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Cycle Settings

Cycle Options

Drying Temperature

To change the preset temperature, press the 

TEMP

 button 

to scroll to the desired setting.

To protect your fabrics, not all temperatures are available 
with every cycle.

The temperature selected for the cycle will be remembered 
and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future. To 
return to factory settings, press the 

Pause/Cancel

 and 

Select

 

buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds.

High

High is recommended for sturdy fabrics.

Med-High

Med-High is recommended for regular fabrics.

Medium

Medium is recommended for wrinkle free, permanent press 
and lightweight fabrics.

Low

Low is recommended for delicate fabrics.

No Heat

This setting (no heat) should only be used with a 

Timed 

Dry

 cycle to dry items containing feathers, down, foam 

rubber, plastics or rubber-like materials; to refresh clothing, 
stuffed animal, pillows or blankets; and to dust draperies.

Dryness Level (Auto Dry)

To change the preset level, press the 

Dryness

 button to scroll 

to the degree of dryness desired.

To protect your fabrics, not all 

Dryness

 levels are available 

with every cycle. If a 

Dryness

 level is not appropriate for the 

cycle, it cannot be selected.

The 

Dryness

 level selected for the cycle will be remembered 

and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future. To 

 To change the temperature once the cycle has begun, 

press the 

Pause/Cancel

 button 

once

, make the new selec-

tion and press 

Start

 again.

 To change the 

Dryness

 level once the cycle has 

begun, press the 

Pause/Cancel

 button 

once

, make the new 

selection and press 

Start

 again.

Follow the fabric care label 
instructions on items to be 
washed.

For best results

Appropriate 

Temperature

Dryness

 level and 

Options

 will 

automatically be displayed for each cycle. The settings can be 
changed before the cycle is started.

If changes are attempted after the cycle starts, the lights will 
blink, the signal will beep and “

Err

” will be displayed.

return to factory settings, press the 

Pause/Cancel

 and 

Select

 

buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds.

Select the 

Normal

 dryness level for most 

Auto Dry

 cycles.

Occasionally a load may seem too damp or over-dried at the 
end of the cycle. To increase drying time for similar loads in 
the future, select 

More Dry

. For loads requiring less drying 

time, select 

Less Dry

.

Select 

Damp

 for items you wish to partially dry before hang-

ing or ironing.

To select or delete the 

Soft Heat

Shrink Guard

Wrinkle 

Rid

, or 

Cycle Signal

, press 

OPTIONS

 until the blinking light 

indicates the desired option. Then, while it is blinking, press 

Select

. The indicator will light when the option has been se-

lected. It will no longer be lighted when the option has been 
removed.

Not all options are available on every model or are compatible 
with every cycle. The indicator will not light if the option is 
not available with that cycle.

 To change the options once the cycle has begun, 

press the 

Pause/Cancel

 button 

once

, make the new selec-

tion and press 

Start

 again.

The options selected for the cycle will be remembered and 
recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future. To 
return to factory settings, press the 

Pause/Cancel

 and 

Select

 

buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds.

Soft Heat

Select the 

Soft Heat

 option to protect a load from 

excessive heat which can lead to shrinking and over-drying. 
The drying temperature will be gradually reduced as the 
load dries.

Shrink Guard

Select 

Shrink Guard

 to lower the initial drying temperature. 

Add it to the 

Soft Heat

 option to further protect  fabrics 

from overdrying.

Wrinkle Rid

Select 

Wrinkle Rid

 if the dried load might not be removed 

promptly at the end of the cycle. The dry load will continue  
tumbling without heat for 30 minutes to help reduce 
wrinkling. When the 

Cycle Signal

 is selected, a beep will 

be heard periodically. The load may be removed any time 
during 

Wrinkle Rid

.

Cycle Signal

A signal will sound at the end of the cycle and periodically 
during 

Wrinkle Rid

 if this option is selected.

Summary of Contents for C8909

Page 1: ... Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 P N 137218700A 0905 Use Care Guide Gas Electric Dryer Guide d utilisation et d entretien Sécheuse à Gaz ou Électrique Models Modèles C8909 C8919 C9909 color number numéro de couleur Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...fore using this appliance This book contains valuable information about Operation Care Service Keep it in a safe place Read and Save These Instructions Record Your Model and Serial Numbers The model and serial numbers of your dryer are found on the dryer serial plate located of the left side of the door opening Record and retain these numbers Model Number ____________________________ Serial Number...

Page 3: ...ime Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons when using this dryer comply with the basic warnings listed below Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t ...

Page 4: ...nal injuries Drying Procedures 1 Prepare load for drying Dry items of similar fabric weight and construction in the same load Separate dark items from light colored items Separate items that shed lint from those that attract lint Check for stains which may not have been removed in washing Repeat stain removal process and wash again before drying Dryer heat may permanently set some stains Place del...

Page 5: ...s the Pause Cancel and Select buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds To provide the best care for your laundry not every setting or option is available with every cycle If a setting or option is not available for the cycle selected the indicator will not light 5 Start the cycle To add or remove items when the dryer is running open the door The dryer will stop when the door is op...

Page 6: ... synthetic apparel worn for working out running swimming cycling tennis and similar activities Delicate Select this Auto Dry cycle for knits and delicate items Timed Dry Cycles FIRE HAZARD To avoid fire hazard do not use heat to dry items containing feathers or down foam rub ber plastics similarly textured rubber like materials Use the Timed Dry cycle and the Air Fluff No Heat setting Bulky Select...

Page 7: ...ignal will beep and Err will be displayed return to factory settings press the Pause Cancel and Select buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds Select the Normal dryness level for most Auto Dry cycles Occasionally a load may seem too damp or over dried at the end of the cycle To increase drying time for similar loads in the future select More Dry For loads requiring less drying ti...

Page 8: ... Rack some models moisture sensing bars Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried Insert the rack into the dryer drum resting the back support on the moisture sensor bars and the front legs on the air grill Place items to be dried on top of the rack leaving space between items and not allowing them to hang over the sides or through the holes The weight should not exceed 10 ...

Page 9: ...an collect lint and dust over time An excessive amount of lint build up could result in inefficient drying and possible fire hazard Clean the lint filter after every load To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property comply with the basic warnings listed in the Important Safety Instructions and those listed below FIRE HAZARD A clothes dryer produces combustible lint The dryer mus...

Page 10: ...d a fabric softener sheet and tumble without heat Use lint brush or roller to remove lint Do not overload dryer Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to reduce static electricity Remove items when they are slightly damp to avoid overdrying Check that lint filter is clean and in place Pilling Fibers break off ball up and cling to fabric Overdrying Use a lint brush or shaver to re move pills Use fa...

Page 11: ... with lint Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint filter before starting each cycle Exhaust duct requirements have not been met Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made of rigid or semi rigid metal When in place the duct must have no more than two 90 bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt ci...

Page 12: ...ed and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 to arrange for free repair If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty covers onl...

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