Whirlpool Gold GGQ9800PB0 User Instructions Download Page 5

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Starting Electronic Models

1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not

pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package

instructions.

6. Push the START pad.

Stopping, Pausing and Restarting

You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
To stop your dryer

Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice.
To restart your dryer

Close the door. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).
Push the START pad.
To pause your dryer

Open the door or press PAUSE/CANCEL once. Close the door
and press START to resume the cycle.

NOTE: Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted
if you close the door and press START within 5 minutes. If the
cycle is interrupted for more than 5 minutes, the dryer will shut off.
You will need to select new cycle settings before restarting the
dryer.

Drying Rack

Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows
without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack does not move.
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. Place drying rack in dryer.

Style 1: Your drying rack has front legs. Slide rear pegs into
the dimples on the back wall of the dryer. Lower the front legs
to rest on the dryer opening.

Style 2: Your drying rack does not have front legs. Do not
remove the lint screen. Slide drying rack over the bottom of
the dryer door opening. Push down to secure rack on frame.

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:

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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.

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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.

Rack Dry

Cycle