance, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 21. NOTE: In the following list, the most common laundry problems are listed first. Common la[...]

20 Common dryer problems Troubleshooting 1. Dr y er will not star t. Is the dryer door firmly closed? ▼ Are the controls set in a ON position? ▼ Did you firmly push the Start Button? ▼ Is the power cord plugged in? ▼ Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker? Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers. 2. Lint accumulation[...]

21 Before calling for assistance or service, please check “T roubleshooting” on pages 19 and 20. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow these instructions. If y ou need assistance or ser vice Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free: 1-800-422-1230. When calling: Please know the purchase date,[...]

22 Notes[...]

23 This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number . TOPIC PAGE AIR TUMBLE CYCLE ................................................. 12 ASSISTANCE ............................................................ 21 AUTOMATIC CYCLES Regular/Heavy .................................................[...]

24 LENGTH OF W ARRANTY TWO YEAR FULL W ARRANTY FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE THIRD THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE THIRD THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE KITCHENAID WILL NOT P A Y FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the dryer , including venting. Heavy four-inch metal exhaust vent [...]