Roper GL5030V Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
Important Safety Instructions
Reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury when using your dryer,
by following basic precautions, including the following:
m Read all instructions before using
n Do Not use heat to dry articles
your dryer.
containing foam rubber, similarly
. Do Not dry items cleaned in,
textured rubber-like materials
washed in, soaked in or spotted
and other heat-sensitive fabrics.
with gasoline, dry-cleaning Always use No Heat/Fluff setting
solvents, paint, wax or other
or line-dry.
flammable or explosive substances
n Clean lint screen before or after
in the dryer. The fumes can create
each load.
a fire or explosion. Always
n Do Not let dust, lint, paper, rags,
hand-wash and air-dry fabrics
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
containing these materials.
under the dryer or its exhaust
. Do Not allow children to play on or
opening.
inside the dryer. Close supervision
n The interior of the dryer and
of children is necessary when the
exhaust system should be
dryer is used near them.
cleaned periodically by a
n Before the dryer is removed from
qualified person.
service or discarded, remove the
. Dryer must be electrically
door to prevent accidental
grounded. See Installation
entrapment.
Instructions.
. Do Not reach into the dryer if the
n Do Not operate the dryer if:
drum is moving.
- it is not working properly
. Do Not install or store dryer where
(i.e. noisy, too hot).
it will be exposed to the weather.
- it is damaged.
. Do Not tamper with controls.
- parts are missing (i.e. door
1 You are responsible for making
latch).
sure that your dryer is installed,
- all panels are not in place.
repaired and parts replaced by a
- the lint screen is loose, damaged
qualified person.
or missing.
m Do Not use fabric softeners or
m Unplug power supply cord or turn
products to eliminate static unless
off electrical power before
recommended by the manufacturer
servicing the dryer. Shut off GAS
of those products.
VALVE if it is a gas dryer. Shut off
gas valve before leaving on
vacation if it is a gas model.
Save these Instructions
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. Extinguish any open
flame.
4. Immediately call your
gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Before you dry
Do Not store or use
gasoline or other
flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other
appliance. The fumes
can create a fire hazard
or explosion.
. Check garments to make sure all
spots and stains were removed
during the wash. Do Not tumble dry
if stains still exist. Heat may
permanently set stains. Rewash
stains, if necessary.
. Turn pockets of heavy items inside
out for even drying.
. Empty all pockets.
. Turn fabrics that are lint-takers and
dark items inside out to help prevent
lint pickup.
. Remove heat-sensitive trims.
. Tie strings and sashes to prevent
tangling.
. Close zippers, snaps and hooks to
avoid snagging other items. Remove
pins, buckles and other hard objects
to avoid scratching the dryer drum.
Contents
Page No.
Product Registration
1
Energy-saving tips
I
Important Safety Instructions
2
Before you dry
2
Using your dryer
Loading your dryer
3
Select a cycle and time
3
Select temperature
3
To start
3
To stop
3
To change settings
3
Model EL4030/GL4030
4
Model EL5030/GL5030
5
Model EL6050/GL6050
6-7
Drying Tips
Load sizes
7
Dryer fabric softeners
7
Drying special items
7
Common Laundering Problems ~
8-9
Caring for your dryer
Cleaning the lint screen
10
Cleaning lint from inside
the dryer cabinet
10
Cleaning the dryer interior __
10
Cleaning the cabinet exterior ~ 10
Before you go on vacation - 10
Before you call for service
~ 11
Warranty
12
How to get service or assistance -12
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