Whirlpool 3401086 User Manual [en, es]

HOW TO MAKE A HOME

Use And Care

A Note to You..........................2

Dryer Safety Parts and Features Operating Your Dryer

Before starting your dryer... 6 Starting your dryer

Stopping/restarting your dryer

Selecting the right cycle

and setting..........................7

End-of-Cycle signal Using End-of-Cycle signal

and FINISH GUARD* feature

Using the drying rack

Caring for Your Dryer ....13-16

Laundry Tips Troubleshooting

Requesting Assistance or Service

Warranty

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PART NO. 3401086

1-800-253-1301

Call our Consumor Aaslatanco Center

with questions or comments.

ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS

1., \

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool* appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and nrK>re complicated, Whirlpool dryers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your dryer properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model's information.

Whenever you call to request service on your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the nrKsdel and serial number label in the door well (see diagram on page 5 for location of label).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for

future reference.

Model Number _ Serial Number _ Purchase Date _ Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone

Our Consumer Assistance Center «f onn iQHi number is toll-free 24-hours a day. * “OW-^OO“ I Ov I

Dryer Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under

warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana

tion of the use of the symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock.

^WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

^WARNING

-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your

building.

• Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.

Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

For your safety, the Information In this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or

explosion, or to prevent property damage, per sonal injury, or loss of life.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

continued on next page

Impoitant Safety Instructions

A WARNING

• Read all instructions before using your dryer.

• Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the Installation Instructions.

• Do not machine wash or machine dry

items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire

hazard or explosion. Always hand wash and line dry Kerns containing these

materials.

• Do not wash or dry items that are soiled

wKh vegetable or cooking oil. These

Kerns may contain some oil after laun dering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by Kself.

• Store flammable solvents or fluids away from your dryer.

• Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should

never be put directly into your dryer.

• Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi cals, etc. pile up around or under the dryer.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Do not allow lint to build up inside the dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should be done periodically by a qualKied person.

• Do not allow children to operate, play wKh, or crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children when your dryer is used near children.

• Do not reach into a dryer if the drum is moving.

• Install and/or store dryer where K will not be exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper wKh the controls.

• Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, or heatsensKive materials with heat.

• Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power before attempting to service your dryer. Also, shut off gas valve K you have a gas dryer.

•When removing from service or discard ing a dryer, always rerrKsve the door to prevent accidental entrapment.

•Clean lint screen before or after each load.

• Use only fabric softeners specKically labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.

Understanding your responsibilities

• Be sure that your dryer:

-is located in an area where the temperature is above 45° F (7°C).

-is properly installed in a well-ventilated room and leveled on a floor that can

support the weight.*

-is connected to the proper outlet and electrical supply.*

-is properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems (gas dryers must be vented outdoors).*

-is not installed against draperies or curtains, or on carpet.*

-is properly maintained, repaired, and has

parts replaced by a qualified person.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

- is used only for jobs normally expected of home clothes dryers.

-is not used by anyone unable to operate K properly.

• Never operate the dryer K:

- K is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).

- K is damaged.

- parts are missing.

- all panels are not in place.

- the lint screen is loose, damaged, or missing.

*See the Installation Instructions for com

plete information.

Parts and Features

The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features.

NOTE; The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are design^ to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include

all features.

Temperature selector!

(pp. 6, 9)

Cycle contro^ knob

(may include

temperature

settings*) (pp. 6-8)

Model and serial number label —

(P. 2)

Dryer drum

(p. 14)

Other doors:

Full-width hamper door*

Start button

(P. 6)

Consumer Assistance

Center number

(1-800-253-1301)

Lint screen

(P-13)

Wide-opening

hamper door*

Other features not shown:

End-of-cycle signal selector* (p. 11)

FINISH GUARD* feature selector* (p. 11)

Drying rack* (p. 12)

Lint signal* (p. 13) Drum light* (p. 14)

Mini-hamper door*

Side-swing door*

*On some models

Operating Your Dryer

The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer to “Laundry Tips” on page 17 for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most types of washables.

Before starting your dryer

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from stor ing and shipping.

Starting your dryer

Your dryer may have a Dryer Features Guide (usually located on top of the dryer). Remove it and place it with your Use and Care Guide. The Features Guide provides you with more infor mation about your dryer.

1. Load clothes into the dryer

and close the door.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the desired cycle. Use the

Energy Preferred Automatic

Setting (*) to dry most loads (see page 7).

