MEDB850YG
BRAVOS®
SÉCHEUSE
ELECTRONIC DRYER
USE AND CARE GUIDE
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
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ÉLECTRONIQUE BRAVOS®
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
ET D’ENTRETIEN
Table des Matières
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ...................................................18
VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIRE
ADÉQUATE POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ...............21
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE
ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ...........................................................22
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ........................................................24
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ..............................................26
CARACTÉRISTIQUES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES .........................29
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE ................................................30
DÉPANNAGE .................................................................................33
GARANTIE ......................................................................................35
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ........................ Couverture arrière
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DRYER SAFETY
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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 in front of the dryer.
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 DRY dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.
With Timed Cycles, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to over-drying.
Use Timed Cycles 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 the Steam Cycle.
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Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with Steam
Cycles. It may cause temporary staining on clothes.
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It is not recommended to use Steam Cycles for items that have
been starched. Wash any starched or new garments prior to
using a Steam Cycle.
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The Auto Refresh cycle is best for reducing light wrinkles in
small to medium-sized loads of dry garments. For the Auto
Refresh cycle, dry time automatically adjusts as the load size is
sensed. Cycle run time cannot be manually adjusted.
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The Custom Refresh cycle (on some models) is best for
reducing wrinkles and odors in dry garments. For the Custom
Refresh cycle, cycle times change depending on the number of
garments you select to be refreshed.
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
Steam models
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Non-steam models
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POWER/CANCEL BUTTON
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Press to turn the dryer on and off. Press
again 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.
START/PAUSE BUTTON
Press and hold to start a cycle, or press once while
a cycle is in process to pause it.
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CYCLE MODIFIERS
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Use these buttons to select available modifiers for your cycles.
Not all cycles and modifiers are available on all models.
Temp Level
When using Timed Cycles or Auto Refresh, 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.
NOTE: Sensor Cycles use a preset temperature that is not
adjustable.
Dryness Level
You may adjust the Dryness Level on Sensor Cycles,
if desired.
NOTE: The Dryness Level modifier is for use with
Sensor cycles only.
Number of Garments (on some models)
When the Custom Refresh cycle is selected, choose the
number of garments you want to refresh using the Number
of Garments button.
NOTE: The Number of Garments modifier is for use with
the Custom Refresh cycle only.
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CYCLE OPTIONS
Use these buttons to select available options for your dryer.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
Wrinkle Prevent/Wrinkle Prevent with Steam
(on some models)
If you will be unable to remove a load immediately,
press Wrinkle Prevent to add up to 150 minutes of periodic
tumbling to help reduce wrinkling. On models with Wrinkle
Prevent with Steam, a short steam cycle is added after 60
minutes to help smooth out wrinkles.
Drum Light
Press to turn the drum light on or off. The light will
also turn on when the door is open, and turn off
automatically after about 5 minutes.
Damp Dry Signal
When selected, a signal will sound during the drying
cycle 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 option is available on Heavy
Duty, Normal, Denim, Bulky, Wrinkle
Control, Sheets, Active Wear, Towels and Delicate cycles.
NOTE: The Damp Dry signal defaults to “ON” when
using the Bulky cycle.
Cycle Signal
Use this button to turn the signal indicating the end
of a drying cycle on or off, or to adjust the volume of
the signal.
NOTE: You may also turn off the tones that sound when a
button is pressed. Press and hold the Cycle Signal button
for about three seconds to turn button sounds
on or off.
Reduce Static (on some models)
Press to add the Reduce Static 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 adds
approximately 8 minutes to the total cycle time.
Steam Boost (on some models)
Steam Boost adds steam to the end of the Heavy Duty,
Bulky, Normal, Sheets, Towels, or Denim cycle to help
smooth wrinkles.
LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS BUTTONS
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.
Use the buttons along the bottom of the display to adjust
settings. See “Cycle Guide” for available settings on each
cycle. Not all settings are available with all cycles.
Steam model shown
Airflow
This indicator will show the status of airflow through
the dryer during Sensor cycles. The Detecting light comes on
during the sensing phase at the beginning of cycle.
