Whirlpool 8578901 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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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 ordering information, please
refer to the front page of the 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
Do not remove the lint screen.
1. Open dryer door.
2. Place drying rack inside dryer drum, positioning the back wire
on the ledge of the inner dryer back panel. Push down on
front edge of drying rack to secure over the lint screen.
3. Put the wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between
the items so air can reach all the surfaces.
NOTE: Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack.
4. Close the door.
5. Press the POWER button.
6. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature (see following
chart). Items containing foam, rubber or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using the Air Only temperature setting.
7. You must select a time by pressing TIMING Up or Down.
Reset time as needed to complete drying. Refer to the
following table.
8. Press (and hold) START button (about 1 second).
This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and
the suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Actual
drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold.
*(Minutes) Reset time 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 ventilation air.
A. Front edge
A. Dryer rack front edge
B. Dryer back panel
A
A
B
Rack Dry Setting Temp. Time*
Wool Sweaters
Block to shape and lay flat on
the rack.
Timed
Dry
Low 60
Stuffed toys or pillows
Cotton or polyester fiber filled
Timed
Dry
Low 60
Stuffed toys or pillows
Foam rubber filled
Timed
Dry
Air Only
(no heat)
90
Sneakers or canvas shoes Timed
Dry
Air Only
(no heat)
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.