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 Operates with any cycle. (on models so equipped)

The signal control can be set anywhere between
OFF and LOUD, depending on the desired sound

 The 

 will sound just before the end of the

.\

cycle to remind you to remove the clothes.

 ●

To stop the signal while sounding, turn the signal
control to OFF or advance the Cycle Selector to OFF.

The signal should always be used when drying
polyester knits or permanent press items which
should be removed as soon as the dryer stops to
help prevent setting of wrinkles.

Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips

● 

DO  NOT 

● 

REMOVE CLOTHES

● 

PLACE ON 

Garments being dried or

PROMPTLY—To help prevent

Permanent press and polyester

 should tumble freely.

wrinkling, remove clothes from

knit garments look best if placed

the dryer promptly at the end of

on hangers after drying.

the drying cycles.

The Difference Between Auto Regular and Timed Regular Drying 

(on models 

so 

equipped)

Auto Regular

Timed Regular

When using the Auto Regular Cycles, the dryer

When using the Timed Cycles, you select the number

continually senses the temperature of the air in the

of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at

dryer drum. Wet laundry keeps the air cool. When

the end of this time period.

laundry is dry enough (and the drum air warm
enough) the heat turns off. When the air cools, the
heat turns back on. This off and on cycling may
happen a number of times (depending on the fabric,
load size and Cycle Selector setting). The Cycle
Selector advances (when the heat is 

 until it

automatically turns off the dryer.

Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles 

(on models so equipped—appearance may 

Vary)

Set to AUTO REGULAR

● 

For most normal loads.

Set toward More Dry

70 

● 

For loads that include heavy-

weight fabrics.

● 

If you desire to remove more

moisture from your normal load.

Set toward Less Dry

● 

For light weight fabric loads.

 If you desire to remove less

moisture from the load.

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Summary of Contents for DLB3400S

Page 1: ...ips 8 13 Light Bulb Replacement 11 Lint Filter 7 11 Loading 7 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating the Dryer 6 8 Perrn Press Drying Tips 8 13 14 Press Guard Feature 7 Problem Solver 12 14 Safety Ins...

Page 2: ...or other Immediately call your gas supplier from a flammable vapom and liquids in the neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s vicinity of this or any other apptiance instrudions T TO DO IF YOU S LL...

Page 3: ...tore the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload Do not repair or replace any part of the applia...

Page 4: ...xhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a qualtiled individual To Minitize the Possibility of I ury Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving Before loading...

Page 5: ...added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer Service or performance problems caused by the use of these products...

Page 6: ...htly WARNING TO reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance DLB3900S and DLL3980S DLB38...

Page 7: ...at I I I I Fluff No Heat Knits elicates Low Heat I t I I Fluff No Heat option can be used with an automatic cycle but for best performance it is recommended to be used with a timed cycle NOTE Drying t...

Page 8: ...cles The Difference Between Auto Regular and Timed Regular Drying on models so equipped Auto Regular Timed Regular When using the Auto Regular Cycles the dryer When using the Timed Cycles you select t...

Page 9: ...d separately Sort by Fabric construction together whenever possible Sort by Color Separate I Whites n m m nfrommrommfromm m Sort by Weight Separate For information on tumble drying extra large items a...

Page 10: ...and shake pillow to redistribute filling for more even drying Check pillow at end of drying time if not completely dry return pillow to dryer and reset for more drying time Feather pillows dry very sl...

Page 11: ...act with the dryer is not covered by your warranty Dryer Drum Dryer Exhaust Dryer Storage The porcelain enamel drum Inspect and clean the dryer To store your dryer for a is rust resistant and requires...

Page 12: ...tion Improper ducting Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the Instigation Instructions Obstruction in exhaust ducting Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction make sure damper in ou...

Page 13: ...e clothes prompfly and hang them immediately Too many items in dryer Dry only one washer load at a time Do not combine loads Too few items in dryer If drying only one article add two or more similar a...

Page 14: ...sing Some wrinUes may remain which cannot be removed NOTE IfYOU follow good laundry procedures and permanent press clothes still come out wrintied the finish may not be good quality Also in permanent...

Page 15: ...iety of Hotpoint appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Consumers with impaired...

Page 16: ...Care material Failure of the product if it is used If you then have any questions for other than its intended purpose about operatina the product please or used commercially contact your de ler or ou...

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