Amana NED5800HW 7.4 cu. ft. Front-Load Dryer with Sensor Drying

User manual Washer

ACCESSORIES

15" Pedestal

Color-matched pedestals raise the washer and dryer to a more comfortable working height. The large drawer provides convenient storage.

Stack Kit

If space is at a premium, the stack kit allows the dryer to be installed on top of the washer.

Drying Rack

The Drying Rack provides a stationary drying surface for items such as sweaters and tennis shoes. See the “Additional Features” section for more information.

Good airflow

Along with heat, dryers require good airflow to efficiently dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and improve your energy savings. See Installation Instructions.

The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in good airflow.

Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless of who installed the dryer.

Maintaining good airflow

• Clean your lint screen before each load.
• Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material.

• Use the shortest length of vent possible.
• Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system. Each bend and curve reduces airflow.

• Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
• Remove lint from the entire length of the vent system at least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check.
• Clear away items from the front of the dryer.

Use Sensor Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings

Use the Sensor Cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Sensor Cycles, drying air temperature and moisture level are sensed in the load. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness. Use the Normal dryness level to provide optimal energy savings. With Timed Dry, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to overdrying. Use Timed Dry for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the drying rack.

Eco Dry option

The Eco Dry option will default on only for the Normal cycle and is only available on that cycle. This option allows you to increase your energy savings by using a slightly lower heat level. The Eco Dry option will increase drying times by approximately 40 minutes, which will be reflected on the LED Display. If optimal time is desired, touch ECO DRY to turn off this option.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

Not all features and cycles are available on all models.

NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your fingertip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch the appropriate button

1. POWER
   • Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.
2. CYCLES
   • Touch a button for the desired drying cycle. See “Cycle Guide” for cycle details.
3. START/PAUSE
   • Touch and hold until LED counts down “3-2-1” and the dryer starts; then let go to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it.
4. MODIFIERS
   • Use to select available modifiers for your dryer. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
   • Temp
   • When using Timed Dry/Quick Cycle, you may select a dry temperature based on the type of load you are drying. Use the warmest setting that is safe for the garments in the load. Follow garment label instructions.
   • Dryness
   • You may adjust the Dryness on Sensor cycles (except for the Sanitize cycle), if desired.
     • NOTE: Dryness is for use with Sensor cycles only.
   • More Time/Less Time Timed Dry Adjust
   • Touch MORE TIME or LESS TIME with the Timed Dry/ Quick cycle to increase or decrease the length of the cycle.
5. OPTIONS
   • Use to select available options for your dryer. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
   • Wrinkle Prevent Option
   • If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, touch WRINKLE PREVENT to add up to 150 minutes of periodic tumbling to help reduce wrinkling.
   • NOTE: If you open the dryer door prior to the end of the Wrinkle Prevent option, the dryer will go into standby.
   • Cycle Signal
   • Use this option to turn the signal indicating the end of a drying cycle to low, medium, high, or off. The volume you select here will also be applied to the Damp Dry Signal.
   • NOTE: You may also turn off the tones that sound when a feature, setting, or option is touched. Touch and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for about 3 seconds to turn sounds to low, medium, high, or off.
   • Damp Dry Signal
   • Touch to turn the Damp Dry Signal on or off. When selected, a series of beeps will sound when the load is damp, but not completely dry. This will allow you to take clothes out of the load that do not need to dry completely. This option is available on some cycles. The Damp Dry signal is selected as a default for the Bulky Items/Normal, Bulky Items/Wrinkle Control, and Bulky Items/Heavy Duty cycles, as a reminder to manually reposition bulky loads midway through the cycle.
   • Control Lock
   • Use this option to lock the controls of the dryer and avoid an accidental change in cycle options or preferences during a drying cycle.
   • Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the controls of the dryer. During this time, the LED Display will count down “3-2-1.” Once the controls are locked, the LED Display will display “Loc.”
   • NOTE: The Control Lock function may be enabled when recovering from a power failure. To unlock the control, touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for at least 3 seconds.
   • Eco Dry Option
   • The Eco Dry option will default on only for the Normal cycle and is only available on that cycle. This option allows you to increase your energy savings by using a slightly lower heat level. The Eco Dry option will increase drying times by approximately 40 minutes, which will be reflected on the LED Display. If optimal time is desired, touch ECO DRY to turn off this option.
6. LED DISPLAY
   • When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up and the Estimated Time Remaining (for Automatic Cycles) will vary depending on the cycle selection, or actual time remaining for Timed Dry cycles (for Manual Cycles) will be displayed.