3. If your dryer has a Tempera ture Selector, set it to the de sired setting (see page 9).

Some dryer models have

either a rotary knob or pushbutton Temperature Selector

4. Press the Start Button.

NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a

cycle ends.

Stopping/restarting your dryer

You can stop your dryer anytime during a

cycle. To stop the dryer, either:

• Open the dryer door

• Turn the Cycle Control Knob

to OFF.

NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point to an OFF area when the dryer is rx>t in use.

To restart the dryer:

1. Close the door.

2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if

desired).

3. Press the Start Button.

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Selecting the right cycle and setting

The following pages describe the cycles on

your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages 9-10 for help in selecting drying cycles.

Drying guidelines

• Always follow care label directions when

they are available.

• To dry delicate fabrics, rubber, plastic, and heat-sensitive fabrics, always use the Ruff Air cycle or dry these Hems on a line or rack (see page 10).

• The last few minutes of all cycles are wHhout heat to make the load easier

to handle.

• To help reduce wrinkling, remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops. This is especially important for permanent press, knHs, and synthetic fabrics.

• Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage to some fabrics.

• Refer to pages 17-20 for information about:

- sorting cbthes for drying

- choosing load sizes

- drying tips

- using dryer fabric softeners

- saving energy

- drying special-care Hems.

Cycle descriptions

Automatic Cycle(s)

Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (•).

Your Automatic cycle(s) shuts off when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle Control Knob will not move until the load is almost dry. After the cool-down, the Knob automatically turns to an OFF area and tumbling stops.

• If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to LESS DRY the next time you dry a similar load.

• If the load is not as dry as you like, com

plete drying using a Timed cycle. Select a setting closer to VERY DRY the next time

you dry a similar load.

Some models offer high heat and low heat Automatic cycles (see page 9).

NOTES:

• Some Automatic cycles use an electronic

DRY-MISER* control that senses the

amount of moisture in the load.

• Other Automatic cycles use an automatic

DRY-MISER control that senses the

exhaust temperature and determines the dryness of the load.

Timed Cycle(s)

Use a Timed Cycle to complete drying if some items are damp after Automatic drying. Timed drying is also useful for:

• Delicate items and

small loads that need a short drying time.

• Bulky items and large loads that require a

long drying time.

NOTE: Some models offer high heat and low heat Timed Cycles (see page 9).

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Fluff Air Cycle

(on some models)

The Fluff Air cycle has no heat. Use this un heated cycle to fluff or air dry bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam pil lows, sneakers, etc. See the Warning and the chart on page 10 for about the Fluff Air cycle.

NOTE: If your model does not have the

Fluff Air cycle, line dry heat-sensitive items.

Heavy Dry Cycle

(on some models)

Use Heavy Dry and a high heat setting to dry large items or items that are thicker or heavier than a regular load (such as heavy cotton bath sheets or robes).

Damp Dry Cycle

(on some models)

Use Damp Dry to dry items to damp level or to dry items that do not re quire an entire drying cycle. Two examples are heavy cottons, such as jeans, which you do not want to become stiff, or cotton clothes which are easier to press when damp.

TUMBLE PRESS*

Cycle

(on some models)

The TUMBLE PRESS cycle removes wrinkles

from clothes that have

been packed in a suit case or closet, or from items not removed from

the dryer at the end of a cycle. As soon as the

dryer stops, fold or put the items on hangers.

more information

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FINISH GUARD* Feature

(on some models)

When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The FINISH GUARD feature tumbles the bad without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes after the cycle ends. This tumbling rearranges and fluffs the load to avoid wrinkles.

You do not have to set the Cycle Control Knob for the FINISH GUARD feature. If you do not open the dryer door within a few minutes after the cycle stops, the FINISH GUARD feature takes over to protect the bad.

A signal sounds every few minutes when

FINISH GUARD is running. The signal and

cycle stop when you open the dryer door.

NOTE: See page 11 if your model has a FINISH GUARD ON/OFF selector.

Rack Dry Feature

(on some models)

You may want to dry some items without

tumbling (such as wool

sweaters, stuffed toys, or pillows). Use the drying rack (see page 12) and

the Rack Dry feature for

these items. Be sure to use a low temperature setting.

During the drying cycle, the drum turns, but the rack does not move. Drying time depends on the amount of moisture in the items.

