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3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for
the type of load being dried. See “Drying, Cycle and
Temperature Tips.”
4. Select a temperature setting on models with a temperature
selector. The cycle descriptions include temperature setting
suggestions.
NOTE: The temperature selector is part of the Cycle Control
knob on some models.
5. Select the End of Cycle Signal, if available. The signal is
helpful when drying permanent press or synthetics. Promptly
remove these items from the dryer at the end of the cycle to
prevent wrinkles.
6. Select Wrinkle Guard, if available.
7. Press PUSH TO START. Your gas dryer has an electronic
ignition system for the burner which is fully automatic; no
action is needed by the user (there is no pilot light).
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends.
How Automatic Drying Works
During the Auto Dry Cycle, the exhaust temperature of the dryer
determines the drying time and dryness levels. A thermostat
signals the Cycle Control Knob when to move into Cool Down.
The drying time for an Auto Dry Cycle depends on load type and
load size. When drying a large or heavy load, the Cycle Control
Knob may take a long time before it begins to advance into Cool
Down. The Auto Dry Cycle takes the guesswork out of drying
time and enhances fabric care. The amount of time that is
displayed is the estimated time remaining in the cycle.
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
1. Close the door.
2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).
3. Press PUSH TO START.
Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips
Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.
Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few
minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle.
Drying tips
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Follow care label directions when they are available.
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If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package
instructions.
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To reduce wrinkling, remove the load from the dryer as soon
as tumbling stops. This is especially important for permanent
press, knits and synthetic fabrics.
Cycle and temperature tips
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Use a Hot (or High) Heat setting for drying heavyweight items
such as towels and work clothes.
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Use a Medium Heat setting for drying medium weight items
such as sheets, underwear, permanent press fabrics and
some knits.
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Use a Low Heat setting for drying lightweight items such as
lingerie, blouses, dresses and some knits.
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Use a no-heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic or heat-sensitive
fabrics.
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Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for
various loads, refer to the care label directions. If you are unsure
of the temperature to select for a load, select a lower setting
rather than a higher setting.
Cycle Descriptions
This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may vary
from the model shown, and may not have all of the cycles and
features described.
Cycle Control knob
Auto Dry cycle
Use your Automatic cycle to dry most loads. Your dryer has a
control that senses the moisture level in the load and shuts off
when the load reaches the selected dryness.
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Select the temperature from the temperature selector based
on the fabrics in your load.
After drying a load, check the dryness.
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If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to
Delicates the next time you dry a similar load.
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If a load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using a
Timed cycle. Select a setting closer to Heavy the next time
you dry a similar load.
NOTE: Drying time varies with an Automatic cycle. The type of
fabric, the size of the load, and the dryness selected affect drying
time. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.”
Timed Drying cycle(s)
Use Timed Drying for heavyweight and bulky items, such as
bedspreads and work clothes or large loads that require a long
drying time. Set the temperature selector, if available, to Hot (or
High) Heat.
On some models, you may use the Timed Drying cycle for
lightweight items such as lingerie or knits. Set the temperature
selector, if available, based on the fabrics in your load.
NOTE: Use your Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if items
are still damp after the Automatic cycle.