CYCLE STATUS INDICATORS

The Cycle Status Indicators show the progress of a cycle. Not all indicators are available on all models.

Sensing

The Sensing indicator will light periodically during Sensor Cycles to indicate that the moisture sensor on the dryer is operating. This indicator will not light during Timed Cycles or options such as Wrinkle Prevent.

Wet

The load is still wet and/or the cycle just started.

Damp

This indicator shows that the load is partially dried and items that you may wish to hang up or iron while still damp may be removed.

Cool Down

The dryer has finished drying with heat and is now tumbling the load without heat to cool it down.

Check Vent

The Check Vent indicator is a feature available for Automatic cycles only. This indicator will show the status of airflow through the dryer and the dryer vent system for the dryer’s life. During the sensing phase at the beginning of the cycle, the Check Vent light will come on if a blocked vent or low airflow issue is detected. This light will stay on for the entire cycle. Should the Check Vent light illuminate, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section for potential solutions to the issue.

The light will be cleared upon completion of the cycle, touching Power, or opening the door. The Check Vent light will continue to illuminate during the cycle unless the root cause is resolved.

REMEMBER: The dryer will continue to operate even while the indicator is lit, but poor airflow can impact dry times and overall performance. For more information on maintaining good airflow, see “Check Your Vent System for Good Airflow.”

NOTE: If there are other error issues during a cycle, the Check Vent indicator will not light up. See the “Troubleshooting” section.

End

This will indicate that the selected cycle has ended and the load may be removed from the dryer. If Wrinkle Prevent has been selected, the dryer may continue to tumble the load, even if “End” is displayed.

Control Lock

This will illuminate once the controls are locked

CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR CYCLES

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.

If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered. If there is a power failure, settings will return to the default.

Not all features and cycles are available on all models.

Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

Use Sensor Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings

The dryer senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Use the Normal dryness level to provide optimal energy savings

Load Size Recommendations

For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted for each cycle.

Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than 1/4 full.

Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.

Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full. Do not tightly pack. Items need to tumble freely

CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED CYCLES

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.

If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered (except on Quick). If there is a power failure, settings will return to the default.

Not all features and cycles are available on all models.

Not all settings and options are available on each cycle

Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles

When you select a Timed Cycle, the time appears in the display. Use More Time and Less Time to increase or decrease the time in 5-minute increments.

The maximum dry time is 150 minutes.

Selecting the Drying Temperature

A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.

A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying mediumweight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.

Use a no heat (air) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.

Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions.

Load Size Recommendations

For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle.

Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than 1/4 full.

Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.

Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full. Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely

NOTE: Government energy certifications for this model were based on the Normal Cycle, Highest Temperature Setting, Normal Dryness Level, Eco Dry On. The as-shipped defaults were the same as the Government Energy Certification Settings except the default Temperature Setting of Medium was adjusted to the Highest Temperature Setting.

USING YOUR DRYER

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the Important Safety Instructions before operating this appliance.

Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. For additional cleaning information, see “Dryer Care.” 2. Load the dryer

Open the door by pulling on the handle. Place laundry in the dryer. Add a dryer sheet to wet load, if desired. Close the door. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack the dryer. Items need to tumble freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor drying performance and may increase wrinkling and tangling.

Touch POWER to turn on the dryer.

Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide” for more information about each cycle.

You may adjust different settings, depending on whether you have selected a Sensor Cycle or Timed Cycle. See the "Cycle Guide” for detailed information.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles. Not all cycles are on all models.

Sensor Cycles:

The temperature may be changed by touching Temp until the desired dry temperature is lit. Once a cycle has started, the temperature can be changed during the first 5–8 minutes of the cycle.

You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load. Touch DRYNESS to scroll from Less to More to automatically adjust the dryness level at which the dryer will shut off. Once a dryness level is set, it can be changed during the first 5–8 minutes of the cycle.

