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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 if your model allows drying
rack usage and for ordering information, please refer to the front
page of your 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

1. Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer.

Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening.

2. Put wet items on top of rack, leaving space between items.

Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack. Close
the door.

3. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle.

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a
clothesline or by using an air cycle. Refer to the following
table.

4. Start the dryer. Reset cycle 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 combustion and ventilation air.

Cleaning the Lint Screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint
can increase drying time.
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.

Every Load Cleaning

Style 1:

1. The lint screen is located on top of the dryer. Pull the lint

screen toward you. 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.

Style 2:

1. The lint screen is located in the door of the dryer. 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.

As Needed Cleaning

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

1. Apply a non-flammable household cleaner to the stained area

of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed.

2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.
NOTE: Garments which 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
prevent dye transfer.

Removing Accumulated Lint

From Inside the Dryer Cabinet

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.

From Inside the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage.

Rack Dry

Cycle

Temp

Time

Washable wool items (block
to shape, lay flat on rack)

Timed
Drying

Low