The Good light will come on if no major vent blockage is
detected. The Check Vent light will come on if a blocked
vent or low airflow issue is detected. For more information on
maintaining good airflow, see “Check Your Vent System
for Good Airflow”. The Airflow sensing feature is available for
Sensor cycles only.
NOTE: If there are other error issues during a cycle, the
Airflow indicator will not light up. See “Dryer Displaying Code
Message” in “Troubleshooting”section.
Steam (on some models)
This indicator will light when the Steam function is active.
NOTE: Steam options are not available on all models
or on all cycles.
Done
This will indicate that the selected cycle has ended and the
load may be removed from the dryer. If the Wrinkle Prevent
option 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 will light when the drying
cycle is complete as a reminder to clean the lint screen.
Wrinkle Prevent
This indicator will light if the Wrinkle Prevent option
has been selected and is running. The dryer will continue
to periodically tumble the load for up to 150 minutes
(depending on model and selected settings) after the
cycle has ended.
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CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR CYCLES
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle. Default cycle times are estimated in minutes.
Use Sensor Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
The dryer senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings. Use Sensor/Eco cycles on their default settings for optimal energy
savings.
Items to dry:
Performance fabrics,
exercise wear
Large loads of cotton
towels, heavyweight
items
Towels, bedding,
children’s clothing
Heavyweight items
such as towels or
heavy work clothes
Jackets, comforters,
fiberfill pillows
Work clothes, casual
wear, mixed cottons,
sheets, corduroys
Shirts, blouses,
permanent press,
synthetics, lightweight
items
Sheets, lightweight
linens
Undergarments,
blouses, lingerie,
performance wear
Cycle:
Active Wear
Towels
Sanitize
Heavy Duty*
Bulky*
Normal*
Wrinkle
Control*
Sheets*
Delicate*
Drying
Temperature:
Extra Low
High
High
High
Medium
Medium
Low
Medium
Extra Low
Dryness
Level:
Very
More
Normal
Less
Damp
Very
Very
More
Normal
Less
Damp
Default
Time:
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45
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40
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Available
Options:
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
Reduce Static
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
Reduce Static
Steam Boost
Wrinkle Prevent
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
Reduce Static
Steam Boost
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
Steam Boost
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
Reduce Static
Steam Boost
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
Reduce Static
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
Reduce Static
Steam Boost
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
Reduce Static
Cycle Details:
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Use for drying active wear and performance
fabrics that require special care
This is a long cycle with high heat to thoroughly
dry towels. This cycle is not recommended for
all fabrics. Use for large loads of heavyweight
fabrics such as cotton towels.
Extended high-heat drying cycle intended to
help sanitize items such as bedding, towels,
and baby wear. This cycle is not recommended
for all fabrics. For best results, run cycle to
completion, do not interrupt.
Offers stepped drying starting with High heat
followed by Medium heat for enhanced fabric
care and energy savings.
Use for drying large, bulky items; do not overfill
dryer drum. Partway through the cycle, the
signal will sound for 2 minutes to indicate when
it is time to rearrange items for optimal drying.
Uses Medium heat to dry large loads of mixed
fabrics and items. Normal is the preferred
energy cycle.
Uses a stepped drying temperature from
Medium to Low for improved moisture removal
and enhanced fabric care.
Uses Medium heat to dry sheets and lightweight
linens.
Uses Extra Low heat to gently dry delicate items.
Jeans and denims
Denim*
Medium
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Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
Reduce Static
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Stepped drying uses High heat initially, followed
by Medium heat to drive moisture from jeans
and denims.
Steam Boost
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Or Wrinkle Prevent with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Prevent with Steam is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings.
* Sensor/Eco cycle
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted for
Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
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 features and cycles are available on all models.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle. Default cycle times are estimated in minutes.
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. Press and hold to change
the time in 5 minute increments.
The maximum dry time is 100 minutes.
Selecting the Drying 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 Only) 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.
Items to dry:
Any load
NOTE: Select Air Only to dry
foam, rubber, plastic, or heatsensitive fabrics
Small loads and sportswear
Small to lightweight medium
loads
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Or Wrinkle Prevent with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Prevent with Steam is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings.