Sensor cycles give the best drying in the shortest time.

Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. Drying time is estimated and may change throughout the cycle. Drying time cannot be changed on Sensor Cycles.

Timed Cycles:

When you select a Timed Cycle, the time appears in the display. Touch MORE TIME or LESS TIME to increase or decrease the time in 5-minute increments.

The temperature may be changed by touching Temp until the desired dry temperature is lit. The temperature cannot be changed if the temperature is started with Air.

Add additional options such as Wrinkle Prevent and/or Eco Dry by touching that option. If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, select Wrinkle Prevent before touching Start/Pause.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.

To begin the cycle, touch and hold START/PAUSE until the display counts down “3-2-1” and the dryer starts.

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce wrinkling. If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, select the Wrinkle Prevent option.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

USING THE DRYING RACK

To purchase a drying rack for your dryer, see “Accessories” for more information. You will need your model and serial number and the purchase date. Remove and discard any packing material before use.

Use the drying rack for items that you do not want to tumble dry, such as sweaters and tennis shoes. When you use the drying rack, the drum continues to turn, but the rack remains stationary.

The drying rack is intended for use with the Timed Dry cycle only. The drying rack cannot be used with Sensor Cycles.

To use the drying rack:

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the lint screen.

1. Open dryer door.

2. Align the two hooks on the front of the drying rack with the holes in the dryer door opening and press down fully into holes. Rest the rear support on the dryer back ledge.

3. Place wet items on top of the drying rack. Allow space around items for air to circulate. The drying rack does not move, but the drum will rotate; be sure to leave adequate clearance between items and the inside of the dryer drum. Make sure items do not hang over the edges or between drying rack grille.

4. Close the door.

5. Select a Timed Dry cycle. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air setting.

6. When the cycle is selected, the display shows the default time. You can change the actual time in the cycle by increasing or decreasing the cycle time.

7. Start the dryer.

NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any lint accumulated from items dried on the drying rack after the cycle is finished.

DRYER CARE

CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the airflow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the drye

CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR

To clean dryer drum:

1. Use a mild hand dish detergent mixed at a low concentration with very warm water, and rub with a soft cloth.
2. Rinse well with a wet sponge or towel.
3. Tumble a load of clean clothes or towels to dry drum

OR

Use a microfiber cloth and hot water in a spray bottle to clean the drum and a second microfiber towel to dry.

NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the rear of the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid transfer of dye.

REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT

From Inside the Dryer Cabinet

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified appliance servicer.

From the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean:

1. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
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2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

IMPORTANT:

• Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
• If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See "Venting Requirements” in the Installation Instructions.

AS-NEEDED CLEANING

Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen is in the dryer.

Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

To wash:

1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent.
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4. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
5. Rinse screen with hot water.
6. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel.
7. Reinstall screen in dryer.

NON-USE, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE

Non-Use or Storage Care

Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should:

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

Moving Care

For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Gas models only: Close shut-off valve in gas supply line.
3. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe.
4. Gas models only: Cap the open gas supply line.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6. Use tape to secure dryer door.

For direct-wired dryers:

1. Disconnect power.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use tape to secure dryer door.

Reinstalling the Dryer

Follow the Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect the dryer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Dryer will not run

• Door not closed completely.
  • Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
• PUSH to START knob not pressed firmly or held long enough.
  • Press and hold the PUSH to START knob until you hear the dryer drum moving.
• Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker has tripped.
  • Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace both fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
• Incorrect power supply.
  • Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified electrician.
• Wrong type of fuse.
  • Use a time-delay fuse.

Dryer will not turn off

• Dryer door was opened prior to the end of the Wrinkle Prevent option.
  • If you open the dryer door prior to the end of the Wrinkle Prevent option, the dryer will go into the Pause mode. You will need to touch Power to turn off or touch Start/Pause to continue the Wrinkle Prevent option.

Dryer will not heat

• Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker has tripped.
  • The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
• Incorrect power supply.
  • Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified electrician.
• Supply line valve not open.
  • For gas dryers, make sure that the valve on the gas supply line is open.

