6
Operating Your Dryer
The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer
to “Laundry Tips” on page 19 for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most
types of washables.
NOTES:
• Make sure your dryer is properly vented outdoors before using it. See warning below and
your Installation Instructions.
• Make sure your dryer is properly installed in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is
above 7°C (45°F).
• Make sure your dryer is leveled on a floor that can support the weight.
Starting your dryer
1. Load clothes into the dryer and close
the door.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to do so can result in death
or fire.
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Never place items in the dryer that are
dampened with gasoline or other
flammable fluids.
Do not wash or dry items soiled with
vegetable or cooking oils because
they may contain some oil after
laundering.
Doing so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the
desired cycle. Use the Energy
Preferred Automatic Setting (
*
)
to dry most loads (see page 8).
3. If your dryer has a Temperature Selector,
set it to the desired setting
(see page 10). Some dryer
models have either a rotary
knob or tap touch
Temperature Selector.
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when
a cycle ends.
4. Push the Start Button.
High
Low