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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.
Rack Dry
Setting
Temp.
Time*
(Minutes)
Wool Sweaters
Block to shape and lay flat
on the drying 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
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
NOTE:
You must remove drying rack for normal tumbling. Do not
use Sensor cycles with the drying rack.
DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Cleaning the Lint Screen
Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. A screen
blocked by lint can increase drying time. Clean the lint screen before
each load.
To clean
1.
Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your
fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is
hard to remove.
2.
Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
IMPORTANT:
■
Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged,
blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and
damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
■
If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the
exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Venting Requirements”
in the Installation Instructions.
As needed cleaning
Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the
lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your
clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry.
The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen is in
the dryer.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more
frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
To wash
1.
Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2.
Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3.
Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub
lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
4.
Rinse screen with hot water.
5.
Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in
dryer.
Cleaning the Dryer Interior
To clean dryer drum
1.
Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm
water.
2.
Apply paste to a soft cloth.
OR
Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained
area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye and stains are
removed.
3.
Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4.
Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.
NOTE:
Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue
jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer
interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain
future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid
transfer of dye.