Cycle:
Timed Dry
Small Load
Freshen Up
(for non-
steam
models)
Drying
Temperature:
High
Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Only
High
Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Only
Default
Time:
40
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Available
Options:
Wrinkle
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Prevent
Cycle Details:
Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do not require an
entire drying cycle. Select a drying termperature 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.
Use for drying or freshening small to lightweight medium loads.
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 to refresh:
Mixed loads
Shirts, blouses, and
slacks
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Or Wrinkle Prevent with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Prevent with Steam is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings.
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.
Cycle:
Custom Refresh
(on some models)
Auto Refresh
Drying
Temperature:
Medium
High
Medium
Default
Time:
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Available
Cycle Details:
Options:
This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors
from dry garments. Select the number of garments to
be refreshed. Cycle time will increase depending on
Wrinkle Prevent
Reduce Static
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number of garments selected.
Use to reduce light wrinkles from small to medium-
sized loads of dry items. Dry time will automatically
adjust when the load size is sensed. Cycle run
time cannot be manually adjusted. Temperature is
selectable. Do not add dryer sheets.
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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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
3. Press POWER/CANCEL
Clean the lint screen before each load. 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. Push the lint
screen firmly back into place.
For additional cleaning information, see “Dryer Care”.
2. Load the dryer
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 overload the dryer. Items need to tumble
freely. Overloading can lead to poor drying performance and may
increase wrinkling and tangling.
Press the POWER/CANCEL button to turn on the dryer.
4. Select the desired cycle
Steam models
Non-steam models
Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide” for
more information about each cycle.
NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models.
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5. Adjust cycle modifiers, if desired
Steam model shown
7. Press START/PAUSE to begin cycle
Press and hold the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle.
You may adjust different settings, depending on whether you
have selected a Sensor Cycle, Timed Cycle, or Steam 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 pressing the Dryness Level button. Selecting Very, More,
Normal, Less, or Damp automatically adjusts the Dryness Level
at which the dryer will shut off. Once the Dryness Level is set, it
cannot be changed without stopping 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. Use the + and
- buttons to increase or decrease the time in
1 minute increments. Press and hold to change
the time in 5 minute increments.
The default temperature may be changed
by pressing the Temp Level button until the
desired dry temperature is lit.
Steam Cycles:
Auto Refresh with Steam:
Reduces odors and light wrinkles from small to medium-sized
loads of dry items. Dry time will automatically adjust when
the load size is sensed. Medium or High Temp Levels may be
selected.
Custom Refresh with Steam:
This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from dry
garments. Select the number of garments to be refreshed. Cycle
time will increase depending on number of garments selected.
6. Select any additional options
8. Remove garments promptly
after cycle is finished
Steam model shown
Promptly remove garments
after cycle has completed to
reduce wrinkling. If you will
be unable to remove the load
promptly, select the Wrinkle
Prevent™/Wrinkle Prevent with
Steam option before pressing
Start/Pause.
Steam model
Changing the Sensor Cycle settings
to increase drying time
If all your loads on all Sensor Cycles are consistently not
as dry as you would like or are too dry, 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, they will appear in the time display:
01 Factory preset dryness level.
02 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time.
03 Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time.
04 Much damper clothes, 30% less drying time.
05 Slightly damper clothes, 15% less drying time.
Non-steam
model
Steam model shown
Add additional options such as Reduce Static, Wrinkle Prevent,
Wrinkle Prevent with Steam and/or Steam Boost by pressing the
button for that option.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.
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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
(the Power button is off) to adjust the default settings.
1. Before starting a cycle, press and hold the Dryness Level
button for 6 seconds.
2. Press the Dryness Level button to select the dryness level
shown in the time display: 01, 02, 03, 04, or 05.
3. Press START/PAUSE to save the new dryness level
setting.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
USING THE DRYING RACK
To obtain a drying rack for your dryer, follow the instructions
included in your dryer drum. 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 Sensor cycles.
To use the drying rack:
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the lint screen.
1. Open dryer door.
CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum
when you open the door.
To change the drum light:
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back
wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower
right corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
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.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with
a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and
secure with the screw.
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
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