Speed Queen HE6370 User's Manual
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1. on the outside weather hood moves freely is not pushed in and that nothing has been shoved against it Check too that the flapper is not standing open If it is open leaves or even snow could plug it Any restriction of the air from the dryer will decrease drying efficiency If the room where the dryer is installed is adequately ventilated it may be oper ated without an outside exhaust Outside exhausting is the preferred method The necessary suggestions and directions for exhausting are given in the In stallation Instructions which are included with the dryer See your Speed Queen dealer for full particulars Page 82. SS KNITS CYCLE Page 5 TIME DRY CYCLE This cycle will operate the dryer for the number of minutes for which it is set up to 80 Use for any load desired Use for items you might want to remove while still damp such as knits woolens or clothes to be ironed Turn the timer knob for the number of minutes required for drying This cycle has a 5 minute cool down no heat period The dryer will not heat if set for 5 minutes or less SUGGESTED DRYER SETTINGS SSS SSS eee FABRIC SETTING MINUTES LOAD TYPE Temperature Approximate COTTONS Heavyweight NORMAL 40 60 average load Medium Weight NORMAL 35 45 average load etn Lightweight NORMAL or DELICATE 15 30 average load ee 10 15 for blankets WooL NORMAL Use stuffers and Machine Washable remove wool damp PILLOWS 2 hours or more Except Foam Rubber HORNEY reset timer ei eS nen nN The times suggested are approximate Your loads installation and drying requirements will determine the setting you should use To dry for ironing dampness use less time For wringer washer loads increase the time 10 to 15 minutes Page 6 FLUFF CYCLE This is a no heat cycle that tumbles for 15 minutes Use for any items that should not be dried with heat Use also for fluffing shag rugs bedspreads pillows blankets and other items Add dry bath towels when drying plastic or rubber in this cycle There will always be no heat in the FLUFF CYCLE timer dial regardless o
3. _ o ORANAN Speed Queen Dryer Operating Instructions Models HE6370 and HG6380 FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance IF YOU SMELL GAS 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier INFORMATION FOR HANDY REFERENCE Date Purchased Model No ___________ Serial No Dealers Name NOTICE For your own convenience and protection record the above information and retain your sales slip for this appliance The model and serial numbers will be found on the nameplate located on the inside of the dryer door opening Speed Queen Division McGraw Edison Company Ripon WI 54971 Part No 56344R2 3 78 Read complete instructions before using yer Refer often to the special information in the Speed Queen Handbook to Better Automatic Drying supplied with dryer Before using dryer for the first time wash out the inside of the dryer cylinder with a sudsy cloth then wipe dry The dryer must be properly installed according to the installation instructions Keep these instructions for future reference TO DRY CLOTHES 1 CLEAN LINT FILTER See Page 8 LOAD DRYER Open dryer door Shake out laundry and place in dryer See Helps and Hints Page 9 FABRIC PERMANENT PRESS KNITS 3 CLOSE DOOR Dryer will not oper ate with door o
4. a reminder If the clothes are removed before the end of this period turn the timer knob to the OFF position Page 4 SUGGESTED DRYER SETTINGS DRYER WILL NOT STOP IF THE FABRIC SELECTOR IS SET AT FLUFF FOR USE IN THE AUTOMATIC CYCLES AUTOMATIC CYCLE FABRIC AUTOMATIC LOAD TYPE SETTING CYCLE Temperature Timer Setting Quilts Large Rugs cotton backs HEAVY HEAVY Cotton Mattress Pads PA EA Other Heavy Cottons Bath Towels Mixed Loads NORMAL Cotton Work Clothes NORMAL Cotton Knits Cotton Sheets Dresses and NORMAL DELICATE Dress Shirts Sheer and Very Light weight Cottons Items labeled Dry With Low Heat AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS KNITS Permanent Press Polyester Knits Heavy and Medium Weight Synthetics DELICATE DELICATE PERMANENT PERMANENT PRESS KNITS PRESS KNITS Lightweight Delicates Sheers and PERMANENT those labeled Dry With Low Heat DELICATE PRESS KNITS The suggested timer knob settings are approximate At first set indicator toward center of drying zone You may find you will get better results for your loads by setting the indicator to either side Turn timer knob to a lower setting clock wise for less drying or to a higher setting counterclockwise for more drying If clothes are too dry the timer has been over set The heat on the DELICATE setting is not sufficient to remove wrinkles from permanent press Always use the SIGNAL with the PERMANENT PRE
