Maytag YMEDB955FW, MGDB955FW, YMEDB955FC Owner's Manual
Use & Care Guide
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
ELECTRONIC DRYER
SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRONIQUE
W10885280A
W10885286A - SP
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY .......................................................................................2
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW ..............4
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ..................................................5
CYCLE GUIDE ..........................................................................................7
USING YOUR DRYER.............................................................................9
ADDITIONAL FEATURES ................................................................... 11
DRYER CARE.........................................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................... 14
WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 17
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. Back Cover
DRYER SAFETY
TABLE DE MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ......................................................... 18
VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR ADÉQUATE
POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ............................................. 20
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES .............21
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ............................................................... 23
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ..................................................... 25
CARACTÉRISTIQUES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES ................................ 27
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE ....................................................... 28
DÉPANNAGE ......................................................................................... 30
GARANTIE .............................................................................................. 34
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ..................................Couverture arrière
IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.
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CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW
Maintain good air flow by:
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Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
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Replace plastic or foil vent material
with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid
vent material.
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Use the shortest length of vent possible.
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Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;
each bend and curve reduces air flow.
Good
Better
Good air flow
Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently
dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and
improve your energy savings. See Installation Instructions.
The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role
in good air flow. Blocked or crushed vents as well as improper
venting installation will reduce air flow and dryer performance.
Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by
the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless of
who installed the dryer. To clean or repair venting, contact a
venting specialist.
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Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
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Remove lint from the entire length of the vent system
at least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be
sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with
your dryer for final product check.
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Clear away items from the front of the dryer.
Energy Saver
Touch to activate the Energy Saver option, which allows you to increase your energy savings by using a slightly lower heat level. Energy
Saver will increase drying time by approximately 40 minutes; the LED Display will reflect this time.
Energy Saver will default on for Normal and is only available for that cycle. For optimal energy, turn on the Energy Saver option. For
optimal time, turn off the Energy Saver option.
NOTE: Energy savings may vary across loads.
Use Sensor cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
Use the Sensor Cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Sensor Cycles, drying air
temperature and moisture level are sensed in the load. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off when the
load reaches the selected dryness. Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.
With Timed Dry and Rapid Dry, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to
over-drying. Use Timed Dry for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the drying rack.
Tips for getting the best performance from your steam dryer
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Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton garments
with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than those
without. 100% cotton items may require additional touching up
after cycles that use steam.
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Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with cycles
that use steam. It may cause temporary staining on clothes.
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Cycles that use steam are not recommended for items that
have been starched. Wash any starched or new garments prior
to using cycles that use steam.
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The Steam Refresh cycle is best for reducing light wrinkles
from loads left in the dryer too long.
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
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NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered,
touch the control panel with your finger tip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.
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POWER
Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel
a cycle at any time.
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
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Use your dryer’s cycle control knob to select available cycles
on your dryer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry
load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.
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START/PAUSE
Touch and hold until the LED comes on to start a cycle
or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it.
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TIMED DRY ADJUST
Use “+” and “–” with Timed Cycles to increase or
decrease the length of a Timed Dry or Rapid Dry cycle.
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LED DISPLAY
When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up and
the Estimated Time Remaining (for Sensor Cycles) or actual
time remaining (for Timed Cycles) will be displayed.
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SETTINGS
Touch the setting names next to the display to adjust settings.
See “Cycle Guide” for available settings on each cycle. Not all
settings are available with all cycles.
Temperature
Timed Cycles: When using Timed Cycles, you may select
a dry temperature based on the type of load you are drying.
Use the warmest setting safe for the garments in the load.
Follow garment label instructions.
Sensor Cycles: Sensor Cycles allow temperature
adjustment. At most, 4 of available temperatures (not
including Air Only) are allowed.
Dry Level
You may adjust the Dry Level on Sensor Cycles only
(except for the Sanitize and Steam Refresh cycles), if
desired.
Wrinkle Prevent
If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, touch
Wrinkle Prevent to add up to 150 minutes of periodic
tumbling to help reduce wrinkling. On some cycles, you
may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam
cycle after 60 minutes to help smooth out wrinkles.
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OPTIONS
Use to select available options for your dryer.