Thumping noise

• Dryer hasn’t been used in a while. This is normal.
  • The thumping sound should diminish after a few minutes of use.

Rattling or vibrating noise

• A small object caught between the edges of dryer drum.
  • Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean out pockets before laundering.
• Dryer isn’t properly leveled.
  • The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the Installation Instructions. All four dryer feet should be in firm contact with the floor.
• Clothing is balled up in dryer.
  • When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.

Clicking noise

• Gas valve operating.
  • On gas dryers, you may hear the gas valve clicking as it opens and closes. This is normal.

Drying times are too long and clothes are not getting dry

• Lint screen is clogged with lint.
  • Clean lint screen before each load.
• Eco Dry option is on.
  • For optimal dry times, turn off the Eco Dry option.
• The exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood is clogged with lint, restricting air movement.
  • Run the dryer for 5–10 minutes. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See the Installation Instructions.
• The exhaust vent is not the correct length.
  • Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See the Installation Instructions.
• The exhaust vent diameter is not the correct size.
  • Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.

Drying times are too long and clothes are not getting dry (cont.)

• The dryer is not level.
  • Clothes not contacting the moisture sensors during Sensor cycles. See “Level Dryer” in the Installation Instructions.
• The load is too large and heavy to dry quickly.
  • Separate the load to tumble freely.
• Fabric softener sheets are blocking the grille.
  • The air outlet grille is just inside the door, behind the lint screen. Check that it is not blocked by a fabric softener sheet. Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
• The dryer is located in a room with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC).
  • Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC).
• The dryer is located in a closet.
  • Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See the Installation Instructions.

Cycle time is too short

• The load may not be contacting the sensor strips on Sensor cycles.
  • Level the dryer. See the Installation Instructions. All four dryer feet should be in firm contact with the floor.
• The Sensor cycle is ending early.
  • Change the dryness level setting on Sensor Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle.

Lint on load

• Lint screen is clogged with lint.
  • Clean lint screen before each load

Stains on load

• Improper use of fabric softener.
  • Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments.

Stains on drum

• Loose dyes in clothes.
  • Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). These will not transfer to other clothing.

Loads are wrinkled

• The load was not removed from dryer at the end of the cycle.
  • Use a cycle with Wrinkle Control to tumble the load without heat to avoid wrinkling.
• Dryer tightly packed.
  • Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely and reduce formation of wrinkles.

Odors

• Recent painting, staining, or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located.
  • Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
• The electric dryer is being used for the first time.
  • The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor will be gone after the first cycle.

Load too hot

• Load removed before cooldown portion of cycle complete.
  • Allow the dryer to complete the cooldown portion of the cycle before removing the load.
• Using Timed Dry cycle with a high temperature setting.
  • Select a Sensor cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid overdrying the load.

“PF” (power failure)

• The drying cycle has been interrupted by a power failure.
  • Touch and hold START/PAUSE to restart the dryer cycle or touch POWER to clear the display.

“L2” Diagnostic Code (low or no line voltage condition)

• There may be a problem with your home power supply, keeping the dryer’s heater from turning on.
  • The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present. Touch any pad to clear the code from the display and return to the estimated time remaining.
  • NOTE: This error will only show during the initial installation. Try the following:
    • Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
    • Confirm that the power cord is properly installed. Refer to the Installation Instructions for details.
    • Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.

“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3 E1, etc.) variable service codes

• The dryer is in need of service.
  • If a code beginning with an “F” appears in the display, alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected a problem that requires service. Call for service.

Check Vent indicator is lit

• The lint screen or vent is clogged; the vent is crushed or kinked or has too many turns.
  • The dryer will continue to run when this indicator is lit. Try the following:
    • Clean lint screen.
    • Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is crushed or kinked.
    • Confirm that the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint and debris.
    • Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and debris.
    • Confirm that your vent system falls within the recommended run length and number of elbows for the type of vent you are using. Refer to “Plan Vent System” in the Installation Instructions for details.
    • Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
    • If the indicator remains lit, have your entire home venting run cleaned.

“Loc”

• The Control Lock is enabled.
  • Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds to unlock the controls of the dryer. During this time, the LED Display will count down “3-2-1.” When the Control Lock is disabled, the LED Display will clear.

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