NOTES:

• Be sure to follow the instructions on page

12 for installing the drying rack in your

dryer and placing items on the rack.

• Use the chart on page 12 to determine

temperatures and drying times.

• You may use either the Timed cycle or

Fluff Air cycle for rack drying.

Drying cycles chart

Use the chart below to guide you when making drying selections. The chart sug gests heat settings and drying times for various loads.

NOTES:

• Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.

• Use a Timed cycle only if the recom mended Automatic cycle is not available.

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

• If some types of loads in the chart have more than one suggested temperature

setting, choose the lowest setting avail able on your dryer.

• Always follow care label directions when

they are available.

TYPE OF LOAD

COTTONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy

Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts

Heavyweight

Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes

Mediumweight

Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers

Lightweight

Batistes, organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS Heavyweight

Work clothes, jackets, raincoats

Mediumweight

Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks

Lightweight

Lingerie, blouses, dresses

KNITS Heavyweight

Cottons, rayons, blends, "-shirts, slacks, shirts

Mediumweight

Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.),

dress slacks, skirts, sweaters

Lightweight

Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses

AUTOMATIC CYCLE*

(heat ¡settings)

High Medium“

Low

/ /

✓ /

TIMED CYCLE

(minutes)

Extra

Low**

High

Low

70-80 50-60 40-50

20-30

40-50 30-40

20-30

40-50

30-40

20-30

DELICATES*“

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),

gauze, lace, etc.

‘Check mark / denotes re<;ommended heat setting. Select the setting available on “Settings available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector. “Fluff Air cycle (if available) or line drying is also recommended for delicate fabrics.

(See page 10.)

15-20

your dryer.

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Fluff Air Cycle or line drying

The chart below includes examples of herns that require drying without heat. Use the

Ruff Air Cycle (if available on your dryer model), or place the hems on a line or rack

to air dry.

NOTES:

• Heat-senshive fabrics should not be dried in the dryer.

• Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

• Always follow care label directions when they are available.

TYPE OF LOAD

DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc. (Use Ruff Air Cycle if low heat is not available. See pages 8-9.)

RUBBER. PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSmVE FABRICS

Foam Rubber - Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys

• Make sure coverings are securely sthched.

• Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the Ruff Air cycle.

• Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows take a long time to dry.

Piastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths Rubber-backed rugs

Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon

Do not dry heat-senshive fabrics, plastic, rubber, or some stuffed hems whh heat. Use the Fluff Air Cycle, if available, or line dry these hems on a

line or rack.

Failure to do so could resuh in fire or damaged hems.

Awarning

Fire Hazard

FLUFF AIR CYCLE *

(minutes)

20-30

20-30 40-50

10-20

COTTON AND CANVAS SHOES

• Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as a buffer, or place shoes on a drying rack if your dryer has one.

• Remove shoes from dryer while still damp.

• Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.

‘Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.

30-40

End-of-Cycle signal

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

(on some models)

The dryer sounds a signal to

let you know when the cycle is finished. The signal is helpful when you are drying perma

nent press, synthetics, and

other items that should be removed from the

dryer as soon as it stops.

On some dryers, the end-of-cycle signal is not adjustable.

' On other dryers, the end-of-cycle signal

can be turned On or Off by a selector. The end-of-cycle On/Off selector is part of the Start Button on some models, and part of the FINISH GUARD* selector on other models. The various types of selectors are described in the chart below.

Using End-of-Cycle signal and FINISH GUARD feature

(on some models)

If your dryer has the end-of-cycle signal and/or FINISH GUARD feature, they may be turned On or Off as shown below.

NOTE: Unless you turn off the FINISH

GUARD feature, it operates at the end of the cycle.

SETTING

End-of-Cycle

Signal

OFF

Rnish Guard

OFF

End-of-Cycle

Signal

OFF

Finish Guard

End-of-Cycle

Signal

Rnish Guard

OFF

End-of-Cycle

Signal

Finish Guard

SEPARATE

KNOBS

Your model may have any of the following:

• Separate knob selectors for end-of-cycle signal and FINISH GUARD feature.

• A combination knob for both features.

• CLEAN TOUC№" pushbutton pad for both features.

