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Drying Rack (optional)

The drying rack is useful for machine drying items you would not 
necessarily want to tumble dry or that you would normally line dry 
(for example, tennis shoes, pillows, stuffed toys).

If your model does not have a drying rack, you can order one by  
contacting the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.

To use the drying rack

1. Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer. 

Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening.

2. Put the wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between 

the items so air can reach all the surfaces. Close the door.

NOTE: Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack.

3. Select cycle and temperature to match the fabrics in your 

load. Items containing foam, rubber or plastic must be dried 
on a clothesline or by using an air cycle. Refer to the following 
table.

4. Press Start. Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.

NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do not 
use the automatic cycle with the drying rack.   

*(Minutes). Reset cycle to complete drying if needed. 

DRYER CARE

Cleaning the Dryer Location

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the 
flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Cleaning the Lint Screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint 
can increase drying time.

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. 

Every load cleaning

1. The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer. Pull the lint 

screen toward you. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. 
Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to 
remove.

2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

As needed cleaning

1. Roll lint off 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. Scrub 

lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.

4. Rinse screen with hot water.

5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Insert lint 

screen back into dryer.

Rack Dry

Cycle

Temp

Time*

Wool Sweaters

Block to shape and lay flat on 
the rack

Timed Low

60

Stuffed toys or pillows

Cotton or polyester fiber filled

Timed Low

60

Stuffed toys or pillows

Foam rubber filled

Air 

(no heat)

None

90

Sneakers or canvas shoes

Air 

(no heat)

None

90

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Summary of Contents for W10110521

Page 1: ...ELECTRIC DRYERS Use CareGuide Table of Contents 2 W10110521 ...

Page 2: ...n t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read...

Page 3: ...ned in washed in soaked in or spotted with gasoline dry cleaning solvents cooking oils or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapours that could ignite or explode Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded remove the doors to the drying co...

Page 4: ... serial number label C Dryer drum D Lint screen E Exhaust grill F Wide opening door Additional features your dryer may have Super wide swing door End of Cycle Signal selector Wrinkle Guard II selector Automatic Dry sensor Optional purchase Drying rack B C D E F A ...

Page 5: ...ing is complete be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check DRYER USE StartingYourDryer This booklet covers several different models Your dryer may not have all of 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 the lint screen before or after each c...

Page 6: ...eat setting for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes Use a Medium Heat setting for drying medium weight items such as sheets underwear permanent press fabrics and some knits Use a Low Heat setting for drying lightweight items such as lingerie blouses dresses and some knits Use a no heat air setting for rubber plastic or heat sensitive fabrics Line dry bonded or laminated fabric...

Page 7: ...Heat TUMBLE PRESS setting Select this cycle to help remove wrinkles from items such as clothing packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in the dryer too long Set the Temperature selector if available to Medium or Low Heat depending on the fabrics in your load Damp Dry Select this cycle to dry items to a damp level or to dry items that do not require an entire drying cycle Use the Da...

Page 8: ...ore each load A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time 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 Every load cleaning 1 The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer Pull...

Page 9: ...done by a qualified person From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years or more often depending on dryer usage VacationandMovingCare Vacation 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 p...

Page 10: ...d side to side The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed See the Installation Instructions Is the clothing knotted or balled up When balled up the load will bounce causing the dryer to vibrate Separate the load items and restart the dryer Timer does not noticeably advance Is the dryer set to Timed or Air Dry The timer moves slowly and continuously for the time setting Is the dryer set to Aut...

Page 11: ...ler loads that can tumble freely Odors Have you recently been painting staining or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located If so ventilate the area When the odors or fumes are gone from the area rewash and dry the clothing Is the dryer being used for the first time The new electric heating element may have an odor The odor will be gone after the first cycle ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before ...

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