Brand: KitchenAid
Category: Dryer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for Electric and Gas Dryers
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:28 p.m.
Warranty Information
This manual details a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship for specified periods.
Starting your dryer:
1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Ensure there is space for clothes to tumble freely.
2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried.
3. Set the Temperature selector to the recommended setting for the type of fabric.
4. (Optional) Set the End of Cycle Signal selector to On.
5. (Optional) Set the Extra Care selector to On to prevent wrinkling if clothes are not removed immediately after the cycle ends.
6. Push the Start button. The dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends.
1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Ensure there is space for clothes to tumble freely.
2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried.
3. Set the Temperature selector to the recommended setting for the type of fabric.
4. (Optional) Set the End of Cycle Signal selector to On.
5. (Optional) Set the Extra Care selector to On to prevent wrinkling if clothes are not removed immediately after the cycle ends.
6. Push the Start button. The dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem... | Cause... |
|---|---|
| Slow drying or clothes still wet |
• Incorrect cycle or temperature setting selected. • Full or clogged lint screen. (See page 14.) • Exhaust vent clogged, restricted, or too long. (See pages 6-7 and Installation Instructions.) • Dryer is not level. The clothes are not contacting the electronic dryness sensor. (See page 10 and Installation Instructions.) • Dryer located in room with temperature below 7°C (45°F). • Load too large and bulky to dry quickly. • Drying heavy fabrics (denim, towels) with light fabrics (synthetics, permanent press). • Fabric softener sheet blocking exhaust grille inside dryer drum. |
| Lint |
• Full lint screen. (See page 14.) • Load not properly sorted. • Overdrying, especially synthetic fabrics that cause lint-attracting static electricity. • Load size too big or heavy. • Tissue or paper left in pockets. • Pilling (surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering) attracts lint. |
| Static electricity |
• Overdrying. • Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See package directions. • Load includes synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent press, and knit fabrics that build up static electricity. |
| Wrinkling |
• Overloading. • Overdrying, especially permanent press and synthetic fabrics. • Large items balling or rolling up. • Clothes left in dryer at end of cycle. |
| Shrinking |
• Overdrying. • Fabric or garment is not designed for tumble drying. • Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type. • Care label directions not followed. |
| Greasy spots/stains |
• Dryer fabric softener improperly used. Do not add to a warm load. • Drying soiled items. |
| Colour change |
• Drying dark colours with light colours. • Drying colourfast colours with noncolourfast colours. |
| Garment damage |
• Zippers, snaps, and hooks left open. • Strings and sashes not tied to prevent tangling. • Care label directions not followed. |