__ COMBINATION __ CLEAN TOUCH

O" KNOB SELECTOR

I 0» *

□□□□

Finish Guard Cycle Signal

□ □□□

Finish Guard Cycle Signal

□ □□□

Finish Guard Cycle Signal

on I

□□□□

Finish Guard Cycle Signal

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Using the drying rack

(on some models)

The drying rack lets you dry items that you may not want to tumble. The rack does not

move, but the drum turns.

1. Fit rear legs of the rack into indentations in the back wall of the dryer.

Select the Timed drying cycle (and temperature if needed) or the Fluff Air cycle (see pages 7-8).

6. Press the Start Button.

2. Lower the front so the legs rest on the dryer opening.

3. Put wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between the items so air can reach a!l surfaces.

NOTE: Make sure nothing hangs over the edge of the rack.

4. Close the door.

RACK DRY CYCLE TEMPERATURE

Wool sweaters

(Block to shape and lay flat on the rack) Stuffed toys or pillows

(Cotton or polyester fiber filled) Stuffed toys or pillows

(Foam rubber filled) Sneakers or canvas shoes

NOTES:

• See the chart below for suggested cycles and settings for the different types of items

that might best be rack dried.

• The rack must be removed for normal

tumbling.

• Drying time will depend on how much moisture the items hold. The following chart suggests drying times.

Timed

Timed LOW or EX LOW

Fluff Air None; cycle is unheated.

LOW or EX LOW

TIME*

(minutes)

30-40

'Reset cycle as needed to conplete drying.

Caring for Your Dryer

Proper care of your dryer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your dryer

properly and safely.

Cleaning the lint screen

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying

time.

To clean:

1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen straight out.

2. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

3. Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the lid.

IMPORTANT:

• 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.

• Some towels made of synthetic fibers and

natural fibers (polyester and cotton blends) may shed more lint than other towels, causing your dryer’s lint screen to fill up

faster. Be sure to remove lint from the lint

screen before and after drying new towels.

As needed cleaning

Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup on the lint screen. Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

Use the following method:

1. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.

2. Wet a nylon brush with hot

water and liquid detergent; scrub lint screen with the

brush to remove residue buildup.

3. Rinse screen with hot water.

4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean

towel; replace in dryer.

Lint signal

(on some models)

The lint signal (a whistle tone)

indicates excessive lint is present on your lint screen. A full lint screen restricts airflow and reduces drying efficiency. When you hear the signal, stop the dryer and clean the lint screen.

NOTE: Clean your lint screen before each load. Do not wait for the lint signal.

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

Cleaning the dryer interior

Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discoior the dryer interior.

To clean dryer drum:

1. Make a paste with detergent and very warm water.

2. Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is rermved.

3. Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth.

4. Tumble a load of rags to dry.

Changing the drum light

(on some models)

^WARNING

Explosion Hazard

• Turn off the electrical power before cleaning the dryer interior.

• Make sure the dryer is cool.

• Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or injury, fire, or explosion.

The dryer light automatically turns on inside

the dryer drum when you open the door.

To change drum light:

1. Unplug the dryer or disconnect the electricity leading to the dryer at the main power supply.

2. Open the dryer door. Re move the light bulb cover

from the back wall of the dryer by turning the cover clockwise.

3. Remove the light bulb by turning it clockwise.

4. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb only.

5. Replace the light bulb cover and lock in place by turning counterclockwise.

6. Reconnect power supply.

Vacation care

1. Unplug power supply cord or turn off

electrical power supply.

2. Clean lint screen.

^WARNING

Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard

• Before removing light bulb, either unplug the dryer or disconnect the dryer at the main power supply.

• The bulb cover must be in place during dryer operation to prevent overheating and possible damage to fabrics.

Operating the dryer with the bulb

cover removed can cause the dryer to

fail or create a fire hazard.

Removing accumulated lint

Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. Lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer

usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. If you have any questions please call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301.

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

^WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power before remov ing dryer panels.

• Make sure the dryer is cool.

• Dryer parts can have sharp edges. Use care when handling.

• When replacing front panel after lint removal, the wire clips holding the

door switch wires must be anchored to top of front and side panels. Wires

MUST NOT touch rotating drum. (See page 16, Step 7.)

Failure to do so could result in

electrical shock or personal injury.

For all electric dryers, or gas dryers

which have a lower front access panel

NOTE: See page 16 if your dryer is gas and has a full front panel.

1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power.

2. Remove back panel (electric) or lower front access panel (gas). See the Installa tion Instructions.

3. Remove lint from shaded area in illustra tion with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid damaging wires, thermostats

(electric), funnel (gas), or ignitor (gas).

