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Use & Care Guide
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Model GGW9260
8530063
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3 Pausing or Restarting.................................................................15 Control Locked...........................................................................15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................5 Loading.......................................................................................15 Tools and Parts ..................
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DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DANGER
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING: To 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 repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair Items contaminated with cook
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Options Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation. Proper installation is your responsibility. Pedestal 8" or 10" pipe wrench Knife Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You may purchase a pedestal separately for this dryer. This pedestal will add about 8" or 10" adjustable Safety glasses 13" (33 cm) to the height of your unit for a total height of wrench (for gas Vent clamps approximately 51" (130 cm). connecti
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Dryer Dimensions Location Requirements 51½" (130.81 cm) WARNING 38" (96.52 cm) Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. *31½" (80 cm) Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor 27" (68.6 cm) for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. *Most installations require a minimum 5½" (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.” You w
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Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal Electrical Requirements 14" max. (35.6 cm) 18" min. WARNING (45.72 cm) Electrical Shock Hazard 0" 27" 0" 0" 31½" 0" (0 cm) (68.6 cm) (0 cm) (0 cm) (80 cm) (0 cm) Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. AB Do not remove ground prong. A. Recessed area Do not use an adapter. B. Side view - closet or confined area Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, Minimum installation spacing f
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Must include a shutoff valve: Gas Supply Requirements An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. WARNING The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing. A C E D B Explosion Hazard A. ³⁄₈" flexible gas connector Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas supply line. B. ³⁄₈" pipe to flare adapter fitting Install a shut-off valve. C. ¹⁄₈" NPT plugged tapping D. ½" NPT gas supply
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Dryer gas pipe The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer Venting Requirements has a ³⁄₈" male pipe thread. WARNING B *6¼" (15.9 cm) Fire Hazard 1½" A (3.8 cm) Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. A. ½" NPT gas supply line B. ³⁄₈" NPT dryer pipe Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death *NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height or fire. must be an additional 13" (33 cm) from the floor
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Plan Vent System Typical exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B A B C C A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation D B. Left or right side exhaust installation A E C. Bottom exhaust installation (Not an option with pedestal installations.) F G Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are
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Determine Vent Length Vent Length Chart 1. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most Number of Type of Box or Angled direct path outdoors. Plan the installation to use the fewest 90º turns vent Louvered hoods number of elbows and turns. When using elbows or making or elbows hoods turns, allow as much room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. Avoid 90º turns when possible. 0Rigid metal 64 ft (20 m) 58 ft (17.7 m) Flexible metal 36 ft (11 m) 28 ft (8.5 m) good
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For mobile home use Gas dryers must be securely fastened to the floor at the time of Install Leveling Legs installation. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Kit. For more information, please reference the service numbers in 1. To protect the floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from the “Assistance or Service” section of this ma
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A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the dryer to the existing gas line. Shown following is a Complete Installation recommended connection. Your connection may be different, 1. Check to be sure all parts are now installed. If there is an according to the supply line type, size and location. extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 2. Check to be sure you have all of your tools. 3. Dispose of all packaging materials. D 4. Check the dryer’s final
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DRYER USE More Less 2. Place laundry in dryer and shut door. See “Loading.” 3. Rotate the dial to select either an Automatic or Manual Cycle Starting Your Dryer then press the CONTROL ON button. The preset settings and drying time for the cycle chosen will be displayed. WARNING To use an Automatic Cycle Point the dial to an Automatic Cycle. Select DRYNESS LEVEL to adjust how dry you want the load to be. The time displayed is an estimated length of the cycle based on the Dryness Level sel
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To use a Manual Cycle Control Locked Rotate the dial to select a Manual Cycle. This feature allows you to lock your settings to prevent Press MORE TIME or LESS TIME until the desired drying time unintended use of the dryer. You can also use the Control Locked is displayed. Tap MORE TIME or LESS TIME and the time will feature to prevent unintended cycle or option changes during change by 1-minute intervals. Press and hold MORE TIME or dryer operation. LESS TIME and the time will change by
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Drying and Cycle Tips Status Lights Select the correct cycle and dryness level or temperature for your You may follow the progress of your dryer with the drying Status load. If an Automatic Cycle is running, the display shows the indicator lights. estimated cycle time when your dryer is automatically sensing the dryness level of your load. If a Manual Cycle is running, the display shows the exact number of minutes remaining in the cycle. Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the las
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Automatic Preset Cycle Settings Cycles Automatic Cycles Temperature Time* Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are Load Type (Minutes) drying (see Automatic Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings charts). HEAVY DUTY High 40 Heavyweight, towels NORMAL Medium 34 Corduroys, work clothes BULKY ITEMS Medium 64 Jackets, comforters, pillows CASUAL Low 36 Permanent press, synthetics DELICATE Extra Low 22 Cycle control knob Exercise wear, lingerie, blouses, washable woolens Autom
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When using Air Only Check to see that coverings are securely stitched. Additional Features Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle. WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry. When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE SHIELD™ NOTE: Automatic Cycles are not available when using the Air feature periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load to Only s
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3. Put the wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between the items so air can reach all the surfaces. DRYER CARE NOTE: Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack. Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. WARNING 4. Close the door. 5. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle (see following chart). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesli
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As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the Removing Accumulated Lint lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely From Inside the Dryer Cabinet dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen. Lint should be removed every 2 years or more often, depending Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more on dryer usage. Cleaning sho
