Maytag W10196552A, User Instructions

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DRYER USE
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
g asoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anythin g that has ever had anythin g
flammable on it (even after washin g ).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anythin g that has ever had any type of oil on
it (includin g cookin g oils).
Items containin g foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by usin g an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to
remove dust from storing and shipping.
1. Clean lint screen before each load. See “Cleaning the Lint
Screen.”
2. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the
type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting to dry most heavy to medium-weight fabrics.
4. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have an END OF CYCLE SIGNAL.
The signal is helpful when drying items that should be removed
from the dryer as soon as it stops. The End of Cycle signal is part
of the Start button and is selectable. Turn the Start button to ON
or OFF. The signal will sound only if the selector is set to On.
5. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package instructions.
6. Press the PUSH TO START button.
Stopping and Restarting
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
To stop your dryer
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the
dryer is not in use.
To restart your dryer
Close the door. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired). Press
the PUSH TO START button.