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NOTE: If the Wrinkle Prevent option is selected, it is active
even if the done indicator is lit. If you open the dryer door
prior to the end of the Wrinkle Prevent option, the dryer
will go into Pause mode. You will need to touch Power
to turn off or touch Start/Pause to continue the Wrinkle
Prevent option. If the Wrinkle Prevent option is paused, it
will discontinue after 5 minutes of inactivity and turn off.
Audio Level
Touch AUDIO LEVEL to move the volume of the end
signal and button sounds between 5 different settings,
including OFF.
My Cycle
If you have a favorite cycle with custom settings that you
use frequently, you can use the My Cycle feature to keep
your preferred settings ready to use. To save the cycle,
press and hold MY CYCLE (approximately 3 seconds)
until a beep sounds and My Cycle LED is lit. Once a
configuration has been saved, you may power on the
machine and briefly press MY CYCLE to load your saved
cycle and settings.
Energy Saver
Activate the ENERGY SAVER setting to increase your
energy savings. This setting uses a lower heat level and
extends cycle time. Turn on for optimal energy savings.
Turn off for optimal cycle times. ENERGY SAVER is
only available for the Normal cycle and will default on.
NOTE: Energy savings may vary across loads.
Static Reduce
Touch to add the Static Reduce option to selected Sensor
cycles (see “Cycle Guide”). The dryer will automatically
tumble, pause, and introduce a small amount of moisture
into the load to help reduce static. This option will repeat
and adds approximately 8 minutes to the total cycle time.
Steam Boost
Steam Boost adds steam to the end of the cycle to help
smooth wrinkles. See “Cycle Guide.”
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Damp Dry Signal
Touch to select the Damp Dry Signal to On or Off. When
selected, a series of beeps will sound when the load is
damp, but not completely dry. This will allow you to take
clothes out of the load that do not need to dry completely.
This signal can also be used as a signal to rearrange the
load when drying large bulky items that do not tumble
well, such as comforters. This option is not available on
Sanitize, Steam Refresh, and the Timed Dry cycles.
Drum Light
Select DRUM LIGHT to turn on the light inside the dryer
drum. When touched during a cycle or when the dryer is
not running, the Drum Light turns on and will remain on
until DRUM LIGHT is touched again, the door is opened
and closed, a cycle is started, or the door is left open for
5 minutes.
Touch DRUM LIGHT at any time to turn the drum light on
or off.
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CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS
The indicator bar on the right side of the control will let you
know what stage of the drying cycle is in process. For more
information on each stage, see “Cycle Status Indicators.”
Sensing
The Sensing indicator will light during Sensor Cycles
to indicate that the moisture sensor on the dryer
is operating. The sensing indicator will light during
timed cycles to show the dryer is functioning. It will
not light during options like wrinkle prevent.
Check Vent
The Check Vent indicator will light if there is a blocked
vent or low airflow.
Good Airflow
This indicator will light if there is no major vent
blockage.
Steam
This indicator will light when a steam function is
active.
NOTE: Steam is not available on all cycles.
Done
This will indicate that the selected cycle has ended
and the load may be removed from the dryer. If
Wrinkle Prevent has been selected, the dryer
may continue to tumble the load, even if the Done
indicator is lit.
Check Lint Screen
The Check Lint Screen indicator light will turn on
when the dryer is powered on as a reminder to clean
the lint screen. It will stay on until the door is opened
or a cycle is started. It will turn off when the dryer is
turned off.
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CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR CYCLES
Senses moisture in the load and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. The dry temperature shown is the default
temperature. This setting can be modified on some cycles but is not retained for future drying with this cycle. The dryness level shown is the
default dryness setting. This setting can be changed on some cycles and will be retained for future drying with this cycle. Available options
shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
To get the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from your dryer, use the Sensing cycles. These cycles measure the drying air
temperature and moisture levels to turn the dryer off once the load reaches the selected dryness level. For electric models, dryer performance
and results may vary with service voltage less than 240.
Items
to dry:
Large loads
of towels and
heavyweight
Cycle: Temperature: Dry Level: Available
Options:
Power Dry Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
Static Reduce
Cycle Details:
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This is a high heat cycle. Use
for large loads of heavyweight
fabrics such as cotton towels.
items
Heavyweight
items such as
towels or heavy
work clothes
Heavy Duty Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
Static Reduce
Steam Boost
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Offers stepped drying starting
with High heat followed by
Medium High heat for enhanced
fabric care and energy savings.