5. f the FABRIC setting chosen SUGGESTED DRYER SETTINGS LOAD TYPE FABRIC SETTING MINUTES NO HEAT ITEMS Plastic Foam Rubber Rubber and any item to be dried with no heat FLUFF 5 15 Add dry towels to absorb moisture when drying plastic and rubber items in this cycle For longer periods no heat drying may also be used with TIME DRY CYCLE Set FABRIC selector at FLUFF Do not use FLUFF setting with AUTOMATIC CYCLES Page 7 LINT FILTER The lint filter is located at the front of the dryer in the lower part of the door opening see illustration below CLEAN THE LINT FILTER BEFORE DRYING EACH LOAD It a layer or pad of lint is on the filter this will block the flow of air through the dryer and increase the drying time Not only will clothes take longer to dry but energy will be wasted The filter may or may not be taken out to remove lint TO REMOVE LINT Wipe across the filter with damp fingers TO REMOVE LINT FILTER Lift filter up and out of door opening Filter may be washed if any residue is noticed on it TO REPLACE FILTER Place filter in door recess and push in firmly THE LINT FILTER MUST BE IN PLACE IN THE DOOR OPENING WHEN USING DRYER LINT FILTER NAMEPLATE EXHAUST SYSTEM We recommend the dryer be exhausted to the outside atmosphere to assure maximum drying efficiency The duct pipe should be cleaned periodically to remove any obstructions Check occasionally to make sure the flapper
6. lar weight fabrics When properly set for the load the dryer will determine the exact length of drying time shut the heat off when the clothes are dry and will tumble for a determined number of minutes with no heat before stopping at the OFF position Uniformity of fabrics is important to ensure that all items will dry in the same length of time THE TIMER KNOB WILL NOT ADVANCE WITH THE SAME REGU LARITY IN THE AUTOMATIC CYCLES AS IT DOES IN THE TIME DRY CYCLES See What to do before calling your serviceman Page 11 LOAD TYPES FOR AUTOMATIC CYCLES HEAVY For fabrics that absorb a lot of water such as cotton quilts large rugs and unusually large or heavy items This cycle will not be required for most loads NORMAL For cottons such as terry cloth towels cotton knits corduroys cotton work clothes and mixed loads DELICATE For medium and light weight fabrics not permanent press as in sheets dresses dress shirts and for delicate items These cycles have a 5 minute cool down no heat period at the end of the cycle PERMANENT PRESS KNITS For permanent press polyester knits and other synthetics that are no iron This cycle has a 10 minute cool down no heat period before the COOL amp TUMBLE The signal will buzz as a reminder to remove the clothes If they are not removed at this time the dryer will continue to tumble with no heat for an additional 15 minutes The signal will buzz every 3 minutes as
7. pen SELECT DRYING TEMPERA TURE The FABRIC switch controls the heat or drying temperature SELECT TIMER SETTING in cycle desired AUTOMATIC TIME DRY PERMANENT PRESS KNITS or FLUFF CYCLE These cycles control the drying time See Pages 4 through 7 for detailed information START DRYER Press the PUSH PUSH TO START TO START button Dryer will oper ate until the end of the cycle when timer knob indicator reaches the OFF position TO STOP DRYER AT ANY TIME Open dryer door or turn timer knob to OFF position TO RESTART DRYER Close door reset timer if necessary and press PUSH TO START button Speed Queen dryers are designed so they will not operate if the door is open The PUSH TO START button which is out of the reach of small children MUST be pressed to start the dryer if it has been stopped for any reason This is a safety feature SET SIGNAL CONTROL Turn se lector to LOUD loudest sound or to OFF no sound or to any level between The signal will buzz for one to two minutes before the dryer stops at the end of each cycle as a reminder to remove the clothes from the dryer The signal will also stop when the door is opened Unless you want to change the sound level the signal need not be set for each load It will buzz automatically SIGNAL Page 3 ABOUT YOUR SPEED QUEEN DRYER AUTOMATIC CYCLES The AUTOMATIC CYCLES are designed to dry large and average size loads of simi
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