STARTING YOUR DRYER
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:
To reduce
the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
before
operating
this appliance.
Before
using your dryer, wipe
the dryer drum with a damp
cloth
to remove
dust from
storing and shipping.
[]
Clean
lint screen before
each
load.
See "Cleaning
the Lint Screen".
[]
Load clothes
loosely into the dryer
and
close the door. Do not pack the dryer.
Allow
space for clothes
to tumble
freely.
[]
Turn the CYCLE CONTROL
knob to the
recommended
cycle and temperature
for the type of load
being dried.
See
"Drying,
Cycle, and Temperature
Tips."
[]
On 120 volt models,
slide WASH/DRY
selector
to DRY.
Push fo Start
Dryer
v
[]
Press the PUSH TO START DRYER knob.
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 DRYER knob.
LOADING
Load clothes
loosely into the dryer.
Do not pack
the dryer. Allow
space for clothes
to tumble
freely.
The following
chart
shows
examples
of balanced
loads that would
allow
for proper
tumbling.
Heavy work
clothes
2 pair pants, 3 work shirts
Delicates
I camisole,
2 slips, 4 undergarments,
1 set of sleep wear, I half slip
Towels
9 bath towels
or 6 bath towels,
3 hand towels, 6 washcloths
Mixed
Load
2 pillowcases,
1 T-shirt, 2 shirts,
I pair pants
Knits
2 pants, 2 shirts; or 3 dresses
Permanent
6 shirts; or 2 double
sheets & 2 pillowcases;
Press
or 2 single sheets & 2 pillowcases
Fire Hazard
No washer
can compJetely
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.
DRYING, CYCLE, AND TEMPERATURE TiPS
Select the correct
cycle and temperature
for your load.
Drying
flps
[]
Follow
care label directions
when they are available.
[]
If you use fabric
softener
sheets, use only those labeled
as dryer
safe. Follow
package
instructions.
[]
Remove the load from the dryer
as soon as tumbiing
stops
to reduce
wrinkJing.
This is especially
important
for permanent
press, knits, and synthetic
fabrics.
Cycle
and temperature
flps
[]
Dry most loads using the Auto
Dry Normai
setting.
[]
Use the More setting
for drying
heavyweight
items such
as towels and work clothes.
[]
Use an Auto
Dry NormaJ
setting
for drying
medium
weight
items such as sheets, underwear,
permanent
press fabrics,
and some knits.
[]
Use the Less setting
for drying
lightweight
items such as
lingerie,
blouses, dresses, and some knits.
[]
Use Air Only
setting
for rubber,
plastic,
or heat-sensitive
fabrics.
[]
Line dry bonded
or laminated
fabrics.
If you are unsure of the temperature
to select for a load,
select a
lower setting
rather than a higher
setting.
NOTE:
If you have questions
about
drying
temperatures
for various
loads, refer to the care
label directions.
27