NOTE: Options Static Reduce
and Steam Boost cannot be used
at the same time.
Jackets,
comforters,
pillows
Bedding
Damp Dry
Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
Steam Boost
Use for drying large, bulky
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items; do not overfill dryer drum.
Partway through the cycle, the
signal will sound to indicate when
it is time to rearrange items for
optimal drying.
Heavyweight
items
Sanitize* Wrinkle Prevent
w/o Steam
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This is a long cycle with high heat
which has been proven to reduce
household bacteria. This cycle is
not recommended for all fabrics.
Use for loads of heavyweight
fabrics.
Work clothes,
casual wear,
mixed cottons,
sheets,
corduroys
Normal
Energy Saver
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
Static Reduce
Steam Boost
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Starts at High Heat, quickly goes
to Medium High, and then ends
on Medium heat to dry large
loads of mixed fabrics and items.
Normal is the preferred energy
cycle. Energy Saver defaults on.
To reduce cycle time, at the cost
of energy savings, turn Energy
Saver off.
NOTE: Options Static Reduce
and Steam Boost cannot be used
at the same time.
Shirts, blouses,
permanent
press, synthetics,
lightweight items
Wrinkle
Control
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle
Prevent
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Steam
w/
Static Reduce
Steam Boost
Uses a stepped drying
temperature from Medium to Low
for improved moisture removal
and enhanced fabric care. Cycle
is designed to help reduce
wrinkles.
NOTE: Options Static Reduce
and Steam Boost cannot be used
at the same time.
Undergarments,
blouses, lingerie,
performance
Delicates Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
Static Reduce
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Uses a stepped drying
temperature from Medium to Low
to gently dry delicate items.
wear
* Extended high-heat drying cycle intended to help sanitize items such as sheets and towels. This cycle is not recommended for all fabrics.
For best results, this cycle should be run to completion to ensure sanitization and do not interrupt cycle.
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You may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is not available on Sanitize, Power Dry, or
Delicates. For these cycles, Wrinkle Prevent without Steam will be run to keep optimal clothes protected/performance.
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted
Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
for each cycle.
Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than
1/4 full.
Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.
Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.
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CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED CYCLES
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles
When you select a Timed Cycle,
the default time appears in the
display. Use the “+” and “–”
buttons to increase or decrease
the time in 1-minute increments.
Touch and hold to change the
time in 5-minute increments.
The maximum dry time is 150 minutes.
Items to dry: Cycle: Temperature: Default
Time:
Any load
NOTE: Select Air
Only to dry foam,
rubber, plastic,
or heat-sensitive
fabrics.
Small loads and
sportswear
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You may select the “Wrinkle Prevent with Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and
Medium Temperature settings.
Depending on settings, steam option may be disabled to protect clothing and optimize performance.
Timed Dry
Rapid Dry
Selecting the Temperature
A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such
as towels and work clothes.
A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying mediumweight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.
Use a no heat (air dry) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or heatsensitive fabrics.
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various
loads, refer to the care label directions.
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Available
Options:
Wrinkle
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Prevent
Wrinkle
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Prevent
Use to dry items to a damp level for items
that do not require an entire drying cycle.
Select a drying temperature based on
the type of fabrics in your load. If you are
unsure of the temperature to select for a
load, select the lower setting rather than
the higher setting.
For small loads of 3–4 items.
Cycle Details:
CYCLE GUIDE — STEAM CYCLES
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Steam cycles are designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and refresh fabrics.
Items
Items
to refresh:
to refresh:
Mixed Loads Steam Refresh (on
Small Mixed
Loads
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You may select the “Wrinkle Prevent with Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes.
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted
for each cycle.
Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than
1/4 full.
Steam Refresh Wrinkle
Cycle: Temperature: Available
Cycle: Temperature: Dry Level: Available
some models)
Options:
Wrinkle Prevent
Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.
Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.
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Options:
Use to smooth out wrinkles and reduce odors from
loads.
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Prevent
Cycle Details:
Cycle
Details
Use to smooth out wrinkles
and reduce odors from
loads.
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USING YOUR DRYER
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
1.
Clean the lint screen
Push down on
tab with thumb
2. Load the dryer
Tab
Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen
straight up and out. Press tab down on front to open lint screen.
Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash
screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. Close lint
screen and push the lint screen firmly back into place.
