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DRYER USE
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
This booklet covers several different models. Your dryer may not
have all the cycles and features described.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to
remove dust from storing and shipping.
1. Clean lint screen before each load. See “Cleaning the Lint
Screen.”
2. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the
type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting to dry most heavy to medium-weight fabrics.
4. (OPTIONAL) If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set it to
the recommended setting for the type of fabric being dried.
See Dryer Cycle Descriptions (separate sheet) for temperature
suggestions. On some models, temperature is included in the
cycle selections.
5. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have a WRINKLE PREVENT
setting. When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer
as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. This feature
periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without
heat to help avoid wrinkling.
6. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have an End of Cycle Signal as
part of the Push To Start button. This signal is helpful when
drying items that should be removed from the dryer as soon
as it stops. Turn the PUSH TO START button to ON or OFF.
The signal will sound only if the selector is set to On.
7. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package
instructions.
8. Press PUSH TO START.
Stopping and Restarting
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
To stop your dryer
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when
the dryer is not in use.
To restart your dryer
Close the door. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).
Press PUSH TO START.
How Automatic Drying Works
During the Automatic Drying Cycle, the exhaust temperature of
the dryer determines the drying time and dryness levels. A
thermostat signals the Cycle Control knob when to move into
Cool Down. The drying time for an Automatic Drying Cycle
depends on load type and load size. When you are drying a large
or heavy load, the Cycle Control knob may take a long time before
it begins to advance into Cool Down. Automatic Drying Cycle
takes the guesswork out of drying time and enhances fabric care.
The amount of time that is displayed is the estimated time
remaining in the cycle.
Drying Rack Option
Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows
without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack does not move.
If your model does not have a drying rack, you may be able to
purchase one for your model. To find out whether your model
allows drying rack usage and for information on ordering, please
refer to the front page of your manual or contact the dealer from
whom you purchased your dryer.
NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do not
use the automatic cycle with the drying rack.
To use the drying rack
1. Place drying rack in dryer.
Style 1: Your drying rack has front legs. Slide rear pegs into
the dimples on the back wall of the dryer. Lower the front legs
to rest on the dryer opening.
Style 2: Your drying rack does not have front legs. Do not
remove the lint screen. Slide drying rack over the bottom of
the dryer door opening. Push down to secure rack on frame.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
