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DRYER USE
Starting Your Dryer
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to
remove dust from storing and shipping.
1.
Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
2.
Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for
the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred setting
to dry most heavyweight and medium weight loads. See
“Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”
3.
Select a temperature setting on models with a Temp/Fabric
selector. The cycle descriptions include temperature setting
suggestions.
NOTE:
The temperature selector is part of the Cycle Contol
knob on some models.
4.
Select the End of Cycle Signal, if available. The signal is
helpful when drying permanent press or synthetics. Promptly
remove these items from the dryer at the end of the cycle to
prevent wrinkles.
On some models you may have:
■
An automatic End of Cycle Signal that will sound when
cycle is completed.
■
An End of Cycle Signal that can be adjusted. Turn the
selector to the desired volume.
■
An End of Cycle Signal that is part of the START button.
Turn the START button to ON or OFF.
5.
Select the desired option. See “Additional Features.”
6.
Push the START button.
Stopping and Restarting
You can stop your dryer any time 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
1.
Close the door.
2.
Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).
3.
Push START.
Loading
Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow
space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows
examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.
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.
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.
Heavy work
clothes
3 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans,
2 pair of overalls, 3 shirts
Delicates
3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips,
6 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear,
1 child’s outfit
Towels
10 bath towels, 10 hand towels,
14 washcloths, 1 bath mat
Mixed Load
3 double sheets, 4 pillowcases,
8 T-shirts, 6 pair of shorts, 2 blouses,
8 handkerchiefs