For additional cleaning information, see “Dryer Care.”
Open the door by pulling on the handle. Place laundry in the dryer.
Add a dryer sheet to wet load, if desired. Close the door.
IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack the dryer. Items need to tumble
freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor drying performance and may
increase wrinkling and tangling.
3. Touch POWER
Touch POWER to turn on the dryer.
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4. Select the desired cycle
Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide”
for more information about each cycle.
Steam Refresh:
Reduces light wrinkles and odors from a few garments at a time.
Do not add dryer sheets.
5. Adjust cycle settings, if desired
6. Select any additional options
Add additional options such as Energy Saver or Static Reduce
by touching that option. If you will be unable to remove the load
promptly, select the Wrinkle Prevent options before touching
START.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.
7. Touch and hold START to begin cycle
You may adjust different settings, depending on whether you
have selected a Sensor Cycle, TImed Cycle, or Steam Refresh
Cycle. See the “Cycle Guide” for detailed information.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.
Not all cycles are on all models.
Sensor Cycles:
You can select a different dryness level, depending on your
load, by touching DRY LEVEL to scroll through the 5 different
dryness settings. Changing the dry level automatically adjusts
the dryness level at which the dryer will shut off. Dry Level can be
changed in the first 5-8 minutes of the cycle.
Sensor cycles give the best drying in the shortest time. Drying
time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.
Timed Cycles:
When you select a Timed Cycle,
the default time appears in the
display. Touch “+” and “–” to
increase or decrease the time in
1-minute increments. Touch
and hold to change the time in 5-minute increments.
The default temperature may be changed by touching
Temperature until the desired dry temperature is lit.
Touch and hold START to begin the cycle.
8. Remove garments promptly
after cycle is finished
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce
wrinkling. If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, select
the Wrinkle Prevent option before the end of a cycle.
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Changing the Sensor Cycle settings
to increase drying time
If all your loads on all Sensor Cycles are consistently less dry
or more dry than you would like, you may change the default
settings to increase or decrease the default dryness level.
Your sensor drying settings can be adjusted to adapt to
different installations, environmental conditions, or personal
preference. This change is retained and will affect all of your
Sensor cycles, not just the current cycle/load. There are 5
drying settings, which are displayed using the time display:
0 Much wetter clothes, 30% less drying time.
1 Slightly wetter clothes, 15% less drying time.
2 Factory preset dryness level.
3 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time.
4 Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time.
To change the drying settings:
NOTE: The settings cannot be changed while the dryer is
running or paused. The dryer must be in standby mode (power
is off) to adjust the default settings.
1. Without turning on the dryer, touch and hold DRY LEVEL
for 6 seconds.
2. Touch DRY LEVEL to select the dryness level shown in the
time display: 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.
3. Touch START to save the new dryness level setting.
NOTE: If any other keypad is touched, or after 20 seconds, the
dryer will return to Standby without saving any changes.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
USING THE DRYING RACK
USING THE DRYING RACK (cont.)
2. Align the two hooks on the front of the drying rack with the
holes in the dryer door opening and press down fully into
holes. Rest the rear support on the dryer back ledge.
3. Place wet items on top of the drying rack. Allow space
around items for air to circulate. The drying rack does not
move, but the drum will rotate; be sure to leave adequate
clearance between items and the inside of the dryer drum.
Make sure items do not hang over the edges or between
drying rack grille.
4. Close the door.
5. Select a Timed Dry/Air Only, or Low Temperature cycle.
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a
clothesline or by using the Air Only setting.
6. When the cycle is selected, the Estimated Time Remaining
display shows the default time. You can change the actual
time in the cycle by increasing or decreasing the cycle time.
7. Start the dryer.
NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any lint accumulated
from items dried on the drying rack after the cycle is finished.
To obtain a drying rack for your dryer, order by calling
1-800-901-2042. You will need your model and serial
number and the purchase date. Remove and discard any
packing material before use.
Use the Drying Rack for items that you do not want to tumble
dry, such as sweaters and tennis shoes. When you use the
drying rack, the drum continues to turn, but the rack remains
stationary.
The drying rack is intended for use with the Timed Dry cycles
only. The drying rack cannot be used with Automatic cycles.
To use the drying rack:
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the lint screen.
1. Open dryer door.
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