4. Replace panel.

5. Reconnect and level dryer again, if

necessary.

Thermostats Heater Heat element

Electric dryer with back panel removed

Ignitor

Gas dryer with lower front access panel

removed

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

If your dryer is gas and has a full front panel, remove front panel as follows:

1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power.

2. Open lint screen lid. Remove two screws from lint screen area.

3. Open top by pulling forward and up at each front corner (see View A). Rest

raised top against wall behind dryer (top is hinged at rear).

4. Remove two internal screws from front panel flanges (near top front corners). Lift front panel slightly, lifting off lower clips

(see lower clip inset of View B). Slowly pull front panel forward, disengaging panel from drum. (Drum will drop slightly.)

5. Move front panel aside and rest edge against side of dryer. Avoid disconnecting wire clips (see wire clips inset of View B) or damaging wires.

6. Remove lint from area shown in “gas

dryer" illustration on page 15 with soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid damag ing wires, funnel, or ignitor.

7. Reassemble in reverse ord sr. Before closing the top, check the following:

-Drum seal must be flared out (see

drum seal insets of View B) and prop erly positioned against panel at back of drum. Rotate drum counterclockwise one full turn to check drum seal.

-Belt should be centered and tight on dryer drum.

-Wire clips which hold the door switch wires must be anchored in slot in top of front panel (see wire clips inset of View B) and along top edge of side panel. Door wires must not touch drum when dryer is operating. See Warning, page 15.

8. Replace top panel and lint screen screws.

Top and front panels must be securely in

place before operating dryer.

9. Reconnect power and level dryer again (if necessary).

Remove screws

For more information, call our Consumer Assistance Center

24 hours a day.

1-800-253-1301

Laundry Tips

This section provides information on preparing clothes for drying, drying guidelines, and instructions for drying special-care items.

NOTES:

• Refer to your washer Use and Care Guide for proper washing techniques and additional laundry tips.

• See pages 3 and 4 of this book for Important Safety Information.

Sorting clothes

• Separate dark from light colors; colorfast from noncolorfast. Items properly sorted for washing are usually properly sorted for drying.

• Separate heavy fabrics (denim, towels) from light fabrics (synthetics, permanent press).

Choosing load sizes

• Separate lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, perma nent press). When possible, turn lint takers inside out.

• Mix large items with smaller items. Load the dryer by the amount of space items take up, not by their weight. Do not overload the dryer. Over crowding causes uneven drying and wrinkling, and can cause items to wear out

faster (because of pilling).

• You may need to rearrange large items (sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during a cycle to reduce balling or rolling up.

Drying tips

•Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove heatsensitive trim that can be

damaged by drying. Tie

' Check garments to make sure all spots

and stains were removed during the wash. Do not tumble dry soiled or stained items. Heat may permanently set stains.

' For better tumbling action, when drying

only a few small items, add one or two

lint-free towels. This also prevents small, lightweight items from blocking airflow.

• Sharp or metal objects can damage your dryer. Check pockets for pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do not lay these objects on

pockets. Turn pockets inside out.

• Place small items such as baby socks or hankies in a mesh bag for easier removai.

• Articles to be ironed should be removed

from the dryer while still damp.

LAUNDRY TIPS

Using dryer fabric softeners

Dryer fabric softeners are recommended for

reducing static cling and for softening fabrics. Always follow package instructions carefully.

• Put one fabric softener sheet on top of the load before start

ing the dryer. Do not add a fabric softener sheet after the cycle has started. Instant heat

can cause the fabric softener to

spot fabrics.

Saving energy

• Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.

• Dry only full loads without overdrying.

• Avoid overloading dryer, adding wet herns to a partly dried load, or opening the door

unnecessarily.

• Plan your laundry to dry one load after

another. A warm dryer shortens drying

time.

• Remove fabric softener stains by wetting the stains and rubbing them with liquid detergent or bar soap and rewash.

• Some fabric softeners can clog the lint screen and slow drying. Use fabric soften ers labeled as dryer safe.

• Shorten drying times by exhausting dryer properly and cleaning exhaust duct and outside exhaust hood as needed.

-Keep the lint screen clean.

-Use your dryer in a room where room air

temperature is above 45°F (7°C).

-Sort loads by fabric weight and type.

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