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DRYER USE
Starting Your Dryer
This booklet covers several different models. Your dryer may not
have all of the cycles and features described.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to
remove dust from storing and shipping.
Starting Rotary Models
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 setting to
dry most heavy to medium weight fabrics.
4. If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set it to the
recommended setting for the type of fabric being dried. See
“Dryer Cycle Descriptions” (separate sheet) for temperature
suggestions. On some models, temperature is included in the
cycle selections.
5. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have a WRINKLE SHIELD™
feature selector. When you are unable to remove a load from
the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. This feature
periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without
heat to help avoid wrinkling.
6. (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.
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On some models, the volume of the End of Cycle signal
can be adjusted. Turn the selector to the desired volume.
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On other models, 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.
7. Select the desired Option. See “Dryer Cycle Descriptions”
(separate sheet).
8. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package
instructions.
9. Push the 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).
Push the START button.
Starting Electronic Models
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. Select one of the Automatic or Timed Cycles.
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Use the Heavy Duty, Towels/Cotton or Normal cycles to
dry most heavyweight and medium weight fabrics.
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If you select an Automatic Cycle, you may change the
dryness level. Press the plus (+) or minus (-) pads for
MORE DRY or LESS DRY.
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If you select a Timed Cycle, you may change the time and
temperature settings. To change the time, press the plus
(+) or minus (-) pads to get MORE TIME or LESS TIME. To
change the temperature press the TIMED CYCLES TEMP
pad.
4. Select the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting, if desired. When you
are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops,
wrinkles can form. This feature periodically tumbles,
rearranges and fluffs the load without heat to help avoid
wrinkling.
5. Select the CYCLE SIGNAL, if desired. The signal is helpful
when drying items that should be removed from the dryer as
soon as it stops.
6. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package
instructions.
7. Push the START pad.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
